Title-
United
Series-
The United Trilogy # 1
By-
Jaci Wheeler
Genre-
YA Dystopian
Publication
Date: January 19, 2016
Blurb-
When the United States of America crumbles
under civilian protests and riots, a new United America rises from the ashes…
After a reformation, United America runs like a
well-oiled machine. Solar power trumps fossil fuels, strict laws keep crime at
an all-time low, and at sixteen, residents are assigned their role in
society—and fulfill it without complaints. But unbeknownst to the citizens,
they are also under constant monitoring, and reigning President Vaughn has eyes
in every sector of the gleaming country.
When Rosaline Thatcher turns sixteen, it is
time to receive her position in society…
When President Vaughn calls Rosaline to the stage,
she dutifully follows orders. Though she dare not disobey, it’s unclear why she
is being singled out. As she passes her best friend, Wesley, she’s reminded of
what’s at stake. With her new role, she could be torn from her friends and
family forever.
Rosaline goes from ordinary citizen to leader
of the free world…
Shocked and overwhelmed, Rosaline can’t understand why
she was chosen for the most vital position of all. But with great power comes
great responsibility, and with the help of those closest to her, the fate of
their thriving country rests in her hands.
When she discovers a secret location only known as the
O.C., the United America Rosaline thought she knew may turn out to be history’s
greatest fraud…
In a society where citizens obey without
question, what will happen when one girl dares to defy, and what will that mean
for United America?
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My
Review-
I received a free copy of the book from the author for my
honest opinion.
The United States of America has fallen after civilian
protest and riots and out of the ashes rises the new and improved United America.
In a world where all crimes are controlled with strict laws and punishment that
keeps everyone from acting out and cause trouble and it also keeps the people
safe and happy.
In the new and improved United America all citizens are
watched from the day they are brought into this world unbeknownst to them. It
puts a whole new light on the saying “Big Brother is watching”. The citizens
are watched to see what kind of person they are and how they react, handle and
deal with any given situation. They are watched and trained in some form or
fashion for their future job and at the age of sixteen everyone male and female
are assembled and are given their new roles or job in society.
Imagined when sixteen year old Rosaline Thatcher aka Roz
to the stage by President Vaughn and is told that her new role in life is to be
the new leader or President of United America. She will take over his job and
will lead United America until her death or she does something that goes
against the council or she does anything that is against the law or rules of
life. Roz is not sure about her new role in life at first but after some time
has passed she sort of gets use to it and accepts her faith in her new world.
After becoming President she discovers a lot of secrets
that she or the rest of the citizens have no clue of. She doesn’t know what to
do about it at first because she is not calling all of the shots and if she
tries to change somethings that is happening then she could lose her new position
or may be more. But she makes her choices the ones that she believes that is
right for all the people and herself. Roz does a remarkable job as President for
one so young. She will surprise you with how much she knows about life and people
at such a young age. She really does want to do what is best for all the people
and not just a select few. She has everyone’s interest at heart and what a
great big heart she has.
Roz has the best bff ever he is so amazing. You cannot
read their stories and not fall in love with him. Roz worries about him when it
comes to his placement or the role he is assigned. She is not sure that he will
even get a job or that people will take control of him and run over and he will
get the short end of the stick. But she is so happy when she finds out what Wes’
new role in life is. She knows it is the perfect job for him and he loves it
and that is all that matters. Wes is very intelligent person only most people don’t
know this because they never take the time to talk to him and get to know him.
They won’t give him that chance to let them know who he really is deep down
inside and all the amazing things that he has locked up in that head of his.
I love reading books in this genre and United was no
exception. I loved from the very first page right up until the end. I loved the
person that Roz and Wes are and I also loved the idea of the world building and
all the effort that was put into writing United and creating such wonderful
characters and world that they live in. United will stay with you long after
you have read the last page and keeps you hanging wanting more of Roz’s story
and what she is going to do next in her role as President. I can’t wait for the
next book in the trilogy. If you love this genre then you would love United I
recommend it highly to anyone who does.
About
the Author-
Jaci Wheeler lives in the Central Valley of California
with her husband and two precious kids.
Her love of literature began in Jr. High when she was
introduced to Lowis Lowry’s books. Since then she has had a passion for writing
Young Adult books, and creating strong female leads. When she’s not writing she
is advocating for Autism Awareness and involved in the deaf community.
Her favorite things to do are play with her children,
craft with her friends, sleep while her husband watches movies and indulge in
her favorite addictions: Coffee, candy and shoes.
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