Welcome to my stop on the Strangelets Blog Tour! This tour is hosted by Shane at Itching for Books! Today I have a review for you, along with a tour-wide giveaway!
Author: Michelle Gagnon
Published: April 9, 2013
Publisher: Soho Teen
Source: Author via blog tour
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
17-year-old Sophie lies on her deathbed in California, awaiting the inevitable loss of her battle with cancer…
17-year-old Declan stares down two armed thugs in a back alley in Galway, Ireland…
17-year-old Anat attempts to traverse a booby-trapped tunnel between Israel and Egypt…
All three strangers should have died at the exact same moment, thousands of miles apart. Instead, they awaken together in an abandoned hospital—only to discover that they’re not alone. Three other teens from different places on the globe are trapped with them. Somebody or something seems to be pulling the strings. With their individual clocks ticking, they must band together if they’re to have any hope of surviving.
Soon they discover that they've been trapped in a future that isn't of their making: a deadly, desolate world at once entirely familiar and utterly strange. Each teen harbors a secret, but only one holds the key that could get them home. As the truth comes to light through the eyes of Sophie, Declan, and Anat, the reader is taken on a dark and unforgettable journey into the hearts of teens who must decide what to do with a second chance at life.
Oh boy, this one's a real toughy! Strangelets is definitely the type of book that really challenges the reviewer in that writing too much about it will give the story away. I think the synopsis alone is all you need to know regarding this story to be able to fully enjoy it. So I'll stay away from the story aspects for this review and just comment more on my feelings regarding the book.
Strangelets was action-packed and what I would consider a go-go-go type of story. I really enjoyed that aspect of it. I felt the beginning, which basically just gave the background of the characters, was a little slow and hard to get into, but it picked up after a bit and I found myself really into the story. I wasn't a big fan of the ending. It just kind of... well... ended. I know some stories just seem to work like that, but I was hoping for something more with this one. It was a little too convenient for me.
Overall, I would recommend Strangelets to fans of science fiction and thrillers. The story was fast-paced, creative, and kept my attention throughout. I'm eager to see what Gagnon comes out with next.
Michelle Gagnon is a former modern dancer, bartender, dog walker, model, personal trainer, and Russian supper club performer. Her bestselling adult thrillers THE TUNNELS, BONEYARD, THE GATEKEEPER, and KIDNAP & RANSOM have been published in North America, France, Denmark, Spain, Argentina, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Australia. BONEYARD was a finalist for a 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.
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Hmmm...I was really intrigued by this one and was hoping it would wow everyone so I'd know I definitely needed to pick it up. :( Thanks for the honest review....I'll keep it on my TBR, but I won't make it a priority.
ReplyDeleteI did overall enjoy it... it just wasn't a favorite of mine. I think you should definitely still read it. I've seen quite a few 4 and 5 star reviews, so maybe you will love it like they did. It's definitely a book worth giving a chance. :)
DeleteI wish I could learn more about the book without it giving spoilers away, it sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteI know... reviews like this are so hard! Others may have been able to go into the story a bit more, so look around for other reviews as well. It was an interesting story for sure. :)
DeleteThanks for having me on the tour, Shane. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! I'd recommend checking out my YA PERSEFONE series, very different books and I think that based on your review, you might prefer them. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fascinating story with a unique plot.
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