Waiting on Wednesday (36) The Glimpse by Claire Merle
Title: The Glimpse Author: Clarie Merle Pages: 432 Publisher: Faber & Faber (UK) Expected Release: June 7, 2012 Buy: Book Depository | Summary: (Goodreads) Once you've seen into the future, can you change your destiny? In a near future, society is segregated according to whether people are genetically disposed to mental illness. 17-year-old Ana has been living the privileged life of a Pure due to an error in her DNA test. When the authorities find out, she faces banishment from her safe Community, a fate only thwarted by the fact that she has already been promised to Pure-boy Jasper Taurell. Jasper is from a rich and influential family and despite Ana’s condition, wants to be with her. The authorities grant Ana a tentative reprieve. If she is joined to Jasper before her 18th birthday, she may stay in the Community until her illness manifests. But if Jasper changes his mind, she will be cast out among the Crazies. As Ana’s joining ceremony and her birthda...