False Sight (A False Memory Novel) by Dan Krokos

False Memory #2

by Dan Krokos

All Miranda wants is a normal life. She's determined to move past the horrible truth of her origin as a clone so she can enjoy time with her boyfriend, Peter, and the rest of her friends at school. But Miranda quickly learns that there's no such thing as normal - not for a girl who was raised to be a weapon. When one of her teammates turns rogue, it begins a war that puts the world in jeopardy. Now Miranda must follow her instincts - not her heart - in order to save everything she's fought so hard to keep. with the image of a terrible future seared into her mind, what will she have to sacrifice to protect the people she loves?

Dan Krokos's sequel to the tour de force False Memory is a mind-blowing thriller with high-octane action that will leave readers begging for the final book in this bold and powerful trilogy.

Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult, Dystopia, Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Fiction

Paperback

First published August 13, 2013

Reviews

[Giselle · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Spoiler free for the series*

I'm feeling torn on this one. On one hand it was a highly entertaining read, very unique (as expected), and I definitely want to know what happens next, but it was such a different book from the first and I'm not sure how I feel about the direction it went in. Being different is not a bad thing - who wants a repeat of it predecessor? - but I feel like the increased sci-fi-esque of this whole plot became a little... too much for me, maybe?

I was a big fan of False Memory when I read it last year. I remember loving all the excitement and the unknowns - it has an awesome unreliable narrator -, as well as the great overall group dynamic throughout the story. Going into False Sight I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I definitely wasn't expecting this level of complexity. Normally I would be all over plots that take things into uncharted waters, yet for some reason there were a few instances where I got disoriented in this case, and some events became almost too large to even grasp. Perhaps not anticipating such an elaborate scheme played a part in my inability to follow it with as much enthusiasm or diligence as I would have liked. Either way, I found myself a little overwhelmed once or twice.

You should also know, and I'm sure this is a shared feeling amongst other readers, but I often have problems with book sequels for the simple fact that by the time I read them, I've lost my connection with the characters and romance, and I've forgotten finer - yet often important - details (terrible memory is me). It is what it is. For this reason, I don't blame the book necessarily for my not being completely satisfied this time around. I'll be the last to tell you that this sequel forsakes originality or lacks entertainment value; it has the ability to impress in many ways by what the story has become.

My last comment is on the romance. False Memory is one of the few instances where I admit to actually enjoying a love triangle. The MC had lost her memory, and thus, her feelings for her "boyfriend" were lost as well, giving us an unusual scenario. In this sequel, however, it started to become more of an annoying triangle where the protagonist gets confused as to who she really wants to be with. BUT, it involves an even more peculiar situation that makes it interesting nonetheless.

Oh, I have another last comment: the introduction of flesh eating creatures rocked my socks (duh!).

Overall, this is still a series I will continue to recommend, especially to fans of science fiction. It has creativity, excitement, and likeable characters clearly on its side!

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An advance copy was provided by the publisher for review.

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[Wendy Darling]

3.5 stars This was not quite what I expected. The best way I can describe it now is that the first book, FALSE MEMORY, was like the awesome aerial battles and other tense action sequences in the Battlestar Galactica reboot. The second book is like the parts of BSG that focused more on overarching mythology that expands beyond scifi. It's an interesting direction for this series to take, though I'm not quite sure how I feel about it.

Some things I really liked about this, though, including an awesome almost-end. Although I wish--call me cruel if you like--that this were the only sequel, instead of being a trilogy. I would have loved the ending if that had been the case.

A bit of a longer review to come, once I've had a chance to sort out my feelings.

[Izzat Zainal]

AUGUST 2013??? REALLYYYY? REALLLYYYYY?

[Louisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, though I wish the eARC had it's talking marks (quotation marks, but talking works better) for when they were talking, because some of it was mental and not verbal communication, so it was a bit hard to understand. Liked the first book better, because it was normal to the weird, and this was trying to be normal again to weirder, and while alternate universes are cool, it was harder to suspend reality. And yeah, I can't wait for the last book!!!!

[P.M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was definitely better than its predecessor. It was nonstop action as Miranda has to figure out how to save the world from an invasion by the faceless ones. I might have even given it four stars except for the author's termination of Noah. I will also have to find the concluding tome.

[Josh Atkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as enjoyable as the first one but still not too bad. Ready to see how the author ends this series.

[Annabelle]

Ohmygod you guys I LOVE this cover. I think if it was legal I would marry it, no lie. It's freaking epic and gorgeous.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[kenzie]

omg yesterday there wasn't a cover and now there is
That is a freakin' cool cover

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book did not live up to the first one in my opinion. I will likely read the third one to see how the series ends. However, I wasn’t really invested in these characters the second time around.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars

After finishing False Memory, I couldn't wait to dive right in to False Sight! Krokos had me completely hooked on this idea of genetically altered teens, who were created to be used as weapons to control the masses. However, it goes much deeper than that. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next for Miranda and her friends. After making some shocking discoveries about their Creators and themselves, they begin this book looking to have some semblance of a normal life. However, Dan Krokos doesn't hold back with his plot twists and certainly isn't afraid of a little shock value either. I don't think we were even a third of the way in and bam! Dan definitely throws us for a huge loop, that we never saw coming. As a reader, I enjoy being kept on my toes and I love authors that aren't afraid to take our heads for a spin.

Miranda is still as tough as ever- she really experiences some pretty horrifying things in this book, and as much as she wants to break down, she know she can't. There's no time for weakness in her world. Miranda absolutely broke my heart, because she really wants a normal life- she wants to be able to go to school and eventually settle down, have a family. Even though the crew starts out trying to lead a normal life by attending school, it's not long before they are immediately thrown into their next adventure and have to abandon that course of action. Having been created, the idea that they might not be completely in control of their own lives is a very real possibility. The team is on edge, and Miranda is worried that she may turn against her friends and betray them. She knows the best thing would be for her to leave, yet deep down she doesn't want to be alone. She also knows Peter would just come after her and try to find her.

I love Peter and Miranda together. Again, the romance is very subtle and is not a major theme in these novels. However, there's something about these two that just feels right when they are together or sharing a small moment. Peter is the leader and despite everything that happens Miranda knows he can take care of himself and forces herself to remember that even when things look bleak. Relationships can be difficult in these types of books because while you feel a longing for that other person, you have to be able to determine what is best for everyone involved and not just the person you care about. Everything is at stake in this book and Earth's survival is dependent on Miranda not failing. There was sort of a love triangle in the first book, but not really, as Miranda didn't remember her feelings for Noah. Things do change in this book after an incident rocks Miranda's world involving Noah. Miranda and Noah's relationship changes and the two form a rather unique bond. At first I was nervous because like I said- I love Peter and Miranda together. But Noah becomes someone that Miranda needs in her life to help balance the absolute chaos she is feeling on the outside.

I didn't quite enjoy this book as much as the first one for some reason (I think the complexity of some parts made the book drag a bit), but it was still a great read. Again, Dan didn't hold back with his plot twists or the direction in which he took the novel. We are introduced to new characters, we discover more about the Creators and their plan, and we also find a new enemy in the Eyeless (which- holy crap- SCARY!) There's not much more I can say about this book, because I definitely don't want to spoil anything, but the build up in the last half of the book is INSANE. And that ending?! Well, let's just say it will crush you and then give you hope for what's to come in the third book. I can't wait!

*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*

[Kate Bond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have you ever watched Alien and its sequel, Aliens, back-to-back? I did that this past year, and it was jarring--in part because everything had to be escalated in the sequel. The stakes were raised across the board. In the first movie, Ripley risks her own life to save a cat; in the second one, it's a (really annoying) child. In Alien, one alien attacks a ship full of humans; Aliens pits an entire planet full of families and a team of space marines against overwhelming numbers of the creatures, including the terrifying and gross queen. The two movies almost fall into separate genres--but they're both very, very good.

False Sight, like its predecessor, opens with a crowd of preternaturally drugged, terrified humans stampeding like a herd of wildebeest through a normal suburban environment--in this case, a high school dance. Shit gets real immediately as a beloved character from the first book dies horribly and with little warning, and from there it quickly splits off to be an extremely complicated, completely different science fiction book from False Memory. There are terrifying, nearly indestructible, psychic, flesh-eating humanoid monsters from another world. Earth will be utterly destroyed if Miranda and her dwindling team can't stop the bad guys. It's a lot to take in.

But Miranda hasn't changed. I love Miranda. It's like she was grown from a cutting of my teenage brain that Krokos kept in a little jar on his windowsill for a few months until it blossomed. And then he trained it to use weapons and fight like a badass but made sure it retained its vulnerable, empathetic core. I really love Miranda. I love her, and I love how she interacts with her team. Their dry, intelligent humor is absolutely perfect for the realities of the world they inhabit, and they have the coolest uniforms in the world.

As in False Memory, there's some solid diversity here. There are major characters of a variety of races, and the female characters are just as strong as the male ones. At one point, Miranda is with two male soldiers, and she's the one who drives the car. I know that seems like a little thing, and it probably is, but driving a car is the kind of subtle show of strength that most authors--regardless of gender--automatically toss to a male character.

This series is a proper serial, and the individual novels absolutely cannot stand alone. You may be a little (or a lot) confused if it's been a while since you read the first book, especially when things that seemed to have been resolved by the end of that book--such as Miranda's love triangle--crop back up again. And there's a danger in a story like this, in which all the major players are a very specific type of clone, that the deaths of characters will lose resonance. I could feel that starting to happen for me a bit here.

I love hard science fiction. I devour it like so much rice pudding. So the sciency wiency, super-complicated plot of this book doesn't bother me. I just hope that with False Sight Krokos has finished building the bulk of this world, and that this book will serve as a crazy, expansive bridge between two slightly more stable novels.

This review was also posted at Finding Bliss in Books.

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to Disney Book Group, and Netgalley.)
This is the second book in the ‘False Memory’ series, and picks up a couple of months after the end of book 1 ‘False Memory’.
**Warning – some unavoidable spoilers for book 1 ‘False Memory’.**
A few months have passed since the events at the end of book 1, and Miranda, Peter, Noah, Rhys, and Sequel are living together and attending high school. When they suspect that it is time to move on, in order to stay one step ahead of the ‘creators’, they have no idea that their decision to wait until after Homecoming will lead to the death of one member of their team.

After a thrill packed chase to locate the killer, Miranda and the gang (what’s left of them) begin to discover more information about the creators and themselves that they previously didn’t know, and begin to get an idea of what this whole experiment has been in aid of.
Why were the Roses created? Is there something hidden in Miranda’s head? Will they catch the killer? And do they have more important things to worry about?


I am so confused and annoyed over this book. Is this is the end? Is there more? I want answers.

The beginning of this book was soooooooo good! There was action, there were twists, it was fast paced and full of tension, and then we hit the 30% mark, and it all started to go downhill. What started out as a 5 star book for me, went rapidly downhill, and I was just left shaking my head and wondering whether to even continue reading.

I don’t want to say too much to drop spoilers here for people who are looking forward to this, but let’s just say that the sci-fi-zombie twist that went down in this book just killed what was a really promising start for me. I was all set to love this book, and so when things started to get bad, I took a break, then kept on reading, and then realised that I was taking longer and longer breaks, and reading less and less. Eventually I had to push myself to finish this, and I can’t say that I was impressed.

After pushing through, the ending was pretty awful too. I can honestly say that I felt sorry for Miranda, and I really didn’t blame her for not wanting to go through with the kamikaze plan that was suggested as a way to deal with the bizarre zombie-like creatures that turned up. I also wasn’t sure what to make of the final two lines in this book, but having now found out that there will be another book in this series, I can only conclude that it was a particularly nasty cliff-hanger!

Having been through all this, I’m still not really sure what my stance on this book is, other than to say that I really wish the last 70% had been as good as the first 30%, and that I want to read the sequel now to make sure that the author rectifies what he did in this book!
Overall; a disappointing second instalment, with a nasty cliff-hanger.
5 out of 10.

[Amber · Rating 1 out of 5]

False Sight...you hurt me deeply.

I read the first book simply as a means of getting my own creative juices flowing for a novel I wanted to write. I was enthralled. I finished False Memory in less than a day and eagerly waited for Monday to check out the next book at the library. Within three hours of reading False Sight, I had to stop. I just couldn't do it anymore.


*Spoilers beyond this point!*
I loved the first book; it had a sense of urgency and intrigue; I wanted to know Miranda's story. I wanted to find out her origins and the reason for her existence. I wanted to know more. Now, I kind of wish I hadn't made that wish. I made it as far as page 134 and I had to stop. I knew exactly what the author was leading up to and I had to give it up. I feel blindsided and not in a good way. I get the author was attempting to do just that and surprise his readers. But I was not prepared for parallel universes or for Noah's part in the story.

Chapters 12 to 17 felt like I was reading a completely different novel...or I had just taken some sort of psychedelic drug trip. With the introduction of the Black, I feel, the story lost it's touch. Then I see mention of controlling the eyeless with a phrase and a ...scepter? I can get the eyeless being genetically modified or engineered creatures meant to go with the Roses. I can get them being mindless, savage, beast-like creatures that consume human flesh. Because, that's the world I thought they were coming from. I thought this was meant to be genetically modified clones meant to act as weapons to be sold to the highest bidder in OUR time on OUR earth. Parallel universes don't need to be thrown into this to be interesting! Had it been foreshadowed, I wouldn't have been as upset as I am at this moment. Also, the whole scepter thing doesn't cut it for me. With the amount of technology that was mentioned, why not have the eyeless recognize enemy/ally? Why not have them controlled with a chip...like Beta team?! Why a scepter? I just reminds me of the old fantasy novels that would use a horde of demons/monsters/what-have-you with a scepter. I just doesn't fit with this world that has been built up... I'm sure there's more to it then where I've stopped, but I just can't do it. I'm too hurt and betrayed.

As of this moment, I am uncertain if I will finish the series. If you can get past what I cannot, then by all means, keep reading. The book, as I said, is excellent up to the point where I disliked it. For others, this may be a great book. But not for this reader.

[Faye · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

I don't really have much to say. False Sight is confusing, frustrating, and and I say confusing?

It's just really hard to enjoy a book when you have no idea what's up with the world-building and why so-and-so is happening. Like the Black. What is that? How is that even possible?

What I do admire about Dan Krokos is that he's writing from a female POV. Sure, this is a dystopian-thrillerish sort of book, so it's not the same as writing from a female POV in let's say, the contemporary genre, but it still takes big guts to step outside the norms. Miranda is a really tough girl. I really like her. She can kick butt, and is a flawed, realistic herione. Not that any of us have amazing superpowers.

I really enjoyed the first book, False Memory. It wasn't the best, but there was so much action, and everything was clear. The concept was unique, and even though it's a sci-fi sort of thing, I still enjoyed it.

But all in all, this isn't my favorite genre. I'm more a paranormal romance type of girl. It took me a while to pick up the sequel simply because I had no motivation to read this sort of book.

And there's the romance. It's a hot mess. So Noah dies-and then he gets stuck in Miranda's head. And I think that he loves her, but Peter also loves her so.... The romance was definitely something that I also didn't enjoy in the first book too. Honestly, I don't think this series needs any romance. It's so action packed that the characters shouldn't have time to worry about their romantic entanglements. I feel like it's just there because every book needs to have romance.

And there was this really awkward scene where I thought two Mirandas were coming at each other (romantically), but it actually turned out to be a memory from a guy's perspective that Miranda was viewing from a memory.

Other than that, there was a bazillion things that made no sense. For example, the eyeless, the world-building in general, the black, the originals, the memory stuff, Miranda's sacrifice, all the other clones, and Noble.

There were great actions scenes though. That, the the originality (minus the confusion), and Miranda is all I like about this book. The romance-Blegh, the confusingness-Ugh, the conflict-Ew.

But I'll still be finishing this series.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

All Miranda longs for is normal, which is something she will never have. In False Memory, the first book in the series, Miranda is a 17-year-old girl who awakens on a park bench with no idea how she got there, and goes on to discover that she is part of an, "elite-force of genetically altered teens who possess flawless combat skills and powers strong enough to destroy a city, " (Quote from book #1 synopsis). She has discovered what she is, but more than anything she would just love to forget that and just spend time with her friends and her boyfriend. However, because of who she is, or what she is...and what she knows, it is clear that is going to happen.

False Sight is a a treat for young science fiction lovers, and is filled with action-packed adventure, genetically engineered war machines, teenagers who have been engineered to be perfect warriors, time travel to other dimensions, and it is all centered around Miranda and her gang who are on a mission to discover the truth about themselves and their mission. They wind up finding out something that causes them to reevaluate everything they thought they knew, as they resolve to do what they know is right, despite the risk and the sacrifices they will have to make along the way. In this sequel, the author takes the story into a direction that incorporates more of the science fiction/fantasy elements, while making some unexpected twists and turns in the plot that keep you on your toes. This is a very high-action, suspenseful, and sometimes mind boggling adventure that would really appeal to middle grade and high school students. It will be interesting to see where Krokos takes this story in the next installment.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

"False Sight" the sequel to False Memory is a fast-paced science fiction thriller. In this story Miranda wants to move beyond the truth of her origin as a genetically altered clone, and enjoy some normalcy with her friends at school. But, what she soon discovers when one of her friends turns rogue is that she's far from being a typical teenager and that she may not only be instrumental in destroying her friends but also the world she loves.

This well-written plot with its unique idioms progresses quickly and takes the reader over the boundary that separates the universes. The characters with their complex personalities are as natural with their intrinsic fighting ability as they are interesting. Miranda is brave, strong, and impetuous while appearing vulnerable at times. Her boyfriend Peter is a confident, shrewd leader who shows sound judgement even when Miranda is at risk. Their friends Rhys and Noah are trustworthy , loyal and steadfast. In this segment Dan Krokos also introduces new characters; Noble a smart,determined scientist , Sophia the tough warrior and Commander Gane the brave, but deluded leader of Verge. Even the antagonists are unforgettable with their sinister plan and warped dedication to New Earth.

I loved this captivating novel from the first page to the last. And was left speechless by the ending when I thought nothing more ominous could threaten the heroine and her friends. I highly recommend "False Sight" and can't wait to read the next book in the series.

[BAYA Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this sequel to last year’s adventure story of cloned teen super soldiers who lose their memories daily unless treated with a special memory-enhancing drug, and discover their true mission is not to save humanity but to destroy it using mass hysteria and paralyzing fear, the team of Roses are on the run and trying to blend in to high school life. That is, until one is triggered by a secret message that releases an alternate, violent personality on a mission to retrieve a powerful tool, the Torch, that controls the Eyeless – genetically engineered subhuman killing machines that will be summoned from an alternate planet Earth and released to obliterate humanity. Faced with their creators who have lived for thousands of years and generated innumerable cloned teams of Roses - Miranda, Noah, Olive, Peter, and Rhys – the heroes resolve to save humanity despite the risks and face hard sacrifices, including losing their team mates forever.

The confusing lineage of clones and originators and clones of clones and dual personalities in this series may lessen the appeal of the otherwise gripping, breakneck sci-fi adventure, but this high-energy sequel is better articulated and structured than its predecessor and will appeal to fans of James Patterson’s Maximum Ride series and Jessica Brody’s Unremembered. Recommended for middle and high school fans of science fiction and fast-paced adventure series.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miranda and the other Roses are trying to build alife for themselves in hiding – disguised as regular suburban teenager. At the group’s first school dance, however, Sequel loses control of her mind and body to an implanted personality – Nina, a direct clone of The Director. Now The Roses are on the run and into a different dimension, where they MIGHT find the answers they need to save their Earth from total annihilation from True Earth, the whole planet of the Originals.

Krokos has moved from earth-based science fiction and straight into trans-dimensional travel. I was not disappointed by the ride, however – in fact I loved it!

MS, HS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher

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[Kassidy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow this book is 10 times as crazy as the first one! So many new Sci-Fi and fantasy elements were added in making for a mind bending read. I was a little confused towards the middle and just like "wow what is going on?!", but I just went with it and it was explained more later on. This world is very interesting and complex, and it is lacking some description, but if you don't take the story too seriously, it's fine. These books are very entertaining rides that take you on a whirlwind of action, mystery, and plot twists. This series is definitely for the science fiction lovers and introduces you to some things you never would have imagined.

*I read this as an ARC that I received from Book Expo America 2013*

[Averi · Rating 3 out of 5]

i swear, the first book was one of the best books i have EVER read!!! I would read it over and over and over... on and on until i get bored. but... i can't. here's a little lesson for you: DON'T EVER LET UR FRIENDS READ UR FAVORITE BOOKS. they might lose them.
Curse u Jade... :|
for u gals out there... PETTER IS MINE!!! u hear me! He's ALL mine!!! U cant have him!!!!!!!!
sorry for the mental obsessive comment. I just had to get that out of my system... i already fought Jade for him. I'm not willing to give him up that quickly :| :| :| :| :|

[Katie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had no intention of reading this, but I got a ARC and thought I'd see if this series got any better. Nope. It's like the author decided to throw in every single sci-fi element and mix them all up. Plus the main character is still as flat as ever, the world-building is laughable (especially all the thing in caps like The Torch), and the twists are confusing instead of exciting. I won't be reading any more of his books.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so full of action and craziness. So much stuff happened that I would've never thought of. The world is extremely complex and interesting. Loved the characters and I cannot wait to read the third book in this trilogy to see how this all wraps up.

[Angela]

Maybe?

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the story but it was confusing at times because of all the clones, originals, etc. Not sure how I feel about the ending.

[Ryan J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how the author gave a personality to the eyeless

[Jasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh sweet Jesus, and when i thought this series couldn't get more confusing and wth-ing. Spoilers from this point on!!!****** It sucks when you don't love a book or rave about one when the majority of people actually liked it. Oh well. c'est la vie. That is how it was with me in this series/book.
Miranda... clone miranda. Oh whatever, Miranda is dead. Yay series over, she sacrificed herself bla ba blaaaaaaaaaa. Boring. I wasn't full on in pain to see her go get blown up. It didn't effect me at all and I've had characters deaths put me in full on sobbing before or at least one tear drop. This was like a pesky fly. Nothing. I am not attached to these characters. I honestly couldn't care less. Maybe it is because I haven't gotten to know the characters that much yet. It IS the second book... Oh well. And WTF with Noah?????? How is he able to touch her or how is she able to feel it? Is Miranda cheating on Peter in her mind? That is wrong in soooooo many ways that I am not even going to start. I felt that the "love" between Miranda and Peter was basically just passion/desire in the first one and it didn't do it for me in this one. They were distant throughout the entire thing. Even in the beginning it was like a switch was turned off. Miranda kept lamenting about Noah the whole time after his death... Even though she basically kind of lived through Noah and Sequel having sex. I didn't get that. Noah seemed kind of like he fell in love with Sequel but she was just a rebound and she looked like Miranda and that made it weirder!!!!!! Rhys is pretty much the one character I kind of like. Both Rhyses. Peter is all valiant and bla bla but I think that he doesn't get enough focus in the book. It seemed like he was just the love interest and I am sure this character has much more capacity to have a major role in the story. Miranda is incredibly selfish sometimes and her death in the end doesn't justify or make up for all the other things. I think she kind of wanted to die. She was constantly tormented by knowing she is a clone of the real Miranda that was originally in Alpha team before she was shot. And she had Noah in her head with all his love and memories and input and I really don't think her relationship with Peter would've worked out if she had lived and still had Noah in her head. Now, onto the plot. True Earth.. Wtf is that? First there is clones, physic powers, fear waves and more clones. Now their is dimensions, powers, mooooore clones (how the hell do they make all these damn clones), mooooooore weird physic powers and this new enemy, the eyeless ones. I am not gonna lie, those eyeless ones freaked me out. I was just reading and thinking, well damn I would be the first to go if this was real. I'd be taken out as fast as my little cousin eats a cookie. I digress. Aaaaanyways, the original Rhys, Miranda, Olivia (Olive? Olivia? I always say Olivia), Peter and Noah were confusing. How do they not age? I think it was said that they can't be killed because their is a whole mess of clones of them waiting in the wings for any emergency. They are like freaking backup generators in case of a black out. Weird. I didn't really understand why the eyeless ones were created or why the creators felt a need to have them. All those other clones in True Earth... Dang!!!!!!! So many and I guess some have special powers which wasn't elaborated on, much to my dismay. Sophie, Sophia (whatever her name is) appeared to be a strong character but I fear she will be cast aside as Rhys' love interest just like Peter. Nina nina niiiiiiina!!!! Okay that thing about Nina being in Miranda and Sequel somehow was also confusing and this sudden mission/desire for the Torch was just thrown at me and that pool of black water or whatever was the door to another dimension.... how do they know all these freaking dimensions??????? Is there a menu of dimensions or something? Now onto the end. Miranda dies and takes the eyeless with her. YAAAAAYY!!! Bring out the confetti canons whoooo! Yeaaaaah, no. She should be coming back in the next book with her memories and mind in that quarter shaped with stamped with an M, that the doctor in True Earth gave her. Sneaky sneaky Mr. Krokos. Finding a way to get Mir back. I had a lot of complaints and I basically just ranted and asked questions throughout this whole thing but what I will say now are the good things. So many twists and turns are done throughout these two books and it seemed like overkill to me but I think it is hard to get your readers caught off guard with all this stuff. I will say that this series has plots that are totally NOT predictable. Not at all.It was really action packed and I liked how the fight scenes were really detailed. Those made me freak out because I kept trying to read faster to see what happens at the end. Some authors write fight scenes and it is just like bam-punch-kick-turn-step-he's dead. Unexciting. But these were like wtf!!! Omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg. I flipped out and I appreciated the details. So yay!!! This book wasn't bad because I want to finish the series. If it was really bad then I wouldn't even try. I want to see how they bring Miranda back and how the crew will finish off the next enemy. So yaaaaay. By the way if you liked this book then that is based on your preferences. I have different ones so maybe that is why this book wasn't just up to par for me. Although, I will be coming back for more of those fight scenes, can't get enough of them and I love how Miranda knows how to fight. In most series, the girl is a wuss in the beginning (reading those parts are almost embarrassing, especially when it is in first person) but then she grows and learns and kicks butt. But Mir is like badass allll the time and I don't have to worry about her breaking a nail or something. I do worry about her sanity but I think she will be doing a little better in the last book. Cannot wait!!!

[Kasi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a 4/4.5. The writing style is different. Sorta 2 dimensional in a way. Like flattish but it works and it makes sense for the main character to sorta think in that style. All in all this is a super fantastic sequel and it blew me and its predecessor out of the water! So action packed and fast paced. Really fun. The story kinda comes out of left field but it so right. The first book was very different than this one but it was really much more of an prologue of a book giving you the back story of the characters so that we could go into this one and have the adventure really start. I personally loved it and think it worked and I'm happy it was more epic.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really excited to read this book but it felt different than the first one. As much as I really wanted to love this series, it feels like a connection to the reader is missing. I was a bit confusing with the plot and the twists in this book, so it was harder to get into it. Can’t wait for the conclusion!

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Loved it. Now on to book 3!