Socialpunk by Monica Leonelle

 Social Punk

Ima would give anything to escape The Dome and learn what’s beyond its barriers, but the Chicago government has kept all its citizens on lockdown ever since the Scorched Years left most of the world a desert wasteland. When a mysterious group of hooded figures enters the city unexpectedly, Ima uncovers a plot to destroy The Dome and is given the choice between escaping to a new, dangerous city or staying behind and fighting a battle she can never win. (Description by Author on Amazon)

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It's kind of funny... now that I think about it.. when I was first offered the chance to read this book the Prologue was included.. that was my first glimpse inside of the book. I was hooked! However, upon getting the book I quickly realized it wasn't what I was expecting.. and that's not to say it was a bad thing because I do really enjoy YA books but I wasn't expecting that. 

I easily slipped into this world that was created by the Author and lost time reading the book. It was a very quick read because you just can't put it down. 

The way the world was layered between the 'real' world and this 'virtual' world was really interesting. The characters pulled me in and I honestly at times felt like I was Ima, experiencing her emotions, her confusion, her anger, her determination. Ima was a bit on the weak side in the beginning of the book but really turned into a strong, fierce character who was ready to take on the world in order to make sure the ones she loved were safe.

I must admit I found myself having a bit of a crush on Vaughn. I mean.. he defied his duty to save this girl, this stranger and protected her from beginning to end. *sigh* But of course Ima has eyes for someone else, and then another and then him. She seemed totally oblivious to his crush on her and I was like IMA!! Come on! There is VERY little romance in the actual book beyond the small things here and there. 

Totally a rollercoaster ride of a book. In and out and upside. Sometimes I liked Ima, sometimes I didn't. Sometimes I didn't quite understand what was going on and yet ended up getting it!

And OMG the ending!!! I was like what?! NO. It can't end like that! Where is book 2! 

This is a trilogy and I can't WAIT for Book 2, Social Mob, to come out.

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