Reviews

Plague by Michael Grant

spaceyboy's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

imjustadow's review against another edition

4.0

god this series is so fucked. and there are two books left lmao, forgot i used to read some really messed up shit in middle school

fellowsjm's review against another edition

4.0

The way that I want to just remove Astrid from this series, lord help me (joke fully intended bc she’s a religious nut). My notes (there’s only 4) on this one are hilarious so feel free to enjoy those

obsethedwithyou's review against another edition

4.0

4 of 6 down, and much like the Animorphs (written by Michael Grant’s wife - how cool!) I cannot BELIEVE these were marketed as children’s books. So wildly graphic and gorey and gruesome, how the fuck did I read this in 7th grade?! But it’s such an interesting story that it’s hard to put down and I’m enjoying re-reading as a grown up with a stronger stomach for violence, lmao.

laura_hole's review against another edition

5.0

Awesome book! The characters have grown and the plot has thickened. Can't wait to read the next one - hurry up Michale Grant!

paigerosechall98's review against another edition

2.0

I've not really enjoyed this books! I feel that some of the story isn't needed and so many things are happening it's hard to remember everything! I'm disappointed and have decided not to read the rest of the story

gillygild2342's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This is definitely the furthest I got in the series in the past.

Diana’s pregnancy is still shocking. The town splitting up and Caine being king is interesting and it seems Diana and Astrid switch teams so to speak. I was ready to riot if either Edilio or Dekka died. I love Sanjit and Lana and hope that virtue gets to spend time with Dahra in the next book. The bugs were terrifying but I wonder what caused the SDC supernatural death cough to go away. COVID didn’t wrap up that fast. Jack stepping up is nice. Who the fuck is Toto?! Sam recognizes him  but doesn’t explain how or why??? Will Astrid actually develop a power? My god I forgot how insufferable she is in this series! Yes I did want Sam to say I told you so. Taylor switching back to team Caine was gross, officially not a fan. How will beach kids get water? Will there be a war for gas?

not the best in the series so far but it was nice that the time between books was shorter too. I wonder if the countdowns will get progressively shorter in the next two as well.

mitlevi's review against another edition

4.0

The most gripping book yet! After 8 months, the kids of Perdido beach are still alive. With no adults times are difficult. Now with the Gaiaphage sending its deadliest weapon yet, Sam and the kids of Perdido beach have a lot of danger coming right for them!
Gaiaphage is not the only problem. A deadly disease is spreading which makes you cough out their insides!
Will the Kids Survive?

Plague is a very good book which will draw you in till the last page! Every chapter was full of excitement and danger. With such a great plot, you wouldn't want to miss this book!

saidtheraina's review against another edition

4.0

This series is SO FREAKING GOOD.

It keeps getting darker and darker, to where in this one there's concurrent plotlines about

Spoiler

coughing out your lungs and bus-sized bugs that plant their eggs inside humans and then eat their way out

. Gross. Made me make faces and noises of ewwness. And things just keep getting more desperate. Still unsure who the girl on the back cover is, though. Thinking

Spoiler

the Breeze

at this point. I appreciate how the books honestly bring spirituality into it, in a way that would have to come in for such desparate times. But don't worry, it doesn't get dogmatic at all. Solid, awesome. I'm bummed that I have to wait another year for the next one.

rainywormz's review against another edition

Kind of slow... but still a major book for the series!