Mock Printz 2026 discussion

Seen as the number one contender based on starred reviews. What do you think of Incarceron by Catherine Fisher?

I enjoyed this one. I loved how Catherine Fisher led me to make predictions that didn't turn out quite how I guessed. So I alternated between slaps on the back and groans of frustration, but I couldn't stop reading.

Favorite thing about the book: Attia. She's my hands down favorite character this year.

I thought the story was original although it dragged a little at times. The setting reminded me of Gone by Michael Grant, at least where Claudia lived, although the time period modification adds to Incarceron's being more distinguished.

I did think Fisher took the easy way out with the ending though...

Still in my top picks for Printz.

I have n't checked the criteria for the Printz, but this book was published in England 2 or 3 years ago. Does this take it out of contention? I loved it, it reminded me of Airman, and Leviathan

Reading Incarceron currently. Pretty good story so far. I like the clues at the opening of each chapter. I have made some predictions so I'm looking forward to seeing if I'll be slapping myself on the back or groaning in frustration.

Dana wrote: "I have n't checked the criteria for the Printz, but this book was published in England 2 or 3 years ago. Does this take it out of contention? I loved it, it reminded me of Airman, ..."

As long as this is the first publication in the US, it qualifies for the Printz.

Patrick wrote: "Reading Incarceron currently. Pretty good story so far. I like the clues at the opening of each chapter. I have made some predictions so I'm looking forward to seeing if I'll be slapping myself ..."

You aren't as smart as I am so I'm sure you'll be groaning...:)

Groan! That was for Kathy's attempt at humor on August 4th. Incarceron itself was a pretty good read. I admit I was a bit confuzzled at times by exactly what Incarceron (the prison) was capable of and by whom was double crossing who, but I enjoyed the tension between Finn and Kiero, and between Claudia and the Warden. In fact, I perked up every time the warden entered a scene. I pegged him as Blaize pretty quickly, but it was a twist that worked for me. It is a book that I think would be better understood with a second reading, but I think it's a book worth reading a second time. My two favorites from this summer have been Happyface and Incarceron, although, it sounds like I should read Will Grayson pretty soon.