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Generation Manifestation (Gen M, #1)

Steven Bereznai (Goodreads Author)

it was amazing 5.00 · Rating details · 8 ratings · 8 reviews

“A richly realized dystopian world that reads like The Hunger Games meets X-Men.”
—Ryan Porter, The Toronto Star

The award-winning, bestselling novel (previously published as I Want Superpowers)

DON’T BE DNA REGULAR. BE GENERATION MANIFESTATION.

The Genetic Wars that turned most of the planet into a wasteland are over. The so-called “dregs” (DNA regulars) and superpowered Sup ...more

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Expected publication: September 14th 2021 by Jambor

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Dec 20, 2020 Elizabeth Sagan rated it it was amazing

I LOVED THIS! I received it from the author in exchange for an honest review and it's on my list of the best books I've ever read. I am so happy that I found such a series to look forward to! Do you know how difficult it is to find a good dystopian book about people with superpowers?!
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You have this story of a post-apocalyptic world, divided between the Supergenics (those who have superpowers) and the dregs (those who don’t), basically our own world (even though it’s not specifically said so, but I LOVED THIS! I received it from the author in exchange for an honest review and it's on my list of the best books I've ever read. I am so happy that I found such a series to look forward to! Do you know how difficult it is to find a good dystopian book about people with superpowers?!
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You have this story of a post-apocalyptic world, divided between the Supergenics (those who have superpowers) and the dregs (those who don’t), basically our own world (even though it’s not specifically said so, but this is how it felt like) a few years after The Genetic Wars that left the world in ruins. When the first superpowers manifested, people were afraid and killed and tortured those who possessed them. In the end the Supergenics won (finally, a story where the superpowered people aren't the oppressed minority, but the ruling class).
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First of all, it’s unpredictable. You have this story and you think you know what is going to happen, but you have no idea how many times my predictions were wrong.
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Second, the characters were so cool!
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Third, I loved reading about the Supergenics, about their city, about their life! I would read their shopping list and their socks label if I could! Everything about them was so interesting and I hope the sequel will have more information about them! The Supergenics = The Epics in Steelheart.
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I would love to see a prequel! And I can’t wait to read the sequel!! I will end this with a quote. A part of it is a huge spoiler so please don’t read it unless you’re super sure (I marked it). I can compare it with Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson. And with Hunger Games. And with X-Men.
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A lot of people think love is that wild feeling they get in their belly when they see or think about or touch that other person. At least that’s how they’ve described it. I wouldn’t know. But I do know that isn’t love. That’s infatuation. This is love. When things get hard and ugly and the one you love stumbles under the weight, and you take it on yourself so that other person can keep going. My love for you has deepened over (view spoiler). My love for you is not the romantic kind. It runs so much deeper than that. You saved me from myself. Now I will do the same for you. ...more

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Dec 16, 2020 Dove rated it it was amazing

I'd like to start off this review by thanking the author, Steven Bereznai, for sending me this fantastic book to read and review. It took me a while to read as I've been extremely busy, but this book was worth it! Every time I picked this book up, no matter where I was in the story, it was just as riveting and wonderful! There was not a single slow scene! This book had the perfect mix of world building, character development and rich content that were tied beautifully with a unique form of writi I'd like to start off this review by thanking the author, Steven Bereznai, for sending me this fantastic book to read and review. It took me a while to read as I've been extremely busy, but this book was worth it! Every time I picked this book up, no matter where I was in the story, it was just as riveting and wonderful! There was not a single slow scene! This book had the perfect mix of world building, character development and rich content that were tied beautifully with a unique form of writing. To be honest, it was like nothing I've read before so I was very grateful to read it because it really was fresh and innovative. Many books get too repetitive with their dystopia themes, but this was honestly something completely different. Fans of X-men, divergent, and hunger games will definitely love this book! It really gave me heavy divergent feels, and so I just instantly fell in love with it! However, it was also a very distinct novel and the plot was very much unique. I also liked how complex this book was. Like, I tried predicting what would happen but I was so off! The plot twists were just out of this world and it left me wanting more. Like, i just need a whole series!!!! It's so addicting, and you won't be able to put it down! It had me on the edge of my seat, and to be honest, crying by the end of it. I don't want to spoil it, but it will really mess with your feels! My favourite character was Normand. I just loved how he spoke like a robot and was such a geek. You know, it's always the ones that you expect the least of to end up being the most important ;). Being a nerd myself, I related to Normand and was so proud of him for representing the nerd, emotionally detached population so amazingly!!! Then, Bradie was such a sweetheart! Like he was so cute and I could see why Caitin loved him!!! The relationship between Bradie and his brother was also just perfect- like GOALS!!! I got a lot out of this book. I learned to not follow things blindly- always think of what you're doing, and the effect of your actions not only on yourself, but your loved ones. I also learned that although parents might sometime drive you insane, they are basing their knowledge off personal experiences, so we should really try to be more considerate. Then, no matter where you go and how successful you become in life, you always need to remember your roots and stay humble. Don't let success get to your head and although new friends are great, remember that old is gold and keep your enemies close. As you can see, I got A LOT of this book, and I also just really fell in love with the world and the plot. The scientific POV and their explaantion for their world really makes sense, and I don't doubt a genocide war could happen ith the amount of hate in our current world, which makes it more intriguing. But then you realize that perfection doesn't exist and even in a seemingly perfect world, issues come up.
Overall, I would highly recommend everyone to read this book because it just blew my mind! and the plot twists like WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO ME!!!??!! ...more

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Dec 29, 2020 Tammy Loewen rated it it was amazing

Wow! This book was awesome. I really enjoyed the characters and their development. I was completely drawn in by the story and torn in so many directions as I tried to know who to root for, who to ‘ship’, and who was bad. I will definitely read more by this author.

If you want to feel like your life is dependant on how a story turns out then read this book!

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Jan 09, 2021 C.Y. rated it it was amazing

It took me a while to get into this book. In fact, I almost just gave up reading it a few times, but I felt like I owed it to the author to finish it. I’m glad I did because it was very entertaining and stressful at the same time. I always enjoy dystopian stories. I would say that this was a combination of “Divergent” and “The Hunger Games”. There’s the heroine who at first can’t do anything right, but then becomes this strong, fighting machine. There were a few times when I thought I might not ...more

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Dec 28, 2020 Joey Wargachuk rated it it was amazing

I'm a big fan of strong female protagonists, and the character of Caitlin Feral is a great addition to literary heroines who kick butt. Her love interest, Bradie, manages to be a brat, but sweet at the same time. And her unlikely best friend, nerdy and socially awkward Normand, always finds a way of holding his own (I would love to say more, but no spoilers!). "I Want Superpowers" has plenty of satisfying twists and unexpected turns, set in an interesting dystopian world that I hope the author w ...more

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Dec 31, 2020 Matthew W Seniff rated it it was amazing

This is a book with superheroes but not about superheroes. While this book is listed in the YA category it’s written for everyone that loves a good story. The characters are well developed and each with their own part to play. The world building is very sophisticated as the story develops. The plot has multiple threads that are all brought together into a satisfying ending. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy a good sci-fi story as well as those of us that love themselves some superh ...more

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Dec 16, 2020 Lori rated it it was amazing

Received as a review copy, this is an honest review. Catlin desperately wants to be a part of the select few that lives the best life in a destroyed world. When her Testing Day comes... it doesn't go as Catlin thought it would; leaving her with a future as a Dreg. As Catlin discovers, her true place is more complicated and dangerous than she imaged. Brilliant, edgy and vividly written... a can't miss dystopian adventure, highly recommended. ...more

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Dec 28, 2020 Karen Puebla flandez rated it it was amazing

I love this book! it transported me to another time!! this should definitely be a movie, like there is very interesting trilogies out there, I can't wait for the next book!! ...more

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In grade two, I wrote a not-so-breathtaking poem for my school’s literary anthology. I've been a writer ever since. My experience includes writing/producing for CBC TV, a short film and reality stint at OUTtv, and penning some award-winning, bestselling novels.

I came out in my late teens and feeling like an outsider has deeply impacted my sensibility. I love writing that combines sass, heart, spec ...more