Better Than Expected

I received a free review copy.

I enjoyed the book. It was better than I expected. The narration was good. It is set in a dystopian future with big brother mandating that young people serve their country in work groups, using social media to monitor them, controlling what they eat, mandating that they engage in community activities, and restricting their Internet access. Stan, the main character, begins covertly playing an online MMO that is off limits. The game enables him to find purpose in building things and helping others but it also creates conflicts with his regimented imposed schedule. The book has limited violence but a lot of crafting.