Oh my wow!! I waited for hype to die down before I read this one but I am SO mad at myself for waiting. 5 stars all the way! The author did a fabulous job not only developing the characters but for creating such a brutal and captivating world for them to live (survive) in. This fictional masterpiece pulls such strong emotions from the characters that pour into the reader. I didn't want to put this one down and I am anxiously biting my nails waiting for the next book to come out in August. I will be recommending this read to all my fellow bookworms in need of a book that will leave you living in the story for days after the book has been finished. Awesome, awesome read!!!