Word$: All Rights Reserved (Series #1) (CD-Audio)

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In this dystopian world, words. gestures, and pretty much all forms of communication are copyright protected and everyone has to pay for each word they say or gesture they make. If this sounds like a pretty grim existence, it is - and also, most food is "printed" and tastes awful. In such misery,...

from sensitivemuse

The world building in this one is amazing. You're charged for every word and gesture because it's all trademarked. It's insane but it's so well done in this book. The plot itself is well done, although I have to admit the romance should just be omitted from this whole thing. It's awkward, there's...

from foggidawn

On Speth's fifteenth birthday, she will become legally responsible for every word she speaks and gesture she makes. A cuff on her arm will track her word usage and deliver customized advertisements, charging her the amount set by each word's rights holder. Speth's not excited about this change, b...

from ShellyPYA

Preparing to deliver her Last Day speech to celebrate her new adulthood in a world where every word and gesture is copyrighted, patented or trademarked, a 15-year-old girl elects to remain silent rather than pay to speak, a decision that threatens to unravel the fabric of society.

from epiloguereviews

Rating: 4.9/5 Plot In a world where every word and gesture is copyrighted, patented or trademarked, one girl elects to remain silent Speth Jime is anxious to deliver her Last Day speech and celebrate her transition into adulthood. The moment she turns fifteen, Speth must pay for every word she...