By Neal Shusterman
Genre YA Contemporary
Format Ebook
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Synopsis
Always getting into mischief with good intentions, Antsy intends to keep himself in check on his family's vacation cruise but when he meets Tilde and discovers her secret all his plans go right out the window.
First Sentence
Don't ask me cause I don't got an opinion.
Most people know Neal Shusterman for his Unwind series or his latest series: Arc of a Scythe but if you haven't met Antsy you're missing out.
I was beyond happy when I saw another Antsy book was coming out. I bought the book and then put off reading it for five years because I didn't want it to be over. Anyone else do that? Anywho, I finally decided I needed a good laugh and picked this one up.
And I was disappointed, guys. My heart broke a little because of that disappointment. Antsy was his same old, trouble maker with a heart of gold and he made me laugh but the story...the story felt all wrong to me.
I'm used to Antsy making observations about human nature and working on something with people at it's core. This book just took a political problem and thew Antsy into the middle of it.
I kinda, sorta, hate politics, if you haven't noticed, and think that no matter how many laws are changed or how many different presidents are in power or what political party is running things that the real problem is the way human beings treat each other: The whole, "I'm right, you're wrong, My way or the highway" mentality. So Ansty is such a great character because at his core he's genuinely good and kind.
This story felt like a cop out. Forget awesome insights into human beings treating human beings with respect and kindness that the other books in the series offer. This one just takes a political issue and places Antsy on one side of the issue. Boring!
I still gave this one three stars because...did I mention Antsy?
Don't let this one dissuade you from reading the others, though. Because they are amazing and deserve to be read and loved.
I hate when books get political; I read to escape that kind of thing. :)
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DeleteI had no idea about these (I do have Unwind and sCythe to read but haven't yet) but I'm sorry to hear this was disappointing. Especially when it was so anticipated too. That's a definite bummer. Antsy sounds awesome though in the other ones! :)
ReplyDeleteThe others are totally worth the read. This one...not so much.
DeleteInteresting. Neal Shusterman seems to be hit or miss with me. This one sounds like it would also be a miss. Great review!
ReplyDeleteHe’s a hit or miss with me too. The first two Antsy books are so very worth it though.
DeleteI'm so sorry this one disappointed you! :( I hate when you love a series and that happens. It also sucks that it got all political. If I want politics I'll read the news or seek out those books specifically.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteSorry this book was a disappointment. Hopefully the next book will be better.
ReplyDeleteThabks!
DeleteI had no idea Shusterman wrote books like this. Huh. Antsy sounds adorable, but I am with you. I am politically exhausted and very frustrated when it creeps into all areas of my life (like it does these days.) Anything political in a book sort of puts me off.
ReplyDeleteYeah. I really don’t need politics in books. This series is so much different from Shusterman’s orhers. I loved the first two.
DeleteI love the Unwind series and some of Shusterman's other books, but I didn't like SCYTHE at all. I haven't read the Schwa books. Maybe I'll just enjoy the first and skip the second.
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely read the other Antsy books. Your daughter might like them too.
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