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booked2themoon's review
5.0
This is a wonderfully written YA thriller! I enjoyed every minute of the adventure and couldn’t wait to find out more about the mysterious Premonitions Bureau. I would definitely recommend this book to any of my high school students but I think it’s written for book lovers of any age to enjoy. There are some trigger warnings because it does talk about suicide, kidnapping, and some violence but it’s not gory and it’s all part of the action of a suspense novel.
celtiqa's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
5.0
The Premonitions Club was one of the best pieces of YA fiction I've read in a couple of years. I loved that the characters were well developed, and the plots was believable, even with the surprise twists and turns it takes as a group of high school classmates come together and bond as they grapple with a rogue government official who they learn has affected their families.
As the title suggests, this tale revolves around premonitions. If the internet is to be believed, up to 40% of people say they have had at least one. Gwendolyn Womack weaves a situtable YA tale, which I believe older folk will enjoy as well.
I finished it overnight because I could not wait to see what happens next. Although this is a standalone book, I hope Gwendolyn Womack finds ways of weaving it into her next YA fiction.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Out of interest, I found out in England, there was an actual Premonitions Bureau, but that's not part of this story.
As the title suggests, this tale revolves around premonitions. If the internet is to be believed, up to 40% of people say they have had at least one. Gwendolyn Womack weaves a situtable YA tale, which I believe older folk will enjoy as well.
I finished it overnight because I could not wait to see what happens next. Although this is a standalone book, I hope Gwendolyn Womack finds ways of weaving it into her next YA fiction.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Out of interest, I found out in England, there was an actual Premonitions Bureau, but that's not part of this story.
jayinbee's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I needed a book starting with P to finish my alphabet book read for the year and nothing was striking my fancy. When I checked my recommended ARCs, this title and cover definitely jumped out at me and I am happy with my choice as this book was very interesting. I liked the writing and the level of stakes seemed just right for the story. You got a little snippet into the lives of each character because it made all of them a little more likable and interesting. I personally am not into divination of any sort but learned a good bit about it and the different methods used- it would be difficult not to. The mingling of the supernatural with science was an intriguing concept and the conflict between nature and technology made for a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Blood, and Sexual harassment