Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
4.8
Points
14.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
96182
Points per Word
0.000146
Description
In a dystopian world where girls are forced to follow a restrictive Doctrine, two friends named Belle and Joni make opposite choices Belle complies with the rules while Joni rebels against them. The story follows both characters as they navigate this oppressive society and discover whether a third option exists. The novel explores themes of gender bias, conformity, and resistance in a future society.