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Soulprint

Megan Miranda (Goodreads Author)

3.68 · Rating details · 1,807 ratings · 276 reviews

A new literary, sci-fi thriller from acclaimed author Megan Miranda.

With the science of soul-fingerprinting a reality, Alina Chase has spent her entire life imprisoned for the crimes her past-self committed. In an attempt to clear her name, Alina unintentionally trades one prison for another when she escapes, aided by a group of teens whose intentions and motivations are a ...more

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Sep 23, 2018 Susan's Reviews rated it it was amazing

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I really enjoyed this action-packed dystopian tale!

Not only was this a fantastic read - with edge of your seat suspense, great, gutsy characters and all kinds of secrets to unravel, the author gave interested readers a few mysteries to solve.

Alina is being "contained" for the crimes of her soul in a past life. Although this book is between the border of the N/A and Y/A genres, this author's highly intelligent, well-crafted writing will appeal to readers of all ages. If you are looking for a ligh ...more

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Feb 05, 2015 Alyssa rated it really liked it

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***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***

Soulprint by Megan Miranda
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Publication Date: February 3, 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher

Summary (from Goodreads):

A new literary, sci-fi thriller from acclaimed author Megan Miranda.

With the science of soul-fingerprinting a reality, Alina Chase has spent her entire life imprisoned for the crimes her past-self committed. In an attempt to clear her name, Alina unintentionally trades one prison for ...more

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Jan 22, 2015 Eilonwy rated it really liked it

Recommended to Eilonwy by: Nemo (The ☾Moonlight☾ Library)

Shelves: good-worldbuilding, fast-and-enjoyable, heartbreaking, heartwarming, love-story, suspenseful

3-1/2 stars, rounded up.

Alina Chase lives in a future where a person's soul can be identified from life to life -- reassuring news for some, but not for Alina. Her soul was a notorious criminal in its previous existence, and Alina is paying for its crimes. She's spent her entire life imprisoned on an island, cared for only by rotating strangers. On her seventeenth birthday, she's offered the chance of a lifetime -- escape. But taking that chance will test her in ways she could never have prepar

3-1/2 stars, rounded up.

Alina Chase lives in a future where a person's soul can be identified from life to life -- reassuring news for some, but not for Alina. Her soul was a notorious criminal in its previous existence, and Alina is paying for its crimes. She's spent her entire life imprisoned on an island, cared for only by rotating strangers. On her seventeenth birthday, she's offered the chance of a lifetime -- escape. But taking that chance will test her in ways she could never have prepared for, including trying to figure out just who she is.

I mostly really enjoyed this book. It's fast-paced and gripping with a lot of action, but also with a fair amount of philosophy scattered through.

I thought the worldbuilding was very good, as the story takes place at a time when souls have been identifiable for a couple generations, but the unknowns still outweigh the knowns. Traits like handedness and math skills seem to carry consistently into each lifetime, but personalities do not (so if you've lost a loved one, they're still gone even after their soul is reborn). But other proclivities are less clear. Is Alina destined to have criminal tendencies because June, her previous incarnation, did? No one knows. I really liked the questions asked via this mythology (including, does religion still matter?), and the information was doled out at a perfect pace for me.

There's also a suspense story involving what really went on with June and her partner in crime, Liam, who died two years before she did. They were world-famous, with books written about them and a movie everyone -- even Alina -- has seen. The clues were mostly believable, and the trail to the answers kept me flipping the pages as fast as I could. This part of the story was woven in perfectly with Alina's identity crisis as she struggles with how much of her "self" she's rejected for being like June, and tries to determine what being Alina, and whole, might mean.

A few things detracted from my enjoyment of this story. Mild spoilers: (view spoiler)

My final complaint is that while this is a standalone, there are definitely threads left hanging which could lead to a sequel. But it's resolved enough at the end.

The good in this book considerably outweighs the weaknesses, so I recommend it if the issues in the story intrigue you. ...more

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Jan 16, 2015 Jen Ryland added it · review of another edition

Recommended to Jen by: Ashley

I'd decided to take a pass on Soulprint, or at least wait for reviews to come out. The title sounded New-Agey and the plot like sci-fi. Then I read a rave review on Goodreads from Ashley of Nose Graze and decided to give this book a try for review.

I'm so glad I did. Soulprint is an excellent thriller with a super-cool premise, but it's also a story with philosophical themes, well-developed characters, and a touching romance. There are sci-fi aspects, but if you're not a fan of that, the science I'd decided to take a pass on Soulprint, or at least wait for reviews to come out. The title sounded New-Agey and the plot like sci-fi. Then I read a rave review on Goodreads from Ashley of Nose Graze and decided to give this book a try for review.

I'm so glad I did. Soulprint is an excellent thriller with a super-cool premise, but it's also a story with philosophical themes, well-developed characters, and a touching romance. There are sci-fi aspects, but if you're not a fan of that, the science isn't a huge part of the story.

What I loved most was the way the book ingeniously blends something age-old -- the idea that souls can be reincarnated -- with something speculative and high-tech -- the idea that souls can be analyzed like DNA and then tracked when they are reborn in a new body. Alina, the main character, knows she is the reincarnated soul of June, a notorious murderer. As such, she's spent her life in a high security prison. The book begins in action, with Alina being broken out of prison by people whose motives aren't immediately apparent, and I was gripped right away.

Once Alina is broken out, the story slows down. She learns more about the people who've helped her and what their motivations are -- or are they being completely honest with her? She also begins to feel June's presence within her -- or is she imagining it? This slowdown in pace was an interesting narrative choice for a thriller-y story, but it also offers some breathing room for character development and the exploration of some of Soulprint's themes, questions like: Are we a product of our pasts? Do we have free will? What is the nature of the soul, and could those qualities that make us individual and unique carry on after our physical bodies are gone?

I think that Soulprint has a little something for every reader: an intriguing scientific premise, a daring prison break, some interesting philosophical questions, and a sweet romance. Ashley's right -- give it a try!

I received an advance copy of this book for review. You can read my full review here on YA Romantics
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Dec 11, 2014 Dana rated it liked it

Shelves: 2015, netgalley, borrow, up-all-night, mystery, young-adult, science-fiction

Thankfully this book was better than its cover. I had a lot of fun reading this, the plot is very unique which I always appreciate in YA. The characters were fine. I feel kinda neutral towards them all, but I suppose that is better than an irritating heroine. The first 50% left me entranced, but unfortunately the second half of the book was a little too slow for me and my interested started to depart.

Overall this is a decent read with a cool plot, the second half left something to be desired bu ...more

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Jan 09, 2015 Ashley rated it it was amazing

4.5 Stars

Woah! I was surprised by how much I loved this book! I hoped to like it but didn't think I'd end up giving it 4.5 stars.

It totally hooked me to the point where I COULDN'T STOP READING! I read the whole thing in one sitting. I felt like there was always something happening, always a trail to follow, always a mystery to solve. I couldn't even stop to take a breath, it was just ACTION THRILLER MYSTERY ROMANCE.

I also loved how the book was built on hacking and technology. There's barely any ...more

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Nov 22, 2014 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, february-release, 2015-releases, mystery, read-in-2014, fantasy, ya, review-books, netgalley

*I received a free ARC of Soulprint from Bloomsbury USA Chidlren's via Netgalley in exchange of an honest and unbiased review*

Soulprint is a riveting story set in the future, where re-incarnations are proven and some characters actually get judged by their past lives.

This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews ...more

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Dec 02, 2014 Nemo (The ☾Moonlight☾ Library) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, audience-young-adult, sts, format-physical, stand-alone, arc, may-i-has-book-boyfriend-yes, publisher-bloomsbury, 2015-published, source-publisher

This review was originally posted on The Moonlight Library

SUMMARY
Alina Chase has been contained her whole life on a private island – cared for, but not cared about. Because she has inherited the soul of a notorious teen criminal, June Calahan. And the world fears June has left instructions for Alina to continue what she started – throwing the world into chaos.

WORLDBUILDING
Wowser! The worldbuilding in this was so subtle and intense. Souls are an actual thing, and soulprints – like fingerprint ...more

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Sep 16, 2014 Sarah Elizabeth rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, netgalley-edelweiss, r2r-complete, as, young-adult, read-2014, mystery, dystopian, sci-fi, read-with-abbie

Soulprint
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) and NetGalley.)

This was an okay sci-fi story, but it dragged.

I felt quite sorry for Alina and her parents. It was awful the way the government took away her freedom and family because of something that she had no control over. It must have been awful for her parents to realise that their daughter would never know freedom or a normal life.

The storyline in thi ...more

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Oct 26, 2014 Figgy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: one-hundred-percent-rock-reviews, review-copy, reviewed, arc-or-netgalley

The premise of Soulprint is, while not altogether unexplored, a fascinating one. It explores reincarnation, in a world where science has proven that it is, without a doubt, the way our souls work.

How much of who we are is based on the soul, and how much is based on how we’re raised? It’s the ever-present question of nature over nurture.

There were certain elements of this story which were really well done, with some aspects of the world-building appearing really well thought out.

But then there we ...more

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Nov 27, 2014 Erin Arkin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4.5 stars

Megan Miranda won me over as a reader with Fracture so when I saw Soulprint up on Netgalley I requested it before even reading the summary. I have to admit….it didn’t make a difference because when I read the summary, I just wanted to read it that much more. Miranda combines a great story with the idea that souls don’t die when someone passes on, they actually migrate to a new person...Interesting, right??

Alina has been held prisoner for 17 years on a remote island because the governmen 4.5 stars

Megan Miranda won me over as a reader with Fracture so when I saw Soulprint up on Netgalley I requested it before even reading the summary. I have to admit….it didn’t make a difference because when I read the summary, I just wanted to read it that much more. Miranda combines a great story with the idea that souls don’t die when someone passes on, they actually migrate to a new person...Interesting, right??

Alina has been held prisoner for 17 years on a remote island because the government has proven that her soul is that of a criminal named June Calahan. In order to “protect” Alina and the world from each other, it was decided to take her from her parents and keep her away from those that might want to access the information that June had…access to the soul database.

I liked Alina. She was smart and willing to do whatever it took to gain her freedom. She held to her beliefs and although she had to rely on others to get away and stay free, she was smart enough to figure out what she needed to do. I found it a bit odd that she would have been able to build the foundations of the friendships/relationships she built with both Cameron and Casey in such a short amount of time but other than that I thought her character was believable.

I enjoyed the other characters in this book too. Dominic is a bit of a mystery at first but as the pieces start to come together I found myself interested in his story. I can’t say too much without giving anything away but I thought he was a solid character and his motivations were interesting.

Cameron and Casey were solid too. Yes, Cameron is a lovely guy and I enjoyed his role in the story but he also has a critical part in the story as helps Alina in ways she never expected. There are a lot of secrets and things are revealed along the way. Cameron and Casey have a good story and while the reveal is a bit slow to come (which is why I can’t say anything) it is totally worth it. Once I found out what was going on with these two, it started to make more sense as to why they were in the mix with Alina.

I thought the idea that Miranda explored in this story is a unique approach. What if your soul is transitioned to someone else when you die – does that mean you have a predisposition to act the way that person acted or is there an option for that new person to become someone else entirely? This is the argument that Alina is trying to prove – she may have the soul of June, but she is Alina and she just wants to live her life and be her own person but some people won’t give her that chance.

If you like a good story with a bit of science, some mystery, and a bit of swoon you should definitely check this one out when you can. I flew through this one trying to figure it all out and also to see what would happen with these characters. Apologies on the somewhat vague review here but I don’t want to ruin the story for anyone. Just trust me when I say you should check this out when you can.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bloomsbury for the review copy. ...more

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Oct 16, 2017 autumn rated it did not like it

idek what rating to give this. it made so little impression on me it could be anywhere from 1-3. it was ok but the twists were way predictable to me and the concept, which sounds so cool, was really badly delivered imo

the plot is basically that souls are transferred from one life to the next when you die (this is scientifically proven somehow and has been common knowledge for at least 3 generations). this girl, june, found a study that proved that souls that are criminals in one life are almost idek what rating to give this. it made so little impression on me it could be anywhere from 1-3. it was ok but the twists were way predictable to me and the concept, which sounds so cool, was really badly delivered imo

the plot is basically that souls are transferred from one life to the next when you die (this is scientifically proven somehow and has been common knowledge for at least 3 generations). this girl, june, found a study that proved that souls that are criminals in one life are almost guaranteed to be criminals in other lives; she hacks into the database that (somehow) records soul transference and starts releasing names of souls who were criminals in their past lives so that people in their current lives can protect themselves. for this massive breach of privacy, she's declared americas most wanted and dies while on the run. her soul is reincarnated in the main character, alina, who grows up in a very luxurious, if isolated, prison, because they dont want her finishing what june started. (a hell of an elevator pitch!)

BUT the soul transferring part doesnt make any sense! like everyone has completely different personalities than their previous souls! they dont even share memories or literally ANYTHING linking them!! being right- or left-handed is LITERALLY the only thing specified in the ENTIRE BOOK to transfer from life to life with each 'soul', the definition of which is never explored in the least. if not for the fact that the entire dumbass plot literally hinges on the reincarnation aspect, i would think the author had written a more contemporary thriller (although i wouldnt exactly describe it as thrilling) and added that element at the last minute as an ill-thought out hook, because i really cant see why else she would add a concept in which she clearly has so little interest and investment, to leave it so completely undeveloped.

also the plot is a dumbass!! if we actually could predict criminal activity that accurately, why ON EARTH wouldnt we use it??? how is june's crime enough to warrant her reincarnation being locked up since birth, but convicted murderers and rapists and stuff are fine??? (view spoiler)

i would be interested in reading some good (non fanfiction lmao) soul-y/reincarnation stuff. this made me realise that that's a really cool genre that mainstream fiction hasnt even touched on afaik (at least in ya) ...more

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Jul 03, 2014 Jessica (The Psychotic Nerd) rated it really liked it

Shelves: released-in-2015, read-in-2014, read-multiple-book-series-by-author, hall-of-awesome-4-stars-or-more, pov-girl, stand-alones, school-year-2014-2015, netgalley, reincarnation, bloomsbury

This and other reviews can be found on The Psychotic Nerd
I received an ecopy of this book via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

MY THOUGHTS
I have an odd fascination with past lives and reincarnation. I don't know. I just like the idea that this life is not your only life. This book takes place in a society where there are records of a person's past lives. But the society has discovered that those who were criminals in a past life are more likely to become criminals in this one. So, This and other reviews can be found on The Psychotic Nerd
I received an ecopy of this book via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

MY THOUGHTS
I have an odd fascination with past lives and reincarnation. I don't know. I just like the idea that this life is not your only life. This book takes place in a society where there are records of a person's past lives. But the society has discovered that those who were criminals in a past life are more likely to become criminals in this one. So, when criminal June Calahan dies, all hospitals in the surrounding areas are checked for the baby with June's soul. They find Alina and for 17 years, she's kept on an island with no outside contact.

The idea behind this book is fantastic! I love the idea of a record of past lives and a society where people can be judged based on their past lives (though, that's not good). I thought Megan Miranda did a brilliant job and building this society and making it believable.

The characters were great! Alina is a strong character that you feel sympathetic towards. She's basically been imprisoned all her life and judged based on June's life. Everyone considered Alina June, not as Alina. So, she spends so much of her life trying to prove that she is not June, to no avail. But through it all, she remained strong and fought for her freedom and to redeem June's name. Other characters were great as well. Cameron & Casey were such great friends to Alina (Though, it didn't start that way) and they were just such great characters overall!

The romance was just the kind of romance I liked: minimal. I rooted for the romance, but it didn't distract from the plot, which was great!

The only issue I had was with the pacing. The plot and the story were very interesting, but the book was very slow-paced through the middle of the book.

IN CONCLUSION
This was a great read! It's such a new idea with reincarnation and the characters are great! If you like reading thriller type books and/or books with past lives, I definitely recommend it!
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Jan 07, 2015 Laura rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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**Slightly Spoiler-ish**

”Maybe there will be a consequence for my choices in the next life. But right now, this is the only one that matters.”

Soulprint by Megan Miranda felt new. Innovative and invigorating. A story that sparked and inspired my imagination with questions and ideas. I love when a book does that!

Seventeen year old Alina Chase has been confined her attire life for her own protection—so she is told. Protected from people that want revenge for her past life. Revenge for what her sou
**Slightly Spoiler-ish**

”Maybe there will be a consequence for my choices in the next life. But right now, this is the only one that matters.”

Soulprint by Megan Miranda felt new. Innovative and invigorating. A story that sparked and inspired my imagination with questions and ideas. I love when a book does that!

Seventeen year old Alina Chase has been confined her attire life for her own protection—so she is told. Protected from people that want revenge for her past life. Revenge for what her soul did as June Calahan —a brilliant, charismatic criminal that blackmailed and stole private information from the soul database. Technology that can reveal our past lives. Information that people would pay or kill to protect or forget. But now Alina is paying the price for what June did. Alina lives under constant supervision on an island with no family or friends or way out. Until…Casey and Cameron, two strangers with their own set of secrets and motives, come busting into her safe, little world. You ready?

Ready to jump. Ready to run. Ready to risk it all! Casey and Cameron pull Alina out of her bubble. Out into the world to chase after answers and clues about soul-printing that June may or may not have left for her. This tech filled scavenger hunt will have readers wondering about their own past souls and decisions in life. Would you want to know your past life? What if you were a killer? What if you were unlucky in love or money? Should the past be forgotten? Can it be? Or does it leave a mark? Can our past lives influence who we are today? This story fuels so many questions and twists and turns. I love it!

I did hit a couple of bumps though. I did not feel any tension or suspense. Alina was on the run--for her life--but I felt no danger really. The Big Bads came and then went. Locked away with no real fuss or pain. I wanted to experience the RUN! Hear and jump to the “Get down!”s. Feel the trust no one vibe. But…for me, that heat or adrenaline was missing from this journey.

I did meet three very brave, intelligent survivors though. Characters I liked and rooted for. Friends and family that would do anything for each other. I felt that! Friendship. Not romance…which brings me to my other bump in the reading road. Was the romance really necessary? Friendship would have been more than enough for me. I didn’t feel the spark. I have to agree with Casey here—it wasn’t the time. Maybe if it was just the two of them—(view spoiler). Sometimes that “we only have each other” heat and vibe can build and build into something more. But having Casey right there kind of ruined the mood for me. Haha….

That said….I still enjoyed the ride and IDEA. Look at the four stars! An idea can get under my skin and build and build into something more—something special--and that is just what Soulprint did. The idea of knowing who we are. Trying to break the mold of what or who everyone thinks you are. Gah! I haven’t stopped running through all of my Soulprint notes and ideas yet and it’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve read it. I just know that these pages inspire and push you to make this life count. Live for right now.

This book leaves a mark.

Recommended.

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Jan 12, 2015 Zoe rated it liked it

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Soulprint took me by surprise in the best possible way - the beginning was slightly difficult to get into, but once I got into the story I found myself struggling to put it down.

Megan Miranda's Soulprint is set in a futuristic America where the technology for soul-printing has become possible. Soulprint allows you to be tested to see whom your soul belonged to in previous lives, and might just be one of the century's most prized discoveries as there is a clear correlation between .

Alina, our ...more

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Sep 16, 2014 Tati rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopia-sci-fi

I’d like to thank NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This had a really promising premise: soulprinting. In the same way that fingerprints are unique, so are souls. This means a soul can be traced from reincarnation to reincarnation, and that consequences of previous lives end up spilling into the present one. This is what happens to Alina. Because she had the misfortune of hosting June’s soul and because June was considered ...more

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Sep 04, 2014 Stacee rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2015

This was a pretty clever premise and it was executed fairly well.

I liked the non-stop action and the general feeling of uncertainty about the situation really came across in the writing. Alina, Cameron, and Casey are all interesting. The way their back stories are revealed is a sort of slow, delicious torture.

The only downside was the passages of long science-y stuff. I hated biology and genetics when I had to take it in school and I still hate it. I ended up skimming those sections.

All in al ...more

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Nov 16, 2014 Britt rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Really enjoyed this concept. Review to come @ Winterhaven Books 1/29

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Apr 25, 2017 Nele rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: for-sale

Before reading this book I was very intrigued by the plot of this book. But to me it fell a bit flat.
I enjoyed reading the book but it didn't seem memorable to me. I guess that I expected more. I wanted to learn more about the different lives of the souls, have more context. What do they remember from past lives? How does it affect them? I expected flashbacks, deep inner conversations from the soul, recognizing other souls...
Some aspects were just a bit too predictable and I was left wondering ...more

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Sep 30, 2014 Rachel (aka Ms4Tune) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, favourites, 2015

4.5 stars because I loved the concept so much. :-)

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‘Most souls are free of their pasts. Of their crimes and transgressions, their love and hate. Because a soul has no memory, and that’s a scientific fact.

Still, most people agree it’s better not to find out who you once were. And if you do find out, it’s best to keep that knowledge to yourself. Because while the soul has no memory, the world does, and that is usually enough.’ Loc 70

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Oct 26, 2014 Kelly (Diva Booknerd) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Soulprint lured me in from the first chapter, in an unexpected and engaging storyline that kept me enthralled. It follows the story of Alina, a girl who inherited the soul of June, a traitor to her country for hacking the database of a soul registry where infants were tested to scientifically determine their past life. Her life has been plagued by media speculation, that if she were ever freed, Alina would continue the work of June. With one former escape ...more

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Jul 23, 2014 Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-books, arc-book-read

Set in a time where anything is possible, Soulprint explores that possibility of past lives and souls that never die, that never truly go away but instead, regenerate after death into someone new. Someone who can be punished for mistakes you may have made.

Always being fascinated with the possibility of reincarnation, it was no wonder the synopsis for Soulprint appealed to me. The what ifs of it all were too appealing to ignore and so, I picked this up already being familiar with Miranda's work a ...more

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Mar 18, 2015 Layla rated it liked it

Shelves: ya, read-2015, alan

While Soulprint brings up some interesting questions – how are we shaped by our pasts? how are we shaped by our environments? – I was ultimately not thrilled by its execution.

In the world of the novel, here are the things you need to believe for this book to make sense to you: that there are souls, one; that souls are reincarnated (and are immediately reincarnated upon dying, but only travel short distances because … reasons), two; and that there’s a study that claims a high level of corresponde ...more

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Sep 17, 2014 Abbie rated it liked it · review of another edition

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(I received a copy from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.)

Soulprint dragged too much for me.

I felt sorry for Alina. Being imprisoned and having your freedom taken away from you for something that you had no control over is awful. I felt sorry for her parents too. They knew what sort of life she would have, and they tried their best to stop it from happening. It must have been horrible for them knowing they hadn't saved her.

The pacing in this was really really slow, and i was bored b ...more

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Jan 19, 2015 The Cover Contessa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A bit slow for the first half or so, but interesting enough that I really needed to know what was happening and really great in the end.
Review to come...

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Mar 31, 2021 Jannah rated it it was amazing

From the determination to find the truth of the past and the different bonds between each character, this book kept me guessing and is full of suspense. It was really great and the ending was such a relief:D

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Nov 04, 2019 Sara (A Gingerly Review) rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2019, audio-book-2019

What a disappointment. The premise was solid but the presentation was lack-luster at best. I was bored the entire time.

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Apr 14, 2014 Shannon (It Starts At Midnight) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2015, read-for-review

Well, well, wasn't this the pleasant surprise! I honestly didn't know what to think of this going in, and figured it was going to go one of two ways: Unbelievable and silly, or thought provoking and exciting. And thankfully, it was the latter.

The thing that made it really work for me is that no one completely understood how the soul worked. I liked that they admitted that, because I think anything else would have been really hard to believe. In Soulprint's world, souls move on to another body af Well, well, wasn't this the pleasant surprise! I honestly didn't know what to think of this going in, and figured it was going to go one of two ways: Unbelievable and silly, or thought provoking and exciting. And thankfully, it was the latter.

The thing that made it really work for me is that no one completely understood how the soul worked. I liked that they admitted that, because I think anything else would have been really hard to believe. In Soulprint's world, souls move on to another body after death, and science has allowed for the soul to be "tested" so a person could find out who their soul belonged to before them. In this situation, it was "we know souls transfer, we just don't know why or how", and honestly, I can't imagine any other way to feasibly handle the topic.

Alina, whose soul used to belong to a wanted criminal who was attempting to overthrow the soul database system, was quite a sympathetic and likable character. She was literally paying for someone else's crime, as she was confined to an island. It seemed a bit farfetched, but the government didn't want to appear to be imprisoning children for something they had no control over, so they basically locked her up, just in a luxurious setting.
Alina wants her freedom, of course, so when the chance arises, she grabs it. Her escape comes at the hands of siblings Casey and Cameron, and former guard Dominic. These characters had good backstory and development as well, so I found myself invested in each of them. Though I had figured a few major things out early on, the unravelling of their individual stories was almost as intriguing as Alina's.

Obviously, Alina and her escape partners are on the run. They have to hide, and for some time it seems that Alina has simply traded one prison for another, much less comfortable one. But since Alina is a strong willed character, and wants to have an actual life, maybe even find her family, so she decides to try to figure out what June was involved with and attempt to clear her name- or go down fighting.

Some other aspects that I enjoyed:

-The romance was enjoyable, but not the main focus. I was definitely invested in it but it didn't take over the story.

-I loved the questions that were brought up. I mean, the entire concept of a soul was at the core of this book, and what exactly makes us who we are is questioned. I love a book that can really make the reader think, even long after the book is read. This fits the bill.
-The ending was really quite perfect. Not wrapped up completely, but enough that you didn't want to rip your hair out. Hopeful, but not unbelievable. I really thought it was well done, and fit with the tone of the book.

-June's backstory was so fun to delve into. Imagine trying to find clues from someone who'd been dead as long as you'd been alive, someone who you have a connection to that goes beyond life. It was all pretty incredible.
The only thing that really kept me from giving the book five stars was that some of the plot moved a little slow at times. I didn't exactly mind, because I was anxious to continue the story, but it was a factor. My other issue was that I did figure out a few of the twists quite early on, which was kind of a bummer, BUT there were a lot of other twists that took me by surprise, so it ended up working out fine.

Bottom Line: This book kind of has it all: Science, romance, mystery, conspiracy, friendship, and quite a bit of thought provocation. Definitely a win.

*I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review.*
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Alina Chase is imprisoned on an island for something she didn’t do. She is locked away for something her previous self in a past life did. But not everyone wants Alina locked away. A group is coming to break her out, but she doesn’t know what they want from her. Or from June, the girl she was in her past life. And what if she can’t help them?

I had wanted to read Soulprint right away. I really enjoyed Megan Miranda’s first book Fracture and she is quickly becoming a seasoned author who writes fas Alina Chase is imprisoned on an island for something she didn’t do. She is locked away for something her previous self in a past life did. But not everyone wants Alina locked away. A group is coming to break her out, but she doesn’t know what they want from her. Or from June, the girl she was in her past life. And what if she can’t help them?

I had wanted to read Soulprint right away. I really enjoyed Megan Miranda’s first book Fracture and she is quickly becoming a seasoned author who writes fast paced action thrillers that still retains substance and character development. I’m happy to say that Soulprint did not disappoint.

Alina is a unique character. She seems like an everyday girl but she isn’t. She’s been locked away for so long that while she is very smart and knowledgeable, she has a lot of learning to do about other people and the world around her. I liked how vulnerable she was, not sure on what to do but using her intellect to devise what was right, wrong and making good choices. Her desperation to escape balanced by the fear of what’s out there is a nice view into her special situation. And then there’s June, the voice in her head she can’t shake. We only really encounter June through Alina, allowing the reader to fully understand the shadow that is June. The murky shadow that lives with Alina, that reminds Alina, that places clues in Alina’s way. I really liked that June is mysterious and not totally full in the book. It brought me closer to Alina and wht she might be going through, to have her whole life determined by past actions that she herself didn’t even make. And that a part of that girl is still roaming around in her memories.

Cameron and Casey are decent sidekicks. I liked Casey and Alina together, their honest conversations. Casey and Cameron are both really smart in their own ways. I love it when a book is written about smart teens! I get super frustrated when a main character does a really obviously stupid thing. That never happened here, which I am so thankful for. All three of them had good heads on their shoulders, assessing situations, and making calculated risks. it lead to a much more interesting thriller. There’s a little bit of romance but it’s not front and center. I liked the depth that it added to the characters but I also liked that it wasn’t super in your face. The plot is interesting and the story moves really fast so a love angle could have really slowed it down but Miranda weaves it through perfectly, giving the reader just enough to wet their appetite but not lose sight of the goals.

I really enjoyed Soulprint, picking it up every little chance I got. it’s a good fast paced thriller that keeps the action moving and does not ignore character development. I think a lot of fans who like this type of genre will be blown away by Soulprint!
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Soulprint is one crazy ride. The idea pulled me in right from the beginning. The idea that souls can live on in multiple live is nothing new. Reincarnation has been around for a long while, but don't let that fool you into thinking this book is something overdone. Megan Miranda took this idea and ran so far with it that you will hardly recognize it. I love the blend of suspense, action/chase, science, and the layers **You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**

Soulprint is one crazy ride. The idea pulled me in right from the beginning. The idea that souls can live on in multiple live is nothing new. Reincarnation has been around for a long while, but don't let that fool you into thinking this book is something overdone. Megan Miranda took this idea and ran so far with it that you will hardly recognize it. I love the blend of suspense, action/chase, science, and the layers of corruption that she wove into the story of Soulprint. It is one excellent ride!

The biggest mystery to me is why it took me so long to read and finish Soulprint. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish but for whatever reason it took me way longer to read than most books. That is still a mystery to me because I didn't put the book down because I was bored. This book had me thinking and pondering the whole time, which was more than enough to keep me engaged and interested in the storyline. I was fascinated by the clues that June left Alina. Was she good? Was she bad? Just what the heck had she done that made them lock Alina down like they did.

I loved how unique and different this book felt. It had kind of an inception feel to it, even though it was really nothing like inception. It was part political thriller, part sci-fi dystopian, and a whole lot of interesting. I thought the characters and the plot were extremely well done. The romance was nice, but not the predominant theme of the book. It was just kind of there pleasantly swirling around in the background of this awesomely cool and intense chase that Aline, Cameron, Dominic and Casey were on.

Soulprint didn't specifically state that it was going to be the first book in a series, but it was strongly implied. I, for one, really want there to be a sequel. I can't wait to see if Aline will finally find her mother, or if it will be someone else entirely. Plus, there is the whole issue with Dominic. I think there is so much more about him that we have yet to learn. Bring it on! Bring it all on, Megan Miranda! I want more of the world you built in Soulprint.

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“I weigh my words before I say them. They're one thing I do have control over. And so I am purposeful with them. Deliberate. I decide what to give and what to hide. I watch for reactions. I study their impact.” — 5 likes

“Stop talking now. Dom told us how you work. You take information, and then you use it."

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