The Giver by Lois Lowry
Jonah approaches the 'Ceremony of Sixteen,' where he will be given his final role in society, with excitement and anxiety. He trusts that the committee will choose a find profession for him... but what if they don't? What if his meticuloulsy regulated community isn't so perfect after all?
This fast-paced classic is where dystopian futures got their start. It is a story that will stick with you long after you set it down.