Presenting Lenore: Book Review and Giveaway: Memento Nora by Angie Smibert

Nora's glossy existence is challenged when she witnesses a car bombing and subsequently meets Micah at a TFC (forgetting clinic). Together with Micah and his friend Winter, Nora puts together graphic novel issues to remind people that some things are worth remembering.

I really liked this one - the conspiracy theory plot works well even for such a short novel and the three points of view are distinct enough I always knew who was narrating. I loved the details interwoven throughout. And I think the theme (incapsulated in what the play on words the title references, ie Memento Mori = Remember you will die) of "remembering Nora" (the person who self-actualized through the events of the novel) is brill. Though it ultimately didn't succeed in utterly taking my breath away, it is solid effort from a debut author and definitely well worth reading!

MEMENTO NORA comes out on April 1, 2011. Want to read it earlier? I have 1 copy to give away today to one lucky reader anywhere in the world! Just fill out this google form by Feb 28th, 2011 at 11:59 pm CST for your chance to win.

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11 comments:

Michelle said...: Hi! On my blog, I'm hosting a contest where you can win some YA books! You can check it out here-- http://www.thebookheist.com/p/contests.html; February 9, 2011 at 1:52 AM
Ladytink_534 said...: Thanks for the giveaway!; February 9, 2011 at 2:04 AM
Unknown said...: Such a pretty cover! Not sure if this will interest me or not, but I might check it out if I run across it at the library!

Thanks for the review :); February 9, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Cecelia said...: This is one I'm really looking forward to - the concept is just so INTERESTING! Thanks for offering a copy up. *grin*; February 9, 2011 at 2:38 AM
Mrs. DeRaps said...: I'm reading this right now for a book tour...I love that it's quick and easy. I haven't read enough to say much more than that!; February 9, 2011 at 2:49 AM
Susanne Winnacker said...: I can't wait to read Memento Nora!; February 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Zibilee said...: You know, I had heard the words Memento Mori all over the place, but was never quite sure what it meant before, so thanks for clearing this up for me, Lenore. I think one of the interesting things about this book is the fact that the characters are working through things by creating graphic novels. Sounds like an interesting book!; February 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Ashleigh said...: The title's paly on words was what caught my eye too! And conspiracy theories? That sounds like something I would live. I'm still looking forward to reading it.; February 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Jessy said...: This sounds pretty cool. Thanks for the review and giveaway!; February 10, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Tasha said...: I like Nora's haircut on the cover there.; February 12, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Brodie said...: Thanks for the awesome giveaway, I'm really looking forward to reading this!; February 17, 2011 at 1:55 AM