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sillylilsith 's review for:
The Memory Thief
by Lauren Mansy
Once I heard the concept of The Memory Thief, I immediately pre-ordered it. In this world, memories are currency. The citizens trade them (or sometimes take them) for goods, services, rank, and experiences. The Gifted individuals are the ones capable of taking, moving, and manipulating memories. Not everyone is “gifted” and even those who are posses different skills. The main character, Etta Lark, has a powerful gift, but she tries to remain hidden amongst the masses as she copes with painful memories and the guilt that accompany them. But when her past catches up with her, she must confront her demons in order to save not only her beloved mother, but also her city and the rest of the realms.
It took me a bit to get into this book. I don’t even think it was because of the writing or the story (I enjoyed both), but because this concept of memories being something that can be traded or stolen is such a complex one that it took me a while to get used to this world. Once I did get used to it, I busted through the second half/two thirds of the book pretty easily. It does have some of those typical YA traits that I’ve seen people complaining about....pacing is a lil funky, the love connection is instant, the main character is maybe a little inconsistent in some aspects, but none of these were deal breakers for me. I really loved the world that was created here and the characters within it! I thought the story was unique, the surprises were excellent, and the ending was satisfying. I can see myself reading it again and hope for a sequel in the future!
It took me a bit to get into this book. I don’t even think it was because of the writing or the story (I enjoyed both), but because this concept of memories being something that can be traded or stolen is such a complex one that it took me a while to get used to this world. Once I did get used to it, I busted through the second half/two thirds of the book pretty easily. It does have some of those typical YA traits that I’ve seen people complaining about....pacing is a lil funky, the love connection is instant, the main character is maybe a little inconsistent in some aspects, but none of these were deal breakers for me. I really loved the world that was created here and the characters within it! I thought the story was unique, the surprises were excellent, and the ending was satisfying. I can see myself reading it again and hope for a sequel in the future!