It’s that time again for another review! This week’s review is on the book Flow by Clare Littlemore. When I first saw this request pop-up in my inbox, I was intrigued. I mean, who isn’t a fan of a dystopian society?! Well, I am. And if you’re not, then maybe this isn’t the book for you. This is definitely not a cutesy book with a happily ever after. Of course, that’s probably because it’s a series, so there is a cliffhanger at the end.

Flow

Author: Clare Littlemore

Series: Flow #1

Genre: YA Sci-Fi / Dystopian

Publication Date: August 20, 2017

My Rating: 3.5 pens

Goodreads Synopsis: A world in tatters. A society where rebellion is not tolerated. A girl desperate to discover the truth.
Sixteen year old Quin lives in The Beck, a saviour society. Her community has risen from the ruins of a land shattered by Mother Nature. But Beck law is tough. Quin knows that the rules must be followed in order to sustain life in a place where floodwaters constantly threaten existence. A single violation could land her in Clearance.
But some laws are harder to follow than others. And as Quin discovers the horrifying truth, she knows she cannot stay silent forever.
Flow is the first in a series of books about a group of people struggling to survive after their world has been annihilated by devastating floods.
Warning: contains violence and some upsetting scenes. Recommended for a 13+ audience.

Topics and Triggers: Society Sectors, Government Control, Public Whipping

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I received a copy of Flow from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Flow follows Quin, a citizen of The Beck, a society that was built after massive flooding destroyed much of civilization. There are rules that need to be followed. If they aren’t then there is sure to be some kind of punishment.

Flow is a unique twist on a dystopian society. Although the basis is the same, the way that it is developed throughout the book is fun to follow. Let’s get to the review!

• The Beck

This society is so bad in such a good way! The Beck is broken into several “necessary” for life sectors where teenagers are put into and forced to perform the tasks of their sector. These sectors have more or less value depending on how useful they are to the society. The citizens get varying treatments depending on their sector, which by no means is a good thing. What I liked in this society was how easy it is to understand how complex it is. There are so many moving parts in this society, that everything needs to remain in balance for it to operate smoothly.

• Characters From Patrol

At one point, we meet some characters in the Patrol sector of The Beck. These characters are well-developed and I liked them. I felt a connection with all of their different emotions. As we spend more time in the Patrol sector, I found myself really caring about these characters and what happens to them.

• Repetitive

Flow is a very repetitive book, especially in the beginning. Quin, the main character, mentions something and then a few pages later mentions it again. It really drills it into your brain about how this society works, but it’s too much. I sometimes felt like I was rereading a page because of how similar the repetition was from the first time it was mentioned. It does get a little better in the end, as there is more new information.

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• Characters From Agric

We start in Agric with our main character Quin and her friends. Well, I’m going to be honest and say I didn’t like them. They are whiny and annoying. Even though we spend a good amount of time here, I never created a connection with these characters.

• Slow Plotline

I think this mainly has to do with the repetitive nature of this one. I felt myself dragging along getting from page to page. It was a brutal hike getting through the first half. However, once the plot got moving, I devoured the rest of the book.

Flow is a slow start but quick ending book. It shows you a new dystopian society where following the rules is everything. I like reading about The Beck and the way it operates. Some of the characters were very pleasing and I enjoyed reading about them. Others were a bit whiny and not my favorite. Of course, they do balance out eventually. The book is quite repetitive which makes the pacing of the book seem a bit slow. The cliffhanger ending, though, makes me yearn for the next part of Quin’s journey. I can’t wait to read Break! 

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Do you think living in The Beck would be fun? Have you read this book? Link it to me and talk to me in the comments below!

 

 

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