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adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
No spoilers!
BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, PERFECTION!!
This book quite literally saved my life. My friend gave me this book for the holidays back in January, but I wasn't sure about it. I grew tired of dystopian novels a few years ago.
Pfft, not anymore. Yeah, maybe books like Divergent, or The Hunger Games (thought that book is great) are maybe a bit over-talked about, give me more books like this, and that genre will soon be my favorite!
I wish that this book was read in schools everywhere; it's educational AND enjoyable.
Let's talk about the characters. They were fleshed out, each with their own backstory. I usually hate flashbacks, but I didn't mind them in this book. They were complicated, messy, cutthroat, and so utterly human, it's impossible not to route for them. And they're not afraid to call people out, which I relate to on the highest of levels. Kay is such a lovable character, as are the rest. It makes you hate the antagonist with such a passion, and love the protags with the same fury.
The plot was a but messy, but in a purposeful way. This book reflects the discrimination in our lives, and amplifies it to a terrifying amount, that could very possibly happen. I think that plot is all over the place to reflect life in general: life isn't simple with a clean plot you expect. It's messy and brutal and a long ride that seemed so short when it ends.
The writing style was complicated for me. I didn't love it, hate it, but It also wasn't eh. I don't know how I feel about it, but It was very flowy.
And the ending. The ending saved my life.
There are many trigger warnings, so look out for that. But otherwise, read this book, for your own sake. It will change your life like it did mine.
BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, PERFECTION!!
This book quite literally saved my life. My friend gave me this book for the holidays back in January, but I wasn't sure about it. I grew tired of dystopian novels a few years ago.
Pfft, not anymore. Yeah, maybe books like Divergent, or The Hunger Games (thought that book is great) are maybe a bit over-talked about, give me more books like this, and that genre will soon be my favorite!
I wish that this book was read in schools everywhere; it's educational AND enjoyable.
Let's talk about the characters. They were fleshed out, each with their own backstory. I usually hate flashbacks, but I didn't mind them in this book. They were complicated, messy, cutthroat, and so utterly human, it's impossible not to route for them. And they're not afraid to call people out, which I relate to on the highest of levels. Kay is such a lovable character, as are the rest. It makes you hate the antagonist with such a passion, and love the protags with the same fury.
The plot was a but messy, but in a purposeful way. This book reflects the discrimination in our lives, and amplifies it to a terrifying amount, that could very possibly happen. I think that plot is all over the place to reflect life in general: life isn't simple with a clean plot you expect. It's messy and brutal and a long ride that seemed so short when it ends.
The writing style was complicated for me. I didn't love it, hate it, but It also wasn't eh. I don't know how I feel about it, but It was very flowy.
And the ending. The ending saved my life.
There are many trigger warnings, so look out for that. But otherwise, read this book, for your own sake. It will change your life like it did mine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Biphobia, Cursing, Racism, Violence, Child death, Cultural appropriation, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Body shaming, War, and Xenophobia
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