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Delirium — Lauren Oliver

"Fantastically timed writing along with perfectly developed characters and a seamlessly exciting plot makes "Delirium" an instant favorite and a story not likely forgotten anytime soon." — Miss Remmers

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"Ninety-five days, and then I'll be safe. I wonder whether the procedure will hurt. I want to get it over with. It's hard to be patient. It's hard not to be afraid while I'm still uncured, though so far the deliria hasn't touched me yet. Still, I worry. They say that in the old days, love drove people to madness. The deadliest of all deadly things: It kills you both when you have it and when you don't."

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Much like "Before I Fall, " this was a book I had been itching to read. The premise and beautiful cover were eye catching already, but nothing, not even my love for "Before I Fall," prepared me for "Delirium."

Written fantastically well with characters who were so real to me that even when I took a reading break for much needed groceries I found myself thinking back to them.

I laughed out loud, I blushed, I gasped, and I cried while reading "Delirium" — no other book has had me so emotionally invested in it. Lena was fantastic character whose transformation was flawless from government follower to all out rule-breaking rebel. But it was Alex who tugged at my heart in every way. I could see him, I could feel him, I could hear him — I knew him in every way. Besides the amazing plot, it is Alex's return that I am anxiously awaiting with the next installment of this series.

Just as strong as the characters, the plot of "Delirium" was excellently executed. Really, if there was one thing that I could say in regards to the plot that I kept coming back to was its' timing. Timing. It's not something that I think about when reading very often and it's not an element of a book like plot, characters, etc. But this novel demonstrates how vital timing is to a novel. Excuse me while I go teacher for a moment: the exposition of the novel "hooked" me from the first page but didn't drag on, in fact it blended perfectly with the complication of the novel. From there on the rising action was flawlessly constant and the intensity and excitement didn't recede until the book was closed. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed there would be a new twist, or complication, introduced that would have me gasping out loud (true story). These twists were perfectly timed and executed.

One last thing... the ending. Oh. My. Gosh. I was reading so fast, as if I were watching it unfold or even living it. This book will make a fantastic movie someday. Fantastically timed writing along with perfectly developed characters and a seamlessly exciting plot makes "Delirium" an instant favorite and a story not likely forgotten anytime soon.

Originality: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Plot: 10/10
My reaction/enjoyment: 10/10
Theme: 10/10
Imagery: 10/10
Setting: 5/5
Voice: 5/5
Style: 5/5
Tone: 5/5
Cover: 10/10
Overall: 100/100 A+

To the FTC, with love: Received at BEA

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