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maddreader's review against another edition
4.25
- as far as YA goes, this book is great. as good as I remember
- obviously Tally is pretty childish (she’s 16 and sheltered) and the plot is a bit predictable, but the themes are actually super super interesting and complex
- also, it’s a super quick and engaging read
- the world is super interesting too… I love a good dystopian moment
- the romance between
david and tally falls a little flat to me though if I’m being honest.I mean, it feels like they barely interact before they like each other.
tabitha_carnes's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it! 3.5 stars, mostly cuz I feel like I've 4 stars too easily and should start being a little more stingy or something.
itratali's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
delphisstrawberryfarm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bantwalkers's review against another edition
4.0
This is a kick-ass book for younger readers. Tons of action and a cool SF dystopia. But it also brings up some interesting issues to think about.
mndeto's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
3.75
meekoh's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted an easy reread as I plow through my dry non-fiction book. If you're looking for a YA dystopian along the lines of Hunger Games, you will probably enjoy this.
The best part about it being a reread is that I could skip the journey from the city to the Smoke. That section is way too long. Because I first read this book as a teenager, it brings lots of warm nostalgia with it which was exactly what I was looking for.
The best part about it being a reread is that I could skip the journey from the city to the Smoke. That section is way too long. Because I first read this book as a teenager, it brings lots of warm nostalgia with it which was exactly what I was looking for.
honeyinseattle1723's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tdasilva26's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really long but totally worth it! I absolutely loved the characters even if I did get frustrated with them at times! The romance was super cute but also very subtle! This book takes place in a dystopian city where for the first 16 year of your life you are told you are ugly, everyone counts down the days until the turn 16 so that they can get an operation that will turn them pretty. Yet as Tally Youngblood gets closer to her birthday and makes a new friend over the summer she realizes the whole concept might be more than meets the eye. It was so cool to read Tally’s journey as she tries to figure out who to trust. This book was so good and had me on the edge of the seat the whole time!