Initial Response
So. Many. Mixed. Feelings.

High Lights
- Okay, let's see...I really like the worldbuilding. I thought it was a really interesting world and I would love to see more stories in this setting.
- TRUE BECK EVERYONE. Seriously, he's my favorite character. *nods*
- I love the idea of the sirens and the three miracles, that was a really neat bit.
- I actually liked Maire. I don't understand why everyone hated her in the book. Sure, she's a little strange, but nothing to hate her for.
- True Beck, guys. True Beck.
- And Fen, too. He's great. Yeah.

Low Lights
- Rio was not a favorite. She seemed kind of like an emotionless robot. I didn't like her motives, and I didn't understand why she didn't trust Maire. I mean, come on, she's literally giving you an opportunity to go Above! Where you wanted to go! TAKE IT.
- The plot moved so. slowly. I mean, I love action-packed novels, so I might be biased, but it seemed like this book was extra slow moving.
- I wish the three miracles would've been explained better.

The sirens, the bats, and Maire's work. Why bats? And how did the sirens get their powers? I know it says they 'became strong through the trials they faced' but that's not really an explanation. And seriously, why bats? What?

- I really didn't understand why Bay just...totally left Rio to live Below by herself.

I mean, she was trying to protect her, but wouldn't someone have found out sooner or later anyway? What was going Above going to do, really?

- Also, WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH NEVIO.

Did he die? Is he still alive? In prison? But couldn't he just escape if he was in prison, using his voice? CLOSURE PLEASE.

- Lastly, I've come to realize that Condie's writing style is not one that I like. It's a good, unique writing style, but it's just not for me. I like feelings and emotions worked into the writing. But this was like reading a script of a movie. You have to imagine the feelings are there yourself. And that's work. And I want to read to escape from work. You feel me?
- And it's not about mermaids. Wut. Ripoff, man.

Conclusion
Wow, so I guess I had a lot of thoughts on this book. I guess I might recommend this to the right person. It's an interesting premise, but I don't think it was quite executed in the best way. But the worldbuilding was cool, and I would read it for the sole reason that is True Beck.