Series: Altered Saga (bk. 3)
Genera(s): Sci-fi Thriller/Romance
Subjects: genetic alteration, abilities, memory,
runaways, identity, secret government organizations
Setting: Trademarr, Illinois (Not a real town as far
as I know) in summertime
POV/Tense: 1st person POV, past tense,
rotating between Nick and Elizabeth
Age/Grade Level: Teen 15+
Length: 323 pgs.
HC/PB: Hardcover
List Price: $18.00
Publisher: Hachette: Little, Brown
Summary/ product description: “An action-packed, romantic,
and suspenseful third book in the Altered series.
The
Branch is in shambles, but Anna, Sam, Cas, and Nick can't rest easy. Remnants
of the organization lurk unseen and the flashbacks to their old lives are only
getting stronger--especially Nick's.
Following
scattered memories and clues from his Branch file, Nick sets off alone in
search of answers and in search of the girl who haunts his dreams. But the
sleepy town where she lives in full of secrets and Nick soon learns that
uncovering their shared past may have deadly consequences.”
My Review: Reborn
is the finale to the Altered Saga, with the exception of an upcoming e-novella.
Instead of Anna’s perspective, we get Nick’s and a girl named Elizabeth. It’s
definitely different and unexpected. The previous book Erased ended in a way
that made me wonder if it was the final book, but maybe it’s because Anna’s
story is complete. The author decided it was time to give another character a
chance in the spotlight. Nick is very broody and had a rough life. His memories
from his life before the Branch are returning. He’s also remembered something
horrible he may have done: holding a young girl at gunpoint.
Nick goes to the small town of Trademarr, Illinois
(not a real town, I looked it up.) to find this girl and make she’s alive. When
they come face to face, Elizabeth sees that Nick looks pretty much the same as
he did six years ago. Nick had actually saved her those years ago. As they get
to know each other, Nick finds out that there was a lab near this town and
wonders what the Branch may have done to Elizabeth back then. What’s the truth?
With mystery and shock factor, Reborn is an awesome
finale. There’s action and romance. There’s some cool science fiction elements.
There are characters from the previous book as well as new ones. I enjoyed
everything once I got into it. I just missed Anna and Sam, but I really liked
Nick even when he acted a bit mean. The romance between him and Elizabeth was
more gentle. Nick also went to the bar a lot in the book, but he’s over 21, so
it’s okay. This is not a book for younger teens. The book is more New-Adultish,
minus the sex.
Also, I liked the setting, which is Illinois, where I
live. Not Michigan like the previous books. I love Michigan, though. Trademarr
sounds like is has to be in Chicagoland, but they mention it being by a lake,
but not Lake Michigan. Maybe McHenry or Lake county or even Kankakee. Not many
cliffs in Illinois except by the Mississippi or Illinois rivers. Lot of corn
fields here though. The author has that right at least.
I recommend this series to fans of: Shatter Me by
Tahereh Mafi, Maximum Ride by James Patterson, False Memory by Dan Krokos,
Unremembered by Jessica Brody, Revived by Cat Patrick. Pretty much, if you love
books with genetically altered/engineered characters that are on the run from
secret government organizations, then you should definitely read this. It’s
still refreshingly unique.
Cover Art Review: Similar to previous cover. Maybe the
blue is for Nick’s icy blue eyes.
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