LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!

Imagine a world without love. There would be fewer wars. Fewer lies. Less pain. People would all have a life that is "safe, measured, predictable, and happy".

Of course, there would also be no romance. No family ties. No real friendships. Less passion.

Lauren Oliver's dystopian romance is gripping, emotional and thought-provoking. It has just the right mix of action and teen angst. Lena and Alex are ordinary, likable characters and the usual impossible love scenario is deftly portrayed with sensitivity and heart. However Delirium is not just about the romance. Where Oliver really delivers is in her wider treatment of her subject. She keeps her eye on the bigger picture, examining how love impacts all relationships and society in general, with echoes of Orwell's 1984 evident in the controlling government society.

We can't wait to read the next one!

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