GoodReads Summary: The only thing worse than forgetting her past... is remembering it.
When Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors. Which is why the sixteen-year-old girl discovered floating among the wreckage—alive—is making headlines across the globe.
Even more strange is that her body is miraculously unharmed and she has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash. She has no memories period. No one knows how she survived. No one knows why she wasn’t on the passenger manifest. And no one can explain why her DNA and fingerprints can’t be found in a single database in the world.
Crippled by a world she doesn’t know, plagued by abilities she doesn’t understand, and haunted by a looming threat she can’t remember, Seraphina struggles to piece together her forgotten past and discover who she really is. But with every clue only comes more questions. And she’s running out of time to answer them.
Her only hope is a strangely alluring boy who claims to know her from before the crash. Who claims they were in love. But can she really trust him? And will he be able to protect her from the people who have been making her forget?
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Expected publication date: 28/02/13 (UK)
Thoughts:
For me Unremembered was a "been there done that" kind of read. It brought nothing new to the fast-paced action thriller/chase story.
Let's start with the positive. I like Brody's writing style, at the beginning of each chapter the first sentence gets straight to the point, and sucks you in right away.
"Violet" was likable enough, but nothing really made her stick out amongst the crowd of YA heroines. When the love interest, Zen and "Violet" are re-united I didn't feel any spark between them. "Violet" can't remember him or their past, so I was expecting to feel my heart ache for them, but honestly? I just didn't care.
Predictability. The "big reveal" did not shock me at all, I had guessed very early on what it was. It turned out to be something that has been done many times before in this genre. I felt myself sighing and rolling my eyes a number of times, and in all honestly I had to force myself to finish this book.
Overall, while Unremembered wasn't a bad book it wasn't particularly exciting or gripping either.
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13 comments:
Aw, I'm sorry this was a disappointment. Since I think we shared the same feelings about Hysteria (didn't we?), I think I'll be passing on this one as well. Thank you for your wonderful and honest review. :)
This one sounds unique to my reading. Might give it a try. :)
That is exactly what I feared when I read the blurb. That it would be slow, painful to read and predictable. And what's with that cover? Looks like one of those books that were published in the 80's or something.
Thank you so much for the review and for reinforcing my decision to not even bother. LOL. ;)
Ah, I'm sorry you didn't like it sweetie :( I actually gave it four stars.. :) I found it to be exciting. But I do get why you didn't like it. Hope you'll still read the sequel though :) Thank you for sharing your great review. <3
Aw, sorry that it didn't bring anything new for you.
Happy reading,
Brandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog
I'm sorry Unremembered didn't work out for you Renu, I was going to pick this book up soon, but I haven't had much luck with books dealing with memory loss in the first place :( And I hate it when you're able to guess the big twist before it happens! Thanks for the lovely review!
Oh my :( What's up with all these books lately? The best promise ever, but disappointing after all.. This book is one of my anticipated books from 2013, such a shame that it doesn't live up to it. Predictability is something I can accept, but sometimes, it just spoils the fun of reading the book.. No spark between two lovers is also something I can't stand. Like the author decided to throw in some romance just to have some romance.. but it has to make sense! I'm sorry that it was so disappointing. I'll pick it up though, but your review won't be unremembered ;)
Mel@thedailyprophecy.
Aww, it's a shame this didn't manage to impress you, Renu. It sounded promising, but this seems to be the case with most novels these days. :/ Thanks for the honest review, though, dear! :)
Eeeks! Having not much action/thrill in the story is bland enough, now there's a "big twist" that doesn't have any surprise at all! I probably won't be picking this up, judging from the bland plot and characters, but I've enjoyed reading your honest review anyway :)
Alicia @ Book a World
I kind of have to agree with you on this one... Unremembered was a good book overall, but like you, i didnt find myself overly excited about it! eh.. i even forgot what happened in the end.. Thanks for your honesty!
- Farah @ MajiBookshelf
I like the cover of this one. Aww, too bad you didn't like it. I might give this a shot :D Thanks for the review.
-Danniellle
I enjoyed this book at the time, but do completely understand why it fell short for you. I do agree about Violet and her not really making much of an impression... I actually couldn't recall her name until I read it in your review.
Anyway, brilliant review as always! I hope your next read is better.
Sorry to hear this didn't work out for you Renu. I really struggle with books that don't wow me. It's really hard to write a review for those. Great honest review. Hopefully your next book will work out. :)
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