All Rights Reserved by Gregory Scott Katsoulis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imagine living in a world where you are charged for every word and gesture because they are copyrighted. In this dystopian novel, once someone turns $15, they have to pay for spoken word, every nod, every scream and every gesture. Speth Jime has always known that the moment she turned 15, she would have to give her Last Day speech and celebrate her transition into adulthood by choosing brands to align with and support. If not, she risks going into debt for every word she speaks.

Right before she is about to give her Last Day speech, her friend commits suicide rather than having to live under a life of family debt. This makes Speth question the world in which she lives. She chooses not to say anything at all, or make any costly gestures or nods. She still wants to make sure her family is taken care of, and doesn't realize the rebellion that her defiant behavior will cause.

After a terrible attack, she meets Henri and his group. She needs to find out if this is where she belongs, and who she can trust.

This is such an interesting concept. The story is well-written, and the characters are pretty well developed.


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