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| By Lauren Oliver |
ISBN: 9780062014559
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: March 4th, 2014
Number of Pages: 408
Publication Date: March 4th, 2014
Number of Pages: 408
Source: Local Library
Goodreads Summary: Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a dead-end town of 12,000 people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do.
Heather never thought she would compete in Panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. She’d never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought.
Dodge has never been afraid of Panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game, he’s sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he’s not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for.
For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them—and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.
Goodreads Summary: Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a dead-end town of 12,000 people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do.
Heather never thought she would compete in Panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. She’d never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought.
Dodge has never been afraid of Panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game, he’s sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he’s not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for.
For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them—and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.
My Rating: 
I loved Lauren Oliver's first novel - Before I Fall (and if you have not
read it - YOU NEED TO!) So when I saw she had a new book out, I was pretty
excited.
Panic just didn't live up to my expectations. I don't know if it
was the story itself or the characters, I just didn't connect.
We have alternating points of view between Heather and Dodge. I
do like alternating viewpoints! I just didn't feel connected to either of them.
Yeah, they have bad home lives and everyone needs this money, and poor Heather
getting dumped.....blah blah blah.
The idea of Panic intrigued me though. Some have said it's like
a real-world "Hunger Games" and I'm sorry, but I don't see that
connection at all. A bunch of teenagers get together and do wild stunts/dares and
are judged on their performance. There are different rounds where people
are eliminated and there can only be one winner.
Good realistic fiction read for those that might like a bit of adventure mixed
in. The characters aren't too likable though and the story didn't
"grab" me. Let me know what you think!
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