#BookReview: Riot Act by @sarahlariviere @AAKnopf

ABOUT THIS BOOK: 

Punk rock meets 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu.

In an alternate 1991, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read, what music can be listened to, and which plays can be performed.

When her best friend is killed by the authorities and her theater teacher disappears without a trace, Gigi decides to organize her fellow Champaign High School thespians to put on a production of Henry VI. But at what cost?

This title will be released on July 16, 2024.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Generes: Young Adult | Alternative | Dystopian

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Reviewer:Juliana

REVIEW: How do you keep going when the oppressive authoritarian government kills your best friend? You take a stand.  It has been a long time since I’ve read a dystopian book. This one was so, so good. It was confronting and fast-paced. A rag-tag group of teens is set on making a stand, and you can’t help but be terribly invested. The way the government was set up in this book didn’t feel far-fetched from the current rhetoric.

 That thought alone was so upsetting. The characters were flawed and lovable. The ending left me staring into space, not knowing how to feel. I mean that in a positive way. It was confronting. 

Overall, I loved this book. I recommend this book to everyone! 

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