Summer means it's time for Panic.
Every year, the senior class collects one dollar a day/per student to raise a huge prize. This year the winner of Panic will receive 67,000$. For many living in the small town, the money means a ticket out. Heather never thought of leaving. She joined Panic as an impulse after a bad break-up. But with dares like Russian roulette and crossing a highway blindfolded, will this impulse be worth it?
Joining a crazy game like this, made Heather appear immature and foolish just like the rest of gamers who were there for cash or honor. But Oliver gave the story a twist by making it vital for Heather to win. The story was told with two point-of-views, giving us a wide perspective of the game. What I found most difficult was fitting the story into a genre. It appears Oliver managed to create a thriller/contemporary ya.
Interesting concept!!
I've been dying to read that one. The concept is super interesting and after reading Before I Fall and Delirium I know that Oliver is a decent author and won't mess this genius idea up.
ReplyDeleteHope you like this one. It was interesting seeing her write something other than Dystopia after the Delirium series.
DeleteIt sounds good! I haven't read anything by this author before, but I'm always looking for YA thrillers or books that could be considered close to thrillers.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one to start with. And by the looks of it, it's a stand alone :)
Deletevery interesting concept
ReplyDeleteit truly is :)
DeleteI'll definitely have to give this one a read! I'll try to buy it soon because this definitely sold the book for me.
ReplyDeleteKrystianna @ Downright Dystopian
Hope you enjoy it :)
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