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A review by largeicedtea
The Fallout by Kristy Acevedo
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was a bit critical of the first book in this duology ("The Warning"), but this follow up was stronger. Again, a great premise with a fresh spin on the alien invasion concept. "The Fallout" answers the question, "So what was on the otherside of that intergalactic vertex?" Treachery, deceit, and a dystopia hiding under a thin veneer of eutopia. This book is strongest when it focuses on Alex's struggle with anxiety - an issue many teens and adults can relate to. I appreciate our author's firm belief that a person can struggle with their mental health and still be a strong person who stands up for the right thing.
"The Fallout" was weakest in its trying to explain the scientific mumbo jumbo surrounding spacetime, nano-whatevers, laser guns, etc. It was sometimes difficult to maintain focus as our hero scientists provided page-after-page of exposition.
Not a perfect duology but a nice exploration of issues around teen mental health and how we choose to perceive eutopia.
"The Fallout" was weakest in its trying to explain the scientific mumbo jumbo surrounding spacetime, nano-whatevers, laser guns, etc. It was sometimes difficult to maintain focus as our hero scientists provided page-after-page of exposition.
Not a perfect duology but a nice exploration of issues around teen mental health and how we choose to perceive eutopia.