The Declaration by Gemma Malley

Sixteen-year-old Anna should not have been born. It is the year 2140 and people can live forever. No one wants another mouth to feed, so she lives in a Surplus Hall, where unwanted children go to learn valuable lessons ...at least she wasn't put down at birth. One day, a new inmate arrives. Anna's life is thrown into chaos. He says things about her parents and the Outside that couldn't possibly be true ...Or could they? Thrilling, passionate and beautifully written, this dystopian novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games.  (www.amazon.com)

 

 

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Hello readers!!  There are several different covers for this book so you might have seen a different one.  This is a very interesting story.  I don't particularly like The Hunger Games so don't worry if you don't too.  This is a good book anyway.  This is actually a weird book to review because I haven't decided if I actually like it or not.  So I'll just give you the facts.
Good stuff:
No profanity
No sexuality or innuendo
No drugs
Strong relationships and kind people
Bad stuff:
Cruel adults
Reference to children being killed
Of course, the whole situation is terrible.  There is no avoiding that.  Situations, however, are dealt with carefully and are not graphic.

This is a good read, and I definitely recommend it.  There isn't a lot out there that is good and clean and although not the most uplifting story, this book is great for fans of The Hunger Games and those who like a good, depressing story (like myself, occasionally).  Check it out for yourself and see what you think.  Let me know in the comments and don't forget to vote!
Happy reading!
~Thalia