Incarceron

-Catherine Fisher

"This prison is alive"- taken from the cover of the book.

I'm going to be completely honest in saying that this book was 100% originally purchased because of the cover. The metallic detail over the black background drew me in instantly.

This is a futuristic novel with an old-timey twist and the magic of other worlds. It started off a bit slow, and admittedly there were moments in the story where I found myself zoning out. However, I also found myself being held captivated not only by the mystical prison and it's very few inhabitants, but also in this new society that was neither a dystopia nor a paradise.

If you're someone who is not a fan of unnecessary romantic relationships in your action reads (like I am) then this certainly is the book for you. If you're a fan of unexpected betrayal,  then this is the book for you. If you're a fan of defiant women, a complex plot, and manly men who are not afraid to show what they're really feeling then I'd say that this is the book for you.
However, if you're not into big reads, and series, then maybe don't pick up this book. If you don't like the idea of reading about slight torture or heavy angst-ridden characters, then this might not be the book/series for you.

Ultimately, if I'm being asked if I would recommend this book for you guys to read, I'd say, yeah, why not. However, I'd also like to make a disclaimer that my sister purchased this book for me back in 2012 and since then I have not re-read this book (though I think about it often and fondly) and I have not bothered to purchase the second book (simply because every time I had the opportunity to I found a book that I was more willing to spend the $20.00 on). That being said, this story is just as satisfying as a stand alone. Bottom line is, form your own opinions, tell me what you think, and remember to keep warm & read.