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When Lenora doesn't go through the crossing gate to enter adulthood, she gets a lot of heat. The word rebel keeps getting thrown around while other people think she's just being ridiculous and immature. But when you're still classified as a "juvenile" it's hard to get any answers about what happens after. How can someone feel comfortable with crossing into adulthood when nobody will give you the information to feel comfortable to?

It isn't only that. Lenora also gets dizzy every time she tries and it prevents her from doing so. Then, she meets Erick. He gives her the courage she needs to cross into adulthood. But during the crossing, a horrible accident occurs and she winds up enemy number one. Now, she has to try whatever she can to save her mom, but that proves hard when her face is plastered everywhere. Thankfully, she has some good friends.

When I first started reading this book, I got major Hunger Games vibes. The people are oppressed by the government and there are so many absurd rules put into place. If you're young, you aren't able to learn anything about being adult. If you do or break any of the rules, you get "sin spots" on your back or chest.

Lenora is a curious teen who just wants answers and understands how wrong things are. She questions everything because in her eyes, women are being oppressed. As for her friend Jason, I adore him and will always be team Jason. He's so sweet and will do anything for Lenora, even when her eyes aren't on him.


Final Verdict: Overall, THE CROSSING GATE is dystopian novel with Greek elements and Hunger Games feels. For readers who enjoy these two things then you should definitely check it out. It's a unique setting with a fast-paced plot full of twists and turns.