Proxy (Proxy, 1)

Just the premise of proxies hired to receive punishments (vicious punishments at times) for the wealthy was enough to pick up the book and dive in. I must warn you, dear reader, that this is not just another dystopian novel for Hunger Games fans. Once you begin, make sure you've cleared your calendar for a little while because you won't want to put it down. Fast-paced is not quite the adjective to describe the high-octane speed at which the events unfold. I have to admit - the author managed to throw in a surprise or two that I was not quite expecting, and the diversity of the characters (dark skinned, gay) was a nice touch and very well done.