The Jewel by Amy Ewing
After testing positive for the Augories gene, Violet is taken from her home in the Marsh, the poorest part of the country, to train and be educated so that she can become a surrogate for the Royalty. After spending years in a holding facility preparing to become a surrogate, Violet is about to be sent to the auction where she will be sold to the highest bidder.
Some of the surrogates were thrilled to be chosen and are looking forward to living in the Jewel, the wealthiest city in their country. Violet just wants to go home, be with her family and help her mother support their family.
This is another YA dystopian novel with all of they typical elements. The heroine is forced from her home, those in charge of the society are wealthy, inherently evil and only worry about themselves. And of course the typical love interest pops up about half way through. Despite all of that, I did enjoy reading this book.
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