Across the Universe.

      Across the Universe by Beth Revis is yet another futuristic book with advanced technology, controlling rulers, etc. The first chapter actually takes place in present-day America with Amy and her parents. You are instantly sucked into a scene that just radiates with Science Fiction. As Amy watches her mom being cryogenically frozen, the setting and situation is described. A new Earth-like planet was found that is believed to be able to sustain life. A city-sized ship was built to start shipping people over to the new planet, but there is one problem; the journey is 300 years long. That's where the freezing part comes into play. In order to settle into the "New World", they must have experts in every area, from agriculture to weaponry. All of the "essentials" are frozen and stored on a separate level of the ship. Both of Amy's parents are essential to the project. Amy, however, is nonessential. She must decide whether she wants to abandon everything she knows on Earth to be with her parents, or if she will instead stay with the rest of her family, her friends, and her boyfriend. An intense ride; and that is only the first chapter.
       In my opinion, this book was thrilling to the very last page. I felt that in the end, nothing was truly resolved, and that is acceptable since it is the first in a trilogy. It's is a great read for fans of Matched and The Hunger Games! Read it and be amazed!
                                  Signed,
                                            Victoria.