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Another enjoyable book! At first the story is slightly confusing with the terms of Teri Hall's society; terms like "Away" and "the Others." It's a dystopian novel which I absolutely adore ever since I read the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld. The story is told in third person, mostly by following Rachel, but sometimes following her mom or Ms. Moore. The pace is superb despite getting used to the terms they use for things. The plot is similar to most dystopian novels. There's a society which was created, or in this case walled off, in dire circumstances in order to save lives, but the government lets the power go to its head. The Property is in an issolated area which allows the main characters to live with very little interruption by government officials called Enforcement Officers. Rachel has a strong sense of right and wrong due to the way her mother, Vivian, has raised and educated her. When a scene at the market in a nearby town causes Vivian to sneak away back to the Property with her, Rachel begins to question her mother's bravery. Rachel then decides to act on her morals. Rachel is a very brave girl throughout the book. This novel is clearly the first book in a series. The ending leaves you wanting to know more. I look forward to the next book. I recommend this book!