Yours for the taking takes place thirty years in the future where the effects of climate change worsen, making Earth almost unlivable. The only way to survive is to be accepted in The Inside Project, a series of weatherproof structures across the globe.
Of devastating beauty, Yours for the Taking is a novel which makes you think and reflect. It’s concept is extremely unique. I don’t want to spoil anymore because I need you to be able to appreciate its twists and turns for yourself.
I loved this book so much and appreciated how real and diverse the characters were. I became so attached to specific personalities. It had me staying up until 3am, so enamored with how well-written and well-executed it was. Yours for the taking is definitely a must-read!

Yours for the Taking is a wild ride from start to finish. The story begins in the year 2050. Climate change has made life on Earth almost unlivable between the overbearing heat, coastal erosion, and constant threat of tornados and other destructive storms. City-like self-sustaining structures called The Inside exist throughout the planet and a lottery chooses who gets to live there. The Inside that exists in what is present day New York City is financed and controlled by Jacqueline Millender who has her own agenda. Jacqueline, extreme feminist, wants her Inside to be free of men, who she concludes is the cause of all the destruction on the planet. Jacqueline's manipulation of all that goes on Inside leads to unexpected results and not quite the all-female utopian experiment that she envisioned. Perfect for anyone who likes plot driven sci-fi. The characters are racially and socioeconomically diverse with plenty of LGBTQ representation. I was grateful to receive this ARC from netgalley and St. Martin's Press.

DRC provided by St. Martin's Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Devastatingly beautiful, Yours for the Taking is a novel that makes you think and reflect. Loved it.

Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn is a powerful and thought-provoking novel set in a dystopian future. As the effects of climate change worsen, the only way to survive is to be accepted into The Inside Project, a series of weather-safe structures around the world. The story follows Ava and her girlfriend as they navigate the challenges of their world, while trying to find happiness.

The novel's main focus is on the character of Jacqueline Millender, a billionaire and women's rights advocate who has become the director of the Inside being built on the bones of Manhattan. She promises power and impact to those who work for her, and Shelby, a business major from a working-class family, is drawn to her promises of empowerment. Olympia, a medical student, is also recruited by Jacqueline to run the health department Inside. However, as they start to notice the cracks in Jacqueline's system, they realize there is something much larger at play, and she becomes increasingly unhinged and dangerous in what she is willing to do to keep her dream alive.

Yours for the Taking is a mesmerizing story of queer love, betrayal, and chosen family. It is an unflinching indictment of cis, corporate feminism, and holds a mirror to our own world, in all its beauty and horror. The author weaves a powerful tale that forces readers to question the true meaning of empowerment, and the price that must be paid for it. The characters are well-developed, and the storyline is both engaging and heart-wrenching.

Overall, Yours for the Taking is a powerful and poignant novel that is both timely and relevant. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the intersection of politics, feminism, and the environment. Gabrielle Korn has written a masterful novel that will leave readers thinking long after they have finished reading it.

What an absolutely phenomenal book. Review to come as soon as I get my thoughts together. Definitely a must-read!