I had mixed feelings, too, but the survival aspect made it a thumbs-up for me. It had a realistic feel, in that way. It did seem WWII-like & not sure I'd call it dystopian, either. Totally agree that the romance was kind of creepy incestuous icky pseudo romantic.

Hm...I've been meaning to read this one for a while. Now, I'm having second thoughts!

I... thought this one was okay, but it was pretty weird and disturbing. I felt really unsettled when I finished reading it, which maybe was the point? But the scene when they get back to the farm, and I think it's in the barn? That scene just seemed so descriptive and... just really freaked me out and grossed me out.

Bookfool - I liked the survival aspect, too. It kept the book interesting. The "romance" was just way too creepy for me. Ick.

Melissa - Yeah, I wouldn't really recommend it.

Ashley - Definitely weird and disturbing and unsettling and freaky. I know exactly which scene you're talking about - it's still hanging out in my brain. Scary!

I haven't read a single book for this challenge (Im sooo behind!!!)

At least now I know I wont be picking this book up any time soon- last thing I need is a book that I wont love while trying to finish up my challenge!

Oh, I'm SO with you on this one. It was weird, it felt weird- I seem to run across a lot of cousin-love and it just really creeps me out- and I just didn't like it at all. I've come across other people who just loved it, though. :)

I have never heard of this book and while it sounds interesting, I am glad I stumbled across your review. Don't think I'll be adding it to my TBR pile.

I love your review. love love love it! I thought I was alone in not being too hot on this book. You said it perfectly. I didn't even know it was categorized as dystopian. I thought it was historical fiction.

I've started this book, I don't know how many times, and i always taper off in the middle.

ah well, I'll probably get to it and finish it someday!
Love the review, as always :)