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erin_hibshman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
An excellent middle grade dystopian title for fans of Hunger Games or Divergent, but not quite ready for that level of reading. I liked that this is a stand alone title and even though some of the programming talk got a bit confusing, it kept my attention.
sara_hudson's review against another edition
4.0
Dystopian novels are not typically my favorite, but I really liked this one. It's focus on the fragile balance of nature, and the far ramifications for throwing it out of balance, resonated with me. (And, I love bees...) The author does a nice job of raising issues of the information age without it being too heavy-handed. I really like the journey Yoly goes on, from a girl consumed with tech and fearful of nature to a girl with a more balanced view of tech and a respect for nature. Also - a shout-out to the illustrator. More upper middle grade novels should have illustrations. The readers are asking for it - just look at the popularity of comics and graphic novels!
The ending leaves open the chance for a sequel - looking forward to seeing what Pablo Cartaya has planned.
The ending leaves open the chance for a sequel - looking forward to seeing what Pablo Cartaya has planned.
daenknight's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
annalisenak97's review against another edition
3.0
This was very cute and very suspenseful! Cartaya has imagined a dangerous and interesting future, and Yoly is plucky and smart as a whip. The writing here is solid for a middle grade audience and the plot is engaging, though some points are handed to the reader on a silver platter, which I don't love.
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
“Silence is not protection. It’s just another form of control.”
rikkir77's review against another edition
4.0
Hunger Games meets Last Cuentista meets A Wish in the Dark. I think this could even be compared a bit to The Uglies. Good book, I think middle grade students will enjoy it.
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
5.0
“Silence is not protection. It’s just another form of control.”
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This was really great! I feel like MG dystopian is hard to do, but this one does it really well!
readerpants's review against another edition
4.0
Hm, 3.5 stars but rounding up for the setting and the message I guess?