I had very confused feelings on this one! It starts off SO strong and I had such huge hopes. It's so easily readable and I did fly through it every tiI had very confused feelings on this one! It starts off SO strong and I had such huge hopes. It's so easily readable and I did fly through it every time I picked it up. I was so exited to see where it was heading but the ending was so disappointing and there was so much build up for nothing. There's not much sci-fi in this which is fine but I expected a darker route and it does become repetitive with a few plot holes. I did enjoy this overall and would definitely read Greer's next book! ...more
I actually really enjoyed the concept of this story. It reminded me of a fantasy stranger Things, (I did see someone mention that in a previous reviewI actually really enjoyed the concept of this story. It reminded me of a fantasy stranger Things, (I did see someone mention that in a previous review and that’s totally accurate but I’m not sure which review said it). I thought it was pretty fun especially with an adult dealing with fairies and fantasies rather than just the child.
The thing that fell short for me was that I hate epistolary formats because it makes me feel disconnected from the story. Maybe that’s just me but I’ve always hated that and didn’t know it was written this way. That being said I did like this but the letters made it less enjoyable for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book. ...more
In a future world, prisoners who receive a sentence of 25+ years are offered enrolling into a 3 year program that may result in the possibility of winIn a future world, prisoners who receive a sentence of 25+ years are offered enrolling into a 3 year program that may result in the possibility of winning their way to freedom. The program is sport game where prisoners murder each other at different levels. You either win, die, or stay a prisoner.
These “games” are televised for everyone in America to watch where there people can take bets and there’s also promotions where businesses of course, capitalize on it.
This reminded me a lot of The Hunger Games (but adult) with the class divide but with more of a focus on race and gender. Theres more than just the dystopian, there are literary vibes so we get to know the stories of the characters but there are way too many of them so I began to get lost. That being said, I think the story was too long as well.
If this was shorter it would’ve definitely been stronger but I’m very picky on the length of books these days and this is almost always on my list of complaints. So maybe this is a me thing.
Overall, if this sounds interesting to you I think it’s worth the read! Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book....more
I appreciate a short audiobook but I hated the first half of this. After part 4 - things get much more interesting. Some of the writing 2.5 rounded up
I appreciate a short audiobook but I hated the first half of this. After part 4 - things get much more interesting. Some of the writing was really good too but I could've done without The Glass Hotel character cross over though....more
Unfortunately I don't have much to say about this one. I didn't really enjoy anything about this book - the characters were all boring. I didn't find Unfortunately I don't have much to say about this one. I didn't really enjoy anything about this book - the characters were all boring. I didn't find the plot anything new either and just couldn't connect it. Disappointed as I liked Terrill's previous YA book.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book....more
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