What would the world be like if it was decreed that Love was a disease? And that desire and attraction were against the law? That's the world that Lena Haloway lives in. At age eighteen, everyone is given a procedure called "The Cure". It's a risky operation that disconnects the brain's ability to love and prevents infection to "amor deliria nervosa". Lena has never known any other world and she has always looked forward to the day that she would have her procedure and be paired with her future husband. That's what everyone does and that's what is required by law. Lena never questioned her destiny. Until now. I truly loved this book. Lauren Oliver has the most beautiful way with words. I simply could not stop reading! She has created a world that could exist in the present day. Her characters are strong, smart, and believable. Lena is a perfect combination of strength and compassion. She is just an average girl who is thrust into some very extraordinary circumstances. The supporting cast is every bit as interesting and complex as Lena and the dystopian world in which they inhabit. Lena's best friend, Hana, is privileged and carefree, yet she's a humble person who helps Lena to see the possibility of an alternative to the desensitizing "Cure" and helps her come out of her shell, inevitably transforming herself. The introduction of Alex, a sexy love interest, and the relationship that develops between him and Lena, causes Lena to question whether or not she still believes in the "Cure" and what, if anything, she could do to avoid it. I'm very happy that I waited to read Delirium until Lauren Oliver had finished the series because I would not have been able to wait for each subsequent book. It's just that good! Delirium has a perfect balance of action, romance, and drama and kept me reading until the wee hours of the night. This book and the series is not to be ignored. A definite must read!

I kept an open mind while reading Lauren Oliver's "Delerium" novel. The novel was a creative dystopian love story. Unfortunately, the novel had painfully slow chapters which caused me to leave the novel for weeks. Alex and Lena are sweet. There were events in this novel that fans of the trilogy will anticipate. I enjoyed the conclusion, because it did not leave a cliffhanger.

4.5 stars I cannot describe this book. Its fantastic, touching, emotional and beautiful. I absolutely love this book! Delirium may start off slow for some people, but immediately picks up when we're introduced to Alex. There's just something mysterious about him, readers right away want to know more about him. From this moment on, I was hooked. The characters are well thought out and descriptive. You can completely connect with Lena, in a way that you feel like you know her, and what shes going to do next. Shes relatable and a great fit for this book. I did also like Alex, although I think we dont know a lot about him. I would've liked to get to know him and his personality more. Sometimes i hate when characters dont know what to do, and feel, for example, happy yet sad, at the same time. I know it makes them much more realistic, but its normally the way the author writes it that frustrates me. This is not one of those books. Lena is torn between the boy she loves and what she has been told all her life is the right thing to do. The confusion she feels is realistic, unlike so many other books. It makes her much more real. Oliver did a fantastic job describing everything, and the way she describes Lena and her feelings is astounding. She really makes readers feel like they're in Lenas shoes, you literally cant get any closer to her. The way she contradicts herself is the way people do in their own lives. Its remarkable how much Lena can be thought of as a real person, and readers will agree with me when i say i can picture her in my own life. Sometimes I wish this book has a more steady pace; Oliver does go day-to-day, then may skip to showing what happens over the span of two weeks. Its just a minor flaw, but still bothers me. I do think that Alex's and Lena's relationship develops a bit too fast for my liking. It feels like a big rush, and Oliver could've takes her time with the growth of the relationship. Again, this is only minor, something that doesnt really overall change my opinion about Delirium. Yes, there are faults, its not perfect, but its a solid, strong book. I absolutely love the ending. It leaves readers wanting more. Its heartfelt and touching and so deep the last few pages made me cry my eyes out. This COULD be concidered 'Hunger Games Material', or whatever people say these days. But its high on my list, also with Divergent. The delivery is amazing, the emotions and feelings Lena shares is so remarkable, the characters are all well developed, Alex is really great, the plot and concept is FANTASTIC, and the writing is superb. Delirium is beautiful. It shows the thrill and beauty of being young and (kind of) free and in love, and how just one person can change so much.

I loved this book and I loved Oliver's writing. Delerium is a dystopian novel where they've cured the disease of love and everyone is compliant and complacent and there is very little conflict or crime. You get the operation when you turn 18, typically. Lena, who has looked forward to receiving the cure her whole life, falls in love a couple of months before she is to receive the cure. She also battles the demons of her family's shame: her mother's suicide, an uncle who ran away... Like I said, Oliver's writing is amazing. At times, it is even poetic. I loved simply reading the sentences she put together. The characters are well rounded and engaging. I could feel for Lena and the dilemma she was facing - going with what she has been brought up to believe and what her family, government and society expect from her, or to follow her heart. It's an age old dilemma but spotlighted in a dystopian future. The other characters where great too. Hana, Lena's best friend, was a perfect foil. Their friendship evolved and changed, which felt realistic. Then there was Alex. The romance between Lena and Alex was nice and I appreciated how conflicted Lena was about the whole thing. Then, there was the ending. I won't say anything to spoil it, but I loved that it was unexpected. I will definitely be reading the next one in this series, along with everything else by Oliver that I can get my hands on.

Set in a version of the United States where the borders are closed to the rest of the world to control the spread of the deadly and rampant Amor deliria nervosa - aka 'love'. Strict curfews, guards and a religious government control every aspect of a teenager's life to prevent a resurgence of this disease and in return citizens live long, "healthy" and conflict free lives. The story follows Lena, months away from the procedure that'll prevent this devastating illness that has cast a dark shadow over her entire life - but then someone unexpected happens, and soon she finds herself torn between her perfect life and the truth...or is it just Amor deliria nervosa taking root? There was so much hype for each of the books released that I just knew I had to read this book, but at 411 pages it seemed quite daunting. So knowing I'd be spending a lot of time on the beach in Mexico I figured it'd be a perfect companion. I ended up finishing this book in a couple of sittings, it was absolutely engrossing! The beginning of the chapters contain a little snippet with a bit of the history of this alternate world, or facts about their society and the disease. Oliver considers every tiny detail and builds this intricate culture and an incredibly realistic disease. When I was reading the descriptions of the disease I'd end up stopping to think and compare my own life experiences with love to the checklist (I've definitely got it bad....) and marveling at the conviction of the government to control this disease. Lena, the main character was surprisingly complex and multifaceted. On one hand she had absolute confidence in her elders, and that the path she's set on is the right one. While she regurgitates all the right answers, and does as she's told there's this wonderful rebellious spark to her that pops out unexpectedly! I loved watching her evolution from this reserved law abiding citizen, to someone who craved life and love and would do anything for it. Alex - love interest extraordinaire and just full of surprises! He's hardworking, devoted and risks everything for even the slightest chance at love. With a painful past, and full of secrets I was definitely as intrigued as Lena about this boy! While it took me a little bit of time to get used to the rigid style of writing that occurs in the beginning, I quickly realized that like Lena, there was a bold divide where the writing takes on the excitement and passion that the characters go through. It works wonders for contrasting the strictness of the city to the wild abandon of The Wilds! Oliver takes these two on a whirlwind romance of summer lovin'. But as Lena learns more about a whole other world she was completely ignorant about, the more her own world starts to crumble as her deadline for the treatment quickly approaches. Oliver had me so captivated by the characters, and the tense situations they were in that I never even saw the major reveals and twists! Also...THAT ENDING! OH MY THAT ENDING! Oliver's writing is marvelously paced in a twisted world where love is a debilitating disease and with characters that live like there's no tomorrow. Go read it if you haven't already!!

The idea that love is a disease that needs to be cured was a great plot for a dystopian book. It had elements that reminded my of Lowis Lowry's "The Giver", which is one of my favourite books. Imagine not being aloud to love, and yet finding yourself rebelling against your entire society against your better judgement. Delirium is a great read if you enjoy dystopian YA books like the Hunger Games and Divergent.

I tend to enjoy dystopian novels, so when I came across this one I decided to give it a try. I was under the impression Delirium was more targeted for teens so I was skeptical on the quality of the writing. It turned out to be beautifully written, a job well done by Lauren Oliver! I became very attached to Lena, and was charmed by Alex. Two great character combinations! For me, the thought of a world where love is illegal seems outrageous and it is almost impossible to imagine. At certain points in the novel, I experienced many different feelings, it's ridiculous! Some parts made me angry, frustrated, sad and relieved all at once, talk about a thrill ride! This book also brought out my rebellious streak as well, something I haven't experienced since I was a teen. In the end, I loved how Lena fought for what she believed in. She was definitely a character I could relate to as I am certain if I was in her situation, I would have fought just as hard. Never let anyone take away your ability to love, feel, and truly LIVE! Looking forward to Pandemonium :)

I picked this up because I saw bloggers posting about Pandemonium, so I decided to read the first book. I'm so glad I did because Delirium was such an intriguing book, I couldn't put it down. The whole concept of it is just interesting: a world where love is a disease, and the cure is taking out the part of you that loves. Before each chapter, there is a quote about why love is a disease, which really helps guide as along the process of their brainwashing. At 18, people will be "cured" and happy for the rest of their lives because they won't have love anymore. The government basically chooses their life by matching them with someone and telling them how many children to have. All hopes of an actual family relationship is gone. But the whole dystopian U.S.A believed that love was a disease, and truly believed that the only way to live happy was to get cured. Everyone except for the Invalids. They're the ones who live in the Wilds, the ones who are against the government, ones who believe in love. And with only months before her procedure to cure herself, Lena falls in love with an Invalid. All the characters here are easy to like or hate because of the way they're written about. However, some characters that I dislike can be forgiven since they have been brainwashed. At first Lena was that girl who tried to do everything right, and abide by all the rules. But by the end, she broke pretty much every rule there was, and I love watching her change throughout the book. How everything she learned as a child was blown up in front of her, and how she had to handle that the government lied to them. I really liked Hana because she was sort of just, always there. Even when they weren't at the best terms with each other, she was always at the back of my mind. Alex was gorgeous just like most YA books describe them. The way he cared about Lena was nothing different, but what he did for her at the end of the book was different, and showed how much he cared about her. Most YA books just have the guys all high and mighty, but Alex listened to Lena, and never did he once judge her. I understand how love is a disease though. Sometimes people get hurt because they love someone so much. But love is what really keeps people together, and what helps people to push forward. And even if it is painful sometimes, the "cure" isn't to remove it. Delirium was predictable in some ways, but totally surprising in others. There were moments where it was like a movie, where I wanted to close my eyes because I didn't want to watch them get in trouble. I love how most books are about falling in love and what not, but this one is about falling in love, but also how without love, many things can fall apart. It's hard to put into words how good the books was and how much I loved it, but you should read this if you like YA dystopians.

"I'd rather die on my own terms then live on theirs" - Lena This book was amazing, I cannot believe what a rollercoaster it was!. I felt like I was taken on an emotional trip of a life time. I could not imagine if it was real... if love was a disease to be cured and not something we hold dearly in this world. The author made it so real and so raw that I laughed and cried and felt pretty drained once I finished it, which is how a book should make you feel. I will read anything and everything from Lauren Oliver and will re-read this book in the near future. If people enjoy this I think you would really like her one of her other novels, Before I fall and a book called "The Godess Test" which is also an amazing love story!

So this book wasnt all that bad. it had really good suspense in it but in the beginning i wanted to throw the book at the wall because nothing was happening! the beginning i felt was very slow and it took me awhile to get into it and fall in love with the book. eventually, near the end i started to love lena and alex very much but it did take a while. if you dont like books with long, boring intros this isnt for you but if you can wait for the good stuff then give this book a shot! i liked it! :)