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3.09 AVERAGE
3.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Yes
Thanks Netgalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
What can I say... this really felt like the failed Fyre Festival meets Lord of the Flies. The satire was not lost on me. I quite enjoyed reading this one. It tackled instagram culture and the idea of social media influencers. Were there things that made me cringe at times? Sure. For example, the "it girl" of social media was called Hella Badid. Clearly that is way too similar to a real American model name. Some of the references that made me think of Lord of the Flies might be lost on those who have never read it.
Overall I loved the snark of this novel.
What can I say... this really felt like the failed Fyre Festival meets Lord of the Flies. The satire was not lost on me. I quite enjoyed reading this one. It tackled instagram culture and the idea of social media influencers. Were there things that made me cringe at times? Sure. For example, the "it girl" of social media was called Hella Badid. Clearly that is way too similar to a real American model name. Some of the references that made me think of Lord of the Flies might be lost on those who have never read it.
Overall I loved the snark of this novel.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve never read Lord of the Flies, but I’m sure this book did an excellent job of updating it. I love the survival aspect and entwining it with a scam music festival (much like the Fyre festival). I found it intriguing, immersive and a well written fast paced book. While I was not crazy about Rafie, I understand the purpose of her as the narrator (even without knowing the inspiration). I’m curious to see how it matches up with the mentor text.
I’ve never read Lord of the Flies, but I’m sure this book did an excellent job of updating it. I love the survival aspect and entwining it with a scam music festival (much like the Fyre festival). I found it intriguing, immersive and a well written fast paced book. While I was not crazy about Rafie, I understand the purpose of her as the narrator (even without knowing the inspiration). I’m curious to see how it matches up with the mentor text.
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes