A very unique premise, I haven't read anything close to the plot of this one. Loved the fast pace and the interesting cast of characters. I love a book that will make you think. Really enjoyed this one.

I was fascinated by the premise and sped through this title. I greatly enjoyed how it examined the story primarily through the lens of Tom and Elena (and their kids), but also gave us insights into how others might view this "reset" (the religious angle was interesting).

The only part I wasn't that much of a fan of was the multiple POV ending, but perhaps that was just me..

Reset has an admittedly hilarious premise. People woke up on their 50th birthday as their 25 year old body with all memories intact. The book has multiple POV told through omniscient narrator, some characters are more featured than others, the Miller family primarily the father, mother, eldest son, (coincidentally, the middle child is mostly ignored, lol), the villain, while other randoms may get a chapter or so.

Although the magical reset phenomena is never explained, the book explores some interesting things, such as surrogacy, pregnancy, regeneration, theology, sustainability. Some people might not appreciate the religious villain, but I think the business and college campus aspect of it was done well. I think the political depictions are interesting, especially how other countries might react.

My only gripe really is that the second Reset had many guesses, except the one that happened, which is silly, that would definitely have been one of the guesses. I was really quite annoyed with Tom Miller's character, as he is initially portrayed quite selfishly, but he does go through good growth. Overall, I really enjoyed this read. It was fast-paced, and there are certain scenes that kept the reader guessing.

This was a great dystopian read - one that really raised thought-provoking questions (and I love the group discussion prompts at the end!) about what life and age means to you, and how your decisions can affect not only yourself, but those around you. Reset raised the interesting situation of what if life "reset" at age 50, and you reverted back to your 25 year old self - a fascinating, unique take on what it means to be immortal.

I must admit, I didn't warm to the novel at the start, primarily because I was not team Tom (poor Elena!) and he rubbed me up the wrong way. Despite this, I kept reading, and I was so glad I did because it was an absolutely fascinating read! The characters all had great growth, and there were occasional interludes prompting us to question certain aspects of the Reset endemic e.g. how religion and politics would react, how it would affect relationships (would you stick with your partner if they/you Reset before them?), how would it affect how you lived your life etc. For me, a sign of a good dystopian read is one that raises lots of questions and this definitely delivered! I can certainly imagine this one as a classroom read of the future along the veins of Lord of the flies - just for the sheer variety of themes and societal issues it touches on.

Interestingly, as a woman in her 30s with health conditions, and two young 'uns, whose natural state is constantly *severely tired*...strangely, however, what this book made me end up reflecting on was not -what would I do in this situation - but what am I doing with my life currently? Will I look back in my 50s and be proud of what I'd achieved? I did find it hard to relate to the Resets as I was far from "raring to go" at 25, but it did make me feel more motivated to get more out of life NOW- I won't be able to Reset, what I have now, is my only shot. And I'm sure I'll be more exhausted at 50 then I am currently! Is it weird that a dystopian book was a motivational read for me? I don't know what that says about me, but it certainly made for an interesting read!

I did find at times my attention drifted, and for this I leant more towards a 4 star than a 5star but for the ideas/concepts raised, it is a book I will happily recommend over and over!