THE TOWN WITH NO MIRRORS by Christina Collins

 

I highly recommend THE TOWN WITH NO MIRRORS by Christina Collins. It grabbed me on the first page and there was no stopping.

Can you imagine never seeing your reflection? Zailey never has seen her face. She is fascinated by the faces she sees every day in her small community, but she knows it is wrong to stare. She knows it is even worse that she secretly sketches the faces she sees. 

Living in Gladder Hill means superficial thoughts and ideas are prohibited. There are no mirrors. In fact, all reflective surfaces have been illuminated. Zailey's neighbor is evicted when it is discovered that he has a silver spoon. 

The community was created to insulate people from physical fascinations. There are strict rules and conditions in Gladder Hill, but Zailey is getting more curious every day. When an argument with her grandmother ends in a horrible accident, Zailey is airlifted to the hospital where she discovers the world outside Gladder Hill. 

Inspired by body image issues and eating disorders, author Christina Collins creates a world designed as a utopia, but like many utopias, things end up more like a dystopian experience. This one will stick with readers long after they finish.