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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
dark
informative
sad
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
Plot & Pacing: 8
Characters: 8
Writing Style: 8
Themes & Depth: 7
Personal Enjoyment: 8
Final Rating: 4.0 ★
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book made me thirstier than a desert at high noon—and not just because the taps ran dry.
💧 Summary:
Dry follows a group of teens forced to survive a sudden, catastrophic water shortage in California, where society crumbles as quickly as their trust in one another.
✅ What I loved:
– The pacing was intense and relentless—it read like a thriller disguised as climate fiction.
– Multiple POVs added rich layers and perspectives, especially seeing how different families and personalities reacted to crisis.
– The premise felt chillingly realistic, turning a basic necessity into a survival nightmare that hits close to home.
❌ What I didn’t love:
– Some character arcs felt a bit rushed or underdeveloped in the second half.
– A few plot conveniences made the resolution feel slightly too tidy after all that chaos.
– The ending left me wanting just a little more closure.
📚 If you liked:
– They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
– The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
– The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
Then you might like this one!
Dry is a gripping and terrifyingly plausible ride that turns water into the most valuable—and dangerous—resource of all.
💧 Summary:
Dry follows a group of teens forced to survive a sudden, catastrophic water shortage in California, where society crumbles as quickly as their trust in one another.
✅ What I loved:
– The pacing was intense and relentless—it read like a thriller disguised as climate fiction.
– Multiple POVs added rich layers and perspectives, especially seeing how different families and personalities reacted to crisis.
– The premise felt chillingly realistic, turning a basic necessity into a survival nightmare that hits close to home.
❌ What I didn’t love:
– Some character arcs felt a bit rushed or underdeveloped in the second half.
– A few plot conveniences made the resolution feel slightly too tidy after all that chaos.
– The ending left me wanting just a little more closure.
📚 If you liked:
– They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
– The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
– The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
Then you might like this one!
Dry is a gripping and terrifyingly plausible ride that turns water into the most valuable—and dangerous—resource of all.
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No