Disturbing!  Yet couldn't put it down:)
926277
This book really gets you thinking about scientific possibilities.  Ethical or not, you decide.  A good read for anyone.  Spelling errors
472953
This was a really crazy, messed up read, but oh so good. It was dark and twisted and wow, to see the depths of what people can be capable of... *shudders* Definitely pick this book up, but be prepared to be scared, shocked, and disgusted at the possible depths of some people's natures.
226850
Wow. I'm really not sure how to describe this book. It's a very dark, twisted and disturbing story. There are points in this book that the level of depravity and cruelty is pretty hard to read. But even saying that I could not stop. I wanted to see how it all ended Ms. Wild has created people that I hope don't really exist. At times I liked both Naomi and Max but for the first time I'll admit I don't truly love either. There is just too much that occurs- they are both too flawed and dark for my taste. The twists and turns of this wicked game do keep you guessing but not always in pleasant ways. Please take the warning seriously. This is an adult's only book and even then only for some people.

Review by Cathy
4534052
My god did this book mess with my head!? I've apparently got a thing for dark, twisted, sick books and this one was right up there!? I struggled through every word, yet couldn't put it down!? Had to immediately jump into book #2 and I'm still shaking... If you're a lover of dark reads, be sure to check out this series!!
1929135
When I first rated this book on Goodreads right after I finished it, I gave it  stars. I am chaning that rating mostly because I have not been able to stop thinking about it and talking about it with others who have read it. I fully intend to read it again and pay closer attention to each detail. While I felt like some aspects of it didn't quite work, I cannot remember the last time I found a book that unsettling and creepy without being able to put my finger on why. Mr. Reid's ability to create an unnerving, tense mood throughout the book is superb. Definitely worth a read (and re-read)
844736
I have always loved reading futuristic stories where society has made crazy and unrealistic choices.  I have read Margaret Atwood, Aldous Huxley, and others who entertain these thoughts.  This has to be one of most disturbing books I have ever read.  I literally was sick to my stomach during parts of it.  I also couldn't put the book down and read it in less than a day.  It was an entertaining story with a positive ending.  For those people who think humankind could NEVER do this sort of think, I ask you to pick up some history books again.  If you want to be entertained and love futuristic science fiction, read this book.  It's not a masterpiece, but definitely worth reading.
2422730
Part of this novel was disturbing because it really happened.....Lots to think about and discuss in our upcoming book club.  Well developed characters and don't forget to read the author's notes afterwards - it makes the book even more significant.  I loved it, despite the disturbing part - I think we all need to be disturbed every once in awhile, lest we forget.........
3865717
In spite of being SERIOUSLY disturbed for the past two weeks, this book is one of those that will stick with me for a while. YOU is definitely a different kind of read and at times I found myself sympathizing with all the wrong characters for all the wrong reasons.

Well done, Caroline Kepnes! You succeeded to make me horrifically uncomfortable (which is really difficult to do).
4475243
To say that UNWIND is a disturbing concept would be an understatement for sure, but to Shusterman's credit, he was very forthright with what to expect; from the title to the plot summery there was no hiding what this book was all about... and I can absolutely confirm, he delivers on the promised creep factor. The basic gruesome premise being that after a War in the US between the pro-lifers and the pro-choicers ends with an unthinkable compromise; abortions banned protecting a child's life from conception until the age of 13, at which time(until the age of 18) parents have the right to unwind them. To be unwound is basically to be harvested for parts and organs, a process that is done without ever technically killing the child; therefor the Unwind lives on in a "separated state" through the recipients of each part/organ. Needless to say harvesting has become a very profitable business, so to run is to be hunted and hunted hard.

UNWIND (Unwind Trilogy #1) is a book that I've almost purchased for the better part of a year now, always opting out (or more accurately put, chickening out) at the last minute. Being a fan of Neal Shusterman, I was initially intrigued, but ultimately freaked out by the concept.. I mean, "unwinding" your teen for parts if they turn out to be too much trouble... ick! But like a passing a car accident on the highway, morbid curiosity won out and I looked. Granted, I took the cowards way out, going the audio route verses actually reading the book in hard copy, usually finding it's easier to "detach" oneself as a third party observer then to go in alone.  The idea being that hearing the disturbing details would somehow lessen their impact opposed to a much more personal and all encompassing experience of reading them and becoming wholly absorbed into the story.  Because a book in audio format is more akin to seeing a movie, ultimately you see a the book unfold only with your ears instead of your eyes, at least that's what happens when the book is well written and the narrator has some chops. But when you read a book (a good book anyway), you become the character and feel what they are feeling. Well experiment coward backfired, at least when it came to the gory details. Unfortunately I failed to factor in one very crucial aspect to reading... the ability to "skip" or "skim"; an ability I lost in audio format and ability I really could have used during the last quarter of the story where things got to be a bit too much for my squeamish nature to handle. In spite of my low tolerance for the ick-factor, in the end I did manage to power through the stomach turning details and was a satisfied customer because of it.

Narrator Luke Daniels does a superb job delivering UNWIND, giving each character a distinct voice that felt true to their individual personality. And as I've come to expect from Shusterman, the book is excellent, disturbing yes, but excellent none the less with an eerie, unique and thought provoking concept that gets the reader invested from the get-go. UNWIND is definitely a book I'd recommend; well paced with lots of action, a little romance and plenty of white-knuckle "no freaking way" moments, a truly exciting and horrific tale like no other.
...Oh, and by the way, "Nice Socks".
4716808
I cannot give this book five stars because I don't know how I could actually love something that is so disturbing and actually made me cringe at times.  However, the quality of the writing and the value of the book as a fine piece of literature would rate it as a five.  I could not put the book down and when it became disturbing, I was already committed and had a need to see it through.  I would say there are a lot of similarities to Nabokov's Lolita except for the extreme violence and language.  As other reviewers said, this book is not for the faint of heart.  Expect to be shocked and sickened.  I am still reeling after reading this and it has been several days.
4897474
Two days later, and I still find myself suddenly thinking about the twists and turns of this book! I picked it up by random chance, read the Amazon sample, bought the whole book and spent the rest of the evening devouring it! It starts off with the disappearance of 2 year old Tommy and picks up 6 months after the initial disappearance. The 6 month anniversary is especially difficult for Tommy's mother Phoebe, who has become removed from the world and unable to find resolution. A mysterious and frightening letter appears within the same week as the anniversary, and causes Phoebe's already tender psyche to unravel. But the first letter is just the beginning of a psychological journey that will leave you turning in your sleep and questioning everyone around you. How well can you really know someone...and how well do they know you?
1014713
Guys, The Way We Fall gave me SHIVERS. Actual shivers up my spine while I was reading it! I loved that this was such a terrifying book, yet in a very subtle way. There's nothing "out of this world" crazy in TWWF, and that's what makes it so frightfully disturbing.

Reasons to Read:

1. Journal narrative:

I've mentioned before that I rarely like journal entries as a format for a novel; I'm VERY picky about its use. But the use of it was impeccable here; it suited the story and was an excellent way to tell the events taking place. I loved that Megan gave Kaelyn a reason to be writing in a journal, and it definitely added to the suspense of the story since we only know what's happening when Kaelyn writes in it. :)

2. A simple story:

That may sound like a bad thing but it isn't. I found it positively refreshing that there wasn't anything overly gimmicky or over the top in this story. Instead, it relies on real life circumstances and terrors that affect us now; the ideas of biological weapons and contagious viruses are ones we're readily familiar with as a societ, and Megan uses that to draw her readers into this life-like story. It's just so similar to our own lives that it's easy to see it happening... I was kinda jumpy whenever someone so much as sneezed near me for about a week after reading!

 3. Standalone in a series:

I know we're seeing a lot of series coming out right now, and while TWWF is the first in a trilogy it actually wasn't always that way. But I really enjoy that this easily reads as if it was a standalone, although you'll be begging for more by the end of it! Without any crazy cliffhangers or a story that just drags on to make room for a sequel though, this makes a rather enjoyable read. But you'll still be wanting more!

 I'm really excited for the sequel just to get more answered and see more of the outside world! Plus, I'm hoping we get some more insight to this virus. There really is a lot that can be done with the characters too, since so many things changed throughout the course of TWWF.

Signed copy purchased at Megan's book launch.
663966
Pretty dark and disturbing but that seems to be my thing at the moment. Great book all kinds of crazy crap happening. Had my attention from start to finish
2491149
Pretty Stolen Dolls by Ker Dukey and K. Webster is a new, dark romance novel.

"Tell her you're sorry...cry for the broken dolly."

Pretty Stolen Dolls was psychologically twisted and tainted. A story of lives taken and robbed. The authors wove a story that made it impossible to walk away from. When I finished reading, I was in a total book coma. Words ceased to form in my brain, and a numbness took over. Coming around, some of my initial thoughts consisted of "what the hecks" and "no ways". Then, I wondered where in the ever-loving world these authors concocted such a disturbing, yet addictive, story. Finally, I was able to wrap my head around it and grasp the magnitude of what had happened between page one and the end. This story wasn't a ride, it was a seat in the electric chair in a room filled with on-lookers. I mean, on a scale from one to ten, Benjamin's crazy far exceeded a million. He was vile and disturbing. My heart was shattered for Jade. She had the luck of a porta potty. No pleasant things occurred around her, except maybe one that breathed life into her.

I had an intense and enthralling fascination with this book from cover to cover, as its claws captured me and held me hostage to every word. I highly recommend this dark romance novel.

"Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick. So she phoned for the doctor to be quick, quick, quick."
1038955
This book ranks up there with "Child of God" by Lolita Files & "The Darkest Child" by Delores Phillips. Highly disturbing, yet eye opening. I couldn't put it down! And I felt every emotion there is lol. So good!
2656785
I Loved this book!

This is something to get your teeth into and, quite frankly, I just couldn't put it down.

Parts of the story are quite sad and....disturbing and, I know that these types of problems will be around as long as we have wars, VERY rich people and also people with weak characters that can be brought or exploited.  :(

Anyway,  as I was saying, this is a fast paced book with a bit of spice to help keep things moving.  There are also some bursts of reality that bring home the fact that these types of things happen, unfortunately, with fair regularity.

Don't be put off by what I have written, on the contrary, as I have said, this is a terrific book and I wholly recommend it to ages YA on.

BUT, what I want to know.......AND THEN....
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Disturbing and seriously twisted. I loved it.