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abaugher's review against another edition
4.0
very interesting! i've often wondered what a fantasy book would look like if the main character were convinced they were crazy.
onceuponthesewords's review against another edition
4.0
LOVE this series! Every once in a while when I'm in a funk or a reading slump, I pick these up...
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
“White pill, blue pill, yellow pill, purple pill; its like swallowing a rainbow every bedtime.”
I'm really digging these Den of Shadows books. I like all they all about different people but still somehow seem to flow. I don't know if that makes sense yet because I just started drinking my first cup of coffee.
Now for some spoilers.
I'm really digging these Den of Shadows books. I like all they all about different people but still somehow seem to flow. I don't know if that makes sense yet because I just started drinking my first cup of coffee.
Now for some spoilers.
Spoiler
Persistence of Memory is a pretty quick read, like most of the books within this series because they are really quite short. This book is about Erin and it's from her point of view. Erin has had a mental illness pretty much all of her life. She is constantly battling with her schizophrenia episodes, which I found pretty interesting - especially when she gets thrown into the real world: public school. Then the whole alter ego Shevaun was intriguing throughout the book. I wonder if there will be anymore appearances of Erin/Shevaun?! I kind of want more. I actually kind of want a book where everyone who has ever been mentioned in this series meets. A REUNION?!?! If possible.michellewords's review against another edition
3.0
Persistence of Memory really deserves 3.5 stars, but GR does not believe in halves.
This book is slow with a lot of silly dialogue and an overly strung-out plot. Really, the only real plot is in the last 100 pages. You don't miss ANYTHING.
Atwater-Rhodes continues her Den of Shadows saga with Erin, a teenager diagnosed with multiple personal syndrome or something. Her alter-ego, Shevaun is violent and tempermental, but is she really a figment of Erin's brain or is it something more? Be prepared to explore the brain of Erin and the supernatural world of vampires and shape-shifters to find out what is real and what is not.
Character work in this novella is pretty good. I have a good feel for the characters, even though they feel a little campy and cliche' at times. That's YA for you.
I enjoyed it okay, but really skip the first 100 pages.
This book is slow with a lot of silly dialogue and an overly strung-out plot. Really, the only real plot is in the last 100 pages. You don't miss ANYTHING.
Atwater-Rhodes continues her Den of Shadows saga with Erin, a teenager diagnosed with multiple personal syndrome or something. Her alter-ego, Shevaun is violent and tempermental, but is she really a figment of Erin's brain or is it something more? Be prepared to explore the brain of Erin and the supernatural world of vampires and shape-shifters to find out what is real and what is not.
Character work in this novella is pretty good. I have a good feel for the characters, even though they feel a little campy and cliche' at times. That's YA for you.
I enjoyed it okay, but really skip the first 100 pages.
readermeetsbook's review against another edition
3.0
For most of Erin Misrahe’s sixteen-year-old life, she has been constantly afraid of losing control. Erin has been diagnosed with schizophrenia at a very young age and her alter ego, Shevaun is highly dangerous and is prone to violent actions. Erin never remembers what happens when Shevaun takes over her body. In fact, Erin believes Shevaun to be a product of her mind but, in actuality, Shevaun does exist apart from Erin. Shevaun is a dangerous vampire who lived for quite a long time and has some dangerous allies including a powerful Triste witch, Adjila. When Shevaun and Adjila become aware of a tie between Erin and Shevaun, they head over to the Boston area to investigate. At the same time, Erin’s old friend from her time in the hospital ward, Sassy, reappears in her life. What happens is a novel of identity and illusion. What is real and what is not.
A fantastic blend of fantasy and reality, Persistence of Memory is told in Atwater-Rhodes’ classic writing style. At certain times the storyline became predictable, the concept of illusion and identity is wonderfully put together. Atwater-Rhodes use of mental illusion fused with fantastical elements creates a realistic fantasy that very much is a reminiscent of her earlier works (In the Forests of the Night, Demon in My View).
A fantastic blend of fantasy and reality, Persistence of Memory is told in Atwater-Rhodes’ classic writing style. At certain times the storyline became predictable, the concept of illusion and identity is wonderfully put together. Atwater-Rhodes use of mental illusion fused with fantastical elements creates a realistic fantasy that very much is a reminiscent of her earlier works (In the Forests of the Night, Demon in My View).
aliencatl0rd's review against another edition
2.0
I was really enjoying it, but my enjoyment decreased as I came closer and closer to the end. I really felt as if the book was just beginning, and then that there was no possible way it could come to a complete end in its 200 pages. Still, the story remained strong and kept me interested until the very end; except I believe that the scene fixing Erin's "condition" was too rushed and not detailed enough.
Again, I felt as if Erin's story was just beginning, but instead of continuing to share with me her adventures after her "condition" was sorted out, I was left with the tiniest epilogue and the rest is up to my imagination.
Generally, I don't mind it being left up to my imagination, if I have something to chew on! But Amelia left me with nothing this time. Not my most favorite book by her, but it was still worth a read.
Again, I felt as if Erin's story was just beginning, but instead of continuing to share with me her adventures after her "condition" was sorted out, I was left with the tiniest epilogue and the rest is up to my imagination.
Generally, I don't mind it being left up to my imagination, if I have something to chew on! But Amelia left me with nothing this time. Not my most favorite book by her, but it was still worth a read.
catleesi's review against another edition
i cant focus enough on this book, but it just might be the people around me.
colorcrystals's review against another edition
4.0
Before I say anything else, this book was amazing. I truly enjoyed it. However, I was a bit disappointed. I've read (and own) all of her other books and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. It was an intriguing read, but it wasn't what I'd thought it would be. I'm not really sure what I was expecting, but this wasn't it.
xeni's review against another edition
5.0
I very much enjoyed this story! It didn't exactly help with the time zone adjustment, but staying up all night to read was amusing.
This story is very well written, thought-out and realistic. There are shapeshifters and vampires and witches and humans but no clear cut lines between them (something I appreciated). Erin is an interesting character with her psych-ward past. The plot is feasible and enjoyable (but I won't go into details here).
Needless to say, this is one YA / high school book I actually really enjoyed reading. It read more like an adult paranormal romance. And it's recommended for paranormal romance fans!
This story is very well written, thought-out and realistic. There are shapeshifters and vampires and witches and humans but no clear cut lines between them (something I appreciated). Erin is an interesting character with her psych-ward past. The plot is feasible and enjoyable (but I won't go into details here).
Needless to say, this is one YA / high school book I actually really enjoyed reading. It read more like an adult paranormal romance. And it's recommended for paranormal romance fans!