Cured by Bethany Wiggins
Bloomsbury, 2014. ISBN: 9781408842959
(Age: Older teens) Recommended. Cured by Bethany Wiggins is
the sequel to her post-apocalyptic adventure of a novel, Stung.
Cured is a story based on another girl's perspective after
the aftermath of Fiona Tarsis and how she helped stop the pandemic
that was claiming the civilized world and destroying the way of life
as we know it. When honey becomes worth more than gold and the small
surviving populations live in secluded, defensive clusters and the
infection beasts are slowly being cured and saved, Jacqui is one of
the only girls living outside of the wall with her well-prepared and
self-sufficient family. Jacqui's older brother Dean was one of her
closest friends and when he leaves the house after nearly three
years of hiding and preparing, Jacqui is prepared to go out into the
wild and crazy world to find him and find the famous Fiona. But when
the beasts are gone, the scourge of humanity has claimed the ruins
of the world and anybody who gets in their way. Numerous threats and
risks are met just by leaving the house by herself. But with
determination and courage, Jacqui may find more than she expected in
the wild, savage world.
Cured is a thrilling read with many unexpected developments
in its intense plot and with its detailed characters. This novel is
written in a way that entices readers to keep turning the pages and
stay in the fantasy world full of danger, thrill, suspense, mystery,
love and family dedication. I would recommend this novel to older
readers, teenagers and mature readers. Overall, this novel keeps you
stuck to the pages and wanting to read the adventure all over again.
Sarah Filkin (Student, Yr 12)