Elena is a teacher at one of the state's schools. Her daughters are exactly like her: ambitious, and perfect. A good thing, since the recent mandate that's swept the country is all about perfection. Now everyone must undergo routine tests for their quotient, Q. Elena tells herself it's not about eugenics, not really, but then one of her daughters scores lower than expected and is taken away... The thrilling new book from the bestselling author of 'Vox'.