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nicmedia123's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
@bookaddictpnw on Instagram coined the term βpopcorn bookβ, and I have to say that this cinematic sci fi YA fit the bill.
This was also described in a couple of reviews as an outer space Lord of the Flies which is also an apt description.
Leigh Chen is the daughter of the President of the United States. She, and the children of other world leaders, have been staying at the rocket complex where the prototype βarkβ πππ―ππ§πͺπ¨ is set to launch to rescue them along with a full crew and adults to guide them.
While they are staying at the complex, the volcanic eruption begins, chaos unfolds and a small group of 53 teens are herded onto the rocket that is immediately launched by its fearless captain and her daughter.
The captain suffers a fatal accident, and the teens follow the leadership of her enigmatic daughter.
They soon realize that πππ―ππ§πͺπ¨ is not adequately stocked and that difficult decisions will need to be made.
This would make a great selection in a Socratic circle, independent read or small group read to compare and contrast with Lord of the Flies.
Read this if you love
π an intense & action packed sci fi adventure
π like survival stories
πenjoy an apocalyptic thriller
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
This was also described in a couple of reviews as an outer space Lord of the Flies which is also an apt description.
Leigh Chen is the daughter of the President of the United States. She, and the children of other world leaders, have been staying at the rocket complex where the prototype βarkβ πππ―ππ§πͺπ¨ is set to launch to rescue them along with a full crew and adults to guide them.
While they are staying at the complex, the volcanic eruption begins, chaos unfolds and a small group of 53 teens are herded onto the rocket that is immediately launched by its fearless captain and her daughter.
The captain suffers a fatal accident, and the teens follow the leadership of her enigmatic daughter.
They soon realize that πππ―ππ§πͺπ¨ is not adequately stocked and that difficult decisions will need to be made.
This would make a great selection in a Socratic circle, independent read or small group read to compare and contrast with Lord of the Flies.
Read this if you love
π an intense & action packed sci fi adventure
π like survival stories
πenjoy an apocalyptic thriller
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
lpdx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Suicide attempt, War, and Blood
lairofbooksandboba's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
riley redgate is one of my favorite authors but i lovehate this book.
re: my face scrunching up in confusion as i got closer and closer to the end of this book and wondered how this book was gonna resolve itself
i hATE the ending (and how the resolution feels incomplete yet so in character for the main character), but also think it fits with everything about society and human nature that the book ruminates on.
the conversations that leigh and anis have are everything <3
(also: apocalyptic fiction, so idk why i was surprised at how depressing this book was? lol @ myself)
(also: riley's right; this is the straightest book she's ever written. lol.)
re: my face scrunching up in confusion as i got closer and closer to the end of this book and wondered how this book was gonna resolve itself
i hATE the ending (and how the resolution feels incomplete yet so in character for the main character), but also think it fits with everything about society and human nature that the book ruminates on.
the conversations that leigh and anis have are everything <3
(also: apocalyptic fiction, so idk why i was surprised at how depressing this book was? lol @ myself)
(also: riley's right; this is the straightest book she's ever written. lol.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
Minor: War
suspicioussherbet4's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Really really did not like the ending felt like it was all for naught
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Violence
anniereads221's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Racism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, Violence, Homophobia, and Bullying
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