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Afterimage

Naomi Hughes (Goodreads Author)

3.91 · Rating details · 163 ratings · 47 reviews

A horrific explosion levels part of the city and Camryn Kingfisher is the sole survivor.

Amidst controversy, conspiracy theories, and threats from government officials, Camryn longs for the truth. But the only person who she can turn to is a transparent boy in a lab coat named Quint. Unsure whether he’s a hallucination or a ghost, Camryn has no choice but to trust him as th ...more

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Jul 15, 2018 Kim Chance rated it it was amazing

I don't read a lot of sci-fi, but after reading the synopsis of this gorgeous book, I just had to check it out! I'm so glad I did! From the very first page, I was hooked, and I found myself reading this gem of a book in almost one sitting. All of my theories were completely wrong and as the story unraveled, I found myself on the journey to discovery and truth along with the main character--it was quite a ride! I'm a huge Doctor Who fan, so the best way I can really describe my enjoyment of this ...more

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Aug 25, 2018 destiny ♡⚔♡ [howling libraries] rated it liked it

Shelves: owned-physical, sci-fi, review-copies, young-adult

To me, the hardest part about being a book blogger is when you find a book that feels like it could have worked for you, but somehow, it just didn’t quite make it—and then trying to review that book in actual, coherent words and phrases, when all you really know how to do is kind of shrug and go, “Eeeeehhhh…?”

Like an afterimage: the ghost of light that’s left behind when you’ve been staring at something too bright for too long.

That’s my issue with Afterimage in a nutshell. It isn’t a bad boo To me, the hardest part about being a book blogger is when you find a book that feels like it could have worked for you, but somehow, it just didn’t quite make it—and then trying to review that book in actual, coherent words and phrases, when all you really know how to do is kind of shrug and go, “Eeeeehhhh…?”

Like an afterimage: the ghost of light that’s left behind when you’ve been staring at something too bright for too long.

That’s my issue with Afterimage in a nutshell. It isn’t a bad book by any means—I didn’t find it to be hurtful, or problematic, or even poorly written—it just didn’t do anything for me! So, I’m going to try to be as fair and just as possible in this review, because it’s absolutely the sort of book that has an intended audience who could probably love this a lot more than I did.

I want him to hurt the way I’ve been hurt. I know it’s not really his fault, I know he might not even be real, but at the moment he’s all I’ve got.

I want to get the negative aspects of this review over with: first and foremost, I know the synopsis even mentions a time/space issue, but it felt so forced and out of place. The book starts off as what feels like it should be a solid government conspiracy thriller/mystery, but when the sci-fi aspects were thrown it, it totally lost me. Even though I like space/timeline plots, in this instance, I would have enjoyed the story so much more without any of that. The other, smaller complaint that I have is the character writing. Camryn, the narrator, is annoying: she’s a jerk and doesn’t think things through at all for the first 100 pages or so, but she does progress as the story goes on. The side characters, however, really felt flat and uninspired from start to finish, so I couldn’t seem to connect with anyone.

Panic Disorder: a self-fulfilling prophecy of suck.

On the other hand, let me just say that I genuinely enjoyed the representation of Camryn’s panic disorder. As a reader with an anxiety disorder and panic attacks as a real aspect of my own mental health, I was able to relate to a solid amount of what she described. In particular, there’s a scene in the beginning where she explains that because she had a really bad panic attack at this one location, she now gets anxious when she tries to return there, because she’s scared she’ll trigger herself into a repeat event—that is such a legitimate fear that I struggle with, and I’ve never seen it put so specifically into words in a story, so I definitely related to that and appreciated Naomi Hughes adding it in!

So, yeah—all in all, not a bad read, it just didn’t work for me. That said, if the synopsis sounds interesting to you at all, I would one hundred percent suggest picking this one up and giving it a try, because I honestly believe Naomi Hughes’ writing has major potential to thrill a lot of people, and I would definitely be willing to check out future releases from her.

All quotes come from an advance copy and may not match the final release. Thank you so much to Page Street Publishing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review! ...more

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Apr 02, 2018 Paige Dan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sequoyah-20-reads

THIS. BOOK.

I was obsessed with this book from about 10 pages in. The story is thrilling and there may in fact be a new twist in every single chapter. Our main character Camryn deeply loves her mom, dad, and brother Kyle. She deals with true Panic Disorder and works so hard for that not to run her entire life. Quint is a mysterious guest that Camryn finds herself tied to after a huge explosion causes the death of Camryn's mom- along with thousands of other people. Camryn deals with guilt, grief, THIS. BOOK.

I was obsessed with this book from about 10 pages in. The story is thrilling and there may in fact be a new twist in every single chapter. Our main character Camryn deeply loves her mom, dad, and brother Kyle. She deals with true Panic Disorder and works so hard for that not to run her entire life. Quint is a mysterious guest that Camryn finds herself tied to after a huge explosion causes the death of Camryn's mom- along with thousands of other people. Camryn deals with guilt, grief, anxiety, and panic attacks in this absolute adventure thriller.

I'm still having trouble forming coherent thoughts around this novel, so I'll do it this way. Here are a few things I loved about this story/characters/concept:
-Hughes describes grief in SUCH an authentic way. The guilt, the remorse, the 'what ifs'...they all resonated deeply with me.
-I won't say much on this but the romance developed through the storm these characters fight through is lovely.
-The Panic Disorder- WOW. Again, it is so realistic. Readers who have suffered through this will immediately identify and be inspired. Hughes didn't write a character who somehow miraculously overcomes her Panic Disorder to save the day at the end. She created a character who bites and claws and fights her way through the panic that gnaws on her at every moment. She wrote a character who gives hope to those who also face this challenge.
-Camryn and Kyle's relationship- So I'm a sucker for a sibling relationship 100% of the time. This one is rocky with the highest of highs and some pretty intense lows. It's beautiful.
-There IS a science fiction element to this story. Sci-Fi is absolutely not my cup of tea, and Hughes still brought me along throughout the entire novel. Even a complete novice to the genre can access this story without feeling lost.
-Did I mention there's a twist every time you turn a page?? Maybe not quite that frequently, but this story kept me on my toes the entire time.
- THE. ENDING. - Go ahead. Try to predict how she will end this novel. You will be wrong! The ending is more perfect than anything I could have hoped for. It's...please just read this book.
-The imperfections are so perfect. Every single character is so complex and deep and well developed. I loved that even the characters I was meant to fall for weren't perfect. OH! And nobody escapes this story without significant scarring. Again, the imperfections in each character just make this story so authentic and relatable.

In short, BUY this book. READ this book. SHARE this book. I've never read anything like it- I devoured it in about 4 hours! My library WILL hold multiple copies of this special new author.

Alright, Naomi. When's the next book coming out??? ...more

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Nov 26, 2019 Amelia rated it it was ok

Shelves: sci-fi, mystery, 2018

The first half of this book was so good, I honestly thought I'm gonna love it - it had All Our Yesterdays vibes because of the sci-fi mystery concept and it was really good. But then it just got messy, suddenly there was some unnecessary romance, the sci-fi bit was made to sound complicated and I really didn't understand it, but not because I don't "get it", it's because it wasn't scientifically explained, there was no evidence to support the theory. The author literally just said "here, they cr The first half of this book was so good, I honestly thought I'm gonna love it - it had All Our Yesterdays vibes because of the sci-fi mystery concept and it was really good. But then it just got messy, suddenly there was some unnecessary romance, the sci-fi bit was made to sound complicated and I really didn't understand it, but not because I don't "get it", it's because it wasn't scientifically explained, there was no evidence to support the theory. The author literally just said "here, they created this thing and it does something" but there's no 1. how this was created 2. how can this thing do this since it's hard to believe such a thing is even possible 3. why would anyone even do that? It felt rushed and unfinished. The whole concept with the (view spoiler)

The characters were sort of bland, especially Quint. Camryn was okay I guess. I was glad that her mental health problems weren't just mentioned so she'd appear layered, but those problems were a part of the story. Each challenge she had to face, she'd also have to deal with the additional problems that come from her health. Besides that, she was pretty resourceful and I would've liked her a lot if it weren't for that insta-love thing.

There were lots of plot holes - for example, the MC just manages to sneak into a top government agency that does super secret stuff. Or the fact that everyone just believed that she was a terrorist along with her mother. Why? She literally has a brother that also works for the agency, but nor he nor her dad were suspects. But somehow a teenage girl, who didn't even enter the building they worked in nor did she have any scientific knowledge of the bomb/explosive elements, was the main suspect.

All in all, it sounds good, but it's not really. The idea is fine, but the execution could've been a lot better. Also, please, don't put romance where it doesn't belong. They literally met a couple of weeks ago, and have all sorts of dangerous missions to finish, why is there a need to put these characters in a relationship? It literally helps no one and there's enough content without it. It just cheapens the story. ...more

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Aug 24, 2018 Mandy rated it it was ok

Shelves: review-copies

**I received an ARC of this - thank you so much to Page Street Publishing but it didn't change my opinion at all**

There was nothing really wrong with this book, but I think a lot of things compiled together to make it a bit messy and cliche and something that I wasn't vibing with. There were some good parts, but there were a lot of parts that I wasn't feeling and it kind of put me in a slump since I didn't want to pick it back up.

I have to say that I was really feeling the twists and turns. They **I received an ARC of this - thank you so much to Page Street Publishing but it didn't change my opinion at all**

There was nothing really wrong with this book, but I think a lot of things compiled together to make it a bit messy and cliche and something that I wasn't vibing with. There were some good parts, but there were a lot of parts that I wasn't feeling and it kind of put me in a slump since I didn't want to pick it back up.

I have to say that I was really feeling the twists and turns. They were for sure my favorite thing of the novel. There was a big twist/reveal that happened about halfway through the story, and I vibed it hard. I thought it was super cool, and it was really the big thing that kept me going. Let's just say, there are a lot more things going on then you realize and when you realize it, it becomes super cool and intriguing. I really didn't count on it being a thing, and I loved the little twist that brought this book to another level for me.

The characters were okay? I mean, I didn't hate them or anything. They just felt...like...Idk nothing? I mean, I really had nothing for Quint and I'm really grappling here, trying to think of something that could describe our main character and narrator, but I've got nothing. There was no traits that I could really pull out to describe them other than...strong? Mentally, emotionally, and more? That's all I got.

Romance was eh. I thought for the longest time that we weren't going to have a romance, and I was totally down with it, but it did pop its head up at the end that had me rolling my eyes. It felt a little forced and I was good with it not happening at all.

The plot had a pretty fast pace, and I was into it for parts. It got really intriguing and everything was always moving, but it did have parts where it would slow down and I wouldn't want to pick it back up. There were also parts where it was so unbelievable that I was giving major side eye to it. Like, really, how cliched shady was this government agency really was? And like, how easy she was able to slip into said secret government agency??? Like, I can't even sneak out of my own house, so how was she able to sneak into a top secret government agency with the random mysterious boy in her head's help. And this part of the plot seemed way too cliched for me. I felt like I was watching a Bourne movie with a little sci-fi twist.

Overall, there wasn't anything really terrible about this book, but it just really was lacking for me in certain parts. I thought the characters were okay, and I was HERE for the twists and turns that Hughes created, but overall, I wasn't vibing this book too much. 2 crowns and a Cinderella rating! ...more

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Nov 23, 2018 Chelsea rated it really liked it

I very much have a “what did I just read” feeling about this book but I still think I enjoyed it. I’m happy where it ended even though the middle was confusing as hell.

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Aug 07, 2018 Sher-May Loh rated it it was amazing

A cataclysmic explosion destroys Camryn's world; she survives when she's not supposed to, and the only constant in the chaos is a bespectacled boy who may or may not actually exist.

AFTERIMAGE, Naomi Hughes' debut sci-fi thriller, is a page-turner with twists and turns that will leave you racing through the pages way past your bedtime to find out what happens next. Hughes demonstrates incredible mastery over plot and pacing; subtle hints are peppered throughout the story, which add layers as the ...more

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Apr 03, 2019 Roberta R. (Offbeat YA) rated it it was ok

Shelves: young-adult, dystopian, time-travel, ethics, mc-female, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, pov-1st-person, multiverse

Rated 2.5 really.

Fast-paced and full of turns, this one would make a great adult sci-fi book set in a distant future (minus the weird-instalove part). The problem is, as a teen's adventure set in our time-frame, and in our good old reality, it doesn't hold. Both the science and the conspiracy are over the top, and there's no way a single teen "prodigy" could make such a scientific breakthrough. The romantic plot is unsettling for at least two reasons. And while I enjoyed reading about a main cha ...more

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Jul 24, 2018 Jessica Bayliss rated it it was amazing

I loved this YA thriller! Calling it a thriller is oversimplifying. Whether you're a fan of ghost stories and the paranormal, a science-fiction fan, or a reader of conspiracy thrillers, this book is for you. A very original take on the YA thriller genre, very smart, and full of unanticipated twists. I highly recommend this. ...more

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May 29, 2018 Casey Lyall rated it it was amazing

Oh, my gosh - this book.

I had the pleasure of reading an early version of AFTERIMAGE and it killed me dead.
Then I got to read the ARC which also killed me dead.

The ghost of my ghost is writing this review for you.

AFTERIMAGE is teeming with fast-paced, heart-pounding action and adventure. Any time you manage to catch your breath, you'll be busy screaming at the latest twist, turn, or reveal.

The voice of Camryn leaps off the page, drawing you into the crumbling world she's desperate to save. It' ...more

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Oct 02, 2017 N.K. Traver rated it it was amazing

A heart-pounding thrill ride that explores how far we'd go to fix our mistakes - and what it means to face them. Beautifully written and hauntingly real, this book is one that stayed with me long after I turned the last page.

**I read an early copy of this, and cannot WAIT to see it in print! ...more

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Feb 11, 2020 Rhona Mitchell Tennant rated it it was amazing

I follow Naomi on twitter and had been lusting after this book for a long time. Despite reading the blurb I honestly had no idea what to expect. I certainly didn’t expect a sci-fi adventure. I know, I know (view spoiler) I follow Naomi on twitter and had been lusting after this book for a long time. Despite reading the blurb I honestly had no idea what to expect. I certainly didn’t expect a sci-fi adventure. I know, I know (view spoiler)[the blurb on Goodreads actually says “In a race where the fabric of time and space is at stake, they must figure out who caused the explosion before the culprit comes back to finish Camryn―and her city―off for good.” I should’ve known but whatever. I saw that there was a possible ghost and grief/death so I went for it.

I loved this book. I loved Camryn’s complicated relationship with Kyle. I loved the representation of panic disorders and issues of anxiety. I loved the little loving nods to all the various sci-fi shows and films that Hughes loves (I love a lot of them too to be honest).

I liked that she was clear how debilitating anxiety can be but it is still possible to function and that even after dealing with huge events the anxiety and dark thought can still be there, it’s just finding a different way of dealing with that anxiety.

I used to find making phone calls unbelievably stressful. I know this is a common problem for people so you might not be surprised by this. I often found it so hard that if I couldn’t email or maybe text I would just not engage and lose out on certain opportunities or wouldn’t get support I needed but could only get access to on the phone. I have found ways around it. I still struggle with it at times but I have techniques and ways of dealing with it now. I can use the phone now; this helps my life immensely. The anxiety is still there, it still causes problems but I can deal with it. That particular part of my anxiety is manageable.

I love Kyle. Many of you will know I’m currently doing a re-read and first edit of my own novel that has a really important sibling relationship itself so it was really great to read this sibling relationship.

I loved that in a way, Cam was dealing with the loss of Kyle before she ever really lost him. For Cam, the fact that Kyle isn’t really there during her hospital stay and recovery; it feel like she’s lost him already. Of course, she doesn’t know the whole story at that point in terms of her Mom being a suspect but it doesn’t stop her feelings of loss and betrayal being real in the moment.

As you all know by now I tend to cry at any book I read – it’s actually rarer that I don’t cry as opposed to when I do. So of course it’s not surprising that I cried. I loved Kyle from the start; I loved how much he loved Camryn regardless of everything. I loved how similar he was regardless of any timeline. I was sobbing the second time he died. When Cam got to hold him and see him slip away. When he showed how much he loved her in that tiny little exchange when they’re both covered in blood. I especially love his last words of the book, not even looking at Cam – and it would seem without caring until:

“If you break her heart, I’ll kill you,” Kyle calls lazily

Kyle is by far my favourite character of this book.

The way Naomi managed to merge issues of anxiety with Cam dealing with the grief of her mum, then Kyle’s death is really wonderful. Where does the trauma of a mental illness end and the trauma of losing a parent or sibling begin?

Yes, as it turns out this is a sci-fi novel, written by someone who is clearly a Sci-fi fan herself. But it’s so much more too. It’s falling in love; it’s losing everyone who makes you, you; it’s finding them again; it’s dealing with your own mind and what happens when your own body betrays you. (hide spoiler)]

Put simply, I loved it. Go read this book.
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May 16, 2018 Mackenzie rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved this book! I read it through an ARC program and will definitely be buying myself a copy when it comes out.

The storytelling and writing style captures the reader and draws you in. Because neither Quint nor Camryn know what is happening, and the suspense and life or death scenario surrounding their situation, the reader is desperate to know what's going to happen next. When you do find out, not only is it a satisfying explanation, it one that makes you only more invested in the I absolutely loved this book! I read it through an ARC program and will definitely be buying myself a copy when it comes out.

The storytelling and writing style captures the reader and draws you in. Because neither Quint nor Camryn know what is happening, and the suspense and life or death scenario surrounding their situation, the reader is desperate to know what's going to happen next. When you do find out, not only is it a satisfying explanation, it one that makes you only more invested in the plot. (view spoiler)

The same goes for the ending, I loved it and yet I crave more. When I finished I was speechless and could only gush to my friends about this book and how much they needed to read it.

The way scenes, characters, and thoughts are described makes them, not only a delight to read, but also paint a crystal clear picture in your head.

When I started the book, I wasn't a big fan of the characters, but soon they grew on me. From Kyle's snark to Quint and Camryn's bluntness, I fell in love with them all. They all felt real.

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The level of thought and effort Naomi Hughes poured into Afterimage is highly apparent and definitely make it worth the read and then some. This book is not only on my list of favorite books I've read this year but possibly of all time, with the author ranking high also among my favorites. ...more

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Sep 05, 2019 Heaven Morrow rated it liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. What I loved:
My favorite thing about the whole book was the accurate portrayal of anxiety disorder. At the end, the main character isn’t just suddenly cured of her illness because she went through some life changing adventures, as sometimes happens in stories that are written by people who don’t actually know what it’s like or what it means to have a disorder. By the end of the book, Camryn has grown and learned how to better cope with her condition, but it hasn’t just magically disappeared, and ...more

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Sep 18, 2018 Roxanne rated it really liked it

Thank you to Page Street Publishing for a copy of the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

Camryn is working through her panic disorder, and her mom is talking it her through it when she finally makes it on base to pick her mom up from work. However, Camryn never makes it into the building. A massive explosive happens and before Camryn falls unconscious she sees a boy who is shocked that she can see him.

She spends weeks asleep before finally waking up and realizing that she is the only survivor. Th ...more

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Apr 24, 2018 Caitlin Mccurley larue rated it it was amazing

Naomi Hughes weaves a powerful thriller that kept me on edge the entire time. I'm not necessary a huge fan of science fiction, but it was the perfect amount that I could follow/understand and held my interest.

Hughes puts us in the narrator's head so well, that it is truly hard to know what is real and what isn't at points. As the plot slowly unravels and the reader discovers the twists and turns with Camryn, I found myself completely immersed in the book. The pacing is fantastic and there is a ...more

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May 10, 2018 Lisa Cassidy rated it really liked it

This one had me from the first page. The standout for me was the character of Camryn, who has some real obstacles to both overcome and manage, but confronts each of them with gusto and spirit and a touch of vulnerability. Loved the writing--again, Camryn's voice!--but the plot was equally engaging. Each turn of the page totally kept me guessing. I started the book mid work-week, but once I reached the weekend I inhaled it in a matter of hours. If you love YA with an awesome but real heroine and ...more

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Jan 22, 2019 Stephanie rated it liked it

I have mixed feelings about this book.

On one hand, for all that the book was nonstop action, sometimes it still felt like not a lot was actually happening. Also, the science was sometimes hard to understand (but then it always is for me in sci-fi books that deal with alternate timelines), and I predicted the major twist. On the other hand, I love how that twist totally turned the story on its ear, the author's sometimes poetic writing style, and Ms. Hughes' observations about redemption and the ...more

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Nov 16, 2018 Barb rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this book and actually finished it last week -- I thought I had added it here, but apparently not. Afterimage was one of those books for me that sucked me in from the first chapter and held my attention to the very end. It was different, exciting, and the overall story felt unique.

I highly recommend it!

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Jul 27, 2018 Carolyn O'Doherty rated it it was amazing

I really loved this book. The story kept me on my toes, every time I thought I knew what was going on, the author took a turn I did not expect. I was intrigued straight through to the end. It's an imaginative original story with a great, believable protagonist. Highly recommend!! ...more

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Jun 13, 2019 Naomi Hughes rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Hey! I'm the author, Naomi Hughes. Nice to meet you! I'm so honored you're interested in (or have already read) Afterimage. In case you haven't yet read it, I wanted to use this space to include a few notes and trigger warnings that I didn't get the chance to include in the book.

First: this book is ownvoices for panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder in which a person has panic attacks which then generate a deep-seated fear of having more panic attacks, which leads to--you guessed it--actual ...more

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Jun 10, 2018 Kathryn Tate rated it really liked it

This book had me intrigued from the very beginning. It is full of action, twists and turns. I just kept needing to know what would happen next. I also loved the mystery surrounding Camryn and Quint.

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Aug 29, 2018 USOM rated it really liked it

(Disclaimer: I received this free book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)

Afterimage is a science fiction book with a lot of heart, intrigue, and a fantastic main character. Camryn has this wonderful resilience in her. She suffers from panic attacks, but she's able to be the star of her own book. She becomes the main character in a wonderfully written book about ethics and choices.

full review: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/revi... ...more

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Feb 07, 2019 Joanna Meyer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-tbr

A smart, pacey sci-fi brimming with vivid imagery and well-drawn characters. Loved it!!

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Sep 24, 2018 Van (Short & Sweet Reviews) rated it it was ok

Disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher/Saichek Publicity in exchange for a honest review.

I had high expectations for Afterimage but it fell short when the story took a turn towards Sci-Fi. I’m all for Sci-Fi but the synopsis promised a Dystopian novel, and that was what I was expecting…I felt mislead. The book started with a bang, literally, when an explosion rocks a research/government facility wiping out the entire area within the 10-15 mile radius. The only survivor is our he ...more

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Sep 08, 2018 Lisa rated it really liked it

I feel like this is one of those books that's hard to talk about without giving too much away. I really enjoyed the book as a whole, there's a lot going on and when you start getting to the twists it just amps it up. The science and way things go is really intriguing, and the characters are pretty fascinating. There were just a few things missing for me though, so I didn't have full buy in.

The good: Literally the entire storyline. It gets convoluted, but when you find out what's actually happeni ...more

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Nov 17, 2019 John Clark rated it it was amazing

Dealing with severe panic disorder is hard, but what if your inability to cross through a gate because of it, results in losing your mother? This is what Camryn faces at the start of this story. The government facility where her mother works as the top research psychiatrist, explodes, killing thousands. As one, if not the only survivor, Camryn's suspected of being part of the plot, or at least having knowledge of it. Then, there's the blonde haired dude only she can see, who cannot get further t ...more

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Feb 03, 2019 S.M. Pearce rated it liked it

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Mar 04, 2019 Anne rated it liked it

Shelves: action-adventure, fantasy-sci-fi, young-adult, 2019, washyarg-reviews

Camryn suffers from panic/anxiety disorder. One day she is trying to overcome it and go inside the science facility where her mom is waiting for her when a horrible explosion occurs. The explosion kills her mom and many other people and also leaves Camryn seeing an after image of a young man in a white lab coat who only she can see and hear. She ends up calling him Quint. Together they start trying to figure out what caused the explosion and if they can do something to fix/change what happened.
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Oct 30, 2018 Sharon rated it liked it

Shelves: science-fiction, young-adult

Afterimage is a YA science-fiction thriller that includes a major plot line regarding alternate timelines. The problem that I had with the book was, from the outset, blame was placed on a certain individual with no explanation as to how the authorities arrived at their conclusion. By using the alternate universe to explain all of the plot points, the legitimacy of the story was diminished. The reader is never given a chance to connect with Camryn and I personally did not feel that her character ...more

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Hi! I'm Naomi Hughes, writer of quirky young adult sci-fi and fantasy. I live in the Midwest US, a region I love even though it tries to murder me with tornadoes every spring. When not writing, my hobbies include reading (of course), traveling, and geeking out over Marvel superheroes and certain time-traveling Doctors. ...more