I liked this book. I enjoyed the parallels Covid in the masking and refering to the virus as a type of alcohol (Corona and Crown Royale). I also dont think Neal Shusterman has actually spent time in Davenport based on his description of Davenport, I think he was thinking more along the lines of Bettendorf. I would reccomend this book but I’m taking points of for misrepresentation.
I found this book intriguing after hearing about it on the list when we were learning about all the books on this year’s list. I have enjoyed all past dystopian books I have read, and thought I would give this one a shot, too. The concept was hard for me to wrap my head around at first in this dystopian society, but overall, I found it very appealing. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives on the conspiracy theory about the virus instead of 1.
I LOVED THIS! This is one of my favorites on the list. I don’t think I would be upset with getting the illness, for I am usually a happy, tiny child. But I loved it when they visited the “happy” camp place. The romance subplot was bland, but I preferred the action-filled world.
A pandemic that results in utter content if you survive the illness? Count me in! I was so intrigued by this plot and was excited to read this. There were parts of this I loved and parts that dragged on a bit. My main complaints were the characters were lacking depth and I couldn’t connect with any of them.
This book was awesome and definitely a top contender on the 2025 RFL List. The inclusion of the COVID-19 epidemic as the backdrop of the story made it feel more realistic. I agree with Ron in the aspect that the disease really did seem to do more good than harm, so why not spread it? But also, Morgan was clearly correct in her opinion that people should be able to choose how they want to live their lives. If they don’t wanna be happy, positive, content, and amazing 24/7, I totally get that!… not… The ending was horrible because I was rooting for Ron, and because that ‘vaccine’ has absolutely no good side to it. But fingers crossed there will be an awesome sequel someday!! One billion and ten percent recommend, LOVED this!!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the irony of dame Havilland creating her own conflict. I wonder why the virus was named crown royale. Also, I think Neal Shusterman likes ending stories with epidemics because the scythe series also ends with many diaeses.
I liked this book. I enjoyed the parallels Covid in the masking and refering to the virus as a type of alcohol (Corona and Crown Royale). I also dont think Neal Shusterman has actually spent time in Davenport based on his description of Davenport, I think he was thinking more along the lines of Bettendorf. I would reccomend this book but I’m taking points of for misrepresentation.
I found this book intriguing after hearing about it on the list when we were learning about all the books on this year’s list. I have enjoyed all past dystopian books I have read, and thought I would give this one a shot, too. The concept was hard for me to wrap my head around at first in this dystopian society, but overall, I found it very appealing. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives on the conspiracy theory about the virus instead of 1.
I LOVED THIS! This is one of my favorites on the list. I don’t think I would be upset with getting the illness, for I am usually a happy, tiny child. But I loved it when they visited the “happy” camp place. The romance subplot was bland, but I preferred the action-filled world.
A pandemic that results in utter content if you survive the illness? Count me in! I was so intrigued by this plot and was excited to read this. There were parts of this I loved and parts that dragged on a bit. My main complaints were the characters were lacking depth and I couldn’t connect with any of them.
This book was awesome and definitely a top contender on the 2025 RFL List. The inclusion of the COVID-19 epidemic as the backdrop of the story made it feel more realistic. I agree with Ron in the aspect that the disease really did seem to do more good than harm, so why not spread it? But also, Morgan was clearly correct in her opinion that people should be able to choose how they want to live their lives. If they don’t wanna be happy, positive, content, and amazing 24/7, I totally get that!… not… The ending was horrible because I was rooting for Ron, and because that ‘vaccine’ has absolutely no good side to it. But fingers crossed there will be an awesome sequel someday!! One billion and ten percent recommend, LOVED this!!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the irony of dame Havilland creating her own conflict. I wonder why the virus was named crown royale. Also, I think Neal Shusterman likes ending stories with epidemics because the scythe series also ends with many diaeses.