![]() ![]() But once Melody’s arranged conception match, the infamous Jondoe, comes into the picture, we find that there is more substance beneath the surface. Harmony comes off as a satirical religious fanatic. Melody is obsessed with getting bumped, her image, and trying on fake bumps. Melody wants Harmony to go back home and let her live her life as she sees fit.Īt the surface both Melody and Harmony are over the top characters that fit a certain stereotype. Harmony was raised in a strict religious upbringing and wants to save Melody from her conception contract and help her lead a more sin-free life. Melody finds out she has an identical twin sister named Harmony who suddenly shows up on her doorstep. ![]() She is hoping to “bump” with a desirable match for a couple to earn money for college. Teens are in high demand for their fertility and exploit this for monetary gain. Couples need to hire teenage surrogates in order to have a baby. The premise is that in the future a virus has caused everyone over the age of 18 to be infertile. This fascinating dark comedy addresses issues such as teen pregnancy in a unique and interesting way that is relevant to today’s world. It has a biting sense of humor, original slang and fast pace that sets it apart. ![]() ![]() Published by: Balzer + Bray, April 26th 2011įormat read/Source: eGalley via NetGalleyīumped is a different sort of dystopian book. ![]()
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