Series: False Memory (bk. 2)
Genera: Sci-fi/Dystopian/Action Adventure thriller
Subjects: genetic engineering, cloning, psychic
ability, parallel universes
Age/Grade Level: Teen
Length: 327 pgs.
HC/PB: Hardcover
List Price: $17.99
Publisher: Hyperion
Summary/ product description: “All
Miranda wants is a normal life. She's determined to move past the horrible
truth of her origin as a clone so she can enjoy time with her boyfriend, Peter,
and the rest of her friends at school. But Miranda quickly learns that there's
no such thing as normal - not for a girl who was raised to be a weapon. When
one of her teammates turns rogue, it begins a war that puts the world in
jeopardy. Now Miranda must follow her instincts - not her heart - in order to
save everything she's fought so hard to keep. with the image of a terrible
future seared into her mind, what will she have to sacrifice to protect the
people she loves?
Dan Krokos's sequel to the tour de force False Memory
is a mind-blowing thriller with high-octane action that will leave readers
begging for the final book in this bold and powerful trilogy.”
My Review: I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this
book!!! As sequels go, this was way more action packed with a ton of twists I
never saw coming. I never expected this series to take the turn that it did. I
don’t know if the author had it all planned out while writing the first book.
False Memory was like the Maximum Ride series, and similar to Altered by
Jennifer Rush, the Glitch series by Heather Anastasiu and other sci-fi books I
love, and the show Dollhouse.
This second book reminded me of Fringe or Unraveling
by Elizabeth Norris. It introduced a parallel universe. I never noticed that
two of the Roses are named Peter and Olivia until I saw this similarity to
Fringe. I bet you 50 bucks the author watches the show. At least he didn’t name
his main girl Olivia or it would have been a dead giveaway. Miranda is kind of
like Maximum Ride, and Sequel/Nina/other Miranda Clone is like Maya (Max R’s
clone). Peter’s like Fang. Noah’s like Dylan, and Rhys is like a non-blind
Iggy. I see the author have some definite influences. Even so, he creates a
unique story.
There’s not as much romance in this book. There were
fight scenes and adventure, and great world-building with cool technology. The
parallel worlds were dystopian. Pretty different from our own, and one was
ravaged by the Eyeless. I’m not trying to spoil the book. Just trying to get
you excited. There’s never a dull moment in this series. It is non-stop
awesome. I only wish it was longer. I really hate having to wait a whole year
to get the rest of the story. I hated that cliffhanger at the end.
Cover Art Review: I liked the cover for False Memory
better. The red is nice and the butterfly chip. Good typography.
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