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message 1: by Ariel (new)

Ariel (arielbissett) What an exciting start! What did you think? How are you bonding to the characters, the setting, the plot? Let us know!


message 2: by Christian (new)

Christian (christianmingle) Really really addicting and fast pace start! I love the two narrators! Really don't like Nat, feel like she's going betray both Heather and Dodge in some way. And the challenges are death defying, like seriously what kind of person is willingly trespass some named "Trigger-Happy Jack"!??!


message 3: by Miranda (new)

Miranda (noahsgirl16) Ugh, I wish I had this book already. I have to wait until tomorrow to get it! I'm so excited!!


message 4: by Christian (new)

Christian (christianmingle) Check your local bookstore! It might be already out. I went and panic, half bad, and the throne of glass novels were already out!


message 5: by Ashley (new)

Ashley (tealeavesandbookbindings) Great read so far. This book immediately got me hooked. Love both narrators but I'm slightly more interested in Dodge's story right now. I want to know what he has planned, and I'm also really interested in his sister. I'm wondering if Anne's tigers may become one of Panic's challenges? I love Lauren Oliver's writing. She makes it so easy to picture everything.


message 6: by Ashley (new)

Ashley (tealeavesandbookbindings) Christian wrote: "Really really addicting and fast pace start! I love the two narrators! Really don't like Nat, feel like she's going betray both Heather and Dodge in some way. And the challenges are death defying, ..."

Ugh, I'm also not liking Nat right now. I can't imagine ever betraying my best friend like that. Or maybe she will just betray Dodge but still. I would never be able to participate in this either. Even the first challenge had my going "nope."


message 7: by Caitlin (new)

Caitlin Hodges (caitlinyerlyhodges) Im enjoying both narrators, but Dodge seems more interesting. I want to know what he is planning! Im also wondering when Heather and Dodge are going to figure out that Nat is a jerk... Cant wait to read more!


message 8: by Emma (new)

Emma Bowland (thelovablereader) | 7 comments I'm only up to page 32, but I had a thought: does anyone else feel like Bishop might be on of the judges? I know right now there is nothing to go on, but it was just a random thing that popped into my head.


message 9: by Bre (new)

Bre | 6 comments I think that Heather went into panic because she wasn't thinking straight and maybe she'll regret it later. I like Dodge a little more, he's more interesting.


message 10: by Keanna (JustKey) (new)

Keanna (JustKey) (keyreadthat) Woah, this book is so dangerous and addicting. I like both POV's, but Dodge's POV has so many unanswered questions and has something mysterious going on and I wanna find out! And Nat, oh Nat, why in the world is she a jerk; I can't wait till Dodge and Heather find out what she did.


message 11: by Claudia (new)

Claudia (missclaudiaar) I'm definitely enjoying this book a lot more than I expected. I honestly wasn't expecting to read this but I was at Barnes and Noble and I saw it on the shelves and I just picked it up and started reading it! Anyway, I'm definitely enjoying the book so far. Not liking Nat very much, I agree it definitely feels like she's using Dodge and Heather. I'm not sure if I like reading Dodge's chapters or Heather's chapters but I'm definitely more intrigued by Dodge as a character. The challenges seem crazy dangerous so far, how are people NOT terrified by Panic? All in all, I'm excited to read more and get to know more about the characters.


message 12: by Kassey (new)

Kassey (kclynne) | 18 comments OMG this book has me so hooked, I like Dogde I'm wonderig what's his plan on Panic. I kinda want to kick Heather cause she keep moping about Matt, I understand it hurts but stop being so ridiculous. The writting is so good, I felt it was me during the water tower challenge I felt a huge void in my stomach as if I was going to fall down. I LOVE BISHOP! He's so funny and flirty with Heather all the time. I find it interesting that both Dodge and Heather have tense relationships with their mothers. I really hope they find out about Nat, that little shit; I feel she might die tho.


message 13: by Emma (new)

Emma Bowland (thelovablereader) | 7 comments I'm on page 53, but a thought hit me not only do I think Bishop is a judge, but I think dodge is a judge. A.) he was scouting around the water houses, b.) he has a secret, and c.) heather kept wondering what was taking him so long when he went to check for cops, and he could have been meeting to other judge (which I think is Bishop,just saying!)


message 14: by Emma (new)

Emma Bowland (thelovablereader) | 7 comments I'm officially retracting my statement that dodge could be a judge, but I'm standing by bishop being a judge!


message 15: by Carol (new)

Carol (thereadingwallflower) | 4 comments I AM IN LOVE WITH BISHOP! I think that it is a possibility that he might be a judge for the games. I am liking the two different POVs and I am getting used to the 3rd person style of writing although at the beginning I was a bit confused. Nat is coming off to be a two face (a sneaky little bee). I need to know more of Dodge's plan. I have a theory that maybe he plans to destroy the Panic game just because of what happened to his sister, but it's too early to tell. :/


message 16: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lisadannatt) So I was concerned it would be Hunger Games. But it's not. Reminds me of Survivor and drag racing a bit.
The invisible judges feel a bit like Saw and a bit like 1984's Big Brother.
Apart from his Natalie- obsession, I prefer Dodge, he's edgier.
I do not trust Natalie at all...


message 17: by Lois (new)

Lois | 11 comments I am loving this book so far and I can't help but feel that animals are going to play a large part in one of the tasks. I am like 83% certain that Bishop is a judge too!

I really don't like Nat as a character and I can't help but feel that she is going to betray Heather! I also kind of wish there wasn't so many subordinate characters who are part of Panic but have no real back story yet as I am finding it hard to keep track of them...

But I am incredibly excited for more tasks!!


message 18: by Darcy Elizabeth (new)

Darcy Elizabeth I really like the book so far, it is extremely fast paced and I am enjoying the writing style.
I do not trust Nat at all though...
One thing I have a problem with is not knowing what is going on with the rest of the world whilst all this is going on?? It seems like everything is Panic... But yeah, I am really enjoying it so far,very gripping!


message 19: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (iammorgan_m) | 3 comments I'm really loving this book so far. I think the writing is great, but what else would you expect from Lauren Oliver? She's well on her way to queen status. The characters are so intriguing. I'm a little indifferent to Nat right now. I understand why people are disliking her, she basically made a deal with Heather then threw her under the bus and made a deal with Dodge to ensure that she got some of the money. I also can't really tell why Dodge is so into her either. Maybe there will be some more explanation on that later. I LOVE BISHOP! He's adorable and I'm actually rooting for him and Heather. I feel like there's the underlying best friends in love with each other thing going on there. I don't know...only time will tell.

I'm really really enjoying this so far and I can't wait to devour the rest of it this weekend!


message 20: by Crissie (last edited Mar 07, 2014 07:55PM) (new)

Crissie Wood (ctwood09) | 9 comments I have not read anyone else's comments so that I won't subconsciously be influenced. I felt like the beginning of this book was a little like being under water and try to break the surface. I know that I'm going to like it as soon as I reach the surface, but I'm not there yet though I think page 96 is right there. I think there is a lot of potential and I just really need to get into the book.

Also, I didn't like how the book started with Heather whining about her boyfriend breaking up with her. I have no problem with that being an issue in the book. I've loved books that were all about high school heart break and I have loved characters that whined about it. It just turned me off with it being on the very first page. I think I would have gotten into the book faster and been more excited for it if it started with second "chapter."

Other random things. I don't like Nat. I predict Bishop is one of the judges (Also think he send Heather the 'warning' text because he doesn't want her hurt and drove by the dummy to give her advance notice of the challenge). I love Bishop and want him with Heather. I suspend my sense of disbelief so it's no big deal, but there is no way this game would still be going on if there had been 3 deaths and at least one person paralyzed. Someone would have stopped it.

Conclusion: I think I'm going to like the book, but I need to get more into it. =)


message 21: by Tiff (new)

Tiff | 4 comments This is my first read-along so i'm pretty pumped:) anyways, i'm intrigued by the book so far, but still not sure if i'm loving it yet. I was way more interested in Dodge's character and want my answers from him!

Also, I think Bishop is one of the judges and i think he sent the text to Heather. I also think that there is a best friend-love thing going on and im interested in that bc i think heather and bishop make a cute couple :3

About Nat, i'm not sure yet because many people hate her but i mean maybe at the end she ends up giving the 50% to Heather and 50% to Dodge? Maybe it'll be a plot-twist IM HOPING bc if not then i'm not liking her too hot lol.


message 22: by Bryce (new)

Bryce  | 1 comments I find that the story is really interesting! I love Heather and Dodge. But for some reason I hate Natalie


message 23: by Carrington (new)

Carrington (carrb) | 6 comments Currently on page 64 a and loving it:) especially doge!


message 24: by Carrington (new)

Carrington (carrb) | 6 comments Wait? Why would Nat say she was gonna split the money 50-50 with Heather of now she offering the same to Dodge? Strange…


message 25: by Taylor (new)

Taylor  (taythebush) | 1 comments I don't know if its just me but while reading this book I am definately feeling a sense of panic. Maybe its because I honestly have no idea where this story is going but I have a feeling really dangerous is about to happen in these games. Bishop is definately my favorite character and I already want to hit Nat with a brick because she seems like a backstabber. I also really want to like Dodge but with him falling for Nat I'm not really sure if I trust his judgement either. He does have that mysterious and almost dangerous vibe to him though that I am really intrigued by. This book it definately not what I was expecting after having read Delirium and I love that. This book kinda reminds me of the Pretty Little Liars books in a way because of the mixture of the small town vibe where everyone knows everyone, the want of money to start over, the feeling that there is always something that the reader doesn't know about the character, and the danger that comes from reckless teenagers. I really can't wait to get further into this!


message 26: by Carrington (new)

Carrington (carrb) | 6 comments Love this!!!!!! I am confused on what this bonus is? I can't wait to keep reading and find out more. Love heather and dodge, but NOT Nat. What is her problem? Offering half to dive and half to heather. Ugh. Despicable


message 27: by Kristel (new)

Kristel (kristelreads) | 3 comments I love the plot, and I really enjoy reading from Dodge and Heather's POV. Not sure about Nat, though. I have this feeling that she's up to something bad..


message 28: by Lexie (new)

Lexie (elluna) | 6 comments This might sound weird, but the subtle undertone of this book, the way the characters live their lives and struggle, reminds me of "The Casual Vacancy". I can't exactly put my finger on it, but it's there for me. And much as I adore J.K. Rowling, that undertone is not my favorite. I found it very hard to get into the book originally, but now that the first handful of chapters are behind me, I'm a bit more invested.

This read-a-long is amazing, really, because I found that some loved the beginning and found it very fast-paced and intriguing while I was struggling with the pacing and the characters. I love that diversity of opinion. Plus, it motivated me to keep on reading despite my reservations.


message 29: by Anabel (new)

Anabel (anabelscorner) | 5 comments Emma wrote: "I'm only up to page 32, but I had a thought: does anyone else feel like Bishop might be on of the judges? I know right now there is nothing to go on, but it was just a random thing that popped into..."

oh that's interesting!


message 30: by Anabel (new)

Anabel (anabelscorner) | 5 comments So far I love both POVs, I don't find Heather's POV to be boring at all, but that might be do to how much I like her interactions with Bishop. Oh Nat. Nat, Nat, Nat...when she offered to go 50/50 with Dodge too, I just screamed SHADY! I do wonder what she's thinking and what her plan is. Can't wait to see where the story goes because right now I feel like anything can happen.


message 31: by Kendra (new)

Kendra (NurseKendraReads) (nursekendrareads) | 6 comments Love this book so far!! It's so good! This is the first book I have read by Lauren Oliver and I am really enjoying it. I love the double narration. I like both dodges and heathers story so far. It's so fast paced It's so good. I wish we got to read from the character of Nat as I would love to see what her motives are. I feel like she is going to stab dodge in the back and that she's using his emotions for her to her advantage. Idk I can't wait to read more!!!


message 32: by Nouva (new)

Nouva (ladynouf) | 5 comments Omg its soo exciting and addicting ilove heather and bishop there soo cute though i dnt like nat .


message 33: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (bookswithkelly) | 5 comments Loving this book so far. I like the fact that you have two different perspectives of the story. I also think the Panic games are really interesting, because they weren't planned by a government. Its like one day a bunch of seniors got together and decided lets pitch in money and start playing these games. It makes the book different from the norm. I am not a big fan of Nat. I don't trust her, and I feel like she is goin to betray both Dodge and Heather. So do ya'll think Heather will end up with Dodge or Bishop? I immediately jumped to Dodge, but him liking Nat so much throws a wrench in things.


message 34: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (bookswithkelly) | 5 comments Crissie wrote: "I have not read anyone else's comments so that I won't subconsciously be influenced. I felt like the beginning of this book was a little like being under water and try to break the surface. I know ..."

I like your thoughts on Bishop. It would make perfect sense if he was a judge. I immediately thought when they drove past the scarecrow that they were really lucky to have found that, and what are the odds? Right now its hard for me to think of who else could be sending her warning letters unless its...Nat. Dun Dun Dun...


message 35: by Michaela (new)

Michaela | 2 comments Okay, so I am really really enjoying this book! Bishop is my favorite and I think that it is entirely plausible that he is a judge. I really hope that he and Heather get together! I kindof feel a love triangle thing coming with Matt and Bishop. I also like Dodges pov too, except how much he likes Nat because she sucks.


message 36: by Emily✨ (new)

Emily✨ (emilygwyn) | 2 comments I had the same thought about Bishop! Or at least that something is off about him. But I still like him and Heather together. And I agree that Nat kind of sucks haha. I don't really understand why Dodge likes her so much.


message 37: by Kat (new)

Kat Garcia | 2 comments I HATE NAT RIGHT NOW! I feel she's going to either betray Heather or Dodge

But as the book itself it's really good so far! I'm hooked.


message 38: by Lisa :-) (new)

Lisa :-) I'm loving this book so far! I'm not sure how I feel about Bishop, I think he might end up being not such a great guy. Hmmm. I can understand why people think he could be a judge though. And I'm mad at Natalie for making the same promise twice!


message 39: by Haroon (new)

Haroon Loving this so much, I thought I was going to like it, but it really has exceeded my expectations, I just read 96 pages in an 1 and a half, a record for me! I love both POV's and I don't like Natalie so far! I do think Bishop might be a judge.


message 40: by Andy (new)

Andy Capricorn First Chapter had me hooked, but the second chapter kind of threw me off a bit. I like the idea of the game, and the two narrators definitely bring more to the table as it doesn't quite seem to me that Heather would be a great solo, nor Dodge, but together they make it. Does that make sense?

I have one issue so far and it is the use of the word slotted on page 82. It's a small knit-picky thing but I found it to be extremely jarring and it definitely took me out of the text for a moment.

Really fast paced, it goes into detail about the trials but I feel a bit unattached. I think a purely spectator account would add that extra element, but as only a handful of people showed up for the "Trigger-Happy" dare that may not be an option for later dares.

I am still on the fence about Bishop and Nat. I want to like Bishop because Heather likes Bishop but I'm not so sure. I think he might be a judge but... that is almost general consensus at this point. Nat... just... uggg. If either Heather or Dodge win, she's in on half the pot. Either way she wins. From her perspective, she has no hope of winning with her sprain so she has nothing to lose by making the promise twice.


message 41: by Michael (new)

Michael | 3 comments Really loving this book right now! I think that Bishop is a judge also. I find Dodge as a more interesting character, but I am liking Heather more right now until she starts talking about Mat. Am I the only one shipping Bishop and Heather? I hope that Dodge gets his revenge on Ray. So far those are my thoughts, I can't wait to continue on right now.


message 42: by Annie (new)

Annie I'm really enjoying this book so far and yes I agree with everyone else about Bishop being a judge. I didn't like Nat from the beginning and especially now when she and Heather promise to slit the money 50-50 and than goes and makes the same promise with Dodge :/ It seems like Nat is only using Heather and Dodge at this point since they do all the work and she gets a free ride throughout the whole thing.


message 43: by Alice (new)

Alice Reeds (alice_reeds) | 3 comments My copy came in the mail yesterday but I didn't manage to read much so I only just now reached page 96. So far I like it even though I'm not quite hooked yet. Heather and her whining about Matt kind of pisses me off, I mean I understand that she is hurt and all, but it just has something ridiculous to it. I like Dodge as a character, definitely more then Heather. And Nat, she seems like a sneaky B. she definitely has something planned and I have a feeling it won't be anything good.
The challenges so far are interesting and I must as I would have said nope to the water tower challenge.
Anyways, I'm curious what happens next and if the book will finally get me hooked. But one thing that annoys me is the third person style of writing, not that it's poorly written, no, but I just don't like third person.
And I'm curious if we get to know who the judges are.

Till now I would give the fist 96 pages 3 out of 5 stars.


message 44: by Julia (last edited Mar 14, 2014 12:14PM) (new)

Julia (thepennykettle) I'd say that I'm enjoying this book right now (I had greater expectations, but I still kind of like it). I've never read anything by Lauren Oliver and I actually do quite like her writing in Panic.
I wasn't sure of the trials because they're so risky, but I love the concept and plot.
I, much like almost every one here it seems, think that Bishop may be a judge. I'm on the fence because he is close to Heather and Nat.
Speaking of Nat, I DON'T LIKE HER ANYMORE. I was leaning more towards 'she's okay' in the beginning, but as soon as she made the deal with Dodge I just ugh. The sprained ankle won't get her far, so by making 2 deals she has heightened her chances of winning (if Dodge or Heather win, that is).
I love having Dodge's POV but it leaves me with so many questions!
Also, I think I would like if Bishop and Heather got together, but I wouldn't mind if they stayed friends because I really like the 'sibling-like' bond that they have.

Now I'm off to go read the rest!


message 45: by Georgia (new)

Georgia | 1 comments Enjoying it so far, but its not really what i expected.
Yes I definitely think Nat is up to something...
Also- i DO think that bishop could be a judge. That was my current theory too.


message 46: by Maia (new)

Maia (maiarebekah22) | 6 comments i didn't think bishop was a judge, but now that ive read this thread it does seem like a possibility. also i was like ugh nat as soon as she made the deal with dodge. also i feel bad for heather and dodge and WHY IS BISHOP DATING THAT IDIOT WHOSE NAME I CANT EVEN REMEMBER!!?!?!?!!?!?!? ughghhhghghghhhh


message 47: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (happy9398) | 13 comments I'm really liking this book so far! Like all of Lauren Oliver's books, I love her writing style. I'm not liking Nat, the whole splitting the money 50-50 with both Heather and Dodge makes me feel like she's going to betray at least one of them. I love Bishop though!


message 48: by cheyenne (new)

cheyenne | 4 comments I'm enjoying the book so far, though I don't find myself wanting to rush back to reading right away. But it's only the first 100 pages, so I know I'll get sucked in once I'm further into the story and it picks up a little more.

I hadn't thought of Bishop being a possible judge, but seeing people mention it here made me think again, and that totally makes sense!

As soon as the tigers were revealed, I had a feeling they may play a part later on in Panic. I'd really like to see that!

I'm curious to know what the rest of the town thinks of this game. Since kids have died while playing, don't the adults and/or teachers attempt to stop them? That hasn't really been mentioned, and I'm wondering how it's continued for seven years despite how highly dangerous it is.


message 49: by Vanessa (new)

Vanessa | 24 comments I was so excited for this book, I had such high expectations and unfortunately as of right now I'm a bit disappointed. I don't hate it, but I'm not loving it either, it just kind of ok. Hopefully it gets better and I can get more into it. The characters are ok, again don't love them but don't hate them, though I like Dodge more than the others. I thought I was going to hate the back and forth switch from Heather's story and Dodge's story but it's not bad. I read another book that switched between two different characters storyline and I hated it because just when I would start getting interested in one character's story it switched to the other and it was so frustrating. I thought this was going to be like that but it's not and I'm glad.


message 50: by Vanessa (new)

Vanessa | 24 comments Also, I don't like Nat, I think she's manipulative. First she agrees to split the money 50/50 with Heather then she makes the same deal with Dodge. I think she's using them both. She already hurt her ankle so I think she figures she out of the game anyway. She probably doesn't expect to make it much further in the game so she figures Heather and Dodge both still have a good chance at winning. So by making a deal with both of them she still gets half the money if either of them win.


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