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abrunsy's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Overall this is a good, easy read. One area that seemed to frustrate me at times ( and made me chuckle at other times) is that this seemingly takes place in the US but is using UK terminology. For example, pitch instead of football field, kit instead of uniform, and body armor instead of pads. Just a little thing that does not take away from the story overall.
haleygoins's review
4.0
A dystopian novel that focuses on the immediate chaos that follows a major world shift, I found this series to be a wonderful insight into how people react to their lives being turned upside down. Survival and pack instincts are superbly written, and the environment provides plausible reasoning for these instincts to kick into overdrive. Maintaining a group of characters adds layers of depth that help you to see just how difficult it can be to retain humanity in exigent circumstances, and leaves you rooting for the characters to not just survive, but survive with their pre-catastrophe morals still somewhat intact.
This book surprised me with how quickly I found myself reaching for the next in the series, and then the next and then surprised me again with how much I want the 4th book to be released! Although a group of high schoolers isn't my preferred set of characters, I found even the cheerleaders relatable and likable within a few pages. Highly recommend this series. Very much anticipating the next installation, and looking forward to reading the books in related series!
This book surprised me with how quickly I found myself reaching for the next in the series, and then the next and then surprised me again with how much I want the 4th book to be released! Although a group of high schoolers isn't my preferred set of characters, I found even the cheerleaders relatable and likable within a few pages. Highly recommend this series. Very much anticipating the next installation, and looking forward to reading the books in related series!
ilis25's review
2.0
The protagonist didn't get developed until the very end. I found myself finding her friends far more interesting than her. I'm going to attempt to read the sequel to see if I like it because this first book didn't really do it for me. I was bored reading the first half but the second half was slightly more interesting. I think the reason for this is because I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and for the stakes to be made clear.
lildools's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
ravensandlace's review
4.0
A special thank you goes out to the author, Susanne Valenti, for allowing me to read this early! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
TW: child abuse
This book was terrifying! It wasn't terrifying in the sense that there were monsters and such. Well there kind of was but that didn't make it terrifying. I was terrified because everything that happened in this book is entirely plausible. The speed at which technology is advancing in our society is ridiculous. And because of that, the things that happened in this book could totally happen.
Course, I'm not going to share everything that happened because nobody likes books to be spoiled. But like the synopsis said, there is a poison spreading amongst the Earth and there is nothing that can be done about it. So it's up to Kaitlyn and Lincoln to try and survive in this new world.
Lincoln and Kaitlyn were excellent characters and narrators. Both had incredibly distinctive personalities so even if I hadn't paid attention the chapter heading, I knew who was talking. Right away I was drawn to Lincoln. He didn't have a great life and it made him incredibly jaded about life. I instantly wanted to protect him and hurt whoever hurt him. I also really appreciated Kaitlyn. She sounded like everyday teenager, which is something I look for in YA. She also didn't make dumb decisions that some female leads tend to make. She ruled with her head and not her heart.
Overall, this was a great start to what I'm sure will be a fantastic series. The lack of information surrounding what was going on made me want to keep reading to the end. In fact, it's going to suck having to wait until whenever the next book drops because I want to know what happens next!
TW: child abuse
This book was terrifying! It wasn't terrifying in the sense that there were monsters and such. Well there kind of was but that didn't make it terrifying. I was terrified because everything that happened in this book is entirely plausible. The speed at which technology is advancing in our society is ridiculous. And because of that, the things that happened in this book could totally happen.
Course, I'm not going to share everything that happened because nobody likes books to be spoiled. But like the synopsis said, there is a poison spreading amongst the Earth and there is nothing that can be done about it. So it's up to Kaitlyn and Lincoln to try and survive in this new world.
Lincoln and Kaitlyn were excellent characters and narrators. Both had incredibly distinctive personalities so even if I hadn't paid attention the chapter heading, I knew who was talking. Right away I was drawn to Lincoln. He didn't have a great life and it made him incredibly jaded about life. I instantly wanted to protect him and hurt whoever hurt him. I also really appreciated Kaitlyn. She sounded like everyday teenager, which is something I look for in YA. She also didn't make dumb decisions that some female leads tend to make. She ruled with her head and not her heart.
Overall, this was a great start to what I'm sure will be a fantastic series. The lack of information surrounding what was going on made me want to keep reading to the end. In fact, it's going to suck having to wait until whenever the next book drops because I want to know what happens next!
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