thestarman's review against another edition
a short read. seems intended for younger YAs, maybe age 11-15 or so.
be prepared to read books 2 & 3, as story is stretched out between them.
be prepared to read books 2 & 3, as story is stretched out between them.
selinamarcille's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting book, and it definitely piqued my interest. The character of J.D. is very realistic. I like the way things were able to slowly unfold and she started to get more suspicious, but then started thinking more and more that she was going crazy. I also liked the character of Daniel. Their relationship seems sort of rushed- maybe they just had a connection?- but he was definitely very helpful to J.D.
I worry about them in the next book- it is called Betrayed! I hope Daniel doesn't betray her!
I worry about them in the next book- it is called Betrayed! I hope Daniel doesn't betray her!
tiareleine's review against another edition
I read this book in middle school, and then I was never able to find the rest of the series! I completely forgot it even existed! I might have sold it, because I couldn't find the other two in the series, but if I didn't I'm going to look for them and read them.
miathebooknerd's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
williamsdebbied's review
3.0
Chasing Yesterday, book one.
Imagine waking up in a hospital bed and having no idea of who you are or how you got there. This is exactly what happens to Jane Doe (or J.D., as she calls herself). She survived a terrible explosion, but can't remember anything about her life from before waking up in the hospital. Gradually, disturbing images start to emerge...but are they really memories, or the imaginings of a sick and dangerous mind?
Join J.D. as she races to recapture her memories and herself before it's too late. Exciting, page-turning action and a cliff-hanger ending that will send readers in search of book two.
Imagine waking up in a hospital bed and having no idea of who you are or how you got there. This is exactly what happens to Jane Doe (or J.D., as she calls herself). She survived a terrible explosion, but can't remember anything about her life from before waking up in the hospital. Gradually, disturbing images start to emerge...but are they really memories, or the imaginings of a sick and dangerous mind?
Join J.D. as she races to recapture her memories and herself before it's too late. Exciting, page-turning action and a cliff-hanger ending that will send readers in search of book two.
labraden's review
4.0
This was the first book that I had read by Robin Wasserman, but I loved it. J.D. wakes up to discover that she doesn't know who or where she is. She is in the hospital because of injuries she sustained in some kind of explosion. After leaving the hospital, she is placed in Chester Center for Juvenile Services where she is generally ostracized/mistreated by most of the population except for Daniel. Just as she and Daniel start to become friends, J.D.'s mother arrives, tells her that her name is Alexa, and takes her home, but when they get there, nothing seems familiar to J.D. Before long, J.D. starts to question everything including who she really is and where she belongs. This is a wonderful mystery full of suspense and questions that leave the reader wondering right along with J.D. I'm anxious to read the next book in the series.
alexishollister's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
honyombook's review against another edition
2.0
Kind of not what I expected. It took me so long for it to catchy attention and even then it lost me.
pancakes14's review
3.0
I read the whole Skinned series and 100% loved it. So I was a little bit surprised that I didn't like this book more. It was fine, just sort of blah. It was kind of slow, and I didn't really get hooked until the very end. I'll probably read the second, and I hope I like it better than this one.
awesome514's review
3.0
Although the premise was interesting enough to keep me engaged, the main character's naivete was very frustrating. We're led to believe that she is strong-willed and capable, but her response to the events in the story contradict that character profile.
I recognize that this is just the first in a series marketed to middle school children, but I feel like the story and characters could have been a little more developed in order for the reader to truly become invested. I'm not sure if I will continue on to the next book.
I recognize that this is just the first in a series marketed to middle school children, but I feel like the story and characters could have been a little more developed in order for the reader to truly become invested. I'm not sure if I will continue on to the next book.