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Secondborn
by Amy A. Bartol
A bit generic and solidly average in terms of concept and characters, but full of a lot of engaging action. The basic premise is just a variation on every other YA dystopian novel. There is some unbalanced system in place based on some sort of division of people, and a rebel group trying to overthrow the system. Here, the differences between people come primarily through birth status and Fate (think the different factions in [b:Divergent|13335037|Divergent (Divergent, #1)|Veronica Roth|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328559506s/13335037.jpg|13155899]). In fact, I got a lot of Divergent vibes from this novel, what with the neat division of people into different professions and roles, the military training, and the overall feel. It took me a few chapters to get into the novel since I wasn't feeling invested in the characters, but I became more engaged in the story once the action and intrigue started picking up. Overall, an entertaining read in the moment, though not particularly outstanding, and I am curious to see where the story goes.
I won a Kindle version of this novel through a Goodreads Giveaway.
I won a Kindle version of this novel through a Goodreads Giveaway.