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jennkei's review
3.0
3.5 stars. An interesting near-future read with some random amusing Aussie bits thrown in.
groovyjenni's review
3.0
I wish I could give this book more than three stars. I would actually give it 3.5 stars to be honest. There's a lot of good world building in here and then there's places where it really slows down and loses momentum - such as at the school. Tegan spends less than a week in school and it just drags. I would have liked to seen more interactions between characters. I did like the connection between Tegan and Abdi. I will probably read the next book in the series when I have the money to buy it. It's out of my price range right now.
nderiley's review
3.0
To be fair, I totally didn't pay attention that this was a YA book, which brings my review down a star. I think if I were a young adult, I would have liked it a heck of a lot more. Reading it as an adult, it was still entertaining. I wish the author had gone more into differences between the two time periods. I also thought the switching narrative between some secretive current time and the telling of her story was a no value add.
nelsey's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
3.0
nice book to read after not reading sci-fi for a while. it’s not anything too crazy (it takes place in a world we could easily imagine and find ourselves in), but it’s honestly such a cool concept. i probably won’t continue the series anytime soon, but i appreciate how quick and easy of a book it was
bookishmadness's review
4.0
What it's about: Tegan dies at the tender age of sixteen, yet wakes up from a frozen state one hundred years later. The world seems to have made a lot of changes for the better, yet she still isn't convinced about it all. She shows us her journey in a sequence of memories.
What I thought: The surreal thing about When We Wake, is that by 2127 our world could be exactly as described in the book. This dystopian-type world is not completely unimaginable and that knowledge will rock you to your very core. Tegan manages to not only survive and accept what she left behind but to adapt to this new world she is brought in to. Her trio of friends give the story an extra boost, making the whole ride even more exciting. Healey has managed to write this story so well, that you can go from feeling like you're part of the story, to simply being an outside viewer without causing any confusion or distraction.
For all the lovers of all things sci-fi and dystopian, you will thoroughly enjoy When We Wake!
The Good: A dystopian book that gives us a very realistic view of the future, makes reading this book something different.
The Bad: While I loved this story, I wished more could have been explained, and the story gone on longer. It felt slightly incomplete.
Rating: 4 Bookstacks
What I thought: The surreal thing about When We Wake, is that by 2127 our world could be exactly as described in the book. This dystopian-type world is not completely unimaginable and that knowledge will rock you to your very core. Tegan manages to not only survive and accept what she left behind but to adapt to this new world she is brought in to. Her trio of friends give the story an extra boost, making the whole ride even more exciting. Healey has managed to write this story so well, that you can go from feeling like you're part of the story, to simply being an outside viewer without causing any confusion or distraction.
For all the lovers of all things sci-fi and dystopian, you will thoroughly enjoy When We Wake!
The Good: A dystopian book that gives us a very realistic view of the future, makes reading this book something different.
The Bad: While I loved this story, I wished more could have been explained, and the story gone on longer. It felt slightly incomplete.
Rating: 4 Bookstacks
bergelicious818's review
3.0
Amazing Read! I am absolutely thrilled to have found another great dystopian series! It has such a great appeal to it, because it is based in the not so distant future and is real, rather relatable situation that the people of earth could find themselves in. The writing was perfect for the story, and the characters were real and emotional and allowed me to invest something in them. I'm excited to read the sequel!
debbiebarr's review
4.0
A great science-fiction novel that examines the way we deal with--and sometimes ignore--the big issues around us. I have to admit, it was great reading a YA sci-fi that wasn't a dystopian. Healey did a great job creating a future that feels truly possible--right down to the way humanity tends to exploit those less fortunate around us. Though this may sound like the future is bleak for humanity, the book is filled with great characters who are eager to make change happen, even at great cost.
Thrilling and thought-provoking, WHEN WE WAKE is a poignant stand-alone novel full of great details about the future including technology, slang and fashion. A great pick for fans of Beth Revis' ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.
Thrilling and thought-provoking, WHEN WE WAKE is a poignant stand-alone novel full of great details about the future including technology, slang and fashion. A great pick for fans of Beth Revis' ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.
kimlynn77's review
4.0
The future does not look bright, especially after you wake from a 100-year cryogenic nap. Eagerly awaiting the sequel!
rockyroadbutch's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nklosty's review
4.0
The idea of what the future holds always offers up lots of controversy. This story and Teeg are no different. How would people from our past be regarded? I loved the Beatles' themed chapter titles 92