Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: Cut Off

Author: Adrianne Finlay

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 1/5

Recommended For...: sci-fi, ya, reality show

Publication Date: August 11, 2020

Genre: YA Sci-Fi

Recommended Age: can’t recommend, dnf-ed

Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers

Pages: 384

Synopsis: Each contestant has their own reasons—and their own secrets—for joining the new virtual reality show CUT/OFF that places a group of teenagers alone in the wilderness. It’s a simple premise: whoever lasts the longest without “tapping out” wins a cash prize. Not only that, new software creates a totally unprecedented television experience, allowing viewers to touch, see, and live everything along with the contestants. But what happens when “tapping out” doesn’t work and no one comes to save you? What happens when the whole world seemingly disappears while you’re stranded in the wild? Four teenagers must confront their greatest fears, their deepest secrets, and one another when they discover they are truly cut off from reality. Sci-fi, mystery, and romance converge in this high-stakes, fast-paced read that will leave you guessing to the very last moment.

Review: I had to DNF this book at about 32%. The book didn’t draw me in and it’s entirely too slow of a pace for what I would want in this type of book.

Verdict: Not for me, but maybe for you.