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infinite_kay's review against another edition
3.0
It is really hard to review Unremembered without spoiling anything. And it is even more difficult not to compare it to another well known YA novel with a similar twist - which would instantly tell you all that Unremembered is about. So I'll do this in two parts, the first one being without spoilers.
Unremembered was a fun and really quick read. It's entertaining, the author's writing has a nice flow and the mystery keeps you turning the pages. Amnesia has been a very popular device in the past few years of YA literature, and while Jessica Brody doesn't renew the genre, the story was about much more than lost memories. It was surprisingly not too predictable, as many elements were not revealed until later in the story. It definitely belongs to the speculative fiction genre, and without spoiling everything, I can say that fans of light science-fiction will have a good chance to enjoy it.
Violet herself was an intriguing character. It wasn't only the lost memories, but also her reactions to the "new" elements she encountered, the questions she asked, the things she should have known and yet didn't. I will say that I wasn't too surprised when her identity was finally revealed, but the circumstances surrounding her memory I couldn't have foreseen. In retrospect, her reactions and thoughts made much more sense! As for Zen, the guy following her around, I didn't really connect to him yet, but I think it is due to how little of him we got to see of him at first. I am sure the next books will give us this opportunity.
In the end, I felt that Unremembered was a book filled with action and mystery. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy a bit of technology and romance, a perfect read for when you need to relax a little.
And before I conclude, I'll go with the second part of this review, which means I have to warn you :
* * * !!!SPOILERS AHEAD!!! * * *
Unremembered was a fun and really quick read. It's entertaining, the author's writing has a nice flow and the mystery keeps you turning the pages. Amnesia has been a very popular device in the past few years of YA literature, and while Jessica Brody doesn't renew the genre, the story was about much more than lost memories. It was surprisingly not too predictable, as many elements were not revealed until later in the story. It definitely belongs to the speculative fiction genre, and without spoiling everything, I can say that fans of light science-fiction will have a good chance to enjoy it.
Violet herself was an intriguing character. It wasn't only the lost memories, but also her reactions to the "new" elements she encountered, the questions she asked, the things she should have known and yet didn't. I will say that I wasn't too surprised when her identity was finally revealed, but the circumstances surrounding her memory I couldn't have foreseen. In retrospect, her reactions and thoughts made much more sense! As for Zen, the guy following her around, I didn't really connect to him yet, but I think it is due to how little of him we got to see of him at first. I am sure the next books will give us this opportunity.
In the end, I felt that Unremembered was a book filled with action and mystery. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy a bit of technology and romance, a perfect read for when you need to relax a little.
And before I conclude, I'll go with the second part of this review, which means I have to warn you :
* * * !!!SPOILERS AHEAD!!! * * *
Spoiler
It is, of course, impossible not to compare Unremembered to its predecessor Jenna Fox. And which one you like better will mainly depend on what you are looking for in a book. While Unremembered feels like a fun action movie, Jenna Fox did a better job of raising questions on what makes us humans, the "wrong" or "right" of science, etc. If Jenna Fox made a more long-lasting impression on me, I have no doubt other readers will favor Jessica Brody's lighter take on the themes.secretmagic's review against another edition
3.0
This book wasn't quite what I was expecting. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I wanted to. I think this is because I kept drawing comparisons to Dark Angel: the genetically modified, beautiful young girl; the love interest who isn't really part of it all, but made himself part of her life; on the run from the scary organisation that created them - BUT one creator feeling fatherly emotions for his creations. I know it's not ONLY a Dark Angel-storyline, but it's the one I kept coming back to (especially after I was finished and read the blurb for book 2)
I found Sera's memory problems to be a bit of a let-down. It too so long for the story to get going because everything was unknown to her. But it did pick up at the end.
Not a bad book, but not as epic as I wanted it to be.
3/5 stars
I found Sera's memory problems to be a bit of a let-down. It too so long for the story to get going because everything was unknown to her. But it did pick up at the end.
Not a bad book, but not as epic as I wanted it to be.
3/5 stars
nikkimouse_16's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD!!!! i loved zen and sera!!!! The plot and characters were phenomenal!
wyvernfriend's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad but it just didn't feel fully thought out.
A girl with no memory is found at the site of a plane crash, finding the truth about herself will be complicated.
A girl with no memory is found at the site of a plane crash, finding the truth about herself will be complicated.
keimre734's review against another edition
4.0
"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.
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 every clue leads to more questions.
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 made her forget?" - Quote from inside front cover of my hardback copy of [b:Unremembered|9791892|Unremembered (Unremembered, #1)|Jessica Brody|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1342834815s/9791892.jpg|14681975] by [a:Jessica Brody|1164465|Jessica Brody|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1201278268p2/1164465.jpg].
I really enjoyed this book! It felt like I was trying to slove the mystery right along with Sera!
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.
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 every clue leads to more questions.
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 made her forget?" - Quote from inside front cover of my hardback copy of [b:Unremembered|9791892|Unremembered (Unremembered, #1)|Jessica Brody|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1342834815s/9791892.jpg|14681975] by [a:Jessica Brody|1164465|Jessica Brody|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1201278268p2/1164465.jpg].
I really enjoyed this book! It felt like I was trying to slove the mystery right along with Sera!
sidekicka7x's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read a book quite like this before. And I really enjoyed it. Especially the sci-fi theme going on.
swiftie1977's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed it. The book got a little confusing towards the end though. And now I see there are two more books to this. I can't wait to read them.
bwilcox's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a bit confusing at first, but I grew to like it. It was a sweet ending and I am looking forward to the next book.