I think in my last book review I complained about there being no original young adult books out there. Well, let me say that I was wrong! Swipe by Evan Angler (release date May 2012) is something fresh. It was exciting and kept me guessing until the end. It also left you with a great cliffhanger making you chomp at the bit to have the second book. I haven't had that happen since The Hunger Games.
The story is set in a future America, after a civil war, environmental chaos, & world wars. The U.S. is now known as the A.U., American Union. Every person, 13 & up, can receive the Mark. The Mark is required to do anything legal in the A.U. such as have a job, buy anything, drive, even get health care. Needless to say, only the criminals or outcasts don't get the Mark as soon as they can.
The hero of our story is Logan Langly. He is a eighth grade boy just about to turn thirteen. He is paranoid about getting the Mark because his sister didn't make it through the procedure. She left the house on her thirteenth birthday and didn't ever come home again. The family was told that she "didn't make it." When Logan and his friends start to see strange things going on in his town, he is even more confused.
This is a great book full of adventure and intrigue. It takes a look at the power of governments and group mentality. Is it right to do something just because everyone says you should? Are the "bad guys" really bad? Have you ever looked at them and decided for yourself?
I highly recommend this book. If you liked Matched or Hunger Games, this is another good choice for you or your kids.
I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publisher via NetGalley.com at no charge. I was not required to give a review and all opinions are my own.
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