40 pages • 1 hour read
Emmy LaybourneMonument 14
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In the year 2024, after a bus crashes due to a hailstorm, fourteen students take refuge in a superstore in Monument, Colorado, while encountering environmental disasters and a toxic chemical leak. They work together to survive, led by Niko Mills, a skilled social outcast, and navigate complex social dynamics and moral challenges over twelve days. The book includes instances of sexual assault, physical violence, and child endangerment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne offers an engaging mix of high-stakes survival and intense emotional drama. Readers commend its fast pace and vivid depiction of a dystopian scenario, capturing the tension among the young protagonists. However, some critique the character development and simplistic narrative approach. Overall, it's a gripping, if somewhat uneven, read.
Who Should Read Monument 14?
A reader who would enjoy Emmy Laybourne's Monument 14 is likely a young adult interested in fast-paced, dystopian thrillers featuring survival themes and strong character dynamics. Fans of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave will appreciate the high-stakes action and immersive world-building in this series.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
HL590L