Title: Unremembered
Author: Jessica Brody
First published February 28, 2013
300 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781447221128 (ISBN10: 1447221125)
Rating: 3.68
Overview
A devastating accident leaves a lone survivor: a girl with no recollection of her past. With no one stepping forward to claim her, she is left with the daunting task of piecing together her identity.
But every answer she seeks only leads to more questions. She senses a looming danger she cannot remember and possesses unexplained abilities she cannot comprehend.
As time ticks away, she must choose who to trust, with a boy who claims they were once in love being her only hope. Should she continue to run, or embrace the safety of an unremembered past?
About the Author
Jessica Brody boasts an impressive collection of over 20 novels targeting various age groups, ranging from teens to adults. Her works include titles like The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, Amelia Gray is Almost Okay, A Week of Mondays, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, the Unremembered trilogy, and the System Divine trilogy which is a sci-fi revision of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, co-authored with Joanne Rendell.
She is also the author of the #1 bestselling novel-writing guides, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, as well as several books based on popular Disney franchises such as Descendants and LEGO Disney Princess. Her books have been published in over 20 languages and some have been optioned for film and television.
Jessica is the founder of Writing Mastery Academy and resides with her husband and three dogs in the vicinity of Portland, OR. You can connect with her on JessicaBrody.com or WritingMastery.com, and follow her on Twitter or Instagram @JessicaBrody.
Editoral Review
Unremembered by Jessica Brody is a thrilling young adult novel that was first published on February 28, 2013. Brody is an American author who is known for her ability to craft compelling stories that captivate readers of all ages.
Unremembered is a science fiction novel that explores themes of identity, memory, and love in a unique and thought-provoking way.
The novel follows the story of a sixteen-year-old girl who wakes up in the middle of the ocean with no memories of her past. She is rescued by a young man named Zen who takes her to safety and tries to help her regain her memories.
As the girl starts to remember bits and pieces of her past, she realizes that she is not an ordinary girl and that she has a mysterious connection to a dangerous organization that will stop at nothing to capture her.
The main character of the novel is a girl known only as “the girl” or “Seraphina.” She is a strong and determined protagonist who is trying to piece together her identity and make sense of her past. Zen, the boy who rescues her, is a charming and compassionate character who is trying to protect her from harm.
The setting of the novel is a futuristic world where technology has advanced significantly, and people’s memories can be erased or manipulated.
One of the strengths of Unremembered is Brody’s writing style, which is fast-paced and engaging. She creates a vivid and immersive world that pulls readers in from the very beginning.
The novel’s plot is full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, and the character development is excellent, especially for the main character.
Brody also uses the novel to explore important themes such as the nature of memory, the power of love, and the ethics of technological advancement. These themes are woven seamlessly into the plot, adding depth and complexity to the story.
However, one of the weaknesses of the novel is that some of the plot twists are predictable, and the ending feels rushed and unsatisfying. Additionally, some of the secondary characters are underdeveloped, and their motivations are unclear.
Overall, Unremembered is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that is sure to appeal to fans of science fiction and young adult literature. It has its flaws, but its strengths far outweigh them.
The novel’s exploration of important themes and its compelling characters make it a must-read for anyone interested in thought-provoking and engaging fiction.
Rating: 4/5.
