Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (February 28, 2012)
ISBN-10: 006197806X
ISBN-13: 978-0061978067
Received: Publisher in exchange for an honest review
Series: Delirium #2
5 Butterflies
Synopsis:
I’m pushing aside the memory of my nightmare,
pushing aside thoughts of Alex,
pushing aside thoughts of Hana and my old school,
push,
push,
push,
like Raven taught me to do.
The old life is dead.
But the old Lena is dead too.
I buried her.
I left her beyond a fence,
behind a wall of smoke and flame.
Lauren Oliver delivers an electrifying follow-up to her acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Delirium. This riveting, brilliant novel crackles with the fire of fierce defiance, forbidden romance, and the sparks of a revolution about to ignite.
My Thoughts:
I will try to not to include spoilers from book 1, Delirium, if you haven't read book one you can read my review here if you would like.
Pandemonium was an emotional punch to the gut from the moment I opened the book the second I slammed it closed and threw it on the bed in an "OMG WHAT THE CRAP JUST HAPPENED" moment. Even though I was kind of expecting the ending, thinking it was coming and reading the way that Lauren Oliver delivered it was two completely different things. Lauren Oliver just knows how to throw emotions in your face and leave you gasping.
I really loved that in Pandemonium Lena had to really discover how unbelievably strong she is. She had to learn to survive and to become someone she never thought she could be. She had to reinvent herself. She stood up for what she believed in, even if that meant she had to stand up against people she cared about, which is something I really respect.
There was some really tough moments in Pandemonium. I had a hard time reading about the struggles some of them went through in the wilds, like the starvation. There is one scene of grief (I won't spoil who it was for) that just tore my heart out!!
Pandemonium was action, suspense, love, hate, friendship, grief, and reinventing yourself to become who you were meant to be. With another killer ending that leaves us DYING for more, Lauren Oliver once again took my breathe away and I loved Pandemonium even more than I did Delirium. I can not wait to see what she has in store for us next.
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Nice review!! I can't wait to read this book! Seriously, Delirium killed me!
ReplyDeleteI really hope Alex's not the one Lena's grieving for... he can't die. He just can't :'(
WOW! I haven't bought Delirium yet, but I'm going to order it with Pandemonium next week. Can't wait! Thank you for the fantastic review! :D
ReplyDeleteLove your reviews, and I can't wait to read this one. I have it, but am waiting for her signing near me to dive in. So excited. :)
ReplyDeletei totally agree with your thoughts on this. I did the same thing about the ending, but knew it was coming.
ReplyDeleteDelirium was one of my favorite books of last year so I can't wait to get my hands on Pandemonium to see what happens next. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI skimmed your review because Delirium is still on my unread list. Although it is moving up because I'm going to get Pandemonium from the library in a few short weeks! I'm so glad that this book brought about so many emotions for you! I was just reading a book the other day that I literally was seconds away from throwing across the room, and for me that is a good thing. It means I'm so involved in the story and the characters that I could not possibly deal with what was happening to them because I feel as if I'm suffering with them. I love when books can suck you in like that and not let go.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another beautiful review!
I'm dying to read this one but am totally terrified as well! So happy to hear you thought it was amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMG that scene of grief....so, so sad. I cried. I loved how strong Lena is in this one as well! Fantastic review.
ReplyDeleteOh and THAT ENDING! Killed me!
I actually connected with this one more than Dilirium! Awesome review! I totally had the same emotions as you throughout the whole book! I LOVED IT!
ReplyDeleteI am getting so excited for Pandemonium! I just finished rereading Delirium today....I am ready, but a little apprehensive about the ending. Thanks for the awesome review.
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