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Kim Benouski
Dec 18, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: ya-and-youth, dystopian-satire-apocalyptic
While I’ve read drought stories before, this was a fast-paced and fun YA read.
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Tfalcone
Dec 28, 2018 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
It was too close to actually possible that I had a hard time enjoying it as dystopian. This is exactly what would happen during a California water shortage. Sigh.
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Paula Hess
Dec 26, 2018 rated it really liked it
Great YA dystopian read.
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Sindryc
Apr 01, 2019 rated it liked it
2.8* started strong but became very boring and I struggled to get it finished.
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Beth Tabler
Aug 01, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Shelves: arcs
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Shelves: ya-dystopia
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Jan 11, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: dystopian
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Oct 18, 2018 rated it it was ok
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Snowtulip
Jul 20, 2019 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: dystopia, ya
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