The Limit by Kristen Landon, Teen Pick from Clare K.
New Release!
I was reminded of a few books while reading this, but not in a bad way. (Books like H.I.V.E, The Mysterious Benedict Society, I.Q., and The Hunger Games.) The author didn't copy these books though. It seemed like she was influenced by the genre and wanted to make a contribution to it. I'm glad she did, too.
"The Limit" is set in the future, after technology has become way more influential than it already is, and when the government has created a budget "Limit" for each family. If you exceed this limit, your child could get taken to a workhouse where they will be forced to work at computers for hours on end to help your family get out of debt.
Matt, our main character, is quite bright, and finds himself on the top floor of a workhouse (the floors are seperated based on your smarts). They get an amazing pool, as much food and clothing as they want, and their own private bedrooms. But Matt sees beyond this mirage to what's really going on...
For readers who like technology, this book will be a treat for you.
