To appear in the 2013 January/February issue of Library Media Connection:
FALSE MEMORY
Author: Dan Krokos
Review Issue Date: January 1, 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4231-4976-7
This book reads like Jason Bourne meets the Terminator. The Roses are clones, experimental super-soldiers whose psychic energy causes destruction to any normal human who is exposed to it. When Miranda wakes up with amnesia, her fear sets off her energy and causes harm to those around her. With help from the other Roses and the “memory shots” that all Roses must take to prevent amnesia, Miranda returns home and begins to remember bits of her past. As Miranda’s memory returns, she realizes she has many questions about her home, her unusual power, and whether her memories are real. With the help of gadgetry, the Roses set off a rebellion that escalates into a series of fast-paced fights. By the end of the book Miranda begins to develop beyond a predictable action hero. The action and gadgets make this book a good choice for reluctant readers. Readers who liked Patterson’s Maximum Ride (Little, Brown) and Lore’s Lorien Legacies (HarperCollins) series should like this first in a new series as well. Elizabeth Andersen, Librarian, Westbrook (Maine) High School
Recommended