The world has changed in so many ways. Ruled by those who can withstand the deadly solar rays, those with the lightest skin are considered to be the lowest of the low. Eden Newman knows this within every fiber of her being. Yet she's done her best to fit in ever since she can remember. Adopting the artificial coating that gives her protection against the world outside, she's struggled to make the most of what life has given her.

Acceptance of who and what she is, however, has been hard to come by. Her only option is to find someone who would be willing to mate with her, thus boosting her potential as a worthwhile citizen within the new world. This, unfortunately, is easier said than done. Nonetheless, she's intent on using the resources around her to gain the upper hand and find the happiness that's eluded her for so long.

When she unwittingly stumbles upon a plot to overthrown those in charge, she takes it upon herself to thwart the plans that have been set in place. Betrayed by the one she's loved, she knows he must be stopped before he can cause further damage. Taking matters into her own hands, she inadvertently puts her life and that of her father and the head of the facility in harms way. When their safety is compromised, they're forced into dangers path in hopes of finding a salvation that seems to elude them at every turn.

Forced to confront the secrets of her past, Eden finds it impossible to accept the changes that have now been forced upon her. Even more disturbing is the fact that she's now drawn to Bramford himself. As she struggles to overcome her doubts and insecurities, she comes to understand that there's a larger world out there than the one she left behind. A world she intends to embrace with open arms, no matter the consequences.

I truly enjoyed this book. It drew me in from the moment I began reading and couldn't put the book down until I got to the very end. Victoria painted a vivid picture of what this post-apocalyptic world would be like. She made me us feel Eden's hopes, her dreams, her feelings, her passions, everything that made her who she was. I think she did a brilliant job in fleshing out her characters and the world around them. This is a book that I'll definitely be reading again. I truly recommend reading it.