franksfiction 's review for:

Dry by Jarrod Shusterman, Neal Shusterman

4.0

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This book made me thirstier than a desert at high noon—and not just because the taps ran dry.

💧 Summary:
Dry follows a group of teens forced to survive a sudden, catastrophic water shortage in California, where society crumbles as quickly as their trust in one another.

✅ What I loved:
– The pacing was intense and relentless—it read like a thriller disguised as climate fiction.
– Multiple POVs added rich layers and perspectives, especially seeing how different families and personalities reacted to crisis.
– The premise felt chillingly realistic, turning a basic necessity into a survival nightmare that hits close to home.

❌ What I didn’t love:
– Some character arcs felt a bit rushed or underdeveloped in the second half.
– A few plot conveniences made the resolution feel slightly too tidy after all that chaos.
– The ending left me wanting just a little more closure.

📚 If you liked:
– They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
– The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
– The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
Then you might like this one!

Dry is a gripping and terrifyingly plausible ride that turns water into the most valuable—and dangerous—resource of all.