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A review by annagwritesandreads
The Reality Bug by D.J. MacHale
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Note: This is the 4th book in the Pendragon series. There will inherently be spoilers for the series below. Proceed with caution.
General Description: Veelox is the next territory Bobby Pendragon has to try and save from their turning point. However, traveler Aja Killian tells him it's fine, that she has it under control. The issue: everyone wants to live in the perfect reality that Lifelight creates for them. Aja's solution: The reality bug. This bug will make people's reality in Lifelight less than perfect, hopefully encouraging them to get back into the real world to produce food, people, and other aspects of a society. However, is it really that simple? Bobby isn't sure and he sticks around to see. How will the Reality Bug work and will it truly stop Saint Dane? It almost feels too easy...
ALL the goods:
- Aja Killian could call me an idiot and I'd hug her; i love her personality and her character growth.
- Lifelight is so well described and I love the science fiction aspect added into the series.
- The Mark and Courtney second earth story lines are getting more complex and added a layer I think the series greatly benefit from
- Being able to go so many places in one book kept the book engaging the entire time.
- Finally, Bobby. Bobby is my favorite character of all time because of how he grows after each challenge, how he isn't just good or bad, and I think the Reality Bug really sets up the further complexities we will see from Bobby as we continue reading the series.
Overall, if you've started the series, how can you stop?! Keep going!!
General Description: Veelox is the next territory Bobby Pendragon has to try and save from their turning point. However, traveler Aja Killian tells him it's fine, that she has it under control. The issue: everyone wants to live in the perfect reality that Lifelight creates for them. Aja's solution: The reality bug. This bug will make people's reality in Lifelight less than perfect, hopefully encouraging them to get back into the real world to produce food, people, and other aspects of a society. However, is it really that simple? Bobby isn't sure and he sticks around to see. How will the Reality Bug work and will it truly stop Saint Dane? It almost feels too easy...
ALL the goods:
- Aja Killian could call me an idiot and I'd hug her; i love her personality and her character growth.
- Lifelight is so well described and I love the science fiction aspect added into the series.
- The Mark and Courtney second earth story lines are getting more complex and added a layer I think the series greatly benefit from
- Being able to go so many places in one book kept the book engaging the entire time.
- Finally, Bobby. Bobby is my favorite character of all time because of how he grows after each challenge, how he isn't just good or bad, and I think the Reality Bug really sets up the further complexities we will see from Bobby as we continue reading the series.
Overall, if you've started the series, how can you stop?! Keep going!!