Book: False Memory
Author: Dan Krokos
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Date: August 14, 2012
Source: Publisher via Netgalley
My grade: A
Miranda wakes up alone
on a park bench with no memory. In her panic, she releases a mysterious
energy that incites pure terror in everyone around her. Except Peter, a
boy who isn't at all surprised by Miranda's shocking ability.
Left with no choice but to trust this stranger, Miranda discovers she was trained to be a weapon and is part of an elite force of genetically-altered teens who possess flawless combat skills and powers strong enough to destroy a city. But adjusting to her old life isn't easy--especially with Noah, the boyfriend she can't remember loving. Then Miranda uncovers a dark truth that sets her team on the run. Suddenly her past doesn't seem to matter...when there may not be a future.
Dan Krokos' debut is a tour-de-force of non-stop action that will leave readers begging for the next book in this bold and powerful new series. (Cover and description from www.goodreads.com)
MY REVIEW
Initial reaction
They have GOT to make this into a
movie!
Title and cover
I really liked both the title and
the cover. The cover is attractive, but
it won’t be a turn off for boys. It
screams “urban fantasy with little romance!” so that boys would be willing to
pick it up. Thank goodness there were no
girls in fancy dresses on this cover! I
love the color scheme and I really like the electrical feel of the artwork,
which goes along really well with the story.
What’s The Deal?
So, it’s like they took one of
those movies, the ones with Angelina Jolie in a tight, black spandex bodysuit
and turned it into a teen novel. No
lie. If Angelina Jolie were 17, she
would so star in the movie version of this book!
The premise was very interesting
and very different. These kids have
these psychic powers that allow them to incite panic in people. They’ve been raised together and trained
together and they don’t really know what happened to their parents or any of
their family.
The book starts off great! Miranda is at a mall and she’s not sure how
she got there and she can’t remember anything.
So that means that we readers get to follow along Miranda’s attempt to
solve the whole mystery of herself along with her, which is a cool way to get
the story of the novel. As she learns
things, we do too.
I really liked the characters in
this book. Well, not the evil ones, but
you know what I mean. They were
interesting and the situation in which they found themselves was very
engaging. In fact, this novel was pretty
much non-stop action and story from beginning to end.
One thing I really appreciate
about this novel is the “boy appeal” factor.
This is a book that boys will like.
There are hot girls in black bodysuits, lots of weapons and fighting and
even rides on motorcycles. But it kept
my attention as well. There is a dash of
romance in it, but it never veers into the mushy.
Songs
This book was a little difficult
to find songs for. It really needs some
action movie a la Underworld type of music.
But I found a couple that I like:
Holly Brooks—What I Wouldn’t Give
Even though this song is not
really “action movie” material, it deals with the whole theme of remembering
and forgetting.
Slipknot—Before I Forget
This one has lyrics and music
that match the book. Cool!
All That Remains—Do Not Obey
This book really needed a song
like this one—an angry anarchy anthem!
The Final Grade
My final grade for this book is
an A. It was a fast-paced, action-packed
book that should really appeal to boys but will also appeal to girls who enjoy
this genre. It had some awesome sci-fi
elements that made it read a lot like a movie.
Think new Total Recall in a YA book format and you’ve got it.
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