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In the beginning, when Claire was still living in the community, life was different to what it now is. Then came the Ceremony of Twelve, where everyone learns their assignment / future jobs. Everyone received training in their prospective field, but Claire. She was different. She was Assigned as a Birthmother and was moved to the Birthmothers’ Dormitory. During her first production, there was difficulty, and the staff carved her Product from her belly. Because of that she was decertified and transferred to the Fish Hatchery. Then the story unravels. Claire doesn't take the required pills and begins to feel love for her son. She is determined to find her boy, but the journey is long and dangerous.

The story is gripping and the writing is incredible. You won't put it down once you start reading.

Although "clinical," the story of teen pregnancy may not be for all readers.