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Panic
Panic | Lauren Oliver
From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes an extraordinary novel of fear, friendship, courage, and hope that Kirkus Reviews says "will have readers up until the wee hours," School Library Journal raves is "fast-paced and captivating," and E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars, calls "a thrill a minute."Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a poor town of twelve thousand people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do. Heather never thought she would compete in panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors. She'd never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought. Dodge has never been afraid of panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game; he's sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he's not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for. For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of themand the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.
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BeeMagical
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Mehso-so

Book 76🎧 2.5⭐️

I really wanted to like this one but it just didn‘t do it for me. It reminded me a lot of “The Game”…. And I preferred that one over this.

I thought The Game was too short, and this one too long! I just didn‘t feel the tension in this and it fell flat. Not enough razzle dazzle to keep my attention✨

But I heard good things about the show, so I‘ll give that a shot!🙃

AudiobookingWithLeah I didn't care for this, either... 3y
BeeMagical @AUDIOBOOKINGWITHLEAH For all the hype, it let me down🙁 A lot of tiger talk too😂 (edited) 3y
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tanya1512
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Very good.

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guidosophia
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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i only wanted to read it so i could watch the amazon show. it took me forever to get through but it was decently entertaining. and i liked the happy ending

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night_shift
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Panpan

I went into this wanting more Ray and boy was I disappointed. I read this because I binge watched the show in all it's cheesy, ridiculous drama. This was just as eye-rolly dramatic but like.. how did the show come from this? Nearly every character is different (some better, some worse) and really there's just the premise of the game, some challenges, and a tiger that's the same. The ending of this sucked and have I mentioned like no Ray? Wtf.

night_shift Ok, but seriously both have convoluted plots and clichéd characters and the book, especially, has really cringe moments. I was so not keen on the switching POV between Heather and Dodge, who's motivations for doing Panic made a little more sense via show. Heather's initial motivation at the beginning of the book had me 🙄 hard. So lame. 3y
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Ravenpuff
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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I enjoyed reading this book for a second time. I really delved into it this time. The first time I read it was when I was in high school.
There‘s action, suspense, romance, & a little bit of mystery. Sounds like a lot, but Lauren Oliver handles it effortlessly. The character arcs for both the main and secondary characters were my favorite. I think they were important for a book like this.
Going to watch the show now.

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MeganLindell
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ • Read in advance of the Prime Video series. YA page turner that was a welcome addition to my mix. Kinda dark for YA, I think.

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Ravenpuff
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Heather and Dodge both decide to participate in the town game Panic. In the game, they take on random, dangerous challenges in order to win the big pot at the end. Who will win?
This book has been adapted in a series, which comes out Friday on Amazon Prime.

#books #YA #Libby #AmazonPrime #adaptation

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jackilynn
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Mainly read this because I saw it was being turned into a tv show. An interesting premise. It could be fun to see how well it plays out on the small screen.

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TheReadingRaccoon
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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This book is part coming of age drama and part action thriller. I loved the gritty realistic vibe and not knowing what was going to happen next. I highly recommend Panic for teen and and adult audiences.
🎧 Listened as audio and the narrator Sarah Drew did an excellent job. 4 stars

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totefairie
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Pickpick

Listened to the audiobook the past week before its series premiere on Prime this May 28th 🎧📖 Check it out!
#bookstoscreen

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MollyLooby
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Pickpick

Torn about how I feel about this. Very much enjoyed reading it but not really sure I was satisfied with the ending. A good read though 👍

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MollyLooby
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Starting this. Been on my bookshelf quite a few years now 😂

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Book_yogi
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Panic is a game based on fears...Lauren Oliver has a way of making you feel a little bit uncomfortable the entire time you read the book. Success again.

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Clwojick
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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I have 4 of my original audiobooks left, but I‘ve also just downloaded Flesh and Bones to cross off a prompt for the #ScaryScavengerHunt. All in all, I‘m pretty happy with my progress so far. 🖤

Current time: 26 hrs 44mins
#24B4Monday

Andrew65 A stunning time 🙌🙌🙌 5y
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Clwojick
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Oooh! I really enjoyed this one. I haven‘t read too many books from this author, but the two that I have... I‘ve simply devoured! #24B4Monday #Scarathlon

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Sharpeipup
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Probably not the best book to listen to while at the dentist. 🦷😬
#audiobook

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TorieStorieS
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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It‘s been ages since I‘ve read one of Oliver‘s books- but this YA thriller is an entertaining and quick read that‘s been languishing on my #MtTBR for years! It‘s sort of a re-imagining of the Hunger Games, but set in a small town in NY- and with deadly dares rather than a high tech post-apocalyptic government setting the stakes. There are some predictable parts, but some real surprises too- probably between a so-so and a pick!

Megabooks This is my favorite of hers! 5y
TorieStorieS @Megabooks I can see why! It was practically a #OneSittingRead for me!! 😊 5y
k.reads.5 Nice! I read that Amazon is going to make this a show! I haven't read it but I loved her book Before I Fall. 5y
TorieStorieS @pl.2886 Really??? That‘s really neat! I can definitely see why they picked this one! I‘ll have to check out Before I Fall! Thanks!! 😊 5y
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MMFinck
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Pickpick

Stressful in the best way. Definite YA pick.

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Minispok
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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"No one had ever told her this basic fact: not everyone got to be love".

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Purrfectpages
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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SailorMoon My boss just told me she's gonna buy me a book I absolutely must read 🤣 too much pressure LOL 6y
Gezemice This is real. Even if I want to read a book right now, I usually need to wait at least a month because of all the scheduled books already... 6y
Purrfectpages @Gezemice I totally feel your pain! (edited) 6y
Purrfectpages @SailorMoon ooh that is pressure. I‘d be worried I won‘t like it! 😆 6y
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RiseNRead625
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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That moment when a place mentioned in a book is a place that you know and have been!

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RiseNRead625
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ofclumsywords Great quote! Welcome to Litsy!! 😊 6y
Weaponxgirl Welcome to litsy 😀 6y
thereadingowlvina Welcome to Litsy! 🎉😀 6y
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sudi Welcome to Litsy 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊 6y
BookwormAHN Welcome to Litsy 😸 6y
Craftylikefox Welcome to Litsy! 🤗 6y
CoffeeK8 Welcome to litsy 6y
tammysue Welcome! 👋🏻🎉📚😀 6y
ladym30 Hello and Welcome! 6y
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notagain
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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It‘s about time I finally REALLY read this. I started it at some point, but it bored me so I put it down. Hopefully it‘s better than my memory tells me!

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PancitoInTheMountains
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Mehso-so

I really enjoyed this book and I do recommend it
I liked the characters as annoying as they might be at some points, however it‘s not one of the best books I‘ve read. The mystery was too obvious for me and the last chapter was a little boring.

I would love a cover change, I feel that a tiger would be more appropriate and more aesthetically pleasing.

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readem_andweep
Panic | Lauren Oliver
Mehso-so

The concept is enticing, but the delivery was lackluster. The writing wasn't so great. Definitely got boring quite often. The only redeeming aspect was the characters. Never bothered to read the sequels.
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MirandaB016
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Panic, by Lauren Oliver, is one of those books that's really hard to put down. The tension is maintained throughout the novel, as was my curiosity. #WhatToRead #booklover #YoungAdultBooks #YoungAdult #YA #YABooks #Contemporary

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booksbeforeboys
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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How do I know I can trust you?' she said finally.
'That's the thing about trust.' He crunched an ice cube between his teeth. 'You don't know.

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??Panic habe ich noch nicht gelesen und ihr? Außerdem liebe ich meinen Simba Funko Pop weil ich der König der Löwen soo toll finde ?♥️ ???? I haven't read Panic by Lauren Oliver yet, do you? And by the way, I really love my Simba funko pop because the lion king is my favourite Disney movie and I absolutely love it ?♥️

saras_bookwonderland Der ist ja echt süß ? 7y
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Evelien
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Starting to pack a little bit. It is almost 21st and i haven't received my #summersantagoespostal package yet. Hopefully it will arive soon. @BookishMarginalia

pocketmermaid There's still time! 7y
Evelien @pocketmermaid and it is good exercise during down the stairs everytime the doorbell rings 7y
Evelien *running down the stairs 7y
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tpixie I haven't received mine either!! ⌚️⏱⏲🕰⏳💣 7y
QuothTheRavenclawNevermore I haven't either 😩 7y
Evelien @tpixie @QuothTheRavenclawNevermore i am a little relieved that i am not the only one (does that make me a bad person?) 7y
tpixie @Evelien no- it reassures us there is still hope ours will come!! 7y
QuothTheRavenclawNevermore @Evelien not at all. It reassures me that I'm not alone 7y
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Reita325
Panic | Lauren Oliver
Mehso-so

This could have been great but copped out too many times (especially the ending.)

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SheReads2
Panic | Lauren Oliver
Mehso-so

I listened to this book on audio because I needed something to listen to while at work. This book is not like and should not be compared to the Hunger Games. While there are some similar aspects this book is its own. Given that, it was suspenseful in some parts, particularly towards the end. Some of the characters quickly got on my nerves but the story is well told. Not a fan of the audiobook narrator though.

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EdenParks
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Fast-paced, well-rounded characters, and (coming from a poor community) an interesting yet believable premise. The ending left a few things unexplored that I really felt would have made this a more complete novel. Still, I enjoyed it.

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JennyTheBish
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Megabooks Really enjoyed this one! 8y
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Literati86
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Continuing with my enjoyment of Lauren Oliver's standalone novels, Panic was actually the first of hers that I read. I was shocked by how much I enjoyed it. There's a great building of tension as the stakes are raised higher and higher. It's small-town life at its lowest and darkest.

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cleoh
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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"Run until I burst. Build miles and miles and miles between me and Carp. Leave the old Heather behind; burn her to dust."

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Megnogged
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Just started this audio book a few minutes ago and it belongs with, "Saturday, June 18th..." Spooky!!!

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bookhouseboy
Panic | Lauren Oliver
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Started this last night and CAN NOT PUT IT DOWN.

jenhugsbooks Our BFF knows what she's doing :) 8y
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