by Pierce Brown
Reviewed by Janet:
Darrow works underground, mining the helium-3 that will make the surface of Mars habitable for colonists from earth. In an oppressive society that color-codes its population, the Reds are at the bottom, yet are convinced their work is vital for humankind. When Darrow is punished for violating the rules, he learns that things are not as they seem. This fast-paced and gripping novel about vengeance, power, and loyalty will have you wishing for the next book. (This is the first in a trilogy.)