Dry

First, I love anything penned by a Shusterman! This book was no exception. I enjoyed the book a lot and find its topic very timely. I can see numerous applications for its use in a science classroom or even civics classes when you think about the rules/regulations and morality pieces. The only flaw, in my opinion, was the speed with which it wrapped up. I’m glad it wasn’t dragged into another book, but the ending still felt a bit rushed. Regardless, I’ll be recommending it to many!

So, It all goes back to normal in LA, except no lawn watering? The Colorado river is just turned back on? Wasn't it stopped because the water was needed in other states upriver? All the rest of the 23 million people in So Cal didn't figure out to get to a lake or reservoir?

Now, I know this book can be a very real possibility, but over all I found myself questioning why everyone rated this five stars. The characters were boring, annoying and very illogical. They’re bland. I grew quite annoyed with all the characters except for Jackie because she seemed to be the only character with enough depth to warrant her personality. There are many other loose ends that I get were not explained. How Herb was found and how he survived, and how somehow the lake (arrowhead?) had enough water to put out the Forrest fires but yet, not enough to give people to drink?I dunno. I was hoping this book would be as good at Scythe but I was disappointed. I guess the only good thing about this book is the fact that I drank more water while listening to this than I did before. And makes me think perhaps I should stare up some water bottles just in case.