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midnightb00ks 's review for:
The Memory Thief
by Lauren Mansy
the memory thief
In the city of Craewick, memories are currency, and those who can steal and share them are elevated above those who cannot. Etta Lark is determined to stay away from the system and it's corrupt leader, Madame, ever since her mother was put in a coma four years ago. But now Etta's mother is at risk again and she must put everything on the line to save her, meanwhile discovering things about herself she never knew and forging bonds she never thought she could have.
The concept of memories in this novel was one of my favourite things about it. In The Memory Thief, those with a Gift can read minds as well as steal memories and give them to others. Bad memories are used as torture methods, and good ones can be sold to those who want to experience the emotions in them. Those with a Gift can steal entire talents such as fighting or drawing from another person. I thought this idea was so unique and I've never seen it done before, so it definitely made the story more intriguing.
Etta is a fierce and brave heroine, haunted by her past and the actions she took. Her character arc was done quite well, as at first we see that she is a good person with a kind heart, but then we discover her darkest secrets. Etta is by no means innocent, and her journey to forgive herself was well explored, as she must come to terms with the things she has done and realise that she has changed for the better.
Reid was a soft, caring boy who was also badass, which I loved. It's obvious that he and Etta will end up together, but I didn't dislike their romance. It reads like a slow burn, despite taking place over the course of a week. Though they didn't actually kiss or anything, it's clear that their relationship is heading there, but it's quite cute and full of fun banter.
I also loved the relationship between Etta and her mother, one I feel isn't represented in YA enough. It was quite heart warming to see Etta's journey with losing and finding and losing different members of her family.
The Memory Thief wasn't without flaws and I did find it to be quite full of clichés. The final battle felt rather anticlimactic and rushed, despite an exciting beginning and middle. So whilst I did enjoy the book, I found it hard to get completely immersed in the storyline which was a bit of a setback for me.
Overall, The Memory Thief was an entertaining read perfect for fans of YA fantasy with memorable characters and world building. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on what Lauren Mansy does next!
In the city of Craewick, memories are currency, and those who can steal and share them are elevated above those who cannot. Etta Lark is determined to stay away from the system and it's corrupt leader, Madame, ever since her mother was put in a coma four years ago. But now Etta's mother is at risk again and she must put everything on the line to save her, meanwhile discovering things about herself she never knew and forging bonds she never thought she could have.
The concept of memories in this novel was one of my favourite things about it. In The Memory Thief, those with a Gift can read minds as well as steal memories and give them to others. Bad memories are used as torture methods, and good ones can be sold to those who want to experience the emotions in them. Those with a Gift can steal entire talents such as fighting or drawing from another person. I thought this idea was so unique and I've never seen it done before, so it definitely made the story more intriguing.
Etta is a fierce and brave heroine, haunted by her past and the actions she took. Her character arc was done quite well, as at first we see that she is a good person with a kind heart, but then we discover her darkest secrets. Etta is by no means innocent, and her journey to forgive herself was well explored, as she must come to terms with the things she has done and realise that she has changed for the better.
Reid was a soft, caring boy who was also badass, which I loved. It's obvious that he and Etta will end up together, but I didn't dislike their romance. It reads like a slow burn, despite taking place over the course of a week. Though they didn't actually kiss or anything, it's clear that their relationship is heading there, but it's quite cute and full of fun banter.
I also loved the relationship between Etta and her mother, one I feel isn't represented in YA enough. It was quite heart warming to see Etta's journey with losing and finding and losing different members of her family.
The Memory Thief wasn't without flaws and I did find it to be quite full of clichés. The final battle felt rather anticlimactic and rushed, despite an exciting beginning and middle. So whilst I did enjoy the book, I found it hard to get completely immersed in the storyline which was a bit of a setback for me.
Overall, The Memory Thief was an entertaining read perfect for fans of YA fantasy with memorable characters and world building. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on what Lauren Mansy does next!