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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Review: Otherborn by Anna Silver

Title: Otherborn
Series: Otherborn (Book One)
Author: Anna Silver
Publisher: Sapphire Star Publishing
Release Date: April 4, 2013
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback, ebook
Genre: YA
Subgenres: dystopian, science fiction
Source: Author/Publisher

Synopsis: London and her teenage friends live in a reprocessed world.

Confined within Capital City’s concrete walls, London has done the impossible and the illegal. She’s created something New- a song. But her mentor, club owner Pauly, is not impressed. Since the historic Energy Crisis forced everyone behind walls generations ago, the Tycoons have ensured there is truly nothing new allowed under the sun. Pauly warns London to keep her song to herself, if she knows what’s good for her. 

What he doesn’t know is that London is keeping an even bigger secret: she dreams. And she’s not alone. London’s band-mates and friends have begun dreaming as well, seeing themselves in “night pictures” as beings from another world. As Otherborn, they must piece together the story of their astral avatars, the Others, in order to save their world from a dreamless, hopeless future. 

When Pauly is murdered and an Otherborn goes missing, London realizes someone is hunting them down. Escaping along the Outroads, they brave the deserted Houselands with only their dreams to guide them. Can they find their friend before the assassin finds them? Will being Otherborn save their lives, or destroy them?

My thoughts:  Imagine a world where anything “new” is frightening, dreaming is illegal, and day to day life is a struggle. London is 16 and living a post energy crisis world. Everything from food to medical treatment is rationed. Her band, Otherborn, is what keeps her grounded and sane. When those London loves the most turn up dead or missing London begins a mission to save them.

This is a fast read and I was drawn in from the very beginning. It was easy to love London. She is strong and passionate. Silver has created a vivid world that I could easily see as our future.  I looking forward to the next book to see  what London’s future holds.



Author Bio:
Anna Silver grew up with a passion for words, books, and storytelling. She began writing as a child and eventually landed at St. Edward’s University in Austin where she studied English Writing & Rhetoric. She has always nurtured a vivid imagination and a love for art, expression, and fantasy. Currently she resides in the greater Houston area with her family and pets where she continues to read, write, and dream. Otherborn is her first published novel. 


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16 comments:

  1. Thank you for a wonderful review!

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    1. Thank you for creating a wonderful work.

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  2. I haven't heard of this one before. I'm a big fan of dystopian, so I'll have to check it out. :)

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    1. I hope you do, andalittlecreamsoda! I have lots of giveaways running throughout this month and April, so be sure to visit my website and look into those. www.annasilverauthor.com

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  3. I haven't heard of it either. Cutie and I both may like this book. Thanks for the review.

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    1. I think you would both like this one. It has some "boy book" themes. lol

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    2. Page Turner, even though my protag is a girl, there are plenty of boy characters and my son is excited to read the book himself. :)

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  4. This sounds interesting- I wonder how they can enforce dreams being illegal. I tend to love dystopian books, so I think I'll check this one out :)

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    1. Hope you do, Kirsten! Thanks for your comment!

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  5. I love dystopians and this has such an original story! I am glad to see how much you liked it and that it was a fast read! I can't wait to read this book! Thanks for your great comments!

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  6. Sounds like an amazing book, I am loving this cover!! Definitely added to my TBR. Thanks for your review!

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  7. Thanks for the review. I love fast reads and will be adding to my tbr list.

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  8. Great review!! London sounds like a great character and I cannot wait to read this!

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  9. Awesome review. I've not heard of Otherborn before but it sounds like a must read. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  10. This book sounds really interesting--always love a good fast read that can hold my attention! :)

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