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3.02 AVERAGE
3.02 AVERAGE
Disfrute mucho el comienzo del libro, toda la idea de los recuerdos y como esta construido el mundo, pero ... Ese desenlace la verdad me ha dejado mucho que desear, todo se soluciona en pocas páginas y de una manera muy ... ¿Simple?
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Enjoyable quick YA read
Do you have a memory you treasure? How about a memory you wish you could forget? What if there was a way for memories to be removed from your mind? Would you allow it, or would you cherish every memory even more?
The tale follows Etta, a teenager that has a gift, that could change anyone's life. In a world full of Minders, people who can steal memories from others, memories become a form of currency. People fear that their memories will be stolen, others give them away in exchange for financial security.
When Etta receives a notice that her mother's memories will be auctioned off by the most powerful gifted in town, Madame, the leader of Craewick, she decides to take matters into her own hands. To save her mom, she will have to side with the Shadows, the same group she swore she would never return to after her an unfortunate accident with her mother. Will Etta have what it takes to save her mother and all of Craewick?
The narrative is packed with information, which makes sense as the world deals with memories. The author clearly wants you to feel like the characters memories are being transferred to you.
The plot wasn't bad, the central idea behind it, Heroine sacrifices something in her past, as time moves forward she realizes the world is wrong and wants to make amends, is fantastic. However, there were things that I had trouble keeping up with.
Character gifts ( though I learned later that there is a glossary at the end, where characters and their gifts are explained)I feel needed to be more thoroughly explained throughout the book, which would have helped the book be easier to follow.
The character relationships seemed to form too quickly, Considering what the main character had to go through in her past, I feel that if they would have taken longer to establish the relationships over time they would have had more of an impact.
That being said, the story was fast-paced, and with a lot of action. The descriptions make you feel like you are in the books itself.
The characters themselves were very entertaining.
The plot was really good, I believe that because the story follows the main character the whole time, that there is a lot we miss a lot of the things in the background, more specifically towards the end of the story, around the final battle. But it definitely leaves a way to create side stories for other characters.
The ending was heartwarming, sacrifices are made, a bond is formed, a family is found, and life begins to look bright again, what more can you want.
I just reviewed The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy. #TheMemoryThief #NetGalley
The tale follows Etta, a teenager that has a gift, that could change anyone's life. In a world full of Minders, people who can steal memories from others, memories become a form of currency. People fear that their memories will be stolen, others give them away in exchange for financial security.
When Etta receives a notice that her mother's memories will be auctioned off by the most powerful gifted in town, Madame, the leader of Craewick, she decides to take matters into her own hands. To save her mom, she will have to side with the Shadows, the same group she swore she would never return to after her an unfortunate accident with her mother. Will Etta have what it takes to save her mother and all of Craewick?
The narrative is packed with information, which makes sense as the world deals with memories. The author clearly wants you to feel like the characters memories are being transferred to you.
The plot wasn't bad, the central idea behind it, Heroine sacrifices something in her past, as time moves forward she realizes the world is wrong and wants to make amends, is fantastic. However, there were things that I had trouble keeping up with.
Character gifts ( though I learned later that there is a glossary at the end, where characters and their gifts are explained)I feel needed to be more thoroughly explained throughout the book, which would have helped the book be easier to follow.
The character relationships seemed to form too quickly, Considering what the main character had to go through in her past, I feel that if they would have taken longer to establish the relationships over time they would have had more of an impact.
That being said, the story was fast-paced, and with a lot of action. The descriptions make you feel like you are in the books itself.
The characters themselves were very entertaining.
The plot was really good, I believe that because the story follows the main character the whole time, that there is a lot we miss a lot of the things in the background, more specifically towards the end of the story, around the final battle. But it definitely leaves a way to create side stories for other characters.
The ending was heartwarming, sacrifices are made, a bond is formed, a family is found, and life begins to look bright again, what more can you want.
I just reviewed The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy. #TheMemoryThief #NetGalley
Would really give it a 2.5, the story was intriguing but it felt very rushed.
Sometimes I read a book and I am torn. Objectively, I WANT to love everything about it. The Memory Thief offers so many wonderful things. The world-building concept is fascinating and gorgeously set out. And the plotline folded in well with this world-building concept and offered some deliciously dark intrigue.
And yet...
Overall the story follows a fairly cliche and told-before storyline. Beyond the intrigue of a world in which memories can be shared and stolen, there wasn't anything that truly engaged me and made this feel like a different story.
The characters, as well, felt less than unique. The brooding, fierce femme who must go against her better judgement to help her family. The side characters that either is a typical love interest or rebellious friend who makes things more difficult in a wholehearted way. Don't get me wrong. I don't hate these concepts. But there were just so many two-dimensional tropes that I found myself overall disinterested.
This may be a fantastic introduction story to YA fantasy if this isn't your typical genre. But I think die-hard YA SFF fans will feel let down by this book.
Thank you to Libro.FM and the publisher for providing me with an audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review!
And yet...
Overall the story follows a fairly cliche and told-before storyline. Beyond the intrigue of a world in which memories can be shared and stolen, there wasn't anything that truly engaged me and made this feel like a different story.
The characters, as well, felt less than unique. The brooding, fierce femme who must go against her better judgement to help her family. The side characters that either is a typical love interest or rebellious friend who makes things more difficult in a wholehearted way. Don't get me wrong. I don't hate these concepts. But there were just so many two-dimensional tropes that I found myself overall disinterested.
This may be a fantastic introduction story to YA fantasy if this isn't your typical genre. But I think die-hard YA SFF fans will feel let down by this book.
Thank you to Libro.FM and the publisher for providing me with an audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review!
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
If I were 13 and this was my first romantasy I would have eaten this shit up.
Fortunately I am not 13 anymore and I see this book for what it truly is - shite.
Also welcome to episode 293737392 of "this cover is a liar"
Fortunately I am not 13 anymore and I see this book for what it truly is - shite.
Also welcome to episode 293737392 of "this cover is a liar"
This joins the ranks of one of my favorite books. It had an interesting world and a girl trying to overcome her past despite all her doubts. I found it similar to The Mark of the Dragonfly, but at the same time it was all it’s own. I absolutely loved it
The Memory Thief could have been great. It's a solid idea--a world where memories are currency and can be stolen or sold? You've got my attention.
Unfortunately, the book is just too short. The world-building is lacking and the characters are somewhat flat. But the biggest issue is the plot. Everything is solved so quickly. Betrayal? Solved in 15 pages. Falling in love? 30 pages, max. Look, I like a fast-paced plot as much as the next guy, but the breakneck pace means that tension and character development just falls by the wayside. Serious issues just disappear. Plot twists come out of nowhere and disappear just as fast. The main conflict is solved so easily.
I can tell there are scenes that are supposed to break my heart, but I just don't care enough about the characters for it to make an impact.
So, in conclusion, this book feels like an outline. If it had been more fleshed out and maybe 200 pages longer, it could have been good.
Unfortunately, the book is just too short. The world-building is lacking and the characters are somewhat flat. But the biggest issue is the plot. Everything is solved so quickly. Betrayal? Solved in 15 pages. Falling in love? 30 pages, max. Look, I like a fast-paced plot as much as the next guy, but the breakneck pace means that tension and character development just falls by the wayside. Serious issues just disappear. Plot twists come out of nowhere and disappear just as fast. The main conflict is solved so easily.
I can tell there are scenes that are supposed to break my heart, but I just don't care enough about the characters for it to make an impact.
So, in conclusion, this book feels like an outline. If it had been more fleshed out and maybe 200 pages longer, it could have been good.
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes