Author: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Genre: YA Sci-fi
Release Date: 10.20.20
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Source: E-Book via Library
My Rating: 5/5 stars
SYNOPSIS: “AIDAN is the AI you’ll love to hate.
The advanced AI system was supposed to protect a fleet of survivors who’d escaped the deadly attack on Kerenza IV. AIDAN was supposed to be infallible. But in the chaotic weeks and months that followed, it became clear that something was terribly, terribly wrong with AIDAN…”
In a spur of the moment decision, I finally picked up Memento! While I don’t talk about it enough, I am a massive fan of the Illuminae Files trilogy. I read the books long before I started bookstagram and blogging, and I’ve loved them since.
The other day I had a craving for something short to binge read, and it just so happened that my library had a copy of this one available! I borrowed it and finished it in two quick sittings. And wow. Oh my gosh, wow! I was beyond impressed. It’s difficult to talk about without spoiling anything, but to say the least, this is an incredible short story that is worth reading if you’re a fan of the Illuminae Files story. It was a short and powerful piece that had me laughing, crying, screaming, and unable to function.
As a little something extra for today’s short review, I decided to put together a little mood board to share with you all! You can see it below!
Have you read this trilogy? If so, what did you think of it? Let’s chat!
Stephanie
I’ll admit, I had a really hard time enjoying Illuminae. I wanted to love it, but the format was so bizarre and I kept losing focus because it was really long and… just very strange? However, someone suggested that I listen to the audiobooks for the following two, so I may do that if I ever decide to finish them. I can understand the hype surrounding them, but WOOF I hated Aiden hahahaha!
fromthelibraryofalexis
I personally haven’t listened to the audio books, but I’ve heard endless good things for them! My favorite of the trilogy is Gemina, the second book, so I hope that if you give the second book a try that you’ll love it!
A Cup of Wonderland
I’ve not read this series at all but I keep hearing really great things about it so maybe it’s something to pick up in 2021?
fromthelibraryofalexis
It’s a really fun trilogy! I’d definitely recommend, even if you aren’t big on sci-fi (it’s normally not my genre, but I seriously adore these books!)
A Cup of Wonderland
I’ve not read this series at all but I keep hearing really great things about it so maybe it’s something to pick up in 2021?
fromthelibraryofalexis
It’s a really fun trilogy! I’d definitely recommend, even if you aren’t big on sci-fi (it’s normally not my genre, but I seriously adore these books!)
encredejupiter
The Illuminae files is not a series that intrigues me but this article really reflects your enthusiasm! Loved it!!
fromthelibraryofalexis
Awww, thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say 🙂
encredejupiter
The Illuminae files is not a series that intrigues me but this article really reflects your enthusiasm! Loved it!!
fromthelibraryofalexis
Awww, thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say 🙂
ThatFangirl
I’ve not read this trilogy yet but keep meaning to buy it
fromthelibraryofalexis
I hope that you enjoy it whenever you do!
ThatFangirl
I’ve not read this trilogy yet but keep meaning to buy it
fromthelibraryofalexis
I hope that you enjoy it whenever you do!