This being said, it was not overly-romantic or too mushy-gushy, just the right amount to heighten the plot and make the adversity faced by the main character even more suspenseful and difficult. I fell in love with the plot, as it had bits of romance in it that I deeply enjoyed. I would definitely rate this book 5 stars, as it was a very smooth running, clean novel. This was a brilliantly written first novel and I can't wait to see more from this author.**I received a free copy of this novel from Tyndale House Publishing in exchange for my honest review.** Read more Although this was a dystopian story, I could actually see the plausibility in it. In addition to Carrington's struggles, there's a mystery in the backdrop that also had me intrigued and engrossed throughout the novel. Will her friend Larkin be able to get through to her? Will she listen to the voice that continually tries to reach her in the quiet?Rochelle Dekker has written a wonderful debut novel. Those not chosen are sent away to work as Lints, the very lowest class, never to see their families again. To Carrington's dismay, despite her training and high marks, she isn't selected. She is taught that she is valued by how prepared she is for this big day and whether or not she gets chosen. One hundred years later, a group of survivors gathered and were led by Robert Carson, in a new religious world.The year is 2257, Carrington Hale has spent her whole life preparing for this day, her Choosing. What they didn't plan on was the antibodies attacking themselves and causing a large percentage of the population that was vaccinated to die.

In 2111, a vaccine was created to cure all illnesses, mutating as diseases did.

The choosing by rachelle dekker