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“Reminded me of Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider series with a hint of paranormal.” Reader review.
“Feedback has a fast paced plot with characters that are believable and so realistic.” My Cozie Corner.
“Feedback was a phenomenal read.” The Avid Reader.
As if waiting for a kidney transplant isn't bad enough, when a donor is finally found for seventeen-year-old Ethan James, he's plunged into a world of spooks and terrorism. The kidney he receives belonged to CIA agent, Dylan Black and the mad scientist Dylan was spying on believes in Feedback – the theory that organs retain the memories of the host.
Ethan knows nothing of the plot on his life until two weeks after his release from hospital. Right in the middle of getting his life back on track he’s abducted. He still knows nothing about the plot on his life until he’s interrogated by the mad scientist who wants information retained in the dead CIA's organ. Specifically, the location of deadly bacteria bombs that Dylan was trying to stop from going off which ended up the cause of his death.
At least Ethan isn’t alone in this torture chamber. Abducted with him are sixteen-year-old Florida Bowman and fifteen-year-old Jake Inala. There’s comfort in allies, yet when Dylan’s memories begin to awaken within the three teens, they each begin to wrestle with the fact that if the inner voice they’re hearing is real then either their abductor is telling the truth or they’re crazy.
Meanwhile, three bombs are set to go off and destroy the planet. And these three teens seem to be the only ones being pestered by the dead CIA agent to stop them.
Join Ethan, Florida, and Jake on this roller coaster ride with grit.
“Feedback has a fast paced plot with characters that are believable and so realistic.” My Cozie Corner.
“Feedback was a phenomenal read.” The Avid Reader.
As if waiting for a kidney transplant isn't bad enough, when a donor is finally found for seventeen-year-old Ethan James, he's plunged into a world of spooks and terrorism. The kidney he receives belonged to CIA agent, Dylan Black and the mad scientist Dylan was spying on believes in Feedback – the theory that organs retain the memories of the host.
Ethan knows nothing of the plot on his life until two weeks after his release from hospital. Right in the middle of getting his life back on track he’s abducted. He still knows nothing about the plot on his life until he’s interrogated by the mad scientist who wants information retained in the dead CIA's organ. Specifically, the location of deadly bacteria bombs that Dylan was trying to stop from going off which ended up the cause of his death.
At least Ethan isn’t alone in this torture chamber. Abducted with him are sixteen-year-old Florida Bowman and fifteen-year-old Jake Inala. There’s comfort in allies, yet when Dylan’s memories begin to awaken within the three teens, they each begin to wrestle with the fact that if the inner voice they’re hearing is real then either their abductor is telling the truth or they’re crazy.
Meanwhile, three bombs are set to go off and destroy the planet. And these three teens seem to be the only ones being pestered by the dead CIA agent to stop them.
Join Ethan, Florida, and Jake on this roller coaster ride with grit.
254 pages, Paperback
First published October 3, 2012
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29 books356 followersD L Richardson is the author of "The Apocalypse Games" series. She had also written supernatural thrillers and YA paranormal standalone books.
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December 2, 2012
OH...MY...GOD... THIS BOOK IS EPIC!
I have to say that I have never read a book like this before. I fell in love with this book right from the start. The premise of the book and the flow of the book hooks you right from the start. You never know what is going to happen so as you turn each page you are captured by what is happening.
Feedback is a story about three teenagers who get donated organs to survive. When the call finally comes the teenagers are excited but little do they know their lives are about to change. See for Ethan, Florida, and Jake once they get their organs that they need they are summoned by the CIA to help them out on one of their cases. See the organs that the three teens received were from a CIA agent working on a very important case and their are lots of people who will be effected if the three teens can not figure out how to solve the case.
Can you imagine having the weight of the world on your shoulders? Can you imagine suffering and then receiving the one thing you needed but when you received it it came with a cost? This is what Feedback is all about. This is an awesome read that grabs you right from page one and continues on. I hope there will be a second book because I wanted more. No I needed more. I had so many emotions going on while reading this book. D.L. Richardson has written an epic book and what is scary is that this could happen in or day and age and it may have already happened.
Read this book because you will not be disappointed!
I have to say that I have never read a book like this before. I fell in love with this book right from the start. The premise of the book and the flow of the book hooks you right from the start. You never know what is going to happen so as you turn each page you are captured by what is happening.
Feedback is a story about three teenagers who get donated organs to survive. When the call finally comes the teenagers are excited but little do they know their lives are about to change. See for Ethan, Florida, and Jake once they get their organs that they need they are summoned by the CIA to help them out on one of their cases. See the organs that the three teens received were from a CIA agent working on a very important case and their are lots of people who will be effected if the three teens can not figure out how to solve the case.
Can you imagine having the weight of the world on your shoulders? Can you imagine suffering and then receiving the one thing you needed but when you received it it came with a cost? This is what Feedback is all about. This is an awesome read that grabs you right from page one and continues on. I hope there will be a second book because I wanted more. No I needed more. I had so many emotions going on while reading this book. D.L. Richardson has written an epic book and what is scary is that this could happen in or day and age and it may have already happened.
Read this book because you will not be disappointed!
November 11, 2012
wow... this was not what I was expecting! Story kept me involved and interested. I love a good aul conspiracy theory story and I was not disappointed.
Is there going to be a second part?????
PS: I would love to know where you got this idea of feedback from... what inspired you?
Is there going to be a second part?????
PS: I would love to know where you got this idea of feedback from... what inspired you?
December 30, 2012
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I was given a free copy of Feedback from the author for an honest review.
Ethan James, Florida Bowman, and Jake Inala are all teenagers and all three are on a waiting list to receive an organ. Ethan and Florida both need a new kidney and Jake needs a new liver. They are waiting for that one call where the person on the other end of the line says "we have a kidney or liver for you".
I was sucked in to the story from the very first chapter. Did you read the excerpt of the first chapter up above? If you didn't you might want to check it out now. Go on I know you want to. I will wait til you get back. D.L. writes in a very mysterious way where you believe what you are reading is real. Ethan has stolen a car from the mall and now he is driving at 120 and 140 mph down a very wet road. He is flying around curves like there is no tomorrow. He doesn't care if he crashes and dies I mean he believes that he is going to die anyway. If he kills himself while driving to fast or if he dies from kidney failure makes no difference to him. I was so taken with Ethan feeling so very sad for him with him not caring if he killed himself or not. I kept thinking what has driven a teenage to think in this way. Has he been abused? Was he in love with a girl who didn't love him back? Did he just lose one of his parents? Did one of them die? What would make anyone feel like this? And then at the end of the chapter I read "Game Over flashed over the tv screen".
I felt somewhat better after reading "Game over" but it still kept me thinking about what someone in his shoes maybe be going through. I know there is no way that I could ever know what someone else is going through or how they feel because I have never or can never go through what they go through. You know that old saying "You can't know what someone else is going through unless you have walked a mile in their shoes"? I don't really believe that you can walk a mile in someone else's shoes even if you have experienced the same things.
Well Ethan, Florida and Jake all get that one call that they have been waiting on for so long. They get their new organs and get a second chance to live their lives. Their organs were donated by a guy that works for the CIA, Dylan Black. Dylan is killed in a car crash while trying to hide three bombs that are set to explode. If the bombs explode they will spread diseases and death over the whole plant. He is being chased by the second in command of the man who made the bombs.
Jake, Ethan and Florida are kidnapped by the man who made the bombs. He knows that their new organs came from the dead CIA agent that had infiltrated his company. He believes in memory of organs. He thinks that they can give him information that only the CIA agent, Dylan Black would know. He will do what ever is necessary to retain this information.
It is all in the hands of Florida, Jake and Ethan to find these bombs to disarm them and save millions of lives. But how are they going to do this while being held prisoner? How are they going to get away so that they can save all these people? Where will they get the info to disarm the bombs? How will they find the bombs?
Feedback was a phenomenal read! I really loved it. I believe that most or all of it could actually happen. Well I believe that the memory of organs could happen. I believe that diseases could be spread in the way that D.L. wrote in Feedback. I know that Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease so I am not sure if it could be spread in this way. But I have not went to any extreme of researching it either. I enjoy reading books like Feedback well because I am a conspiracy theorist. The CDC is out there so anything is very possible in my opinion.
Ethan James, Florida Bowman, and Jake Inala are all teenagers and all three are on a waiting list to receive an organ. Ethan and Florida both need a new kidney and Jake needs a new liver. They are waiting for that one call where the person on the other end of the line says "we have a kidney or liver for you".
I was sucked in to the story from the very first chapter. Did you read the excerpt of the first chapter up above? If you didn't you might want to check it out now. Go on I know you want to. I will wait til you get back. D.L. writes in a very mysterious way where you believe what you are reading is real. Ethan has stolen a car from the mall and now he is driving at 120 and 140 mph down a very wet road. He is flying around curves like there is no tomorrow. He doesn't care if he crashes and dies I mean he believes that he is going to die anyway. If he kills himself while driving to fast or if he dies from kidney failure makes no difference to him. I was so taken with Ethan feeling so very sad for him with him not caring if he killed himself or not. I kept thinking what has driven a teenage to think in this way. Has he been abused? Was he in love with a girl who didn't love him back? Did he just lose one of his parents? Did one of them die? What would make anyone feel like this? And then at the end of the chapter I read "Game Over flashed over the tv screen".
I felt somewhat better after reading "Game over" but it still kept me thinking about what someone in his shoes maybe be going through. I know there is no way that I could ever know what someone else is going through or how they feel because I have never or can never go through what they go through. You know that old saying "You can't know what someone else is going through unless you have walked a mile in their shoes"? I don't really believe that you can walk a mile in someone else's shoes even if you have experienced the same things.
Well Ethan, Florida and Jake all get that one call that they have been waiting on for so long. They get their new organs and get a second chance to live their lives. Their organs were donated by a guy that works for the CIA, Dylan Black. Dylan is killed in a car crash while trying to hide three bombs that are set to explode. If the bombs explode they will spread diseases and death over the whole plant. He is being chased by the second in command of the man who made the bombs.
Jake, Ethan and Florida are kidnapped by the man who made the bombs. He knows that their new organs came from the dead CIA agent that had infiltrated his company. He believes in memory of organs. He thinks that they can give him information that only the CIA agent, Dylan Black would know. He will do what ever is necessary to retain this information.
It is all in the hands of Florida, Jake and Ethan to find these bombs to disarm them and save millions of lives. But how are they going to do this while being held prisoner? How are they going to get away so that they can save all these people? Where will they get the info to disarm the bombs? How will they find the bombs?
Feedback was a phenomenal read! I really loved it. I believe that most or all of it could actually happen. Well I believe that the memory of organs could happen. I believe that diseases could be spread in the way that D.L. wrote in Feedback. I know that Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease so I am not sure if it could be spread in this way. But I have not went to any extreme of researching it either. I enjoy reading books like Feedback well because I am a conspiracy theorist. The CDC is out there so anything is very possible in my opinion.
February 19, 2015
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Ethan James is a 16-year-old jock who suffers from a hereditary disease that has effected both of his kidneys.
Florida Bowman is an artistic 16-year-old girl who loves to dance and act on stage and also suffers from kidney failure.
Jake Inala is a 15-year-old who has a love for weapons and a strong desire to become a top Marine when he reaches the age of enlistment, but he also has extensive liver damage.
All three of these people have some very significant things in common, the most obvious being that they are all gravely ill and in need of an organ transplant. Another thing that they have in common is the fact that they all desperately want to get back to the lives that they had before they became sick.This is the time in their lives when they are supposed to feel invincible, be reckless, and make mistakes. But they don't have the same luxuries that most people their age take for granted and have to spend most of their lives in hospitals, taking medicine, and worrying that they won't make it to see 18. Enter Dylan Black, a young up and coming hotshot in the CIA whose life is tragically cut short during a mission. Ethan, Florida, and Jack all receive their transplants thanks to Dylan and even though he is dead, he needs them to return the favor and help him complete the mission that took his life.
After they receive their transplants, the exciting part of the story begins, and the overall tone of the book is lifted to a more lighthearted place. When he died, Dylan Black had just hidden three bombs that contain deadly toxins, but of course he didn't have the time to disarm them because then we wouldn't have a plot. Ethan, Florida, and Jack all have a connection with Dylan because they carry a piece of him with them, and he is able to communicate with them and share all that he has learned.
The book has supernatural elements that are based on scientific facts, but it's really a spy novel. So after the first 50% which deals mainly with illness, the book becomes a ton of fun! I liked the first half, but I hope any future books in the series will be like the second half and focus more on the action.
There is a very small hint of romance or maybe even a love triangle between the three main characters, both Ethan and Jack have crushes on Florida, and she returns the feelings, but it is not a main focus of the story. It might develop further in the future, but I personally hope not because I enjoyed not having to worry about that type of drama while I was reading about these kids fighting for their lives. I like the fact that real life was more important than romance for once!
I usually steer clear of books when they revolve around illness because they tend to be difficult to read, but Feedback never had me reaching for the tissues. I felt for the characters and rooted for them to get better, but because I knew from the start that they would receive the transplants, my stomach wasn't tied up in knots the entire time. Most of the suspense came from the spy missions not the hospital.
Feedback was fun, inventive, and I look forward to reading more a bout these three awesome survivors!
Because of language, I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Ethan James is a 16-year-old jock who suffers from a hereditary disease that has effected both of his kidneys.
Florida Bowman is an artistic 16-year-old girl who loves to dance and act on stage and also suffers from kidney failure.
Jake Inala is a 15-year-old who has a love for weapons and a strong desire to become a top Marine when he reaches the age of enlistment, but he also has extensive liver damage.
All three of these people have some very significant things in common, the most obvious being that they are all gravely ill and in need of an organ transplant. Another thing that they have in common is the fact that they all desperately want to get back to the lives that they had before they became sick.This is the time in their lives when they are supposed to feel invincible, be reckless, and make mistakes. But they don't have the same luxuries that most people their age take for granted and have to spend most of their lives in hospitals, taking medicine, and worrying that they won't make it to see 18. Enter Dylan Black, a young up and coming hotshot in the CIA whose life is tragically cut short during a mission. Ethan, Florida, and Jack all receive their transplants thanks to Dylan and even though he is dead, he needs them to return the favor and help him complete the mission that took his life.
After they receive their transplants, the exciting part of the story begins, and the overall tone of the book is lifted to a more lighthearted place. When he died, Dylan Black had just hidden three bombs that contain deadly toxins, but of course he didn't have the time to disarm them because then we wouldn't have a plot. Ethan, Florida, and Jack all have a connection with Dylan because they carry a piece of him with them, and he is able to communicate with them and share all that he has learned.
The book has supernatural elements that are based on scientific facts, but it's really a spy novel. So after the first 50% which deals mainly with illness, the book becomes a ton of fun! I liked the first half, but I hope any future books in the series will be like the second half and focus more on the action.
There is a very small hint of romance or maybe even a love triangle between the three main characters, both Ethan and Jack have crushes on Florida, and she returns the feelings, but it is not a main focus of the story. It might develop further in the future, but I personally hope not because I enjoyed not having to worry about that type of drama while I was reading about these kids fighting for their lives. I like the fact that real life was more important than romance for once!
I usually steer clear of books when they revolve around illness because they tend to be difficult to read, but Feedback never had me reaching for the tissues. I felt for the characters and rooted for them to get better, but because I knew from the start that they would receive the transplants, my stomach wasn't tied up in knots the entire time. Most of the suspense came from the spy missions not the hospital.
Feedback was fun, inventive, and I look forward to reading more a bout these three awesome survivors!
Because of language, I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up.
December 3, 2012
Actual rating: 3.5/5
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I'd be lying if I said Feedback turned out to be what I expected. What a roller coaster ride of a novel! Highly enjoyable. Ethan, Florida and Jake are three very sick teenagers, all waiting for that life changing phone call telling them a donor has been found.
Ethan is a reckless, devil-may-care 17 year-old..or so you're led to believe after reading most of the first chapter. Brilliant twist at the end, however. In need of a new kidney and with his life turned upside down since he's been diagnosed, Ethan's a lonely, angsty kid. As expected. I was expecting his voice to annoy me, all the whining to get old fast, but Ethan's narrative is funny. He's easy-going, laid back and trying to make light of a very crappy situation.
Florida is a 16-year-old ex-ballerina who's never going to dance again unless she receives a new kidney, as well. She's sweet, angry, logical when need be and feisty in life or death situations. Also, her big, crazy family was so fun to read about.
Last but not least there's Jake. A good student with big plans for the future, he's waiting on a liver transplant.
I said last but not least because there's one other important character: Dylan Black, CIA spook. He plays a major part in the novel as all three teens receive their transplant organs after Dylan dies in a car crash.
Shortly after their surgeries things take a turn for the unexpected as Ethan, Jake and Florida meet under the most weird circumstance. More than that, they all start hearing and seeing things.
The novel's written in a first person narrative, from 4 POV's, that of Ethan, Jake, Florida and Dylan. Although I'm not usually a big fan of a gazillion different points of view, Richardson does it rather well, with the voices different enough to be discernible. Furthermore, this particular choice makes for ample exposure to each character, especially when they're not together, and the different narratives come together to form the bigger picture. Kind of like Vantage Point. I also like the flashes from the past being intertwined with the present narrative.
My favorite aspect of Richardson's writing is how unapologetic she is. Her descriptions and details of each teen's situation, their disease and what it's doing to their bodies, is, at times, raw and makes it that much easier to sympathize with each of them.
Overall, the writing's good, structured and consistent, with a smooth developing plot and no inconsistencies.
My one problem with Feedback was the ending. It fell short of my expectations because it read too surreal, making me feel the author cheated me by writing her characters acting in a way they wouldn't normally do. It's a bit unbelievable in a bad way. Moreover, I do not appreciate the hints towards a possible love triangle in the sequel. That's just me, though. Me and my hate of love triangles.
All in all, Feedback is an interesting book with a well-developed plot, the feedback phenomenon being a very cool idea, a race against the clock/spy game type of read, which makes for a page turner if that's what you like.
*I received a review copy from the author through FMB Blog Tours. That in no way influenced my review. No money or favors were exchanged!
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I'd be lying if I said Feedback turned out to be what I expected. What a roller coaster ride of a novel! Highly enjoyable. Ethan, Florida and Jake are three very sick teenagers, all waiting for that life changing phone call telling them a donor has been found.
Ethan is a reckless, devil-may-care 17 year-old..or so you're led to believe after reading most of the first chapter. Brilliant twist at the end, however. In need of a new kidney and with his life turned upside down since he's been diagnosed, Ethan's a lonely, angsty kid. As expected. I was expecting his voice to annoy me, all the whining to get old fast, but Ethan's narrative is funny. He's easy-going, laid back and trying to make light of a very crappy situation.
Florida is a 16-year-old ex-ballerina who's never going to dance again unless she receives a new kidney, as well. She's sweet, angry, logical when need be and feisty in life or death situations. Also, her big, crazy family was so fun to read about.
Last but not least there's Jake. A good student with big plans for the future, he's waiting on a liver transplant.
I said last but not least because there's one other important character: Dylan Black, CIA spook. He plays a major part in the novel as all three teens receive their transplant organs after Dylan dies in a car crash.
Shortly after their surgeries things take a turn for the unexpected as Ethan, Jake and Florida meet under the most weird circumstance. More than that, they all start hearing and seeing things.
The novel's written in a first person narrative, from 4 POV's, that of Ethan, Jake, Florida and Dylan. Although I'm not usually a big fan of a gazillion different points of view, Richardson does it rather well, with the voices different enough to be discernible. Furthermore, this particular choice makes for ample exposure to each character, especially when they're not together, and the different narratives come together to form the bigger picture. Kind of like Vantage Point. I also like the flashes from the past being intertwined with the present narrative.
My favorite aspect of Richardson's writing is how unapologetic she is. Her descriptions and details of each teen's situation, their disease and what it's doing to their bodies, is, at times, raw and makes it that much easier to sympathize with each of them.
Overall, the writing's good, structured and consistent, with a smooth developing plot and no inconsistencies.
My one problem with Feedback was the ending. It fell short of my expectations because it read too surreal, making me feel the author cheated me by writing her characters acting in a way they wouldn't normally do. It's a bit unbelievable in a bad way. Moreover, I do not appreciate the hints towards a possible love triangle in the sequel. That's just me, though. Me and my hate of love triangles.
All in all, Feedback is an interesting book with a well-developed plot, the feedback phenomenon being a very cool idea, a race against the clock/spy game type of read, which makes for a page turner if that's what you like.
*I received a review copy from the author through FMB Blog Tours. That in no way influenced my review. No money or favors were exchanged!
December 11, 2012
I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Told in first person from the viewpoint of several of the main characters, D.L. Richardson's Feedback is a captivating thriller. While originally written for the YA crowd, I found this to be as exciting as an adult thriller with non-stop action, well developed characters and a fast paced plot. Taking place in a fictional suburban setting, Ms. Richardson's story could take place in any modern metropolitan area.
High school students Jake Ethan, Florida Bowman and Jake Inala are all on the organ recipient's list waiting to be matched up to an available organ. All three teenagers realize that in order for them to get what they desperately need, someone else will need to die. While they all hate that someone has to die, all three of them want the chance to live a normal life and get on with their dreams; Jake Ethan needs a new kidney if he ever hopes to play hockey again (he'd been his team's star player until he got sick), Florida dreams of being able to dance ballet again (her bad kidney forced her to give up practicing) and Jake Inala needs a new liver if he's ever going to achieve his dream of joining the marines. All three get the call that a matching donor organ has just become available.
An undercover agent for the CIA, Dylan Black is on a terrorist assignment at a local pharmaceutical company. Discovering the CEO of the company really is a terrorist is not as surprising as discovering the secret stash of explosives. Believing he's safe behind his cover, Dylan borrows the company Ferrari to dispose of the bombs. Being followed by the company's head of security was not a part of his plan. Neither was being burned by the CIA.
When a roadside accident leads to Dylan's death, and his organs become available, all three teenagers get a second chance at life. Dylan's ghost gets a chance to make things right with the help of his organ recipients. Ms. Richardson did an excellent job letting us get to know each of the teenagers and Dylan on his last day. While I thought it would be confusing to be told the story in all of their viewpoints, I quickly caught onto Ms. Richardson's writing style and found myself captivated by her story. It actually made the story that much more attention grabbing.
What will happen when all three teenagers begin hearing the voice of Dylan Black and what he wants them to do? Will they be able to stop the terrorist's plans? And what will become of the teens when the CIA realizes they could be valuable assets? You'll have to read Feedback to find out. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read more of Ms. Richardson's work.
Told in first person from the viewpoint of several of the main characters, D.L. Richardson's Feedback is a captivating thriller. While originally written for the YA crowd, I found this to be as exciting as an adult thriller with non-stop action, well developed characters and a fast paced plot. Taking place in a fictional suburban setting, Ms. Richardson's story could take place in any modern metropolitan area.
High school students Jake Ethan, Florida Bowman and Jake Inala are all on the organ recipient's list waiting to be matched up to an available organ. All three teenagers realize that in order for them to get what they desperately need, someone else will need to die. While they all hate that someone has to die, all three of them want the chance to live a normal life and get on with their dreams; Jake Ethan needs a new kidney if he ever hopes to play hockey again (he'd been his team's star player until he got sick), Florida dreams of being able to dance ballet again (her bad kidney forced her to give up practicing) and Jake Inala needs a new liver if he's ever going to achieve his dream of joining the marines. All three get the call that a matching donor organ has just become available.
An undercover agent for the CIA, Dylan Black is on a terrorist assignment at a local pharmaceutical company. Discovering the CEO of the company really is a terrorist is not as surprising as discovering the secret stash of explosives. Believing he's safe behind his cover, Dylan borrows the company Ferrari to dispose of the bombs. Being followed by the company's head of security was not a part of his plan. Neither was being burned by the CIA.
When a roadside accident leads to Dylan's death, and his organs become available, all three teenagers get a second chance at life. Dylan's ghost gets a chance to make things right with the help of his organ recipients. Ms. Richardson did an excellent job letting us get to know each of the teenagers and Dylan on his last day. While I thought it would be confusing to be told the story in all of their viewpoints, I quickly caught onto Ms. Richardson's writing style and found myself captivated by her story. It actually made the story that much more attention grabbing.
What will happen when all three teenagers begin hearing the voice of Dylan Black and what he wants them to do? Will they be able to stop the terrorist's plans? And what will become of the teens when the CIA realizes they could be valuable assets? You'll have to read Feedback to find out. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read more of Ms. Richardson's work.
September 11, 2016
3.5 stars. Reminded me of Anthony Horowitz's YA Alex Rider series with a hint of paranormal. I liked the premise of organ memory and look forward to more adventures of Ethan, Florida and Jake. A friend of ours got a bone marrow transplant and suddenly developed allergies that matched his brother's allergies. Since bone marrow is related to the immune system, this makes sense, but other kinds of "tissue memory" aren't that far a stretch.
the length of physical activity that these teens who are recovering from major surgery were supposed to perform wasn't believable at all after just weeks of healing.
Likes:
* Opening scene was clever
* Alternating 1st person POV between main characters
* Guys' perspective seemed more realistic than girl's, so I was surprised that the author was female
Dislikes:
* Couple of scenes with gratuitous sexual inferences that though typical of teenage males weren't necessary or even interesting (I was reminded of the one scene included in a movie to get a PG-13 rating instead of PG)
* How many times must one explain the meaning of feedback?
* I keep mixing up the 2 boys
* Florida is too whiny
With-reservations:
some sexual references, language, violence, biochemical poisoning, torture, threats, murder, pain and suffering
For-review:
Received a free review copy from the author for [We ♥ YA Books!] ARR #145.
the length of physical activity that these teens who are recovering from major surgery were supposed to perform wasn't believable at all after just weeks of healing.
Likes:
* Opening scene was clever
* Alternating 1st person POV between main characters
* Guys' perspective seemed more realistic than girl's, so I was surprised that the author was female
Dislikes:
* Couple of scenes with gratuitous sexual inferences that though typical of teenage males weren't necessary or even interesting (I was reminded of the one scene included in a movie to get a PG-13 rating instead of PG)
* How many times must one explain the meaning of feedback?
* I keep mixing up the 2 boys
* Florida is too whiny
With-reservations:
some sexual references, language, violence, biochemical poisoning, torture, threats, murder, pain and suffering
For-review:
Received a free review copy from the author for [We ♥ YA Books!] ARR #145.
November 19, 2012
This book has me SO conflicted. I just don’t know exactly how to rate it. On one hand, I want to give it five dragons because, I think it’s brilliant! On the other hand, I want to give it three dragons because, while it was a good idea and a frelling BRILLIANT take on a story I haven’t read a million times, the author missed one very crucial piece of the story.
It’s actually a pretty complex story. It’s about these kids who all needed organs. Each kid had their own POV sections so that the reader could get their story. Richardson has a really great feel for when whiney becomes a problem. As I was reading the first character’s story, I was starting to get tired of the kid’s whiney-ness, and then the character said what I was thinking. His story really tugged at my heartstrings. I felt really bad for him, and when he got his Call, I was so super psyched.
I also knew that the guy driving the red Porche just had to be important. There was a lot of mystery about him, and then when we got into his POV, we found out he was a spy who’d just been burned. Then I said, “Hello, plot. How are you? You arrived riiiiiiight on time.”
Then the book took a jaunt into yet another teen’s head and we got the story of a girl who needed an organ.
And then, there was a scene with the spy.
And then we had another teen’s story.
Typically, I don’t read prologues or chapter titles. Yeah. I know. I’m a cocky reader. In this book, not paying attention the chapter titles kicked me in the butt. The chapter titles told me who was telling the story. By the time I figured that out, I was already confused. I was looking for clues in the narrative to tell me who was telling the story.
The clues are there, but they’re pretty buried until you get deeper into the story. The deeper you get into the story, the more invested you become with all of the teens. The plot is great.
In short, this was a really great story idea, but a difficult one to write. Part of my problem was that I didn’t read the whole book. I read the parts that I thought mattered, and because of that, I killed the enjoyment for myself. This is truly a unique story! The blurb sold it as such. The media kit did as well, and it really was…brilliantly unique.
However, when I’m less stressed (dang you, NaNoWriMo. Why are you in November?), and when I’m smart enough to read the titles as well as the rest of the book, I’m going to read it again.
I think that the premise and the style might scare a lot of readers off. I think that as soon as we get that first, first-person POV shift, a lot of readers are going to put the book down, but I’m telling you that you shouldn’t. You should read the book. It really IS good! So, with that decided, and with the fact that I shall be reading it again (because I’m…not always the brightest bulb on the string), I’m giving this book four dragons.
It’s actually a pretty complex story. It’s about these kids who all needed organs. Each kid had their own POV sections so that the reader could get their story. Richardson has a really great feel for when whiney becomes a problem. As I was reading the first character’s story, I was starting to get tired of the kid’s whiney-ness, and then the character said what I was thinking. His story really tugged at my heartstrings. I felt really bad for him, and when he got his Call, I was so super psyched.
I also knew that the guy driving the red Porche just had to be important. There was a lot of mystery about him, and then when we got into his POV, we found out he was a spy who’d just been burned. Then I said, “Hello, plot. How are you? You arrived riiiiiiight on time.”
Then the book took a jaunt into yet another teen’s head and we got the story of a girl who needed an organ.
And then, there was a scene with the spy.
And then we had another teen’s story.
Typically, I don’t read prologues or chapter titles. Yeah. I know. I’m a cocky reader. In this book, not paying attention the chapter titles kicked me in the butt. The chapter titles told me who was telling the story. By the time I figured that out, I was already confused. I was looking for clues in the narrative to tell me who was telling the story.
The clues are there, but they’re pretty buried until you get deeper into the story. The deeper you get into the story, the more invested you become with all of the teens. The plot is great.
In short, this was a really great story idea, but a difficult one to write. Part of my problem was that I didn’t read the whole book. I read the parts that I thought mattered, and because of that, I killed the enjoyment for myself. This is truly a unique story! The blurb sold it as such. The media kit did as well, and it really was…brilliantly unique.
However, when I’m less stressed (dang you, NaNoWriMo. Why are you in November?), and when I’m smart enough to read the titles as well as the rest of the book, I’m going to read it again.
I think that the premise and the style might scare a lot of readers off. I think that as soon as we get that first, first-person POV shift, a lot of readers are going to put the book down, but I’m telling you that you shouldn’t. You should read the book. It really IS good! So, with that decided, and with the fact that I shall be reading it again (because I’m…not always the brightest bulb on the string), I’m giving this book four dragons.
November 4, 2020
Not my usual read
This book was okay, but not what I usually enjoy. Three teens are guinea pigs for a scientist trying to prove that transplants contain memories from the donor. These three received body parts from the same deceased CIA agent. He has indeed entered their brains, and helps them save the world from deadly virus germs. ENJOY!
This book was okay, but not what I usually enjoy. Three teens are guinea pigs for a scientist trying to prove that transplants contain memories from the donor. These three received body parts from the same deceased CIA agent. He has indeed entered their brains, and helps them save the world from deadly virus germs. ENJOY!
December 20, 2012
This was a fast-paced thriller with a little bit of a supernatural element. Ethan, Florida and Jake are all teens who are recipients of organs from Dylan Black, a CIA agent who was working to deactivate some bombs when he is killed in an accident. After receiving the organs, the teens start to catch glimpses of someone and eventually start hearing a voice - Dylan's voice. Dylan's organs have cellular memory (or Feedback) that allow them access to Dylan's memory and allow him to speak to them. Now, he needs their help to finish disarming the bombs before millions of people are affected.
The book really felt to me like it was two different but related books. The first half focused on each of the teens and their individual stories - how they deal with their illness, their feelings about receiving a donor organ, their families. The book is told from the alternating viewpoints of each of the three main characters and it's done well. They each have a unique voice even though they are living with similar circumstances.
The second half of the book reads more like a James Bond thriller. There's kidnapping, fighting, escape, an evil super-villain bent on world domination, and, of course, a thrilling attempt to save the world that comes down to the last second. None of these things are original. Some of these things are cliche. There were a lot of coincidences and things that seem to go right at just the right moment. But, isn't that always the way with a spy thriller? Despite a lack of originality, it was still entertaining and the added idea of feedback kept me interested until the end.
I don't know if this is a planned series but the ending is left open for a sequel. If there is one I would be interested in seeing where the series goes. I would recommend this to fans of thrillers that are looking for something with a little bit of a twist.
Note: I received a copy of this book for free from the author through FMB Blog Tours in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% honest and my own.
The book really felt to me like it was two different but related books. The first half focused on each of the teens and their individual stories - how they deal with their illness, their feelings about receiving a donor organ, their families. The book is told from the alternating viewpoints of each of the three main characters and it's done well. They each have a unique voice even though they are living with similar circumstances.
The second half of the book reads more like a James Bond thriller. There's kidnapping, fighting, escape, an evil super-villain bent on world domination, and, of course, a thrilling attempt to save the world that comes down to the last second. None of these things are original. Some of these things are cliche. There were a lot of coincidences and things that seem to go right at just the right moment. But, isn't that always the way with a spy thriller? Despite a lack of originality, it was still entertaining and the added idea of feedback kept me interested until the end.
I don't know if this is a planned series but the ending is left open for a sequel. If there is one I would be interested in seeing where the series goes. I would recommend this to fans of thrillers that are looking for something with a little bit of a twist.
Note: I received a copy of this book for free from the author through FMB Blog Tours in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% honest and my own.
December 13, 2012
Feedback is a wonderfully refreshing Young Adult Paranormal book. It takes three teenagers, Ethan, Florida and Jake who have all recently gone through organ transplants and thrusts them into this elaborate intrigue. Guided by the ghost of the CIA Agent who was there donor they must find three biological weapons that the pharmaceutical company has designed to make thousands ill. It is while being held captive after their operations that the three of them find they must do something before their short lives are cut short.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved that D.L Richardson took the reader through the lives of each of the three main characters. You can immediately see how they are similar yet different. Ethan is the jock, Florida is the dancer and Jake is the military/weapons specialist. It is clear from the beginning that these characters and their stories are well written and constructed. Normally, I don’t always like stories that continually bounce from one characters point of view to the next, but the way this is written it flows smoothly and helps to move the plot line forward. Overall, the very plausible story of the biological weapons in connection with a pharmaceutical company with a touch of the supernatural with the ghost really works here. You find yourself while reading this book saying “Wow…that could really happen.” I would definitely recommend this book for any one who likes a touch of paranormal to their realism or a touch of realism to their paranormal.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved that D.L Richardson took the reader through the lives of each of the three main characters. You can immediately see how they are similar yet different. Ethan is the jock, Florida is the dancer and Jake is the military/weapons specialist. It is clear from the beginning that these characters and their stories are well written and constructed. Normally, I don’t always like stories that continually bounce from one characters point of view to the next, but the way this is written it flows smoothly and helps to move the plot line forward. Overall, the very plausible story of the biological weapons in connection with a pharmaceutical company with a touch of the supernatural with the ghost really works here. You find yourself while reading this book saying “Wow…that could really happen.” I would definitely recommend this book for any one who likes a touch of paranormal to their realism or a touch of realism to their paranormal.
December 22, 2013
-- I was given this book for free in return for an honest review --
Truthfully, I loved this book! It has a completely original storyline that made it really interesting to read. Whenever I got the chance to read this, I has trouble putting it down again!
Ethan, Jake and Florida are all suffering from rare, inexplicable organ failures and are desperately trying to stay alive in time to receive replacement organs for their faulty ones. At first this reminded me of John Green's, "The a Fault In Our Stars", which I'd also quite enjoyed because it touches on the subject of teenagers facing untimely death not often explored by authors. Then it added in the threat of bombs and the responsibility of these teenagers to find and deactivate these bombs.
The author has successfully developed the personas of the characters to be individual which is sometimes tricky when it comes to having multiple narrators, especially when they are narrating in first person. These characters were likeable not only because of their own unique quirks, but because they all had their backstory to add context to the novel as a whole.
I recommend this book to any fan of paranormal fiction. I can't wait for the sequel!
(Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, this can be attributed to autocorrect)
Truthfully, I loved this book! It has a completely original storyline that made it really interesting to read. Whenever I got the chance to read this, I has trouble putting it down again!
Ethan, Jake and Florida are all suffering from rare, inexplicable organ failures and are desperately trying to stay alive in time to receive replacement organs for their faulty ones. At first this reminded me of John Green's, "The a Fault In Our Stars", which I'd also quite enjoyed because it touches on the subject of teenagers facing untimely death not often explored by authors. Then it added in the threat of bombs and the responsibility of these teenagers to find and deactivate these bombs.
The author has successfully developed the personas of the characters to be individual which is sometimes tricky when it comes to having multiple narrators, especially when they are narrating in first person. These characters were likeable not only because of their own unique quirks, but because they all had their backstory to add context to the novel as a whole.
I recommend this book to any fan of paranormal fiction. I can't wait for the sequel!
(Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, this can be attributed to autocorrect)
November 24, 2013
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review from my side.
Firstly I would like to thank the author for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this book.
Limited Time, three Bacteria bombs, three new CIA recruits who are haunted by the ghost of a dead CIA agent, millions of lives at stake, what will happen if the agents don’t even know the location of the bombs? Will they be able to do their job? What will happen if somebody is after the secret information that’s hidden within their new transplanted organs?
I really loved the concept of this story and it is perfectly executed within words that build up a new world which was believable for me. The characterization is great and I loved the developed characters. The touch of paranormal twist made this read intriguing for me. The mystery is heart-stopping and I completed this book in one go just to find out what happens next. No dull moments and each scene increased my excitement. I loved the action parts and also the revelation of the secrets which indeed increased the entertainment value of this read. A totally recommended read for all the awesome readers out there, enjoy!!!
Firstly I would like to thank the author for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this book.
Limited Time, three Bacteria bombs, three new CIA recruits who are haunted by the ghost of a dead CIA agent, millions of lives at stake, what will happen if the agents don’t even know the location of the bombs? Will they be able to do their job? What will happen if somebody is after the secret information that’s hidden within their new transplanted organs?
I really loved the concept of this story and it is perfectly executed within words that build up a new world which was believable for me. The characterization is great and I loved the developed characters. The touch of paranormal twist made this read intriguing for me. The mystery is heart-stopping and I completed this book in one go just to find out what happens next. No dull moments and each scene increased my excitement. I loved the action parts and also the revelation of the secrets which indeed increased the entertainment value of this read. A totally recommended read for all the awesome readers out there, enjoy!!!
October 6, 2016
D. L. Richardson’s Feedback feels almost like two novels in one. First is the tragedy of teens awaiting transplants, forced to view life through a narrow focus of physical tests competing with education, and short-term survival competing with future plans. The author’s teens feel very real, variously angry and depressed, or even suicida - so much so that the introduction of a CIA agent feels almost intrusive after getting to know them. But the novel changes as the agent's story advances, and soon these youngsters are facing a threat far more immediate than gradual decline, and a danger that could destroy all they know and love (or hate).
The segues from dejected teen fiction to spy thriller are a little uncomfortable, but it’s fascinating to see these wounded characters coming back to life and hope. The reader is invited into each of their heads, to see life from their different points of view. And the story has much to tell about cruelty, rejection, and belonging to the group. Scientific aspects have a nicely lowkey superhero feel, and I’d love to read more stories starring these teens.
Disclosure: I was given an ecopy and I offer my honest review.
The segues from dejected teen fiction to spy thriller are a little uncomfortable, but it’s fascinating to see these wounded characters coming back to life and hope. The reader is invited into each of their heads, to see life from their different points of view. And the story has much to tell about cruelty, rejection, and belonging to the group. Scientific aspects have a nicely lowkey superhero feel, and I’d love to read more stories starring these teens.
Disclosure: I was given an ecopy and I offer my honest review.
April 2, 2014
All three of these character Ethan James, Florida Bowman ,Jake Inala, all have some very significant things in common, the most obvious being that they are all gravely ill and in need of an organ transplant. Than we meet Dylan Black, a young up and coming hotshot in the CIA whose life is tragically cut short during a mission. Ethan, Florida, and Jack all receive their transplants thanks to Dylan and even though he is dead, he needs them to return the favor and help him complete the mission that took his life.
Feedback was a fun read, if you like adventure and some paranormal than this is the book for you. D.L. Richardson, she wrote a book that will keep you from putting this book down, until the final page. I really enjoyed this story, because it was difference from what I normally would read. This is an author I will read again….
Feedback was a fun read, if you like adventure and some paranormal than this is the book for you. D.L. Richardson, she wrote a book that will keep you from putting this book down, until the final page. I really enjoyed this story, because it was difference from what I normally would read. This is an author I will read again….
October 7, 2012
Feedback is one of those books that make you sit back and wonder what really goes through an authors mind to inspire such a creative imagination. I laughed, cried, and cringed through most of this story...and for it to have given me so many deep emotional reactions, promises that its a book that goes on my favorite shelf!
I will say that going through these teens' horrible experience of waiting for an organ made me reach out a give my very healthy children an extra hug daily. But, it also made me hopeful and happy that there are people in the world willing to mark that donor box on their id cards. You never know who'll you'll save with just a bit of sacrifice.
And, that is truly the heart of this book. Sacrifice. I hope you'll read and enjoy as much as I did!
I will say that going through these teens' horrible experience of waiting for an organ made me reach out a give my very healthy children an extra hug daily. But, it also made me hopeful and happy that there are people in the world willing to mark that donor box on their id cards. You never know who'll you'll save with just a bit of sacrifice.
And, that is truly the heart of this book. Sacrifice. I hope you'll read and enjoy as much as I did!
April 10, 2013
Richardson has done a terrific job of weaving together an intricate plot of three teens who think they've hit the jackpot with life-saving organ transplants.
Meanwhile, a CIA agent's organs are harvested and a nefarious plot unfolds. This novel is told from multiple POVs and the teens are gritty and real. I was somewhat surprised in the beginning chapters by the level of emotion in a thriller. Because each teen truly requires an organ to survive, this grabs your heartstrings. Richardson knows how to write it without getting sappy. This gives the story a very contemporary YA feel to it (which I really love).
Meanwhile, a CIA agent's organs are harvested and a nefarious plot unfolds. This novel is told from multiple POVs and the teens are gritty and real. I was somewhat surprised in the beginning chapters by the level of emotion in a thriller. Because each teen truly requires an organ to survive, this grabs your heartstrings. Richardson knows how to write it without getting sappy. This gives the story a very contemporary YA feel to it (which I really love).
December 14, 2012
I loved this book! What an emotional roller coaster ride it took me on. D.L. Richardson pens "Feedback" in a fast paced plot with characters that are believable and so realistic that I found myself counting my blessings that my son never had to go through what they do. This is one book that I HIGHLY recommended to everyone...you won't be disappointed.
This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
July 27, 2015
I hope I never need an organ transplant!
April 19, 2022
Interesting read
I enjoyed this book about three young people receiving transplants from the same deceased VIA donor. The issues raised were interesting and informative, and the characters likeable. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I enjoyed this book about three young people receiving transplants from the same deceased VIA donor. The issues raised were interesting and informative, and the characters likeable. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
December 30, 2019
Do you like a captivating paranormal spy thriller, with well developed main characters who act and speak like ordinary teens? Check out Resident Spy by D. L. Richardson. Her story follows four teens who, after receiving organ transplants, begin to take on the personality, traits, and abilities of the organs' original owner, a spy. It becomes up to the teens to finish his work and bring down the bad guys, with the spy's help of course. The story is fast-paced with a tight plot-line. The only issue I had with this story is the use of multiple points of views (five characters speaking in the "I" POV in alternating chapters).
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