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the_cover_contessa's review against another edition
5.0
I want to thank Disney Hyperion for sending me a copy of this book to read and review. Receiving this book for free has in no way influenced my opinion or review.
First, I have to say that I read the first book of this series in no time. I loved it so much and could not wait to break into the second one. I can honestly say that Dan is now one of my favorite writers and I will read anything he writes! As a matter of fact, I want to break into his middle grade series next!
If you did not read the first book in this series, then stop here. I can't promise there won't be a spoiler from that book!
Blurb from Goodreads:
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.
As with the first book, I really love the cover. I love that it is simple and, unlike so many YA novels these days, there isn't a brooding guy or girl on the cover vying for my attention. Simplistic, futuristic, and just fantastic.
So, if you didn't read the first book in this series, you would not understand this one at all. You really need the back ground from the first one to not only understand the world but also the characters and their relationships. You have to understand the family unit they have and how they were created to understand their motives for trying to find those who want to kill them. They have a keen sense of how to stay alive and they will use all their will to do so.
And the characters continue to be relatable and realistic, in sic-fi, futuristic, robot type of way.
Miranda is the most kick butt heroine I have ever met. She's fantastically stealth and strong. She gives everything 110% without a second thought. She does have her moments where she is a bit selfish and has her angsty moments, but she has all good intentions in mind for sure.
And Peter, ugh, he continues to be one of the most swoon worthy book boyfriends I have ever met. He's completely committed to Miranda and to making sure his friends are safe. He's such a fantastically created character. He's as strong as Miranda and he struggles just as much as she does with how to protect everyone. And the romance between him and Miranda is subtle, yet you feel this strong bond between them that you know just can't be broken. I love that the book doesn't center around the romance, it centers around the story!
As for Noah and Rhys, well, I love their banter and the way they interact. I didn't think I would have laughable moments in this book, but I did, and mostly because of this relationship.
I was completely surprised by the turn this book took. I knew it was science fiction, but I never thought there would be anything otherworldly about the book. But there is, and it was such a great addition to the story! Think alternate dimensions, time travel and post-apocolyptic worlds! It's really entertaining and almost impossible to put down. As a matter of fact, Krokos goes so far to the top, I'm not sure how he's going to take it any further in the third book!
And talk about puzzles. This book is filled with mysteries that build upon one another until the entire truth is revealed. It's amazing how Krokos helps you put it altogether as you go. I really had no idea what twist or turn the book would take next, it left me breathless almost every time. And then I found myself struggling with a whole slew of emotions I never thought would come from this book.
This series is completely addictive. Just like the first, it is filled with action, adventure, great relationships, scary scenes and even a bit of romance. And the chapters are a quick read and leave you wanting more at each end. And the end, oh gosh, it made me cry! Yup, I didn't think this series would bring tears to my eyes, but it did! What a cliff hanger that leaves me wanting the third book!
First, I have to say that I read the first book of this series in no time. I loved it so much and could not wait to break into the second one. I can honestly say that Dan is now one of my favorite writers and I will read anything he writes! As a matter of fact, I want to break into his middle grade series next!
If you did not read the first book in this series, then stop here. I can't promise there won't be a spoiler from that book!
Blurb from Goodreads:
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.
As with the first book, I really love the cover. I love that it is simple and, unlike so many YA novels these days, there isn't a brooding guy or girl on the cover vying for my attention. Simplistic, futuristic, and just fantastic.
So, if you didn't read the first book in this series, you would not understand this one at all. You really need the back ground from the first one to not only understand the world but also the characters and their relationships. You have to understand the family unit they have and how they were created to understand their motives for trying to find those who want to kill them. They have a keen sense of how to stay alive and they will use all their will to do so.
And the characters continue to be relatable and realistic, in sic-fi, futuristic, robot type of way.
Miranda is the most kick butt heroine I have ever met. She's fantastically stealth and strong. She gives everything 110% without a second thought. She does have her moments where she is a bit selfish and has her angsty moments, but she has all good intentions in mind for sure.
And Peter, ugh, he continues to be one of the most swoon worthy book boyfriends I have ever met. He's completely committed to Miranda and to making sure his friends are safe. He's such a fantastically created character. He's as strong as Miranda and he struggles just as much as she does with how to protect everyone. And the romance between him and Miranda is subtle, yet you feel this strong bond between them that you know just can't be broken. I love that the book doesn't center around the romance, it centers around the story!
As for Noah and Rhys, well, I love their banter and the way they interact. I didn't think I would have laughable moments in this book, but I did, and mostly because of this relationship.
I was completely surprised by the turn this book took. I knew it was science fiction, but I never thought there would be anything otherworldly about the book. But there is, and it was such a great addition to the story! Think alternate dimensions, time travel and post-apocolyptic worlds! It's really entertaining and almost impossible to put down. As a matter of fact, Krokos goes so far to the top, I'm not sure how he's going to take it any further in the third book!
And talk about puzzles. This book is filled with mysteries that build upon one another until the entire truth is revealed. It's amazing how Krokos helps you put it altogether as you go. I really had no idea what twist or turn the book would take next, it left me breathless almost every time. And then I found myself struggling with a whole slew of emotions I never thought would come from this book.
This series is completely addictive. Just like the first, it is filled with action, adventure, great relationships, scary scenes and even a bit of romance. And the chapters are a quick read and leave you wanting more at each end. And the end, oh gosh, it made me cry! Yup, I didn't think this series would bring tears to my eyes, but it did! What a cliff hanger that leaves me wanting the third book!
ahoke1990's review against another edition
3.0
Oh no! they did not just write that.
For supersoldier teens who are able to incite fear in others just by using their brains. They sure get duped,get the short end of the stick a lot. Now this story is still interesting to me. But the world building could be explained a little. I can't really picture what world they are in. But the plot and where it's going next has me keep going on.
This series is about teens who are a clone of n original. With an ability where there brains can use as a weapon to detroy. Every one is a copy except for Rhys.
North Iteration?.... another sci-fi ingredient.
[B]Iteration: 3. A new version of a piece of computer hardware or software.
These kids are a copy of a copy and there's more where they came from...
Lol first time I've ever seen an author use a slash in writing. "And all the while my heart rate climbs as I anticipate/dread what comes next." So now this one takes you to an alternate kind of place. That looks and feels like New York maybe. Wow! This picks up and more things are added. Now we have creepy creatures called The Eyeless. It's picking up and adding more pieces in. Writing a good sequel is not always easy,but it can be done.
For supersoldier teens who are able to incite fear in others just by using their brains. They sure get duped,get the short end of the stick a lot. Now this story is still interesting to me. But the world building could be explained a little. I can't really picture what world they are in. But the plot and where it's going next has me keep going on.
This series is about teens who are a clone of n original. With an ability where there brains can use as a weapon to detroy. Every one is a copy except for Rhys.
North Iteration?.... another sci-fi ingredient.
[B]Iteration: 3. A new version of a piece of computer hardware or software.
These kids are a copy of a copy and there's more where they came from...
Lol first time I've ever seen an author use a slash in writing. "And all the while my heart rate climbs as I anticipate/dread what comes next." So now this one takes you to an alternate kind of place. That looks and feels like New York maybe. Wow! This picks up and more things are added. Now we have creepy creatures called The Eyeless. It's picking up and adding more pieces in. Writing a good sequel is not always easy,but it can be done.
petyayancheva9's review against another edition
5.0
It was definitely better than the first book. I liked the world buildning and the character growth. I'm anxious to read the third and final book to see how this series will conclude.
mochim's review against another edition
5.0
It was definitely better than the first book. I liked the world buildning and the character growth. I'm anxious to read the third and final book to see how this series will conclude.
greenink's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
This book was a book of mixed feelings for me. It's just as tense as False Memory, so no worries about that. The world building expanded in this book in an interesting way.
The characters were mixed feelings too, I guess. I wish they had more depth. The only way I can tell the difference between Rhys and Peter is that Peter is the official leader. (It seemed, in the ending, at the confrontation with the director, that Miranda was leading though. Peter was practically invisible.)
The beginning was kind of hard to get through for me (why is that happening with books more and more frequently nowadays?), and after what happened to Noah (still kind of confused on that...?) I needed a break, I guess. It was kind of hard for me to pick up the book.
After that, life went back to beingcrazy normal. People fought, crazy plans unfolded, etc. The ending was also mixed feelings for me. I'm still wondering if the next book will suddenly jump out at me and say, Haha, tricked you! Things didn't really happen the way you thought they did.
This book was a book of mixed feelings for me. It's just as tense as False Memory, so no worries about that. The world building expanded in this book in an interesting way.
The characters were mixed feelings too, I guess. I wish they had more depth. The only way I can tell the difference between Rhys and Peter is that Peter is the official leader. (It seemed, in the ending, at the confrontation with the director, that Miranda was leading though. Peter was practically invisible.)
The beginning was kind of hard to get through for me (why is that happening with books more and more frequently nowadays?), and after what happened to Noah (still kind of confused on that...?) I needed a break, I guess. It was kind of hard for me to pick up the book.
Spoiler
Cloning makes life seem SO expendable. Either that, or it makes it seem that way since physically, it's the clone of the same person/people that keep dying, even though each clone would have different personalities. It's so unsettling.After that, life went back to being
michhellongrace's review against another edition
4.0
Damn this series is so action packed. If you want a fast paced series this is one to go for.
jeannemurray3gmailcom's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a borderline 3 star book. It started out as a 2 star book but moved up. Even though there was a lot of fast action, it was boring. I didn't have much feeling for the characters. Could be because I haven't read the first book in the series.
I moved it up to a 3 star book because it left me wanting to know what comes next. How does the story of Miranda continue?
I moved it up to a 3 star book because it left me wanting to know what comes next. How does the story of Miranda continue?
ajillianthings's review against another edition
1.0
This was the worst book. I really liked the first one, it was great. But they obviously had no idea what to do in this book. It COMPLETELY ruined this series for me. I picked it up at a library, all excited, and returned completely disappointed. It made no sense, and too many twists and aspects were thrown in. It was ridiculous. At first it seemed ok, but as it went on, it got less and less believable. Don't waste your time.
cjmichel's review against another edition
4.0
Very good but the ending was a little disappointing - a cliffhanger but missing that I have to find out what happens next pull.
hannahv31's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0