momloves2read's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
agatha_hopkins's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and Death
zombiezami's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.0
I read this in school but am returning to finish the series because, why not? Really heavy-handed in places since it’s baby’s first totalitarianism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Classism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Grief, Child death, and Fatphobia
Minor: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Self harm, and Police brutality
Dictatorshipclayslibrary's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Read this first as a middle schooler, comforting to read these books again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
brookey8888's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a good throw back. It is like weird because it feels like it’s set before technology but it’s not. Also it’s a little dark for a children’s book which is surprising. It’s an interesting topic and dystopian setting. There was some sexist elements which was a bummer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism
stevie1216's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Loved this book so much
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Police brutality, Child death, and Violence
cnohero's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
An interesting dystopian middle grade book. It does bring up some disturbing ideas that may be a little difficult for young readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
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