Breathe

Breathe

by Sarah Crossan

In a world without air, what would you do to breathe?

 In a barren land, a shimmering glass pod houses the survivors of the Switch, the period when oxygen levels plunged and the green world withered. A state lottery meant a lucky few won safety, while the rest suffocated in the thin air. And now Alina, Quinn, and Bea—an unlikely trio, each with their own agendas, their own longings and fears—walk straight into the heart of danger. With two days of oxygen in their tanks, they leave the pod—and everything they know—behind. What will happen on the third day?

Set in a perilous, devastated world, Breathe is a novel of adventure, revolution, yearning, and of opening your eyes and rising to your greatest potential.

The government restricts the amount of air that people are allotted per year, and everyone must pay a tax. If you use more than your allotment, you must pay extra. Police watch for people running or walking too quickly because that also uses extra oxygen. Trees are a premium, most people have never seen one in person.

The story is not only gripping but it has an excellent underlying message about protecting the environment and being grateful for what we take for granted.

This is a great YA Dystopian novel. The characters are gripping and relatable. It is unpredictable, and the twists are great! I loved this book and cannot wait to read the next in the series. I could not put it down. If you like Hunger Games, Divergent, or the Dwellers Saga, you will LOVE this series!