Very much read like something written on Wattpad. That said, the concept is fun. It is just not well executed. Considering the author is trying to make a critic on treating others badly, it falls a little flat when there is a very real and actual difference between those in power and those not in power. Do I agree with how those in power act? No. But it makes it a little hard to dismiss their claim to power. That said, I'm all for freedom, but the "daring" freedom leader never has actionable plans just cries for freedom and justice as if that is clear demand to make of the government. I'm also not sure how anyone could like, much less love, each other in this book... but sure. Teens fall in love. And it is a bit unclear as to why most people act as they do. But that said, Aveyard does a good job with making the violence and cruelty clear and the concept of what makes people different is interesting even if not as thought out and well written as I would hope for. 

I am hoping into the next book as I'm interested to see what happens, hope Aveyard can show a little better writing and world-building in the next book, and book 2 is readily available on Libby right now. If Ariadne by Jennifer Saint was already available I would take a break and read that and then who knows if I'd get to book 2. But here we are!