Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

Summery:
Incarceron -- a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology -- a living building which pervades the novel as an ever-watchful, ever-vengeful character, and a typical medieval torture chamber -- chains, great halls, dungeons. A young prisoner, Finn, has haunting visions of an earlier life, and cannot believe he was born here and has always been here. In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison -- a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device -- a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn's escape is born ...-Goodreads.com

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Review:
Wow. This one really takes my breath away. Catherine Fisher has created a wonderful story that she should be extremely proud of! I dare not say too much, because I don't want to give anything away! However, I will tell you...The characters are beautifully written and intricately woven in this work of brutality, loyalty, deception, and revelation. I was sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time I read this. It was a very difficult book to set down. Fantasy as well as Science Fiction lovers will enjoy Fisher's dystopian tale. I highly recommend Incarceron, especially if you liked other works such as: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman and The Hunger Games bu Suzanne Collins. I highly anticipate Sapphique, the next book in the series. :)

Cover Art Commentary:
Beautiful. The cover of this book is absolutely gorgeous! It also has several key meanings that you'll only discover if you read the book! ;)

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