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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2016 | Young Adult
Gr 7 Up—In this compulsively readable dystopian novel, biracial 17-year-old Celestine sees things in black and white and would never break society's rules—until she impulsively helps a Flawed man on a bus, an act that's illegal. Her compassionate gesture lands her in jail for aiding a Flawed, and it's certain she'll be judged Flawed, too. Those found Flawed by the Guild have made moral or ethical mistakes in society. Depending on their crime, the Flawed are branded with an "F" on a prominent place on their b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Ahern delivers a <i>Scarlet Letter</i>inspired dystopia about a conformity-obsessed government. Wealthy, perfect Celestine i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More