Mini Review: Enclave by Ann Aguirre

Enclave (Razorland #1) by Ann Aguirre

Details: Hardcover, 259 pages
Published: April 12th 2011 by Feiwel & Friends
Source: I bought it.
Buy it: The Book Depository
My Rating: 5 stars

Summary: WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE

In Deuce’s world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has trained into one of three groups–Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.

As a Huntress, her purpose is clear—to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She’s worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing’s going to stop her, not even a beautiful, brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce’s troubles are just beginning.

Down below, deviation from the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn’t like following orders. At first Deuce thinks he’s crazy, but as death stalks their sanctuary, and it becomes clear the elders don’t always know best, Deuce wonders if Fade might be telling the truth. Her partner confuses her; she’s never known a boy like him before, as prone to touching her gently as using his knives with feral grace.

As Deuce’s perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to their sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy… but the elders refuse to heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts their faith in strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she’s ever known.

Review: Why did I wait so long to read this book? It’s amazing! I have been in a reading slump lately and this book has brought me right out of it. I flew through it in one day. I can’t even remember the last time I read a book in one day.

Everything about Enclave is perfect. I loved the characters, the plot, the writing, everything. I loved everything. I have no complaints. This is the best book I’ve read in a very long time. I need the next book right now.