Pandemonium | 
so-soI liked this and am happy to continue the series. I listened to the audio and it was done well. It was a bit confusing at first as the narration went back and forth in time between “Then” and “Now”, and with listening to the audio, it‘s not easy to back up to see where we were. I knew, based on what was happening what was going on, but in all honesty, it took me a while to figure out which parts had happened first. Cont in comments...
pick4✨Normally, I struggle with the second book in a series. This time was very different where I‘m confident I enjoyed this more than the original. Lena is lost in a world she wanted to enter with Alex. Now that he‘s gone she needs to find her own path. She makes new friends and she discovers more as she looks at the other side of the Delirium. It goes back and forth between the then and now to give us background in how she evolves. #SeriesLove
Lunch break with a good book on a very busy work day. We are planning common rubrics and assessments for next year. Whew… tough work.
pickI finally picked this series up again after Delirium left me with feels. This one bounced around between then and now, but wasn‘t confusing. The characters developed well and as expected the ending shook me again. I‘ll be reading the last to find out what kind of epic ending it has.
Enjoying this series, so far. Book 1 was a little more teen-angsty than I personally prefer, but the story, the world, is very interesting, and springing off the set-up of the first book, book 2 took off quickly and is very enjoyable.
pickThis was an interesting second book in the series. The resistance is determined to let the “zombies” know they are alive and well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickI really liked this one as well! The alternating timelines took a bit to get used to, but all in all, a great sequel :)
Right now I‘m finishing this one. Second in the series. The first one was Delirium. If you liked Hunger Games and/or Divergent it‘s very much in the same type of genre. I‘m pleasantly surprised so far.
"It occurs to me, then, that people themselves are full of tunnels: winding, dark spaces and caverns; impossible to know all the places inside of them. Impossible even to imagine."
Can it get any better?
So I was just reading my book and I'm borrowing it from the library and I just found this inside^
pickThis contained my least favorite type of love triangle. I knew it was coming right from the beginning and was angry about it the whole time. I still enjoyed the story though, but I just can't get behind this new couple. Especially when I'm still attached to the other one.
Has anyone read this? I have it in my LFL refill pile. I sure am intrigued by the cover. #sideprofile #jubilantjuly
pickI enjoyed this more than Delirium. The "Then & Now" layout helped to keep the story moving. Can't wait to see how this series ends!
On to the next one. I love the Now vs Then layout!
#pandemonium #laurenoliver #currentread #booknerd #bibliophile
so-soThat was great! The then-and-now structure really worked for me -— both sides had a great pace. I loved Lena's tone in the "now" sections — raw, righteous, full of rage. And, of course, the writing was just...wow. Everything was great, up until the very end. Why, oh why would you set up a love triangle right before the start of the last book?! I'm gonna read it, since I'm invested, but man am I annoyed. Hope the rest of book 3 is still great! ★★★½
#currentlyreading | "Remember. I love you. They cannot take it."
pickI loved this way more than the first book in the series! The back and forth of the timeline was very interesting, and I loved Lena's evolution from the first book. And then there's the stuff with Julian, which I also loved - a new love interest without the triangle nonsense. But that ending?! Noooooo but also yessssss! I can't wait to listen to Sarah Drew narrate the next final installment!
so-soI loved the first book, and am now slightly annoyed. This one dragged a bit but did have some good points. I figured I wouldn't go on to the third...but the cliffhanger 😩😩 I'll grudgingly finish - despite the warnings. Keeping my fingers crossed!
I absolutely loved the first book and had to jump right into this one. I'm 60% through and I'm simply annoyed. Hanging on for a bit longer....keeping my fingers crossed....
Listening to this one while I've been running, and it's as good as the first one! It's different, definitely, but it's just as good. It's making me look forward to running again, which I've needed (motivation is low these days, haha).
pickWell, I finished this one in a day so I think that right there is a recommendation. I'm very curious (and a little worried) about how the series will end!
pickIt's hard to review sequels without spoilers. Overall, I liked it. It wasn't the Empire Strikes Back, but it was pretty good for the second in a trilogy. Oliver introduced gay and minority characters, which was an improvement to the series. The end and set up for the third book were compelling.
Loved the first in this series. I'm hoping this is just as good.
It was a bird. A bird struggling through stickiness: a bird coated in paint, floundering in its nest, splashing color everywhere.
Red. Red. Red.
Dozens of them: black feathers coated thickly with crimson-colored paint, fluttering among the branches.
Red means run.
pickLena escaped to Wild Land and now has to face a life without Alex, where all that she previously know is useless. Now she belong to The Resistence and has a very important mission to acomplish: fight for love no considered as an illness. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickLoved it, might have to revisit it. I hate love triangles and the one in this series gnawed at me cause both guys were perfect. Yet sometimes books are so well written that you make an exception and this series is one of them.
pickAfter the way Delirium ended I couldn't help but dive right into Pandemonium. Lena's transformation in this book is beautifully written and is a strong second book in this trilogy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickThe way this book was written was perfect. I love it so much. Lauren Oliver did so much with this book. I can't wait to see what happens in Requiem
