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A review by looseleafellie
Capsule by Mel Torrefranca
5.0
This book follows avid gamer Jackie Mendoza as she gets sucked into playing a game via a mysterious app, with the goal of finding out what happened to two missing students at her high school. But as she climbs the levels and uncovers more information, she learns a little more than she bargained for about herself, too!
Based on the number of locations in my ebook copy, this book is a bit of a chonky boi as YA thrillers go, but I literally did NOT notice because the plot kept me whizzing through the pages! I’m a sucker for thrillers that incorporate technology, so this one totally delivered. The concept is super cool and I was always eager to find where the game would take Jackie next!
I felt like the tension perhaps could have been higher in a couple of places, but I couldn’t bring myself to dock my rating for it because the themes of the book just hit me RIGHT in the feels. Like, how did the universe know I needed a book about friendship right about now?? *looks around to check for mysterious floating capsules*
I think character arcs can sometimes get rushed in thrillers because of the fast pace, but I really appreciated how well the characters in Capsule developed throughout the story. The ending was bittersweet and heartwarming and UGH guys it was so good!!!
TL;DR: if you’re looking for a book that will give you a gripping ride AND make you want to hug your besties, Capsule should definitely be at the top of your list!
Thanks to the publisher for the ebook review copy!
Based on the number of locations in my ebook copy, this book is a bit of a chonky boi as YA thrillers go, but I literally did NOT notice because the plot kept me whizzing through the pages! I’m a sucker for thrillers that incorporate technology, so this one totally delivered. The concept is super cool and I was always eager to find where the game would take Jackie next!
I felt like the tension perhaps could have been higher in a couple of places, but I couldn’t bring myself to dock my rating for it because the themes of the book just hit me RIGHT in the feels. Like, how did the universe know I needed a book about friendship right about now?? *looks around to check for mysterious floating capsules*
I think character arcs can sometimes get rushed in thrillers because of the fast pace, but I really appreciated how well the characters in Capsule developed throughout the story. The ending was bittersweet and heartwarming and UGH guys it was so good!!!
TL;DR: if you’re looking for a book that will give you a gripping ride AND make you want to hug your besties, Capsule should definitely be at the top of your list!
Thanks to the publisher for the ebook review copy!