[New post] Book review ~ This is not the Jess Show, Anna Carey
Jade @ The Elder Books posted: " This is not the Jess ShowAuthor : Anna CareyGenre : Contemporary, DystopiaPages : 304Publisher : Quirk BooksRelease date : 1st February 2022 Like any other teenager, Jess Flynn is just trying to get through her junior year without drama .."
This is not the Jess Show Author : Anna Carey Genre : Contemporary, Dystopia Pages : 304 Publisher : Quirk Books Release date : 1st February 2022
Like any other teenager, Jess Flynn is just trying to get through her junior year without drama ... but drama seems to keep finding her. Between a new crush on her childhood best friend, overprotective parents cramping her social life, and her younger sister's worsening health, the only constant is change--and her hometown of Swickley, which feels smaller by the day.
Swickley is getting weirder by the day, too. Half the population has been struck down by a mysterious flu. Conversations end awkwardly when Jess enters the room. And then one day, a tiny, sleek black device--with an apple logo on it--falls out of her best friend's backpack and lands at Jess's feet.
I'll keep this review short as the most interesting points I've noticed in the book are most likely spoilers... So let's start with saying I really liked the concept of the story. Of course, it's basically an alternative written YA version of The Truman Show, but it's still extremely entertaining! I loved following Jess in her little town of Swickeley, evolving in the 90's, and just basically living her teen life as best as she can.
But slowly, strange things start to happen. People disappear, odd objects catch her attention, and her dog seems to no longer be the same dog she always knew. So Jess starts investigating her town, and her whole life. Is she really where she is supposed to be? Why does it look like Swickeley hides a secret?
Jess is a fantastic main character. She's cute, smart, and I just generally loved her attitude about everything. She's just cool! I really enjoyed following her journey, and seeing her evolution through the pages. She adapts to every situation, and uses her brain properly, which is not always the case in such YA contemporary books.
I thought it was a standalone at first, but I'm happy to see this is actually only the first book in a series. I really like this Truman Show's aspect of the book, and I think I'd love reading a bit more about it!
That's it for today! Thanks for reading me, See you soon, Love, Jade
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