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Ahern, Cecelia
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Eighteen-year-old Celestine has been literally branded as one of the Flawed, a group treated as disposable citizens by popular society. Trying to navigate a disrupted life (and a blossoming romance), she finds that an unsanctioned procedure may be the key to bringing down the unjust system. This sequel to Flawed makes startling parallels to modern society but has trouble moving beyond YA-dystopia banalities.
Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant
(4)
YA
Ahern delivers a Scarlet Letter–inspired dystopia about a conformity-obsessed government. Wealthy, perfect Celestine is unable to resist helping a Flawed (literally branded as having defect of character) dying man and is named Flawed herself--by her boyfriend's father, no less. Celestine is a remote narrator, but the compelling story will keep readers turning the pages.
Reviewer: Sarah Hannah Gomez
2 reviews
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