This book entirely subverted my expectations. It is very different from the first one! And I loved it.

This book opens windows into the supporting characters of the last book and I really enjoyed getting to know April’s friends more deeply and seeing April from their eyes. I am in love with how wonderfully flawed and human all these characters are.

This book takes the concepts explored in the first book and cranks them way up, giving us a chilling commentary on corporate power and social media and makes poignant points about love, friendship, community, and humanity. It is incredibly relevant for our current political and social landscape.

Warning: This book explores community vs. isolation, which can be a hard thing to read about right now when isolation is hard to avoid.

The audiobook is incredible, sporting a large and talented cast. Maybe it’s not surprising that Hank Green, successful and prolific YouTuber, podcaster, and co-founder of vidcon would make an incredible audio media version of this book. That’s exactly why you should try the audiobook. Also, you get a bonus podcast style conversation with Hank Green at the end which you won’t want to miss!