HarperTeen
February 1, 2011
But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.
There's been so much positive buzz surrounding Lauren Oliver's latest release, Delirium, that I jumped at the advanced reader's copy. I started this book the night I was approved for the galley and finished shorty after. I was only a couple sentences into Delirium when I knew that this book was going to be absolutely amazing.
I completely adored Lena. At first I was a little annoyed at how set in her ways she was, but when she started to open her eyes to all the possibilities is when I really appreciated her. There's a Lena in all of us. She's a little lost, a tad rebellious and completely courageous. Lena is a breath of fresh air to the young adult genre.
Alex. What can I say about Alex other than he was perfect? I guess I could say Alex was just what Lena needed. He opened her eyes to such an amazing new world. He was funny, strong and an amazing listener. Then there's Hana, Lena's best friend, who is quirky and fiercely protective. I feel as if these characters' were a part of me. I became so close to each of them while reading Delirium.
The ending... Oh my goodness the ending! I definitely did not see it coming at all! It was the perfect lead in for Pandemonium, which I cannot be released soon enough!
Amazing Quote:
"I have a secret. It will kill me. And I don't care."
Characters: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Voice: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Impact: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
Note: This book deserves way more than only 5 stars! Delirium is on a whole other level than anything I've ever read. By far my favorite book of all time.
Lauren Oliver is one of the greatest writers of our time. You would be absolutely crazy not to pick up this writing masterpiece. I could go on forever will all the positive things to say about this book. You'll laugh, cry and discover some things about yourself along the way. Delirium will be released on February 1, 2011. The first thing anyone should do on this date is head to a bookstore and buy this book... along with a box of tissues.
Awesome review OMG i really can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Steph! I was so worried I've never done a review for a publisher before!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for you to read it! :)
This makes me super excited to read Delerium! I won it today in a contest from Goodreads, and now I really really REALLY can't wait until it arrives in the mail!
ReplyDeleteI love it! :)
ReplyDeleteStill working on mine... I have a feeling by the time I finish writing it, it'll probably be February. haha
And I can't wait for Pandemonium! Alex<3 ;)
Hey Laura! I can't wait for you to read it either! I bet you'll LOVE it! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Briana!! Haha it was so hard to write! Probably because I love it so much! Oh my gosh I can't wait either!! I just *need* to know!!
GAHH!!! Your review just makes me want to read it even more! Fortunately I have it from NetGalley too. Definitely reading this next!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! I'm glad to hear you'll be reading this soon! I hope you love it as much as I did! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG !! I can't wait to read this book ... I've only heard good things about it !!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how much energy this review has. I am so hanging out to read this book!
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Fantastic quote and review. This sounds reallly good. One thing is for sure: I must try this book :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky you already got to read this. I preordered the book but it's still so long until it comes out D:
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you that Lauren Oliver is one of the best writers of our time even though I only read Before I Fall which was amazing though. The writing ♥__♥
Awesome review! Alex is perfect, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteAnd the ending, OMR.
We might feature this review in Deliriously Falling!
xo,
Ella
Hey Elodie! I can't wait for you to read it either!! We'll have to discuss it once you have :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nomes! Thank you so much!! :)
Thank you Juju! I can't wait for you to read it!
Hey Miss Bookiverse! I've heard amazing things about Before I Fall, I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Thank you so very much Ella! That is so awesome!! Yes, Alex is perfect *swoon* and the ending was amazing! I NEED to know ;)
Fantastic review Katie! I can't wait to read this one, everyone has given it such glowing reviews so I need to get my hands on it. Alex and Lena sound like wonderful characters and I can't wait to experience Lauren Oliver's writing first hand, I haven't read anything by her yet.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny! They really both are just incredible! This was the first Lauren Oliver book I read and I just bought Before I Fall since I loved it so much! :)
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Saturday Situations. I loved this book too! Lauren Oliver is such a wonderful writer and I cannot wait for the next book. I think it kind of ruined me for awhile because I read Match by Ally Condie next and unlike others who raved about it I found it just ok.
ReplyDeleteWow, high praise! This makes me really excited to read it!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading her first book l am keeping my eye out for this in the shops. Sounds really good and thank you for the review
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Hey Debbie! I totally understand what you're talking about! I just finished a book and I didn't like it due to Delirium's pure awesomeness! It's just on a complete different level.
ReplyDeleteHi Aylee! I can't wait for you to read this one! It's seriously incredible! My new favorite :)
Hi Books for Company! I still have yet to read Before I Fall, but I just bought it so I can't wait to start :)
I loved this book. I really really need to read Pandemonium like now!
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