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tabatha_shipley's review
4.0
What I Did Like:
+The political side to this book makes it somehow more terrifying and relevant. I loved the detail put into crafting this world.
+The technology used feels realistic and possible in the best ways. Nothing feels too over the top.
+The cast of characters is wonderful. I love the inclusion of step siblings and a child who is a Type 1 diabetic. Too often dystopian books don’t consider those people on medications to live, this one does.
Who Should Read This One:
-Dystopian fans will enjoy the way this is crafted to be realistic and terrifyingly possible.
My Rating: 4 Stars
I will say that this one came up on my Goodreads as being shelved as “mystery/thriller” by previous readers. Respectfully, this is science fiction. With coding being so relevant and the technology experts the author had to consult, I’m not sure we could see this one as anything else. Add to that the fact that dystopian books are traditionally science fiction and I think my argument is made.
For Full Review:
https://alltherightreads.com/2023/06/12/2023-book-review-day-zero/
+The political side to this book makes it somehow more terrifying and relevant. I loved the detail put into crafting this world.
+The technology used feels realistic and possible in the best ways. Nothing feels too over the top.
+The cast of characters is wonderful. I love the inclusion of step siblings and a child who is a Type 1 diabetic. Too often dystopian books don’t consider those people on medications to live, this one does.
Who Should Read This One:
-Dystopian fans will enjoy the way this is crafted to be realistic and terrifyingly possible.
My Rating: 4 Stars
I will say that this one came up on my Goodreads as being shelved as “mystery/thriller” by previous readers. Respectfully, this is science fiction. With coding being so relevant and the technology experts the author had to consult, I’m not sure we could see this one as anything else. Add to that the fact that dystopian books are traditionally science fiction and I think my argument is made.
For Full Review:
https://alltherightreads.com/2023/06/12/2023-book-review-day-zero/
illbefinealone's review
5.0
Read more about Day Zero, as well as an excerpt of the book on my blog illbefinealone reads.
This book turned out to be exactly what I was in the mood for.
First and foremost, the pacing was great. I like books where something I find intriguing is happening throughout them, and Day Zero was that to me. The twists were exceptionally fun, they kept the plot unpredictable and me on the edge of my seat.
There was something about the writing too, it sucked me in and kept my attention from the start all through the end. It felt dynamic, so did the characters that were masterfully developed.
Day Zero is one of my favorites that I've read this year, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
*Copy received through NetGalley
*Rating: 5/5 stars
This book turned out to be exactly what I was in the mood for.
First and foremost, the pacing was great. I like books where something I find intriguing is happening throughout them, and Day Zero was that to me. The twists were exceptionally fun, they kept the plot unpredictable and me on the edge of my seat.
There was something about the writing too, it sucked me in and kept my attention from the start all through the end. It felt dynamic, so did the characters that were masterfully developed.
Day Zero is one of my favorites that I've read this year, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
*Copy received through NetGalley
*Rating: 5/5 stars
jaythereader1's review
4.0
I thought I wouldn’t like this since it talks about politics a bunch but it was a good read! I like that the “good guys” and the “bad guys” in their politics got more in the grey area during the book instead of staying black and white, that we see that even though people can have good motives they can still do bad things (un?)intentionally. I wished to see more Navarro and Jinx action, hopefully we get more in the next book! One thing I found odd is that if Jinx’s family loved her, why use a nickname she doesn’t like all the time instead of her name? I know I wouldn’t like that if I were her. The middle was a bit redundant, but the last quarter really picked up, all the twists and turns were very entertaining. The last plot twist at the end shook me so much! like objectively I should have guessed that it was the mom, since as it was said in the book, she had access to the info and the laptop, but like she seemed so innocent! And the poor dad who wanted to believe in her ‘till she shot him.. before kidnapping her own son for leverage… like??!! Mind. Blown. Can’t wait to get the next part!!
katkinney's review
5.0
This was a crazy thrill ride cross between a disaster prepper’s YA dystopia, computer hacking and bombings, and politics gone mad. I read Kelly Devos’ “Fat Girl on a Plane” which I also loved, and all I can say is, this book is completely different, and equally amazing. Jinx has grown up in a house with a dad who is constantly prepping for the apocalypse, is friends with a resistance leader and former presidential candidate and may be in trouble. Now her parents are divorced, she and her stepsister MacKenna don’t always get along, and the apocalypse is here in the form of government anarchy and rebellion. But who is the real enemy, who can be trusted, and who is after them? This was a high-octane ride that never slowed down from start to finish, and I loved every second!
Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.
Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.
smpearce's review
3.0
So this was a really confusing book. I wasn’t even sure how to rate it, and I might need to come back to it eventually.
I mean, the fast pacing and the action were great. I thought the doomsday rules were super interesting and the tension kept me reading. This was an entertaining read for sure.
But in terms of the world-building and political parties, I have to admit I was pretty lost at times. For a book that was so centred on its politics it didn’t seem to have a clear message, and the parties/national situation/timeframe felt seriously under-explained given how relevant they were.
I don’t know, maybe I’ll come back and review this book again at some point—maybe there’s just something I’ve missed. But for now I genuinely don’t know how to feel about this read—at any rate it was pretty interesting.
I mean, the fast pacing and the action were great. I thought the doomsday rules were super interesting and the tension kept me reading. This was an entertaining read for sure.
But in terms of the world-building and political parties, I have to admit I was pretty lost at times. For a book that was so centred on its politics it didn’t seem to have a clear message, and the parties/national situation/timeframe felt seriously under-explained given how relevant they were.
I don’t know, maybe I’ll come back and review this book again at some point—maybe there’s just something I’ve missed. But for now I genuinely don’t know how to feel about this read—at any rate it was pretty interesting.
andreacaro's review
2.0
Yeaaaaah idk what to rate this.
Some pros - no one can deny this is a page turner. There's a crap-ton of stuff going on on every page.
I also like that this is about someone with at least a modicum of tech knowledge.
Negatives:
- I kind thought this would be more apocalyptic?
- It's also HIGHLY political and when I say political, there's an election and one side is a socialist side and the other side is the red hat-wearing opposition who cheated to win an election. And tbh with you, the writing had a fair bit of sympathy for the fake republicans to the point I wanted to one star this book. Though I will admit that it tried to look at both sides of the spectrum, but it was borderline preachy.
- Not rating the book down for this, but there was some preachy stuff about race and indigenous people andddd in general I don't now how I feel about that.
- MC's lil bro has diabtetes and a bunch of the drama in the first half was about that but then it didn't get mentioned much for the rest of the story.
- MC was stupid. Her stepsister was stupid. Her brother was stupid. And whiny, my god the whining.
- The real "villain" was kind of random and ridiculous and the MC just randomly put it together? And then the villain basically fucked themselves over ten seconds after talking about how bad they needed someone.
IDK weird book.
Some pros - no one can deny this is a page turner. There's a crap-ton of stuff going on on every page.
I also like that this is about someone with at least a modicum of tech knowledge.
Negatives:
- I kind thought this would be more apocalyptic?
- It's also HIGHLY political and when I say political, there's an election and one side is a socialist side and the other side is the red hat-wearing opposition who cheated to win an election. And tbh with you, the writing had a fair bit of sympathy for the fake republicans to the point I wanted to one star this book. Though I will admit that it tried to look at both sides of the spectrum, but it was borderline preachy.
- Not rating the book down for this, but there was some preachy stuff about race and indigenous people andddd in general I don't now how I feel about that.
- MC's lil bro has diabtetes and a bunch of the drama in the first half was about that but then it didn't get mentioned much for the rest of the story.
- MC was stupid. Her stepsister was stupid. Her brother was stupid. And whiny, my god the whining.
- The real "villain" was kind of random and ridiculous and the MC just randomly put it together? And then the villain basically fucked themselves over ten seconds after talking about how bad they needed someone.
IDK weird book.
krismoon's review
4.0
Super solid apocalyptic book. I like to see it all happening real time. Felt kinda slow in places, and protagonist Jinx goes from being very competent to scared to react at all. Had me a bit unsure of her skill level at times, but this is also fair to say of a teen protag. Very competent in areas and inept in others. I mean kinda sounds like *me*, a 35 year old woman. Definitely will read the next book.
wildflowerz76's review
4.0
I received a digital ARC of this title from Edelweiss for an honest review.
Jinx has plans to veg in front of her computer and play her favorite MMORPG with friends, but when she, her brother, and her step sister make a quick stop at the store for gaming provisions, then end up on the run after the bank building next door is blown up. Soon, they realize that Jinx's stepdad is being framed for it and now they're fleeing to Mexico, in hopes of finding Jinx's dad and kooky survivalist, along the way.
Day Zero is part science fiction dystopian, part political thriller. The action moves non stop and the reader is just along for the ride. The twists and turns in the plot will keep you guessing and probably up past your bed time!
Jinx has plans to veg in front of her computer and play her favorite MMORPG with friends, but when she, her brother, and her step sister make a quick stop at the store for gaming provisions, then end up on the run after the bank building next door is blown up. Soon, they realize that Jinx's stepdad is being framed for it and now they're fleeing to Mexico, in hopes of finding Jinx's dad and kooky survivalist, along the way.
Day Zero is part science fiction dystopian, part political thriller. The action moves non stop and the reader is just along for the ride. The twists and turns in the plot will keep you guessing and probably up past your bed time!
z_brarian's review
5.0
Fast-paced, non-stop action in this YA thriller. Thank goodness there is a second in the series. The question that the reader is left with is, what do you do when the world is against you? Who can you trust? That is what Jinx Marshall needs to figure out. Her world has collapsed figuratively and literally around her. She has been trained by her prepper father since she was little for disasters and now the time has come to put those lessons together. Jinx is a young girl, determined to set the record straight. She is well written as is her much younger brother Charles. He too has been ready since he was a toddler for any kind of disaster. His character is written with both humor but with a tinge of youthful innocence, reminding the reader that he is only 8. Jinx is his protector, as are his step-siblings Toby and MacKenna. I will say the cliffhanger left me frustrated but it is understandable when you get to the end of the book. Looking forward to the next book!!