by Lauren Oliver
Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn't understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.
But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love. - Back o' the Book
I had heard a lot of hoopla about this book before I finally gave in an bought it. It's definitely a love story but it has a some interesting underlying messages. The fact that love was a disease was an interesting concept but the world she created seemed a little flimsy, but that may just be me. The main character, Lena, was very interesting. She seemed to be flat lining on the character dynamic level and then all of a sudden, she shot up as soon as she falls in love.
I liked the second half of the book best, before she was kind of a weenie. The concept was cool, there were some interesting characters and plot twists so it was a good attention holder. All in all, I'd say it was a pretty good book, and I know I will be purchasing the next in the series as soon as it is released. Now, off to the next book!
-Recommended
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