Panic - Lauren Oliver
Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a dead-end town of 12,000 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, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. 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 them -- and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.
3/5 stars (liked it)
The game Panic seems like a dangerous and intriguing game for kids to play and something very believable. Heather and Dodge are not friends but they both decide to play Panic along with Heather's friend Natalie. Also along for the ride is Heather's best friend Bishop who does not play the game but is there for support. Heather has a really crappy life at home and a little sister, Lily to take care of. Natalie wants to be an actress/model. Dodge has a sister, Dayna that was in an accident and is paralyzed, not a great home life for him either. Heather, Dodge and Natalie decide to form an alliance to get to the end of the game. But so many things go wrong, and so many secrets are kept. I wish we could have gotten to know Anna better, the only adult in the book really. Lauren Oliver does not disappoint, so good to read another book by her.
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