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 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.
(Quoted from goodreads.com)
Thoughts:
I came upon this book through my usual subscribed book vloggers on YouTube and their introduction makes me *squeals* because this is really the kind of fantasy novels I'm glued to. And it's by Lauren Oliver! Her Delirium series gave me a short-lasted rush and I craved so long for more. I was really excited about this book and finally I found the extra time to read! Which was, staying up till 5 am a few nights ago to read it. Gosh, what was I thinking!
It was really hard to absorb in the beginning. I almost gave up. Yeah yeah I know Panic was a game, but being thrown into the game on the first page of the book? So out of the blue! I was then kinda smack in the face upon the introduction of so many characters. Not much details about who they were and it was so difficult to remember them. Out of a sudden, it was a brief recap about why Heather joined the game, then why the game was necessary. I knew the citizens weren't rich, but it wasn't emphasized severely in the book. The prize was $60k cash, which seemingly could last them forever?
I pushed myself on and till the end. *Shakes head* The story was really disappointing. I did love the subtle twists here and there, but many parts of it were so random! So Panic was an illegal game so the players played against law too and had to be careful of being caught by law? The part where Nat suddenly confessed her love to Dodge caught me by surprise too because Nat broke up with him initially and sort of hooked up with another guy, then she suddenly came into picture saying his life is in danger. Then Heather suddenly forgave Bishop for lying to her and they fell in love ... ? Ray ended up in the crash for the last challenge but no more details was given? Was he in life danger or not?
I did love the ending though. Heather won! I thought she was going to die in the car that Dodged had tweak to kill his other competitor, Ray. Happily ever after for all of them.
It was a disappointing read, probably because I expected way too much? It's the kind of read whereby I read till the end because I had to, not because I want to. Nevertheless, I still love Lauren Oliver!
x,
bookverie ♡
It was really hard to absorb in the beginning. I almost gave up. Yeah yeah I know Panic was a game, but being thrown into the game on the first page of the book? So out of the blue! I was then kinda smack in the face upon the introduction of so many characters. Not much details about who they were and it was so difficult to remember them. Out of a sudden, it was a brief recap about why Heather joined the game, then why the game was necessary. I knew the citizens weren't rich, but it wasn't emphasized severely in the book. The prize was $60k cash, which seemingly could last them forever?
I pushed myself on and till the end. *Shakes head* The story was really disappointing. I did love the subtle twists here and there, but many parts of it were so random! So Panic was an illegal game so the players played against law too and had to be careful of being caught by law? The part where Nat suddenly confessed her love to Dodge caught me by surprise too because Nat broke up with him initially and sort of hooked up with another guy, then she suddenly came into picture saying his life is in danger. Then Heather suddenly forgave Bishop for lying to her and they fell in love ... ? Ray ended up in the crash for the last challenge but no more details was given? Was he in life danger or not?
I did love the ending though. Heather won! I thought she was going to die in the car that Dodged had tweak to kill his other competitor, Ray. Happily ever after for all of them.
It was a disappointing read, probably because I expected way too much? It's the kind of read whereby I read till the end because I had to, not because I want to. Nevertheless, I still love Lauren Oliver!
x,
bookverie ♡
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