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A review by jodi_ice
Bumped by Megan McCafferty
5.0
Just finished this refreshing post-apocalyptic style novel and cannot wait until I can get hold of the sequel - Thumped.
In a world where the majority of adults are rendered infertile by a virus that has swept the world, teenagers are being paid and being given major contracts from infertile couples to 'bump' and 'pregg' on their behalf, producing for them the child they cannot have. As soon as a teen is able to, parents and society convinces them that to 'pregg' is the best thing they could do as many times as they can before the virus catches them in early adulthood (18-early 20's) and makes them infertile, perpetuating the cycle. These teens are taught that they are the most important people on earth.
Many teens go 'pro' and get college scholarships, tummy tucks, and cars -amongst other prizes- for their 'pregg'. Others go amateur and just 'bump' with boyfriends and try to get the best deal once the baby arrives.
Melody is a pro. She was the first in her school to sign a large contract - but she's still awaiting her sperm. The couple who want her are being rather slow in deciding who she should bump with, which is rather eating into the time she has left to 'pregg'.
One day a twin sister Harmony turns up on her doorstep. Separated at birth Harmony was placed into the church with a set of parents who raised her to have God. She has arrived to save Melody once she found out what her sister was up to. By leaving the church compound she has broken rules. Is there more to her leaving than meets the eye?
In a world where the majority of adults are rendered infertile by a virus that has swept the world, teenagers are being paid and being given major contracts from infertile couples to 'bump' and 'pregg' on their behalf, producing for them the child they cannot have. As soon as a teen is able to, parents and society convinces them that to 'pregg' is the best thing they could do as many times as they can before the virus catches them in early adulthood (18-early 20's) and makes them infertile, perpetuating the cycle. These teens are taught that they are the most important people on earth.
Many teens go 'pro' and get college scholarships, tummy tucks, and cars -amongst other prizes- for their 'pregg'. Others go amateur and just 'bump' with boyfriends and try to get the best deal once the baby arrives.
Melody is a pro. She was the first in her school to sign a large contract - but she's still awaiting her sperm. The couple who want her are being rather slow in deciding who she should bump with, which is rather eating into the time she has left to 'pregg'.
One day a twin sister Harmony turns up on her doorstep. Separated at birth Harmony was placed into the church with a set of parents who raised her to have God. She has arrived to save Melody once she found out what her sister was up to. By leaving the church compound she has broken rules. Is there more to her leaving than meets the eye?