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Kacvinsky, Katie
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
After broadcasting her anti-digital politics, Maddie (Awaken) is sent to a detention center for reprogramming and, rather than letting boyfriend Justin break her out, chooses to remain imprisoned to gather information for the resistance. Despite a dull center-stage romance, this sequel powerfully communicates the dehumanization of a digital society and allows Maddie to come into her own as a hero.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
(3)
YA
"I barely know this girl. But in our short time together, something inside of me has broken open." Gray is reserved, with walls built up a mile high. Dylan is full of spirit and the belief that nothing worth having comes easy. Told in two voices, this is a poignant, invigorating story of what can happen if you let somebody into your heart.
Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer
(4)
YA
In 2060, seventeen-year-old Madeline is content in a society where digital schools have eliminated face-to-face interaction. Then she meets Justin and realizes there's more to life than a digital profile. Though Maddie's mooning over Justin grows tiresome, the story's rebellious-heroine-takes-on-Big-Brother setup will likely appeal to tech-savvy teens.
Reviewer: Elizabeth Parks
3 reviews
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