Author: J.C. Carleson
Genre: Young adult, contemporary
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: October 27, 2015
304 pages, hardcover
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NOTE: I was provided with an e-ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Knopf Books for Young Readers for letting me read this!
Unfortunately, I had to DNF Placebo Junkies. After a few days of not reading it, I had no desire to pick it back up. It’s not that the book isn’t good, because the concept is super interesting, but I didn’t care about any of the characters. I don’t think pitching the book as being similar to Trainspotting was a good idea either – possibly because that’s such a classic or because it just didn’t feel like that book to me. Placebo Junkies was confusing. I do think there will be some people who like this one, but I’m just not one of them. The book felt like it tried too hard in parts, and I didn’t relate to Audie nor any of her other lab rat friends. A lot of what I read also felt really unrealistic.
The bottom line: Not for me at all, but I wouldn’t rule it out if it sounds interesting to you.
I am not sure this one is for me either.
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy this one. It seems to have gotten some mixed reviews so far! It did feel a bit unrealistic, I’ll agree with you on that. I thought it was pretty good, though…definitely kept me entertained by how strange it was, lol.
Maybe it was just not what I wanted to read right then? I don’t know.
I was wavering on whether or not I wanted to read this one but I think I may pass on it. I hate when I can’t connect with characters and I trust your opinion.
I’m disappointed in this one. If you do ever pick it up, let me know what you think!