False Memory (False Memory #1)
by Dan Krokos
Published August 14th 2012
by Hyperion
ARC from Netgalley
Thoughts:
The book is non-stop action from the first page and I literally had a hard time putting it down as I'm very curious as how it will end. Strangely, it is told from Miranda's first person POV as she struggles to regain her memories and understand what truly is happening. Apparently Miranda is a part of a team of four teens with special genes known as the Roses. When Miranda rejoins her team mates which consists of Peter, Noah and Olive and discovered the harsh truths behind their existence, they decided to fight back.
While I do love the pace of the book, some of the elements just did not make sense to me. Miranda is supposedly to be in love with Noah but at the same time she have this strange chemistry with Peter. So is there a love triangle going on here or not? And Olive is also in love with Noah? What's up with that?
I can't help but compare this to Kelley Armstrong's The Calling, since the kids spent most of their time running away and fighting off the bad guys in this book. However it can be confusing to keep track of who is actually who with all the clones running after them as well.
Overall, I must say I'd rather enjoy the story and was astounded by the big twist near the end. However the story feels rushed at times and the characters just lack that extra something that made me want to root for them.
Verdict: 3 stars.
In my Debut Author Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
Summary from Goodreads:
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.
Thoughts:
The book is non-stop action from the first page and I literally had a hard time putting it down as I'm very curious as how it will end. Strangely, it is told from Miranda's first person POV as she struggles to regain her memories and understand what truly is happening. Apparently Miranda is a part of a team of four teens with special genes known as the Roses. When Miranda rejoins her team mates which consists of Peter, Noah and Olive and discovered the harsh truths behind their existence, they decided to fight back.
While I do love the pace of the book, some of the elements just did not make sense to me. Miranda is supposedly to be in love with Noah but at the same time she have this strange chemistry with Peter. So is there a love triangle going on here or not? And Olive is also in love with Noah? What's up with that?
I can't help but compare this to Kelley Armstrong's The Calling, since the kids spent most of their time running away and fighting off the bad guys in this book. However it can be confusing to keep track of who is actually who with all the clones running after them as well.
Overall, I must say I'd rather enjoy the story and was astounded by the big twist near the end. However the story feels rushed at times and the characters just lack that extra something that made me want to root for them.
Verdict: 3 stars.
In my Debut Author Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
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