Across the Universe by Beth Revis
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This book opens with a chilling description of Amy and her parents undergoing the cryogenic freezing process, in hope of being the first to colonize the distant planet of Centauri-Earth. It grabbed me from the start! When Amy is purposely unfrozen 50 years early and left to die, she is found just in time by Elder. The generations have been manipulated on the ship to provide strong leadership, and Elder, a leader in training, is the only other teenager. In the claustrophobic environment of the ship, Amy must navigate a society that has changed dramatically from what she knew on Earth. She doesn't look or talk like anyone else, and she certainly doesn't know who to trust. As Amy and Elder get to know each other, they also start to realize that something is desperately wrong aboard the ship. Told in alternating chapters between Amy and Elder, this gripping science fiction story will keep you guessing until the end. This is a great book for guys and girls, despite the slightly girly hardback cover. If you are looking to read the next big teen trilogy, this might be it! Want to find out what happens next? The second book in the trilogy, A Million Suns, will be released on January 10, 2012.
As you're reading, check out a clickable map of the ship at http://www.acrosstheuniversebook.com/ to help you visualize the layout.
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