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catherine_mack's review
5.0
Pretty much perfect! I loved the MC; smart, courageous, curious, compassionate. And I loved every twist and turn of this futuristic plot. The pace is fast, there’s lots to learn on the way and then more to think about later!
What else could one ask for?
What else could one ask for?
ballerinawhoreads11's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was great! There’s not too many options for middle grade dystopian reads, so it was great to try something new! Loved the story and all the characters!!
gtsantos83's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
frankenstens13's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I wanted a few more details but as a whole most of my questions were answered
alongreader's review
4.0
Apparently, this novel was started over two years ago. Jake Burt is a psychic, that's all I'm saying. In his novel, a deadly form of influenza struck late in the 21st century. As a result, enormous apartment buildings were built, people were sealed in, and the outside was abandoned. Robots tend the fields and deliver the produce to the buildings, where drones deliver them to each apartment. Surgeons use drones to operate on people. Recreation happens in simulators. It's all very...tidy.
I really enjoyed reading this. Cleo is a great hero, brave and steadfast, determined even when faced with things so far out of her understanding she literally has no words for them. Her side characters are wonderful, too. I like them all, but I think Yorick has to be my favourite, late story twist notwithstanding.
I love this story. I love the world, and I'd love to come back to it someday, if Jake feels inclined to return to it. (Also I'm taking notes, just in case...)
I really enjoyed reading this. Cleo is a great hero, brave and steadfast, determined even when faced with things so far out of her understanding she literally has no words for them. Her side characters are wonderful, too. I like them all, but I think Yorick has to be my favourite, late story twist notwithstanding.
I love this story. I love the world, and I'd love to come back to it someday, if Jake feels inclined to return to it. (Also I'm taking notes, just in case...)
modernhobbitvibes's review against another edition
4.0
Stares into the void because this was written BEFORE the panini...
Checked this one out mostly for the title, and it did live up to how cool a title it has.
Checked this one out mostly for the title, and it did live up to how cool a title it has.
rachelwrites007's review
3.0
*Thank you Netgalley and Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan for a copy of this ARC in advance for a review*
I really enjoyed this one a lot. The reason for me that it is not 4 stars (and is currently 3) is that the formatting on my Kindle was hard to read and it made reading Burt's book less enjoyable and more of a struggle for me. I think I'll try this again as a finished copy and see if I like it any better. Overall I loved the futuristic plot line, the twist (!!!! SO. GOOD) and Cleo's voice. She felt like a tween and she was so brave! I adored, too, her teacher Mrs. VAIN - what a hoot.
I really enjoyed this one a lot. The reason for me that it is not 4 stars (and is currently 3) is that the formatting on my Kindle was hard to read and it made reading Burt's book less enjoyable and more of a struggle for me. I think I'll try this again as a finished copy and see if I like it any better. Overall I loved the futuristic plot line, the twist (!!!! SO. GOOD) and Cleo's voice. She felt like a tween and she was so brave! I adored, too, her teacher Mrs. VAIN - what a hoot.
librariandest's review
4.0
Very nearly a five-star book for me. My only criticism is that some of the action sequences and logistics were confusing.
stilesb's review
3.0
The book seemed slow and hard to get into. I found myself struggling to pick it up and skimming quite a bit. As a children’s librarian I’m not sure how much I’ll recommend this one.