I have found my new favorite Lauren Oliver book! I'm going to present my thoughts as an interview, because I'm in that kind of mood right now. Here we go! 
 So, this is your new favorite Lauren Oliver book, huh? 
 Yes, it is. 
 Why is that? You got a problem with her other books or something?! 
 Haha, you're funny, Malynda. No, I've enjoyed all of her books so far; this just happens to be my favorite. First, I love the way it is written. The writing flows very well; the descriptions of setting, even the expressions and actions of the characters are stated very simply yet with enough detail that I pictured everything perfectly. In other words, I love the word choice. Ha, words. See what I did there? I also relate a lot to the characters, especially Heather (her strong desire to escape her life/get out of her small town, a lot of her fears, her bravery) and Dodge (his bravery, his attitude, his eye for an eye mentality). It was all very comforting to read, and Heather and Dodge, mostly Dodge, feel like close friends. And of course Panic. Fear, high stakes. It's exciting. 
 Yes, what about the game? Panic. Would you participate? 
 Participate in a summer long game where a group of seniors faces fears for a huge sum of money? It was very exciting to read, to see what the characters had to endure, and I would be very tempted, but I probably wouldn't participate. (view spoiler)[Especially when it comes to individual challenges. Heather and Russian roulette? Dodge and spiders? Natalie and tigers? HELL NO. (hide spoiler)] I love facing my fears, I do it a lot, but I'm not going to willingly put my life in danger if I can help it. And I can't really see myself doing the entry challenge to just be a part of the game for a couple reasons. 
 What are they? 
 Haha, if I wanted to discuss it more, I would have. 
 Okay, there's no need to get nasty. But moving on. Is there anything you found to be disappointing? 
 Yes, actually, I'm not a huge fan of the ending. I'm kind of half and half on it, so it's a pretty minor thing. 
 What do you not like about the ending? Just what is so wrong with it? 
 There's nothing wrong with it, per say, like I said I'm half and half. But the story, the game in particular, is so high stakes that the ending felt almost anti-climactic for me. I just wanted something bigger to happen, I guess. At the same time, I understand why things happen the way they do, and the overall message, at least the message I take away from it, personally, is strong and I like that. But yeah, I just wanted something more. 
 Well, you're stuck with what you have, so I hope you can live with that. 
 Mmhmm, now who's getting nasty? 
 Your mom. SO, it's safe to say that everyone needs to read your favorite Lauren Oliver book (so far), right? 
 Your dad. And right. I really love this story.