Clare Rees

Life has its ups and downs, doesnt it? And Martha and her friends are really sick of going up, and down, and up, and down. After a traumatic event that no one can talk about or even quite remember, theyre stuck on a giant killer jellyfish, tantalisingly close to the shore and safety. Theyve had enough of it. Theyve decided that theyre either going to escape, or die trying.

Jelly

Eva Idsøe

Honestlt I wasnt the most fan of the consept. But like wasnt BAD

A survival story unlike anything you've ever read--perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and Rory Power The biggest problem with being trapped on a jellyfish isn't what you'd expect. You get over the fear of death (because you start looking forward to it) and the smell of fish (because it quickly becomes your breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Boredom is an issue, sure, but it's not the main one; the biggest problem is not being able to get away from everyone. Martha is stuck on the back of the jellyfish and has been for a long time. She and everyone else living there don't know how exactly they got there or how long they've been there or where they're going--they just remember that something traumatic happened. And they can't escape. But now, the crew has finally had enough. They're going to escape the jellyfish--or die trying. (Which probably means dying.) Funny, strange, and completely original, Jelly is an unforgettable young adult debut.

caro(lee)na

This book is about a girl named Martha who’s literally trapped on a massive jellyfish and obviously wants to get out. 

The concept of the book is so unique, set in a post-apocalyptic world that isn’t so far fetched from what could actually happen in real life. It was a fun, quick read and i enjoyed it more than i thought i would. 

As for the parts i didn’t like that much were that it kind of reads like a middle grade, but with some not-so-appropriate content here and there. The main character felt kind of naïve and immature but i guess that’s what happens when you’re stuck on a jellyfish for years. 

overall, i enjoyed this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book!

Jelly

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