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Hanna, Hanna, One-and-Two
Twenty-two year old Johanna Cochrin has spent the past six years in self-imposed silence. After witnessing her brother's murder, she vowed to take his secret to the grave - even if that meant living the rest of her life as a prisoner in a remote government compound. But when she is kidnapped from that compound, Johanna finds her silence difficult to maintain. With the ruthless dictator of a fragile government plotting to sacrifice her to a time-altering Device, she is forced to trust people she has never met, share secrets she never meant to share, and come to terms with her own mortality - all while trying to save the world.
420 pages, Paperback
First published February 2, 2014
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Myndi Shafer
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Myndi Shafer does not dig: stubbing her toe, eating sushi, and formatting eBooks.
Myndi Shafer lives with her husband, four kiddos, a dog, and a bird, and knows her life is charmed.
To learn more about Myndi Shafer, visit her website (above) or hang out with her on Twitter (she's a chatty Cathy), or like her on Facebook (because everybody loves to be liked, right?).
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February 19, 2014
Some books you can put down and pick up and read a paragraph here and a chapter there. Other books you have to stay up until 3 A.M. reading, take with you to the bank for you to read as you wait, order pizza so you won't have to cook, take with you on every bathroom break, and then stay up AGAIN that night, red-eyed from sleeplessness, because you just can't put it down.
This was that book. From the very first page I was hooked. The language was unique and beautiful, stark yet descriptive. I feel like I WAS Hanna, I felt for her so much. What she went through was tremendous and instantly bonded me to her. She's one of my favorite heroes I've read about in a long time. Her voice was my favorite part of the story, and was more powerful than most because she didn't speak very often.
Even though the plot was gripping and exciting, it's the romance where the real tension lies. I love a good romance, and this book really delivers.
I highly recommend this book!
This was that book. From the very first page I was hooked. The language was unique and beautiful, stark yet descriptive. I feel like I WAS Hanna, I felt for her so much. What she went through was tremendous and instantly bonded me to her. She's one of my favorite heroes I've read about in a long time. Her voice was my favorite part of the story, and was more powerful than most because she didn't speak very often.
Even though the plot was gripping and exciting, it's the romance where the real tension lies. I love a good romance, and this book really delivers.
I highly recommend this book!
April 9, 2014
Ms. Shafer has proven that she's a versatile author. I love her Shrilugh series and found I enjoyed this book just as much. She creates vivid characters - good and bad - that you feel like you know. Hanna is such a great character and I easily found myself rooting for her and her friends. Ms Shafer is a very talented writer and makes the action and emotions come alive. The book was well-written, and well-edited. A first rate read!
July 1, 2014
The author, Myndi Schaffer, gave me a copy of this novel in exchange for my review.
Shafer gives the reader touchstones that will spark the consciousness of a younger generation in her work. This is going to be that work that a young reader will read again and again well into their elder years.
For much of the book we know that Johanna harbors a vague power or secret for which she’s feared. She has a canine companion that she calls Joby but, of course, he doesn’t know that because she never speaks. She lives her life expecting Joby, a pet given to her by a friendly guard, to one-day just leave her life and she will go on because that’s how life works. The sense of desolation from this character is astounding. She has plans but little hope and to live each day without that sense of something coming next punches the reader in the heart. Matthew asks Joanna who is skirting the edge of a dance floor if she knows why they dance. “Defiance…. It is our reminder that a good life - even if it’s a simple life, an underground life - is worth fighting for” (Page 78). The impact of what this society has lost is stark and vital and one that readers will understand is to be cherished.
There is an expert flow to Shafer's story. The beauty of her construction is that its so well thought out. This is not an author who sat down and raced out a slap-dash story to post and make a few bucks. “Hanna Hanna One and Two” reads as a labor of love and I loved it.
There are risqué language and adult themes in “Hanna Hanna One and Two.” The story is suitable for older teens and adults who love good stories.
Shafer gives the reader touchstones that will spark the consciousness of a younger generation in her work. This is going to be that work that a young reader will read again and again well into their elder years.
For much of the book we know that Johanna harbors a vague power or secret for which she’s feared. She has a canine companion that she calls Joby but, of course, he doesn’t know that because she never speaks. She lives her life expecting Joby, a pet given to her by a friendly guard, to one-day just leave her life and she will go on because that’s how life works. The sense of desolation from this character is astounding. She has plans but little hope and to live each day without that sense of something coming next punches the reader in the heart. Matthew asks Joanna who is skirting the edge of a dance floor if she knows why they dance. “Defiance…. It is our reminder that a good life - even if it’s a simple life, an underground life - is worth fighting for” (Page 78). The impact of what this society has lost is stark and vital and one that readers will understand is to be cherished.
There is an expert flow to Shafer's story. The beauty of her construction is that its so well thought out. This is not an author who sat down and raced out a slap-dash story to post and make a few bucks. “Hanna Hanna One and Two” reads as a labor of love and I loved it.
There are risqué language and adult themes in “Hanna Hanna One and Two.” The story is suitable for older teens and adults who love good stories.
July 10, 2016
A fast-paced and enjoyable YA read. In a dystopian future, whoever possesses the Device can use it to change reality and in the new reality, the possessor becomes immortal. Trouble is the Device has not been used well. Society is tyrannical with a few haves (the 1%?) and many have-nots, and the planet is an ecological disaster.
The young woman Hanna has been imprisoned for six years by Annabel Haien, the ruthless leader of one of the fragmented warring states that comprise North America. Haien thinks Hanna, who was born into the class of the Naviganti, the people who know how to use the Device, can help her find and use it so that Haien herself will become immortal. But three friends of Hanna's dead brother Bill, who was part of a rebel movement, help her escape her prison. From them she learns that she may have to sacrifice herself to heal the planet.
The plot moves at a fast clip, with some surprising twists along the way. Shafer's prose is clean and streamlined: description of this future society was bare-boned but deft and believable. I found myself wanting more information about the Naviganti and the origins of the Device, as well as the mechanics of its transformative effects. (I had a similar reaction to an Australian sci-fi movie The Quiet Earth , in which a scientist wakes up to a very changed reality.)
However, despite my questions about how the Device worked, I enjoyed the ride. The story and Hanna kept me engaged and turning the pages.
The young woman Hanna has been imprisoned for six years by Annabel Haien, the ruthless leader of one of the fragmented warring states that comprise North America. Haien thinks Hanna, who was born into the class of the Naviganti, the people who know how to use the Device, can help her find and use it so that Haien herself will become immortal. But three friends of Hanna's dead brother Bill, who was part of a rebel movement, help her escape her prison. From them she learns that she may have to sacrifice herself to heal the planet.
The plot moves at a fast clip, with some surprising twists along the way. Shafer's prose is clean and streamlined: description of this future society was bare-boned but deft and believable. I found myself wanting more information about the Naviganti and the origins of the Device, as well as the mechanics of its transformative effects. (I had a similar reaction to an Australian sci-fi movie The Quiet Earth , in which a scientist wakes up to a very changed reality.)
However, despite my questions about how the Device worked, I enjoyed the ride. The story and Hanna kept me engaged and turning the pages.
May 14, 2015
I got this in the Love Potion No. 11 box set. I hesitate to leave this review but this is how I feel, and that is what this site is for.
I did not like this book. The author can write a story, I don't doubt her talent at all. She did a good job painting it in such a way that I could see it all in my head. But it was boring to me.
The problem was the subject matter itself. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, I didn't get what was going on half the time. The author claimed that Johanna was in love with Nat and vice versa but where? How? What happened to draw them in to each other??? 'Cause I sure didn't see anything in the story indicating that.
Maybe my problem was in thinking that this box set, called Love Potion No. 11, would have, you know, romance in the books. I've just finished the third book in this set (this book actually) and not a one of them has a romance in it (that I can see).
So this review is not to criticize the author, because despite not liking this story, she actually did a good job with it. I do recognize her talent, it's just not for me.
I did not like this book. The author can write a story, I don't doubt her talent at all. She did a good job painting it in such a way that I could see it all in my head. But it was boring to me.
The problem was the subject matter itself. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, I didn't get what was going on half the time. The author claimed that Johanna was in love with Nat and vice versa but where? How? What happened to draw them in to each other??? 'Cause I sure didn't see anything in the story indicating that.
Maybe my problem was in thinking that this box set, called Love Potion No. 11, would have, you know, romance in the books. I've just finished the third book in this set (this book actually) and not a one of them has a romance in it (that I can see).
So this review is not to criticize the author, because despite not liking this story, she actually did a good job with it. I do recognize her talent, it's just not for me.
August 26, 2016
This book was awesome. It's one of those books you just can't put down because you HAVE to know what's going to happen next. And with this book you never knew what was coming. There are so many secrets and twists and turns, the author has you guessing the entire book. I loved all the characters but mainly Hanna, she was such a fighter and I love that in a character. I also loved how the author wrote the book in different perspectives. I think it added to the anticipation of what was to come and it tied everyone together nicely. The story itself was superb. I won't get into it, I don't want to ruin it for anyone. Now, lets talk about that ending! It was perfection and it was sunshine, I couldn't stop smiling.(eeeek) Just go buy the book, its .99cents for your kindle, a great deal!! :D
February 13, 2014
Hanna, Hanna was one of those books that you don't want to end and yet, to be honest, the ending was the best part. Shafer's deep characters and great pacing kept me reading late into the night. I couldn't put the book down, wanting to know what was going to happen next. I even found myself wondering about the book while I was doing other things (like trying to work), coming up with ideas for what I thought might happen next. The story, however, surprised me at every turn. Hanna, Hanna is a fresh, unique novel that you won't want to put down.
March 13, 2014
The best word I can use to describe this story is haunting. For some reason, it haunted me long after I finished reading it. In a good way :-)
I loved the world building, and the playing with time/planes of existence. The idea that the world resets, over and over and over...just very cool. If you like fantasy/sci fi/dystopian/speculative fiction, give this a try. This is not YA to me, but there's no sex or anything objectionable for the older young audience.
I loved the world building, and the playing with time/planes of existence. The idea that the world resets, over and over and over...just very cool. If you like fantasy/sci fi/dystopian/speculative fiction, give this a try. This is not YA to me, but there's no sex or anything objectionable for the older young audience.
June 26, 2014
awesome summer book fun. myndi is totally in my top 10 authors who know how to write swoon worthy men. not trashy or bodice ripping. just right. favourite line: joby, I want violence. too cute. love that she always acknowledges the silly awkward moments we love in books, but know are a bit melodramatic, with witty inner monologue. can't wait for her next book. thanks Thomas for not letting her junk this one.
April 14, 2014
The author has created a story that made me believe that time travel is possible. She has created a memorable character out of Hanna. The novel is well-suited for YA readers. The author captures our imagination on the first page and doesn't let loose until the end.
February 25, 2014
Absolutely loved this book.It's the book that draws you in from the first page and doesn't let go.I highly recommend this book!
March 19, 2014
Great book! Not normally the type of book I read, but I loved it. Lots of twists and turns. Awesome story with an even better ending. Recommend this book to everyone!
March 28, 2014
Some of the romance felt a tad rushed at times, but all in all an excellent book.
January 19, 2026
This was a meh for me. I don’t think Dystopian fiction is my genre. My literal mind had a hard time understanding multiple realities and other things going on in this book.
January 12, 2017
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So there is a device that resets time, but every time it is used things are a little worse than they were before. The current president wants to use it to make herself immortal and more powerful than she is now. Johanna wants to use it because she is the Verus and if she uses the device it will be a full restart and put the world back without all the problems of later resets...I think. If she does this though she will cease to exist. Others are able to remember the past worlds...because they were touching someone during the reset? or something like that...and some of her brothers friends want to help her achieve her goal.
The writing was ok in this, which is why I finished it. It flowed well and moved quickly. But there just wasn't enough story. Who are the Navaganti and why do they know about the machine? What the heck is the machine all about and why does it make the user immortal? Why does everyone think Johanna will cease to exist? My other 2 problems were silly but they just bothered me 1. Nat gave Johanna a puppy, he didn't tell her that the dog already had a name and didn't acknowledge that she had named her companion. I know it's silly but I just thought that was kind of mean. and 2. The circumstances that led to Johanna speaking to Haier for the first time just didn't jive....she can stand months of torture but not being shown a picture that I felt she should have understood the significance of way sooner? Overall just kind of a meh for me.
So there is a device that resets time, but every time it is used things are a little worse than they were before. The current president wants to use it to make herself immortal and more powerful than she is now. Johanna wants to use it because she is the Verus and if she uses the device it will be a full restart and put the world back without all the problems of later resets...I think. If she does this though she will cease to exist. Others are able to remember the past worlds...because they were touching someone during the reset? or something like that...and some of her brothers friends want to help her achieve her goal.
The writing was ok in this, which is why I finished it. It flowed well and moved quickly. But there just wasn't enough story. Who are the Navaganti and why do they know about the machine? What the heck is the machine all about and why does it make the user immortal? Why does everyone think Johanna will cease to exist? My other 2 problems were silly but they just bothered me 1. Nat gave Johanna a puppy, he didn't tell her that the dog already had a name and didn't acknowledge that she had named her companion. I know it's silly but I just thought that was kind of mean. and 2. The circumstances that led to Johanna speaking to Haier for the first time just didn't jive....she can stand months of torture but not being shown a picture that I felt she should have understood the significance of way sooner? Overall just kind of a meh for me.
September 25, 2014
This is the first book by the author I've read, and I simply could not put it down. It was intriguing, compelling, and the author wasn't afraid to make the tough choices.
And I wanted her to know, after reading her acknowledgement, that I am thankful for her persevering with her love/hate relationship with the story.
And I wanted her to know, after reading her acknowledgement, that I am thankful for her persevering with her love/hate relationship with the story.
July 9, 2016
Enjoyable
Johanna "Hanna" is a silent character, who doesn't speak by choice. She lives in her own world, where she expects those around her to just leave. It's an exciting story and the author takes the reader on the trail of Hanna, and how she deals with being kidnapped and having to sacrifice her silence. Intriguing story. Will seek out other books by Shafer!
Johanna "Hanna" is a silent character, who doesn't speak by choice. She lives in her own world, where she expects those around her to just leave. It's an exciting story and the author takes the reader on the trail of Hanna, and how she deals with being kidnapped and having to sacrifice her silence. Intriguing story. Will seek out other books by Shafer!
February 22, 2016
I was really on the fence on this one up until the last few pages, but the ending was satisfying so I am going to say I liked it overall.
April 9, 2015
Lots of vivid description and tension. I'm not a massive fan of post-apocalyptic settings and this has affected my rating. 3.5.
December 3, 2014
The author says she had a love/hate relationship with this story. I can only say it was worth it. Wonderful story.
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January 8, 2016
Wow great
Another great book by Myndi Shafer. hope there is another book I very much loved this book. Perfectly written to keep you reading not wanting to put down..
Another great book by Myndi Shafer. hope there is another book I very much loved this book. Perfectly written to keep you reading not wanting to put down..
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