#youngworld

What if the people forced to live with the future actually got to run it - and immediately proved why that’s both brilliant and terrifying?

Pre-Reading Thoughts Between the premise and the sheer amount of hype, this felt like it was aiming big - global stakes, political upheaval, and a very pointed “the kids are not alright… so they’re taking over.” I was expecting something high-concept and fast-paced, maybe a little messy, but in a way that keeps you hooked.

Post-Reading As I thought… This is such a clever concept, and it really leans into that central idea: if young people are the ones inheriting the world, why aren’t they the ones shaping it? The pacing absolutely commits - you barely have time to question anything before you’re swept into the next twist. And the format is a standout: Benton’s journal mixed with clippings, rankings, and ephemera makes it feel immediate and immersive, like you’re watching the chaos unfold in real time.

It surprised me by… How much the presentation adds to the experience. Even in an eARC, you can tell this is going to be a physical book people notice - bright, bold, a bit in-your-face, which suits the story perfectly. There are definitely moments where you have to go with it rather than interrogate the logistics too hard, but the speed and scale make that easy to forgive. It even sent me down a rabbit hole of whether something like this could happen here in Ireland - sadly not without a major rewrite of the system, since the Taoiseach has to be a member of Dáil Éireann, and you have to be at least 21 to get that far. Still - give it time. I can absolutely see this being one teachers pick up for the classroom; there’s so much here to argue over.

🎵 Music Pairing Featured Song: “Another Brick in the Wall” – Pink Floyd 🎶 Vibe Album: American Idiot – Green Day 🎧 Artist Recommendation: YUNGBLUD (youth rebellion, political frustration, a bit chaotic - on theme)

Vibe Check Colour Palette: neon orange, black, electric blue, warning-sign red Soundtrack: protest chants layered over breaking news alerts Season: high summer heatwave - everything tense, everything ready to snap Mood: restless, rebellious, slightly reckless Scent: hot tarmac and something burning in the distance

Tarot Pull The Fool – bold beginnings, reckless leaps, and the kind of optimism that doesn’t always consider the landing. Perfect for a story about stepping into power before you fully understand what it costs.

For fans of

The Tribe tv series

It was sweet when the world was candy and creams,When unicorns and fairies would appear in my dreams.And sleep would come in a single note of her lullabyWhile she held me in her hands and caressed me with her tenderness and care.A blissful and innocent young world full of  keen sweet joy of life,Where kittens and puppies playfully run and gracefully the ducklings swim.The sky above all rainbow…