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chrys7alin's review
4.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. This was a great read! The author did a wonderful job of taking the age old story of the government trying to control the population and making it new and original. Kaya was a heroine who never wanted to be one. She took the predicament that was pushed upon her and she adapted and owned it, and overcame. I look forward to the next great read from Jamie Krakover!
toloveisdestroy's review
3.0
Definitely an enjoyable concept for “going ghost,” and provides some realistic “what ifs” for teenagers in a technology-heavy sci-fi future. Nonetheless, it still took me a while to really get going on reading this novel, it just lagged at the beginning.
modernmatilda's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is a solid read and I'm excited to chat about it with book club. It's a classic dystopia feel book with a love triangle, chosen-one girl, but adds in some Jewish representation which was nice. The heist ending scenes kept me reading and it was a enjoyable read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Violence, and Gun violence
Death of sibling/childannalecia's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mzpolarbear's review
4.0
I am very stingy with my 5 star ratings, so 4 stars is a really good book, one that I will recommend/read again.
In Jamie Krakover's debut novel we head to a not so distant future where technology has not only gotten smaller and faster...it is not quite literally, part of your brain. And as so many of us feel now...you can't ever turn it off, not completely.
When Kaya's tracker malfunctions, she learns that maybe the "rebels" or Ghosts, are not the enemy, and that she may have deeper ties to this group than she ever imagined.
A very enjoyable, engaging read that gives you pause and makes you think about your own technology dependency. While there is romance, and a light love triangle, it is def PG and thus suitable for those just dipping their toes into the YA world, and the romance is not the main storyline. Add in a strong female character who is does not need others to rescue her, and it is a wonderful book for those girls who want to move out of Middle Grade and into YA.
Can't wait to see what Ms. Krakover brings us next!
In Jamie Krakover's debut novel we head to a not so distant future where technology has not only gotten smaller and faster...it is not quite literally, part of your brain. And as so many of us feel now...you can't ever turn it off, not completely.
When Kaya's tracker malfunctions, she learns that maybe the "rebels" or Ghosts, are not the enemy, and that she may have deeper ties to this group than she ever imagined.
A very enjoyable, engaging read that gives you pause and makes you think about your own technology dependency. While there is romance, and a light love triangle, it is def PG and thus suitable for those just dipping their toes into the YA world, and the romance is not the main storyline. Add in a strong female character who is does not need others to rescue her, and it is a wonderful book for those girls who want to move out of Middle Grade and into YA.
Can't wait to see what Ms. Krakover brings us next!
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