Blind by Kory M. Shrum is a short, dystopian, coming-of-age story about Edison and his quest for Artist eyes. In the dystopian world Edison lives in, human eyes are taken around birth and replaced with artificial eyes. There are many types: mathematical, empathy, instructional, etc. And each type of eye determines how you will contribute to society. At birth, you are given the same eyes as one of your parents. Then at 16, you can choose to keep your eyes or upgrade to another and begin training in that field (i.e. instructional eyes could be trained as teachers). It's now Edison's time to decide and what he wants goes against his father and his past.

This story is all about Edison and his desire to have artist eyes. His mother had artist eyes and they are the only ones that can see in color. Imagine for a moment living your life in shades of grey. This is how Edison lives, he also can't dream. These are things he is curious about, having heard about them from his mother. His father is greatly opposed to him trading his mathematical eyes for artist because of the "side effects" that occurred to his mother. I can't say much more without spoiling it.

Edison's story is truly unique. I've never read anything like it! It falls into a fantasy/sci-fi genre all its own. My only wish.....that it was longer! I could really delve into a full length story about this dystopian world. If you enjoy sci-fi, dystopians, coming-of age stories, then I highly suggest you check it out. You won't be disappointed!