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 thatLondon 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.
What he doesn’t know is that
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.
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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DeleteI haven't heard of it either. Cutie and I both may like this book. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI think you would both like this one. It has some "boy book" themes. lol
DeletePage Turner, even though my protag is a girl, there are plenty of boy characters and my son is excited to read the book himself. :)
DeleteThis 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 :)
ReplyDeleteHope you do, Kirsten! Thanks for your comment!
DeleteI 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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ReplyDeleteGreat review!! London sounds like a great character and I cannot wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteAwesome review. I've not heard of Otherborn before but it sounds like a must read. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really interesting--always love a good fast read that can hold my attention! :)
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