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The Rememberist Saga #1
The Princess Electric
"A kaleidoscopic neo-noir adventure packed with imaginative world building and gorgeous imagery, The Princess Electric is...a glittering fever dream that I won't soon forget." --Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn
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How do you help your sister remember when all you want to do is forget?
Violet wants nothing more than to forget how she put her sister in the hospital. When she discovers that her sister’s amnesia is caused by otherworldly creatures stealing memories, Violet is propelled into Dementia, an alternate world of lost moments and forgotten dreams.
It is there that Violet meets the Rememberists, a rag-tag crew of memory freedom fighters led by Declan and Cheshire, brothers who try to recruit Violet into their cause. Yet their shadowy demeanors make Violet question their motivations, even when she discovers that they can help her sister. But if Violet doesn’t start trusting someone soon, she’ll never be able to save her sister’s memories—or herself.
THE PRINCESS ELECTRIC is the first book in The Rememberist Saga, a young adult urban fantasy series set in an alternate world of lost memories, where the most precious commodity is the ability to remember, and the pain of forgetting is a tortured silence that lasts forever.
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How do you help your sister remember when all you want to do is forget?
Violet wants nothing more than to forget how she put her sister in the hospital. When she discovers that her sister’s amnesia is caused by otherworldly creatures stealing memories, Violet is propelled into Dementia, an alternate world of lost moments and forgotten dreams.
It is there that Violet meets the Rememberists, a rag-tag crew of memory freedom fighters led by Declan and Cheshire, brothers who try to recruit Violet into their cause. Yet their shadowy demeanors make Violet question their motivations, even when she discovers that they can help her sister. But if Violet doesn’t start trusting someone soon, she’ll never be able to save her sister’s memories—or herself.
THE PRINCESS ELECTRIC is the first book in The Rememberist Saga, a young adult urban fantasy series set in an alternate world of lost memories, where the most precious commodity is the ability to remember, and the pain of forgetting is a tortured silence that lasts forever.
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First published February 20, 2021
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Derek Silver
1 book133 followersDerek Silver once told a teacher that he wanted to grow up to be a Stormtrooper. Realizing that a life employed by the Galactic Empire would shorten his lifespan, he decided to write books with magic and mayhem instead. He used to sport a Smurf-blue mohawk and once sold vacuums door-to-door. Happy endings are overrated.
Derek lives in Canada with his wife, three daughters, and two fur creatures.
The Princess Electric is his debut YA urban fantasy.
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January 31, 2024
Received as a free ARC to rate and review. I didn't really get into this book until I was halfway through it. Even though the characters were interesting, I wasn't initially connecting with the storyline. Then everything changed and I couldn't read fast enough. I would say that this story is a cross between science fiction and fantasy. My bad for not really liking science fiction. All in all, it was a good read.
February 18, 2021
Disclaimer: I received this ARC read from the author in exchange for a fair review.
Welcome to a world beyond the one we know, where memories are a most precious commodity. At times reminiscent of Asimov, at times reminiscent of the Matrix though instead of leather and grime there is glitter and glass The Princess Electric, author Derek Silver’s debut YA urban fantasy novel, is fresh, touching, and visually brilliant.
After a traumatic incident, Violet finds herself amongst a world different from her own and in the company of a group of vigilantes called the Rememberists. On a quest to save her sister’s fading memories, Violet navigates the vibrant world of Dementia, but she remains uncertain who she can trust amongst these delightfully gray characters. What unfolds is a journey into memory loss, mental health, trauma, and drug addiction.
I appreciated the themes of this book and the way Silver interweaved them with strong visual imagery. This land of glass and glitter is as fragile and lovely as fading memories. It’s poetic. It moved me on more than one occasion, to tears towards the end. The Princess Electric has its lovely moments where I felt so immersed in the story and could see so clearly what was happening.
I gave the story four stars instead of five because I felt the pacing lagged at certain points. At these points, there was a lot of telling in the form of explaining through dialogue. Having said that, there were many powerful moments where this was not the case. Where the story vibrated off the page. If I could, I would have given this story 4.5 stars, but since that’s not an option, I gave it 4 because the telling was enough it pulled me out of the story occasionally. This is, of course, my opinion and perhaps a matter of preference.
Overall, I recommend The Princess Electric. The imagery is brilliant and totally enjoyable. The subject is fascinating and moving. Silver’s writing weaves in fantastical imagery with touching subject matter and characters who are relatable and memorable. I look forward to this author’s next project.
Welcome to a world beyond the one we know, where memories are a most precious commodity. At times reminiscent of Asimov, at times reminiscent of the Matrix though instead of leather and grime there is glitter and glass The Princess Electric, author Derek Silver’s debut YA urban fantasy novel, is fresh, touching, and visually brilliant.
After a traumatic incident, Violet finds herself amongst a world different from her own and in the company of a group of vigilantes called the Rememberists. On a quest to save her sister’s fading memories, Violet navigates the vibrant world of Dementia, but she remains uncertain who she can trust amongst these delightfully gray characters. What unfolds is a journey into memory loss, mental health, trauma, and drug addiction.
I appreciated the themes of this book and the way Silver interweaved them with strong visual imagery. This land of glass and glitter is as fragile and lovely as fading memories. It’s poetic. It moved me on more than one occasion, to tears towards the end. The Princess Electric has its lovely moments where I felt so immersed in the story and could see so clearly what was happening.
I gave the story four stars instead of five because I felt the pacing lagged at certain points. At these points, there was a lot of telling in the form of explaining through dialogue. Having said that, there were many powerful moments where this was not the case. Where the story vibrated off the page. If I could, I would have given this story 4.5 stars, but since that’s not an option, I gave it 4 because the telling was enough it pulled me out of the story occasionally. This is, of course, my opinion and perhaps a matter of preference.
Overall, I recommend The Princess Electric. The imagery is brilliant and totally enjoyable. The subject is fascinating and moving. Silver’s writing weaves in fantastical imagery with touching subject matter and characters who are relatable and memorable. I look forward to this author’s next project.
November 15, 2022
"Tomorrow can bloom brighter than today if you want it to, just like a dream."
I didn't realize just how trippy this book was until I tried explaining it to my husband. It's like a hyped twist between Alice in Wonderland and steampunk dreaming. It also reminded me of a more adult version of Perceiver by E.C. Fuller, which I did like (despite its flaws). I was thankful for the repeated use of the kaleidoscope illustration in this book because that is exactly how I imagined the world of Dementia. I also pictured the Mirror Dimension from Dr. Strange, just more glittery--which was very fun by the way! The Princess Electric is one heck of a Dystopian Fantasy, complete with revolutions, lots of weapons, and a mind-boggling world.
Violet is a classic main character in a dystopian novel. Fueled by her own hurts and motivations, she often comes off as selfish and cold, but in the end, she really just wants to right her wrongs and ease her conscience. Declan and Cheshire are one heck of a pair of brothers, one with powers of light and one with powers of shadow. Both are vying for Violet's attention and though they have the same goal, they have very different methods. I never had a strong feeling of preference for either of the brothers; I distrusted them equally, so I can't say I was ecstatic over Violet's eventual choice and resolution. It's pretty odd for me (personally) to not choose a side in the love triangle competition, but I never really felt like either of the brothers was worth Violet's attention, though if I had to choose sides, I would've chosen Declan. In a lot of ways, I sort of feel like the brothers were locked in a petty, alpha-male battle between themselves rather than actually caring about Violet's well-being so it made it that much more difficult to view them as potential love interests. It felt like "getting to Violet" meant that they won some unspoken game.
The story was epic and exciting. I really enjoyed the world of Dementia and the throwbacks and peeks into history that it provided. I liked the neurology connections and illustrations. And of course, the rebel group attempting to overthrow the queen was a blast to be part of! Overall, I enjoyed reading The Princess Electric and I'm here for the rest of the series!
Triggers: The cursing content is very high and while there is no true romance plot (only one kiss) within the pages, there are several sexual references and innuendos/jokes that may make some readers uncomfortable. The gore is also very descriptive during battle sequences and there are some stories that the Rememberists tell/relive that are pretty gory. A large amount of the plot revolves around dr*g distribution and consumption as well. If it were a TV series (which I would binge so fast), it would be rated TV-MA.
I received this book from the author/publisher for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
I didn't realize just how trippy this book was until I tried explaining it to my husband. It's like a hyped twist between Alice in Wonderland and steampunk dreaming. It also reminded me of a more adult version of Perceiver by E.C. Fuller, which I did like (despite its flaws). I was thankful for the repeated use of the kaleidoscope illustration in this book because that is exactly how I imagined the world of Dementia. I also pictured the Mirror Dimension from Dr. Strange, just more glittery--which was very fun by the way! The Princess Electric is one heck of a Dystopian Fantasy, complete with revolutions, lots of weapons, and a mind-boggling world.
Violet is a classic main character in a dystopian novel. Fueled by her own hurts and motivations, she often comes off as selfish and cold, but in the end, she really just wants to right her wrongs and ease her conscience. Declan and Cheshire are one heck of a pair of brothers, one with powers of light and one with powers of shadow. Both are vying for Violet's attention and though they have the same goal, they have very different methods. I never had a strong feeling of preference for either of the brothers; I distrusted them equally, so I can't say I was ecstatic over Violet's eventual choice and resolution. It's pretty odd for me (personally) to not choose a side in the love triangle competition, but I never really felt like either of the brothers was worth Violet's attention, though if I had to choose sides, I would've chosen Declan. In a lot of ways, I sort of feel like the brothers were locked in a petty, alpha-male battle between themselves rather than actually caring about Violet's well-being so it made it that much more difficult to view them as potential love interests. It felt like "getting to Violet" meant that they won some unspoken game.
The story was epic and exciting. I really enjoyed the world of Dementia and the throwbacks and peeks into history that it provided. I liked the neurology connections and illustrations. And of course, the rebel group attempting to overthrow the queen was a blast to be part of! Overall, I enjoyed reading The Princess Electric and I'm here for the rest of the series!
Triggers: The cursing content is very high and while there is no true romance plot (only one kiss) within the pages, there are several sexual references and innuendos/jokes that may make some readers uncomfortable. The gore is also very descriptive during battle sequences and there are some stories that the Rememberists tell/relive that are pretty gory. A large amount of the plot revolves around dr*g distribution and consumption as well. If it were a TV series (which I would binge so fast), it would be rated TV-MA.
I received this book from the author/publisher for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
May 3, 2021
It was a very interesting book and I enjoyed reading it. The storyline was great and so were the characters.
December 6, 2021
This is one psychedelic steampunk world. Violet is a complex character with unwavering love for her twin sister. The prose is spellbinding and gorgeous, and I'm looking forward to the sequel!
February 17, 2021
~~ Imagine falling down the rabbit hole to emerge in a world full of forgotten memories ~~
Welcome to Dementia, an original and fascinating world that is constantly changing, like you’ve never seen before. I’ll try not to spoil too much with this review while still sharing some things I liked about it.
From the very beginning of this story, you can feel the suspense hanging in the air and it remains that way throughout the book. You’ll want to keep on reading. Something I really liked about this book is that everyone is special in his/her own way, everyone gets powers in Dementia, but still everybody remains human. Not only physically, but also mentally, there are moments where I could definitely relate to certain characters.
There was however one thing that bothered me while reading the book. I’m a really big fan of books where the characters get a lot of time to develop and evolve in their personalities. In The Princess Electric, I felt like the characters were often more flat characters than round characters. Like with Declan and Cheshire, it’s obvious that there is a good guy – bad guy dynamic here, but sometimes you start wondering whether that’s still true, and the next moments you’re back to thinking, yes definitely good-bad. Plus there are some moments of betrayal and withholding of information, where nobody really seems to care about it. Oh no, you betrayed us, but the next moment, everybody is again working together. Don’t understand me wrong, there are moments where you learn some background stuff about the characters, there are moments where you feel the way they feel, but still, I missed that deeper connection you get when the characters are more round characters, how you get to know and befriend them. So hopefully, we’ll get these chances in the next books. Secondly, I was wondering, what happens while Violet is in Dementia, isn’t there someone who would notice she’s gone for a certain time? But I guess the ending of the book provides an answer to this question 😉.
Back to the positive things: the writing style is great, the story never gets boring (except during some fighting scenes, sometimes they keep going on a little bit too long in my opinion, but afterwards the story comes back to speed, so it didn’t bother me that much), it’s not really that predictable, there is a wide range of enemies in this book (all working for the same villain) so you’ll be surprised over and over again when you learn the Queen has yet another thing on her sleeve to throw at the Rememberists. The world of Dementia is also very fascinating, how it consists of pieces of forgotten memories, how the entire world is constructed of them. The figments are a nice touch, how people keep being alive in their memories even long after they are gone, but ssshhhttt don’t tell them. Something I’d like to see more of are the twists and twisthops, it’s fascinating how things can change that way in Dementia. How one moment, you can be standing in a busy Starbucks in NYC, and the next you’re suddenly standing in the snow in Russia. I don’t know if I could ever navigate in a world like that, but I would most certainly like to give it a try. Also, there are a lot of openings for the next book, things that left you wondering what will happen next. So I’d like to give a 4/5 overall rating, and I’m exited about the next books.
~~ Forget me not - Remember me always ~~
(thank you Derek Silver for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review, I really enjoyed reading it)
Welcome to Dementia, an original and fascinating world that is constantly changing, like you’ve never seen before. I’ll try not to spoil too much with this review while still sharing some things I liked about it.
From the very beginning of this story, you can feel the suspense hanging in the air and it remains that way throughout the book. You’ll want to keep on reading. Something I really liked about this book is that everyone is special in his/her own way, everyone gets powers in Dementia, but still everybody remains human. Not only physically, but also mentally, there are moments where I could definitely relate to certain characters.
There was however one thing that bothered me while reading the book. I’m a really big fan of books where the characters get a lot of time to develop and evolve in their personalities. In The Princess Electric, I felt like the characters were often more flat characters than round characters. Like with Declan and Cheshire, it’s obvious that there is a good guy – bad guy dynamic here, but sometimes you start wondering whether that’s still true, and the next moments you’re back to thinking, yes definitely good-bad. Plus there are some moments of betrayal and withholding of information, where nobody really seems to care about it. Oh no, you betrayed us, but the next moment, everybody is again working together. Don’t understand me wrong, there are moments where you learn some background stuff about the characters, there are moments where you feel the way they feel, but still, I missed that deeper connection you get when the characters are more round characters, how you get to know and befriend them. So hopefully, we’ll get these chances in the next books. Secondly, I was wondering, what happens while Violet is in Dementia, isn’t there someone who would notice she’s gone for a certain time? But I guess the ending of the book provides an answer to this question 😉.
Back to the positive things: the writing style is great, the story never gets boring (except during some fighting scenes, sometimes they keep going on a little bit too long in my opinion, but afterwards the story comes back to speed, so it didn’t bother me that much), it’s not really that predictable, there is a wide range of enemies in this book (all working for the same villain) so you’ll be surprised over and over again when you learn the Queen has yet another thing on her sleeve to throw at the Rememberists. The world of Dementia is also very fascinating, how it consists of pieces of forgotten memories, how the entire world is constructed of them. The figments are a nice touch, how people keep being alive in their memories even long after they are gone, but ssshhhttt don’t tell them. Something I’d like to see more of are the twists and twisthops, it’s fascinating how things can change that way in Dementia. How one moment, you can be standing in a busy Starbucks in NYC, and the next you’re suddenly standing in the snow in Russia. I don’t know if I could ever navigate in a world like that, but I would most certainly like to give it a try. Also, there are a lot of openings for the next book, things that left you wondering what will happen next. So I’d like to give a 4/5 overall rating, and I’m exited about the next books.
~~ Forget me not - Remember me always ~~
(thank you Derek Silver for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review, I really enjoyed reading it)
February 16, 2021
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Princess Electric
Author: Derek Silver
Book Series: The Rememberist Saga Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: Fantasy lovers
Publication Date: February 20, 2021
Publisher: Fusionpunk Press
Pages: 378
Recommended Age: 16+ (Dementia like semblance, Slight violence, Slight gore, Gaslighting)
Synopsis: Violet wants nothing more than to forget how she put her sister in the hospital. When she discovers that her sister’s amnesia is caused by otherworldly creatures stealing memories, Violet is propelled into Dementia, an alternate world of lost moments and forgotten dreams.
It is there that Violet meets the Rememberists, a rag-tag crew of memory freedom fighters led by Declan and Cheshire, brothers who try to recruit Violet into their cause. Yet their shadowy demeanors make Violet question their motivations, even when she discovers that they can help her sister. But if Violet doesn’t start trusting someone soon, she’ll never be able to save her sister’s memories—or herself.
THE PRINCESS ELECTRIC is the first book in The Rememberist Saga, a young adult urban fantasy series set in an alternate world of lost memories, where the most precious commodity is the ability to remember, and the pain of forgetting is a tortured silence that lasts forever.
Review: This book was pretty good. I really enjoyed the plot of the book and the concept of it. I thought that the concept was pretty unique. I also liked how the world was developed and the book kept me intrigued from beginning to end.
However, I did have a lot of questions about the book. I think that the book touches on a lot of sensitive topics, the most obvious being dementia and Alzheimer's like elements in the book. The book is and can be a hard read for people that have loved ones that are suffering from those diseases. and while I have not had any one personally in my life that has been affected by those diseases I can see where it might be hurtful to read this if you do, so I would suggest cautioning yourself before reading this book if you do have that criteria. I also thought that the pacing was really slow in a lot of the parts of the book and I didn't think that the characters were developed that well in my opinion. The characters don't have that many distinguishing features in my opinion and they're just kind of flat on the page.
Verdict: It was good for the most part
Book: The Princess Electric
Author: Derek Silver
Book Series: The Rememberist Saga Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: Fantasy lovers
Publication Date: February 20, 2021
Publisher: Fusionpunk Press
Pages: 378
Recommended Age: 16+ (Dementia like semblance, Slight violence, Slight gore, Gaslighting)
Synopsis: Violet wants nothing more than to forget how she put her sister in the hospital. When she discovers that her sister’s amnesia is caused by otherworldly creatures stealing memories, Violet is propelled into Dementia, an alternate world of lost moments and forgotten dreams.
It is there that Violet meets the Rememberists, a rag-tag crew of memory freedom fighters led by Declan and Cheshire, brothers who try to recruit Violet into their cause. Yet their shadowy demeanors make Violet question their motivations, even when she discovers that they can help her sister. But if Violet doesn’t start trusting someone soon, she’ll never be able to save her sister’s memories—or herself.
THE PRINCESS ELECTRIC is the first book in The Rememberist Saga, a young adult urban fantasy series set in an alternate world of lost memories, where the most precious commodity is the ability to remember, and the pain of forgetting is a tortured silence that lasts forever.
Review: This book was pretty good. I really enjoyed the plot of the book and the concept of it. I thought that the concept was pretty unique. I also liked how the world was developed and the book kept me intrigued from beginning to end.
However, I did have a lot of questions about the book. I think that the book touches on a lot of sensitive topics, the most obvious being dementia and Alzheimer's like elements in the book. The book is and can be a hard read for people that have loved ones that are suffering from those diseases. and while I have not had any one personally in my life that has been affected by those diseases I can see where it might be hurtful to read this if you do, so I would suggest cautioning yourself before reading this book if you do have that criteria. I also thought that the pacing was really slow in a lot of the parts of the book and I didn't think that the characters were developed that well in my opinion. The characters don't have that many distinguishing features in my opinion and they're just kind of flat on the page.
Verdict: It was good for the most part
June 20, 2024
This one was a good read for fans of fantasy and steampunk looking for a strong female lead and a unique setting. Despite its pacing issues and occasional predictability, it offers an imaginative and enjoyable adventure with a touch of magic and innovation. Creative and unique addition to the fantasy genre, blending elements of magic, steampunk, and adventure.
The story centers around Princess Seraphina, who defies expectations by embracing her talents as an inventor and engineer in a world where magic and technology collide. One of the novel's standout features is its imaginative world-building. Silver creates a vibrant and visually rich setting, where fantastical elements coexist with advanced machinery. The steampunk influences add an exciting layer of innovation and creativity, making the world feel fresh and intriguing.
Princess Seraphina is a strong and relatable protagonist. Her determination to carve her own path and defy traditional roles is inspiring. Her journey from a sheltered royal to a proactive heroine who takes control of her destiny is compelling and well-portrayed. The supporting characters, including a diverse cast of friends and allies, add depth to the story and contribute to Seraphina's development.
The plot, while creative, can sometimes feel predictable. Certain twists and turns lack the surprise factor, making parts of the story feel formulaic and Some scenes are overly detailed, which can detract from the overall momentum and make it difficult to stay fully engaged. Overall, it was worth the read.
The story centers around Princess Seraphina, who defies expectations by embracing her talents as an inventor and engineer in a world where magic and technology collide. One of the novel's standout features is its imaginative world-building. Silver creates a vibrant and visually rich setting, where fantastical elements coexist with advanced machinery. The steampunk influences add an exciting layer of innovation and creativity, making the world feel fresh and intriguing.
Princess Seraphina is a strong and relatable protagonist. Her determination to carve her own path and defy traditional roles is inspiring. Her journey from a sheltered royal to a proactive heroine who takes control of her destiny is compelling and well-portrayed. The supporting characters, including a diverse cast of friends and allies, add depth to the story and contribute to Seraphina's development.
The plot, while creative, can sometimes feel predictable. Certain twists and turns lack the surprise factor, making parts of the story feel formulaic and Some scenes are overly detailed, which can detract from the overall momentum and make it difficult to stay fully engaged. Overall, it was worth the read.
August 11, 2022
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
First can I just say this cover is beautiful and gives you a glimpse into the world you'll be falling into which I love.
The Princess Electric it bold and beguiling with world building and visual story telling that are top notch.
Violet walks around with so much on her mind and in her heart, it's really too much for any one person, but Violet was managing, barely.
Finding out her sister's situation is caused by memory stealers is all the push she needs to fight, for her sister, for herself, for her entire world.
Because as she finds out it's not only her world where her actions have both benefits and consequences.
With an original storyline that will have you questioning the very threads of reality and your own sanity this is an exemplary example of what a fantasy book can be.
The setup of the book may take some time to get into but I for one think it's more than worth it.
I would highly recommend this one for any lover of fantasy.
The only negative I have is that it may be triggering to someone that has had experience with dementia.
First can I just say this cover is beautiful and gives you a glimpse into the world you'll be falling into which I love.
The Princess Electric it bold and beguiling with world building and visual story telling that are top notch.
Violet walks around with so much on her mind and in her heart, it's really too much for any one person, but Violet was managing, barely.
Finding out her sister's situation is caused by memory stealers is all the push she needs to fight, for her sister, for herself, for her entire world.
Because as she finds out it's not only her world where her actions have both benefits and consequences.
With an original storyline that will have you questioning the very threads of reality and your own sanity this is an exemplary example of what a fantasy book can be.
The setup of the book may take some time to get into but I for one think it's more than worth it.
I would highly recommend this one for any lover of fantasy.
The only negative I have is that it may be triggering to someone that has had experience with dementia.
April 19, 2022
Princess Electric tells a story about Violet and the Rememberists, and the Memory Jackers. Violet is an innocent girl who transitions to a whole new world. Initially, she was confused and it takes her time to understand everything going on around her. Violet goes through a traumatic experience that haunts her throughout her life as she tries to come to terms with her sister’s condition. Violet’s encounters confuse her, as she has to choose between what she wants and what needs to be done.
Princess Electric is a wonderful adventure and action story. Violet’s experience in Dementia is a rollercoaster. She wants to be part of the Remberists memory-freedom fighters. However, at the same time, she wants to forget the incident that led to her sister Karin being hospitalized in a psychotic facility. Violet later finds out that the incident has a lot to do with her being Princess Electric. The author details everything, making it easy to follow the story's fantasy concepts.
Princess Electric is a wonderful adventure and action story. Violet’s experience in Dementia is a rollercoaster. She wants to be part of the Remberists memory-freedom fighters. However, at the same time, she wants to forget the incident that led to her sister Karin being hospitalized in a psychotic facility. Violet later finds out that the incident has a lot to do with her being Princess Electric. The author details everything, making it easy to follow the story's fantasy concepts.
April 14, 2022
Derek Silver is an adept storyteller. Packed with supernatural elements, chaos, and interweaving this with a fierce protagonist with spirit, guts, and determination, "The Princess Electric" is an immersive text. From the onset, it oozes impressive descriptions and world-building which form a backdrop to a compelling story.
The classic concepts of good versus evil and faith versus unbelief play out intricately here. I liked the familial bond between Violet and Karin and reading the length that Violet was willing to go to save her sick sister, is appreciable. The plausibility of the story too will appeal to a large audience. This book not only makes for pure escapist entertainment but also mirrors some of the real-life situations in modern society.
The classic concepts of good versus evil and faith versus unbelief play out intricately here. I liked the familial bond between Violet and Karin and reading the length that Violet was willing to go to save her sick sister, is appreciable. The plausibility of the story too will appeal to a large audience. This book not only makes for pure escapist entertainment but also mirrors some of the real-life situations in modern society.
April 9, 2022
Derek Silver's "The Princess Electric" is a meticulously written and captivating plot. It is based on the story of two sister Violet and Karin. Karin due to an accident, suffers from dementa and loses her memories. The plot is set around the main protagonist Violet, who enters into an alternate world to retrieve her sisters memories. She meets mystical creatures who help her in her journey. Her love and despair for her sister is very heart warming. The author deserves kudos for creating the fantasy and imaginary world, which seems so ral and genuine to the reader A splendid mixture of fiction, fantasy and thrill.
February 27, 2021
The unique world the author has created for this series is fascinating, it is filled with action, suspense, magic and a touch of romance. The detailed writing allows the reader to easily visualize the story taking place. The characters are relatable and I became invested in each of them early on - I do hope we get to learn more about the side characters in future books. This is the type of book that you want to take your time reading because there is alot to take in. I look forward to seeing where the author takes the story next.
February 27, 2021
This was such a unique story. I really enjoyed it but I also struggled with it, I could not read it in one sitting even if I had the time. It felt like there was a lot to take in. That said, the characters are interesting, the concept was very unique, and some of the details were very in depth. I would definitely recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
March 14, 2021
I will admit that this story started slow, however, once the story picked up it was near impossible to put down. An amazing mix of urban fantasy with Matrix and Alice in Wonderland vibes (bonus points for Cheshire). Enjoyable is not the only word I would use, it was completely enthralling and engaging. I honestly felt my heart pounding as I neared the end of the book, and the conclusion styled nicely to make me want more. Looking forward to seeing how the series continues
March 19, 2021
I got this book from the author for my honest review. The writing and characters with the book were interesting to follow and I liked the plot of the book. The only part that throw me off was the world was centered around dementia. The author did a really good job in building a world aliens this illness but for me it was a little off putting. If you can get passed that part the book was enjoyable to read. And it was definitely a unique world.
March 18, 2021
It's been 3 days since I have finished The Princess Electric and I am still wishing I had more to read of it. I'm absolutely blown away by this book. Silver delivers such a detailed, magical place that I got sucked into it more than once. The story line is unique and the characters are very likeable. I'm excited to see what Silver gives us for the next book!
June 1, 2022
Original, imaginative, and well plotted. The author delivers an amazing world that deals with issues like memory.
The characters are fleshed out and the storytelling is good
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The characters are fleshed out and the storytelling is good
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
March 31, 2021
15% DNF stupid
August 11, 2021
The Princess Electric mashes up Alice in Wonderland, The Matrix, noir, YA, Hollywood action films and a hell of a lot more in a literary kaleidoscope that overwhelms your senses with the chaotic beauty and sheer, delightful excess of all. To call this book visionary is an understatement. It’s downright hallucinatory. 5/5 beautifully burning butterflies.
December 22, 2021
I recieved a copy of this Arc from the author for an honest review. I at first didnt know what to think of it as I normally dont read alot of fantasy, but this was an interesting one. It is full of suspense right through the book, which kept me hooked. I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the author for allowing me to read his work.
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