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But don't imagine an abstruse, theoretical book. ''Breathe'' has a good, tight structure, plenty of action and some romance. It's a breeze to read and its pace keeps you wanting to turn the pages. Its characters are interesting, too, and they all develop over the course of the story. Quinn starts out as a well-meaning but naive and indulged Premium. He has good intentions but no real understanding of the life led by Auxiliaries or of what the Resistance are fighting for. Once the scales fall from his eyes, he will need to decide whether or not he has the courage to stand up for what's right. Similarly, Bea must face up to the corruption within the Pod and give up her social ambition. But how can she do this while still retaining the integrity that makes her the person she is? Alina too, must give up her prejudice and learn that you can fight for a cause without becoming entirely hard and unfeeling.

For another look at a future short of oxygen, you could look at [[Dark Life by Kat Falls]], which takes place on the floor of the ocean. Environmentalists will live [[The Carbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd]].