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The Glitch
On the brink of extinction, being human means more than just surviving.
In Lib’s world, it’s dangerous to stray from the Norm. In fact, for someone who doesn’t live up to the AI’s standards, it’s practically a death sentence. Lib learns this the hard way when she wakes up with her memories erased in a barren wasteland, and only one thought lodged in her mind:
It’s all her fault.
Lib is a Glitch—an imperfect human component of the utopian Norm. Utterly alone, she’ll have to team up with her fellow Glitches Skye and Raj and the mysterious Rogue Wolf and his clan to survive. Wolf only cares about the survival of his group, but Raj thinks they can hack the AI and change the Norm for the better.
Now, Lib will have to decide which path to choose—whether to go with handsome loner Raj or stay with Wolf and his tight-knit group. Her heart is drawn to both, but she’s carrying a deadly secret that could jeopardize them all. Will she be able to save her newfound family and stop the AI before it’s too late?
In Lib’s world, it’s dangerous to stray from the Norm. In fact, for someone who doesn’t live up to the AI’s standards, it’s practically a death sentence. Lib learns this the hard way when she wakes up with her memories erased in a barren wasteland, and only one thought lodged in her mind:
It’s all her fault.
Lib is a Glitch—an imperfect human component of the utopian Norm. Utterly alone, she’ll have to team up with her fellow Glitches Skye and Raj and the mysterious Rogue Wolf and his clan to survive. Wolf only cares about the survival of his group, but Raj thinks they can hack the AI and change the Norm for the better.
Now, Lib will have to decide which path to choose—whether to go with handsome loner Raj or stay with Wolf and his tight-knit group. Her heart is drawn to both, but she’s carrying a deadly secret that could jeopardize them all. Will she be able to save her newfound family and stop the AI before it’s too late?
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First published September 5, 2016
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Ramona Finn
22 books109 followersRamona Finn writes about courageous characters who fight to live in broken, dystopian worlds. She grew up sitting cross-legged on her town's library floor - completely engrossed in science fiction books. It was always the futuristic world or the universe-on-the-brink-of-extinction plot lines that drew her in, but it was the brave characters who chose to fight back that kept her turning the pages.
Her books create deep, intricate worlds with bold characters determined to fight for their survival in their dystopian worlds - with a little help from their friends. And, of course, romance is never out of the question...
Like young-adult dystopian books? Then you're going to love Ramona Finn's "The Glitch" -- set in a futuristic world where an Artificial Intelligence rules, Lib wakes up in a barren land with one thought lodged in her mind: "Find the Glitches".
Her books create deep, intricate worlds with bold characters determined to fight for their survival in their dystopian worlds - with a little help from their friends. And, of course, romance is never out of the question...
Like young-adult dystopian books? Then you're going to love Ramona Finn's "The Glitch" -- set in a futuristic world where an Artificial Intelligence rules, Lib wakes up in a barren land with one thought lodged in her mind: "Find the Glitches".
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June 15, 2017
The story start off when a girl wakes up in a desert type place with no memory only to find out the world has been taken over by an Artifical Intelligence (AI) and that shes a glitch who was thrown out of her home, the Norm. Being a glitch means shes only part human and distrusted by the remaining humans outside the dome. The AI is slowly killing the planet by hoarding all of earths resources in the Norm. Surviving on the outside is difficult. Animals, plants and humans alike are starving and dying. Lib realizes the only way to save their dying planet is to stop the AI.
The world was interesting and I enjoyed the direction of the plot. Some of the plot was obvious like why Lib was thrown out of the Norm but some of it surprised me. The whole AI idea fascinates me. I loved the concept of a matrix type connection with the system. I thought it was pretty cool how Lib was able to work inside the program, like Neo. I didnt understand how the AI was able to control all those techs but couldnt control Raj or Lib. I also had a few other things I didnt understand that Im hoping will be explained in the sequel.
I thought the main character was enjoyable but I didnt feel very connected to most of the characters. I just wasnt emotionally invested in their deaths. I didnt like the romantic pairing because I wasnt a big fan of Wolf or his clan. I understand why they act the way they do but I dont agree with it. Libs attraction to Wolf made no sense because he was always a jerk. I didnt understand why Lib got jealous of Wolf and Bird when she had just met them. I also wasnt a big fan of how Bird acted just before the end.
I could tell Skye had a crush on Lib from the beginning and I was hoping they would get together but that aspect of their relation was completely ignored. I really liked Skye even though I didnt get to know her enough to develop a deep connection with her. I wish that even just their friendship would have been more developped. I would have prefered seeing Lib hang out with Skye instead of Raj because I didnt really like Raj. He was more developped than Skye but I didnt find him very likeable. Although maybe he wasnt suppose to be likeable.
Despite my issues with the characters, the world was compelling and the mystery aspect from her memory loss made me keep turning the pages. The pacing was alright. Its a short book so it didnt take too long to get through. I liked the narration style and the writing was easy to follow. I did notice some grammatical errors in my review copy but they might get fix in the final edition. Im still interested in finding out what happens next so Ill read the sequel.
The world was interesting and I enjoyed the direction of the plot. Some of the plot was obvious like why Lib was thrown out of the Norm but some of it surprised me. The whole AI idea fascinates me. I loved the concept of a matrix type connection with the system. I thought it was pretty cool how Lib was able to work inside the program, like Neo. I didnt understand how the AI was able to control all those techs but couldnt control Raj or Lib. I also had a few other things I didnt understand that Im hoping will be explained in the sequel.
I thought the main character was enjoyable but I didnt feel very connected to most of the characters. I just wasnt emotionally invested in their deaths. I didnt like the romantic pairing because I wasnt a big fan of Wolf or his clan. I understand why they act the way they do but I dont agree with it. Libs attraction to Wolf made no sense because he was always a jerk. I didnt understand why Lib got jealous of Wolf and Bird when she had just met them. I also wasnt a big fan of how Bird acted just before the end.
I could tell Skye had a crush on Lib from the beginning and I was hoping they would get together but that aspect of their relation was completely ignored. I really liked Skye even though I didnt get to know her enough to develop a deep connection with her. I wish that even just their friendship would have been more developped. I would have prefered seeing Lib hang out with Skye instead of Raj because I didnt really like Raj. He was more developped than Skye but I didnt find him very likeable. Although maybe he wasnt suppose to be likeable.
Despite my issues with the characters, the world was compelling and the mystery aspect from her memory loss made me keep turning the pages. The pacing was alright. Its a short book so it didnt take too long to get through. I liked the narration style and the writing was easy to follow. I did notice some grammatical errors in my review copy but they might get fix in the final edition. Im still interested in finding out what happens next so Ill read the sequel.
April 28, 2020
Eh.
So this was a disappointment...
The plot of this book seemed really interesting, the whole main idea really caught my attention... But the writing? Those shallow characters? The repetitive phrases and actions? They were a huge turn off.
I mean, a lot of things just didn’t make sense. The MC was supposed to have her brain “wiped” of all her memories, but still she managed to be a professional tech? She remembered binary while she didn’t know what a bird was?
Also, there was barely any background to the characters. I learned absolutely nothing about them.
I just wish this book was better written. The main plot was super promising, but the writing and development of the story failed to deliver.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book.
So this was a disappointment...
The plot of this book seemed really interesting, the whole main idea really caught my attention... But the writing? Those shallow characters? The repetitive phrases and actions? They were a huge turn off.
I mean, a lot of things just didn’t make sense. The MC was supposed to have her brain “wiped” of all her memories, but still she managed to be a professional tech? She remembered binary while she didn’t know what a bird was?
Also, there was barely any background to the characters. I learned absolutely nothing about them.
I just wish this book was better written. The main plot was super promising, but the writing and development of the story failed to deliver.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book.
December 3, 2016
(I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)
BLURB
On the brink of extinction, being human means more than just surviving.
In Lib’s world, it’s dangerous to stray from the Norm. In fact, for someone who doesn’t live up to the AI’s standards, it’s practically a death sentence. Lib learns this the hard way when she wakes up with her memories erased in a barren wasteland, and only one thought lodged in her mind:
It’s all her fault.
Lib is a Glitch—an imperfect human component of the Utopian Norm. Utterly alone, she’ll have to team up with her fellow Glitches Skye and Raj and the mysterious Rogue Wolf and his clan to survive. Wolf only cares about the survival of his group, but Raj thinks they can hack the AI and change the Norm for the better.
Now, Lib will have to decide which path to choose—whether to go with handsome loner Raj or stay with Wolf and his tight-knit group. Her heart is drawn to both, but she’s carrying a deadly secret that could jeopardize them all. Will she be able to save her newfound family and stop the AI before it’s too late?
CHARACTERS
Lib is fantastic as the protagonist. Why? Because her memories are gone. She is exactly like the readers. She knows nothing and wants to find out more. I found myself learning things along with her and understanding her feelings like my own. Lib's character development is beautiful..as she goes from someone who doesn't know herself to become a person who knows much more than others. At the end of the book she still has questions; but she no longer doubts herself.
Wolf to me was a slightly complex character. Someone I wanted to punch and times and hug at other times. Same could be said of Raj. Their personalities add character to Lib and the rest of the clan.
Every character in the book adds to the plot, adds to Lib's and the reader's knowledge of the Outside, the Norm and human personality in general.
PLOT
Brilliant. I've been reading a lot of science fiction these days and every book has a new, refreshing plot. The Glitch certainly doesn't disappoint. The plot is fresh and intriguing. Through the AI reminded me of Red Queen from Resident Evil and VIKI from I,robot; as plot progresses Ramona Finn manages to make her AI stand out from the rest.
WRITING
The writing was smooth, without any Glitches (Pun very much intended) and brings up the plot like a jigsaw puzzle that the reader can subconsciously put together without feeling lost. It's the kind of writing that while telling you all you need to know about the places, people etc, isn't overtly descriptive and hence can be read in a complete sitting without getting bored or annoyed.
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THE BOOK
-Everything (Like, everything. I wouldn't change a thing in the book)
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THE BOOK
-Nothing ( Like I said, I wouldn't change anything)
CONCLUSION
A must read for people looking for a creative Sci-Fi plot and interesting characters.
Waiting impatiently for the next book!
BLURB
On the brink of extinction, being human means more than just surviving.
In Lib’s world, it’s dangerous to stray from the Norm. In fact, for someone who doesn’t live up to the AI’s standards, it’s practically a death sentence. Lib learns this the hard way when she wakes up with her memories erased in a barren wasteland, and only one thought lodged in her mind:
It’s all her fault.
Lib is a Glitch—an imperfect human component of the Utopian Norm. Utterly alone, she’ll have to team up with her fellow Glitches Skye and Raj and the mysterious Rogue Wolf and his clan to survive. Wolf only cares about the survival of his group, but Raj thinks they can hack the AI and change the Norm for the better.
Now, Lib will have to decide which path to choose—whether to go with handsome loner Raj or stay with Wolf and his tight-knit group. Her heart is drawn to both, but she’s carrying a deadly secret that could jeopardize them all. Will she be able to save her newfound family and stop the AI before it’s too late?
CHARACTERS
Lib is fantastic as the protagonist. Why? Because her memories are gone. She is exactly like the readers. She knows nothing and wants to find out more. I found myself learning things along with her and understanding her feelings like my own. Lib's character development is beautiful..as she goes from someone who doesn't know herself to become a person who knows much more than others. At the end of the book she still has questions; but she no longer doubts herself.
Wolf to me was a slightly complex character. Someone I wanted to punch and times and hug at other times. Same could be said of Raj. Their personalities add character to Lib and the rest of the clan.
Every character in the book adds to the plot, adds to Lib's and the reader's knowledge of the Outside, the Norm and human personality in general.
PLOT
Brilliant. I've been reading a lot of science fiction these days and every book has a new, refreshing plot. The Glitch certainly doesn't disappoint. The plot is fresh and intriguing. Through the AI reminded me of Red Queen from Resident Evil and VIKI from I,robot; as plot progresses Ramona Finn manages to make her AI stand out from the rest.
WRITING
The writing was smooth, without any Glitches (Pun very much intended) and brings up the plot like a jigsaw puzzle that the reader can subconsciously put together without feeling lost. It's the kind of writing that while telling you all you need to know about the places, people etc, isn't overtly descriptive and hence can be read in a complete sitting without getting bored or annoyed.
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THE BOOK
-Everything (Like, everything. I wouldn't change a thing in the book)
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THE BOOK
-Nothing ( Like I said, I wouldn't change anything)
CONCLUSION
A must read for people looking for a creative Sci-Fi plot and interesting characters.
Waiting impatiently for the next book!
September 26, 2017
I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I really enjoyed this book. Unlike most dystopian novels, it wasn’t mopey and didn’t have a lot of complaining about the world having completely changed.
I actually really enjoyed the main character. Lib is a Glitch thrown out of the Norm with complete amnesia. She is taken in by a Clan of Rogues, people who live outside of the Norm by choice. I loved the loyalty in this book. A Clan depends on loyalty and a personal connection between each other. Lib, as a Glitch, is mistrusted. Despite this, she becomes a part of this Clan and she thinks of them in whatever she does. I also really liked her relationship with Raj. As two Glitches, their relationship was almost expected, despite Lib’s closeness with other members of the Clan.
I really enjoyed this book. Unlike most dystopian novels, it wasn’t mopey and didn’t have a lot of complaining about the world having completely changed.
I actually really enjoyed the main character. Lib is a Glitch thrown out of the Norm with complete amnesia. She is taken in by a Clan of Rogues, people who live outside of the Norm by choice. I loved the loyalty in this book. A Clan depends on loyalty and a personal connection between each other. Lib, as a Glitch, is mistrusted. Despite this, she becomes a part of this Clan and she thinks of them in whatever she does. I also really liked her relationship with Raj. As two Glitches, their relationship was almost expected, despite Lib’s closeness with other members of the Clan.
May 25, 2017
The Glitch is a fine example of dystopian science fiction that isn’t mopey and depressing. So the world as we know it fell apart. There is no reason is adopt pessimism as a lifestyle choice. They don’t live as long as people who are optimistic, anyhow. Lib had nothing going for her. She was stranded in some desert wasteland, outside from her techno utopian home, the NORM. She had no memories of her identity, but a head full of useful information. Her new buddies, the Tracker Clan don’t easily accept outsiders, either. Despite everything, she kept hope and tried to make her situation better.
I normally give a book four or five chapters to let the author find the groove and for me to pick up on it before I decide if finishing the story is worth my while. With The Glitch, I was hooked right away. This girl with no memories is discovering a post-apocalyptic world and I was there with her.
I think Finn covered an important theme for the Young Adult genre in loyalty and interpersonal relationships. As we millennials (I’m the oldest in the group but still count myself among their lot) depend more and more on social media to supplement our interpersonal communication, it can be easy to lose track of what is truly important in human relationships, trust and comradery. Our heroine is a great example of someone who will really be there for you. If the Glitches and Tracker Clan were the cookie parts of an Oreo, Lib would be the cream center.
I received a free audible code in exchange for a review. Any review. That fact that it’s a good one is because the book is good. Which has nothing to do with how awesome I am. You’ll have to find that out for yourself @S_Shane_Thomas on Twitter.
The narrator’s voice was very easy on the ears. I dare say it is a pretty voice. I hope she keeps at the audiobook game.
Normally I’m preferential to third person limited point of view, but this first person adventure worked really well. The plot also covered everything needed to stand on its own two feet while also setting a larger stage for the series to play out on. I’m looking forward to the next installment!
I normally give a book four or five chapters to let the author find the groove and for me to pick up on it before I decide if finishing the story is worth my while. With The Glitch, I was hooked right away. This girl with no memories is discovering a post-apocalyptic world and I was there with her.
I think Finn covered an important theme for the Young Adult genre in loyalty and interpersonal relationships. As we millennials (I’m the oldest in the group but still count myself among their lot) depend more and more on social media to supplement our interpersonal communication, it can be easy to lose track of what is truly important in human relationships, trust and comradery. Our heroine is a great example of someone who will really be there for you. If the Glitches and Tracker Clan were the cookie parts of an Oreo, Lib would be the cream center.
I received a free audible code in exchange for a review. Any review. That fact that it’s a good one is because the book is good. Which has nothing to do with how awesome I am. You’ll have to find that out for yourself @S_Shane_Thomas on Twitter.
The narrator’s voice was very easy on the ears. I dare say it is a pretty voice. I hope she keeps at the audiobook game.
Normally I’m preferential to third person limited point of view, but this first person adventure worked really well. The plot also covered everything needed to stand on its own two feet while also setting a larger stage for the series to play out on. I’m looking forward to the next installment!
September 30, 2016
I'm kind of shocked this book does not have more reviews and ratings. This book seemed to be for Ya and adults. I thought it was very interesting. I really want to know who Lib is and what her true purpose is. The world building kind of reminds me of the hunger games or the Maze runner.
I do plan to read on with series because some wacky stuff is happening right now.
I do plan to read on with series because some wacky stuff is happening right now.
April 24, 2019
I absolutely loved the premise of The Glitch - sci-fi combined with a dystopian, maybe even post apocalyptic setting and an evil AI (those things creep me out). Also the cover is kinda cool and after having had this book on my tbr for quite a while, I wanted to give it a go. Unfortunately, I was sort of underwhelmed.
First, this could've been so much better if it was properly edited! Well I read the German version, I don't know about the English one, but in my kindle edition there were several comma errors and also some grammatical ones. Those were minor mistakes, but I just cannot not notice them. The language also sometimes was weird. Maybe this was on purpose since the main character can't remember anything about her past and has to learn most things again, but at times, I was very put off by it.
The characters weren't anything special either. Lib, the MC, felt flat and onedimensional most of the time, until the very end when she suddenly turns into a badass who would do anything to save her people. Then there are Wolf and Raj, the two male main characters, and, you've guessed it, two potential love interests! Yeah, sorry, not with me. In addition I didn't particularly like either of them. I liked some of the side characters, such as Skye, though.
The world could have been really cool - if it was a bit better developed. But we get almost zero background information. I also would have thought the AI would play kind of an even bigger role or would be crazier or whatever. But here again, only in the last few chapters did some action happen. Most of the book was Lib trying to get comfortable with her new life and surroundings, learning stuff and trying to remember her past.
All in all I was disappointed by this and I'm sure the story won't stick with me. There were some cool ideas that I would have liked to get more insight into, but overall the story stayed only on the surface and didn't much go into depth. I'm not sure whether I would recommend this book, because there are tons of dystopias out there, and a lot of better ones.
First, this could've been so much better if it was properly edited! Well I read the German version, I don't know about the English one, but in my kindle edition there were several comma errors and also some grammatical ones. Those were minor mistakes, but I just cannot not notice them. The language also sometimes was weird. Maybe this was on purpose since the main character can't remember anything about her past and has to learn most things again, but at times, I was very put off by it.
The characters weren't anything special either. Lib, the MC, felt flat and onedimensional most of the time, until the very end when she suddenly turns into a badass who would do anything to save her people. Then there are Wolf and Raj, the two male main characters, and, you've guessed it, two potential love interests! Yeah, sorry, not with me. In addition I didn't particularly like either of them. I liked some of the side characters, such as Skye, though.
The world could have been really cool - if it was a bit better developed. But we get almost zero background information. I also would have thought the AI would play kind of an even bigger role or would be crazier or whatever. But here again, only in the last few chapters did some action happen. Most of the book was Lib trying to get comfortable with her new life and surroundings, learning stuff and trying to remember her past.
All in all I was disappointed by this and I'm sure the story won't stick with me. There were some cool ideas that I would have liked to get more insight into, but overall the story stayed only on the surface and didn't much go into depth. I'm not sure whether I would recommend this book, because there are tons of dystopias out there, and a lot of better ones.
December 4, 2016
A young girl wakes up with the hot sun beating down on her. The ground beneath her is dry and cracked. Her memory has been wiped. She doesn’t know where she is, where she came from or even what her name is. She hears someone scream and she knows she has to help them. She finds a girl Skye who looks to be about the same age as she is and after she rescues her Skye tells her that she is a glitch like her.
A Glitch is someone who has been thrown out of the Norm. A Glitch is someone who has not lived up to the AI’s standards. If you make a mistake then you are out no if ands or buts about it. The AI will not tolerate anything in its system that may cause a problem in the schedule.
Now she is all alone with no memories and with no clue of how to survive on the outside. But no problem her new friend Skye will take her back to her home with her and introduce her to other Glitches and the Tracker Clan. Well maybe there is a problem; a problem with the Clan and the clan is only out for number one and that is the Clan. Glitches and Clan may live together but Glitches are not a part of the family they are not clan and never will be. Glitches are used by the Clan to scavenge for them but with all due respect the Clan scavenges as well. But there is some things the Glitches can do that the Clan cannot do.
Over time parts of her memory comes to her in flashes and she remembers that her name is Lib. When Lib and Skye return to the caves where the Clan live Lib meets the leader of the clan Wolf who Lib thinks is hot but she meets another guy Raj and he is a Glitch like Lib and Skye. Lib wants to be friends with both the Glitches and the Clan but that may not be possible for the Clan considering what the Glitches are. The Clan doesn’t know if they can trust them or not. Can Glitches change? Can they live on the outside or even want too?
Raj wants to go back to the Norm to live and he thinks that with Lib’s help they can fix the Norm so they can go back to live there. But Lib is not sure that is a good idea or if it is even possible. But when terrible things start happening to the Clan and everyone thinks that it is Lib’s fault she starts to rethink her position. Can they fix the AI so that hopefully she can change the Clan’s opinion of the Glitches and they can all live together in peace? Will she find out who she truly is? Will she get her memories back? Who is Lib? Who is Raj? Who is Skye? Who is Wolf? Who or What is the Clan? What is their story? To find out pick up your copy of The Glitch today to find out.
The world of The Glitch was so well thought out and it all came together brilliantly and I loved it. I loved that we got to know Lib and learned who she was at the same time she did. I also liked how the Glitches connected with the Norm and the AI. It was all so amazing and I can’t wait to read the next book The Empties.
If you like reading Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Post-Apocalyptic then you are going to fall in love with The Glitch it is unlike any Dystopian or Post-Apocalyptic novel I have ever read. If this is your genre then this is your book.
A Glitch is someone who has been thrown out of the Norm. A Glitch is someone who has not lived up to the AI’s standards. If you make a mistake then you are out no if ands or buts about it. The AI will not tolerate anything in its system that may cause a problem in the schedule.
Now she is all alone with no memories and with no clue of how to survive on the outside. But no problem her new friend Skye will take her back to her home with her and introduce her to other Glitches and the Tracker Clan. Well maybe there is a problem; a problem with the Clan and the clan is only out for number one and that is the Clan. Glitches and Clan may live together but Glitches are not a part of the family they are not clan and never will be. Glitches are used by the Clan to scavenge for them but with all due respect the Clan scavenges as well. But there is some things the Glitches can do that the Clan cannot do.
Over time parts of her memory comes to her in flashes and she remembers that her name is Lib. When Lib and Skye return to the caves where the Clan live Lib meets the leader of the clan Wolf who Lib thinks is hot but she meets another guy Raj and he is a Glitch like Lib and Skye. Lib wants to be friends with both the Glitches and the Clan but that may not be possible for the Clan considering what the Glitches are. The Clan doesn’t know if they can trust them or not. Can Glitches change? Can they live on the outside or even want too?
Raj wants to go back to the Norm to live and he thinks that with Lib’s help they can fix the Norm so they can go back to live there. But Lib is not sure that is a good idea or if it is even possible. But when terrible things start happening to the Clan and everyone thinks that it is Lib’s fault she starts to rethink her position. Can they fix the AI so that hopefully she can change the Clan’s opinion of the Glitches and they can all live together in peace? Will she find out who she truly is? Will she get her memories back? Who is Lib? Who is Raj? Who is Skye? Who is Wolf? Who or What is the Clan? What is their story? To find out pick up your copy of The Glitch today to find out.
The world of The Glitch was so well thought out and it all came together brilliantly and I loved it. I loved that we got to know Lib and learned who she was at the same time she did. I also liked how the Glitches connected with the Norm and the AI. It was all so amazing and I can’t wait to read the next book The Empties.
If you like reading Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Post-Apocalyptic then you are going to fall in love with The Glitch it is unlike any Dystopian or Post-Apocalyptic novel I have ever read. If this is your genre then this is your book.
September 24, 2016
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Overall I really liked this book. I was a little irritated at the beginning with Lib's inability to remember anything. But I stuck with it and I'm glad I did. It reminded me a little of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, where the main character's thoughts start of choppy and difficult to read, but flowed easily into something really well written. The memory issues and the way it was written was necessary to form the feeling and character. The characters were well written. They were easy to imagine and believable. The relationships developed naturally without the "insta-love" you sometimes see in YA literature.
I would definitely recommend this book to my bookish friends, and I can't wait for the sequel.
Overall I really liked this book. I was a little irritated at the beginning with Lib's inability to remember anything. But I stuck with it and I'm glad I did. It reminded me a little of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, where the main character's thoughts start of choppy and difficult to read, but flowed easily into something really well written. The memory issues and the way it was written was necessary to form the feeling and character. The characters were well written. They were easy to imagine and believable. The relationships developed naturally without the "insta-love" you sometimes see in YA literature.
I would definitely recommend this book to my bookish friends, and I can't wait for the sequel.
May 25, 2017
Hey Guys! I'm reviewing The Glitch by Ramona Finn. Narrated by Genevieve Kaplan.
I thought this started out really cool and odd. All of a sudden the main character Lib finds herself standing over an unconscious girl. She knows nothing of what happened to her or why she is there. The girl kind of makes fun of her when she wakes up, until she realizes Lib has no idea what's going on. Then Sky decides to take her back to her hide out, since it seems Lib saved her life. Minimal details though on how that happened even from Sky's POV.
The people she lives with are called rogues. They seem to be some sort of Native American people? I guess because they don't have access to technology, because they decided to live outside of this special city/continent/idk where all the other people are but where they are there are just deserts and ruins. Apparently Lib is a glitch. Half AI, half human? How does that even work? Why is she a glitch? Are all half breeds glitches? Or are all humans now becoming the same with technology and the ones that malfunction are glitches? If humans are interested in being the same then why are people born with different hair/eye/skin colors still? Also how is there just one big AI controlling the world? Or just their section of the world? Why did they take away all the resources?
Nothing is really answered...there are a lot of questions and a lot of confusing responses, not really followed up with descriptions. We find out some things. We know they still have cars that run on sun, but as for what type of car I'm unsure. They seem like motorcycles, but Lib says there are cages on the cars...They can only get food if they hack into the AI system, but it's never specified where that system is. Is it all around them? If so, then no one truly leaves the AI world? And if glitches are the only things that can hack, then why do other rogue nations hate them? Wouldn't they be useful for food and water??
As for the characters Wolf seems to need to take a chill pill. Sky is ok, but strangely childish. I think the narrator portrayed her all weird. Made her sound really snarky. Lib is just odd, mainly because she has no memory. But also seems to be devoid of emotion. Bird seems off, and is potentially Wolf's mate. Then Raj has a crush on Sky. But I'm not sure glitches can mate?
Even as we continue through the rest of the book we never quite understand where we are in the story. It seems to jump around a lot. Lib tells instead of shows us what happens. We start to get to understand the world a tad bit more as Lib remembers more of what the world is/when Sky and Wolf teach her more. Raj decides that Lib is special and that she can help him crack into the Norm. They get in and have the objective to fix the AI but after only a small bit of time the AI knows they are there and attacks Raj. Lib think she's safe because she is not a glitch, but I don't think that's the reason why. She connects inside the norm to try and save Raj only to have the AI (Connie) talk to her.
Connie says that Lib hasn't completed her mission yet. Lib doesn't think much on it, except that she knows Connie has the face of her mom and that she was manufactured at some point. After they go back to the Trackers Lib is put in a crash course on becoming a clan member. Wolf trains her every morning, and says she is ready. Then she is taken to a hot springs to bathe, and a ruined city to scavenge. While their clan is called the Trackers, they didn't make her have any kind of tracking challenge to join which I thought was odd. She joins and they have a bonfire ceremony, yet half of the clan still doesn't like her. Lib has dreams of death for all the clan and the glitches throughout and while is unsettled, doesn't think anything of it. There is also a strangely thrown in romantic interaction between her and Wolf, like what?????
After an extremely long 3/4 of the book where hardly anything happens, yet it takes forever to listen to/I suppose read we get to the end of the whole shabang. Groups are going out to scavenge, but not many are coming back. When bobcat (one of the promising trackers dies) Bird flips out on Lib. Says she has seen her dreams and destruction around her. Two of the glitches, and four other clan members don't come back either. They hold a council meeting to decide if she should leave the clan or stay. Some advocate for her, but Bird's vision of destruction mixed with great things seems to spook most of the members, perhaps even Wolf.
Lib decides to fuck it and leave without their decision. She breaks into the norm to see if she can fix Connie. Raj shows up randomly and joins in on the adventure. They travel under the Norm and battle their way towards the AI. Once in the control room Lib finds out that Connie created her, but she also feels she was born. We learn that Connie wears the face of her creator, so did that person have Lib as a baby? But Lib says she was also created by Connie to be the emotional one...so I'm confuzzled. She also learns she was made to go spy on the Trackers, but why is her memory wiped if that was the reason she was created? Raj disappears, but he didn't die? Lib sends out a crazy sandstorm to get rid of the sentinels and drones that attack the rogues. She heads out into the storm and is almost swallowed by the storm. Then Wolf shows up with Sky and Bird. The Freakin End.....
Overall I'm really confused. I think the world has a lot of potential. The scenery could have been described better. The plot could have been more clear. There are some questions that should have been answered. I do know there are two more books in the series. I'm just going to have to listen or read them to find out more. I am intrigued enough to continue on. But I'm just super duper confused. Story: 3/5. It needs more a whole freaking lot more. Narrator: 4/5. She was good for the majority of the characters, however I feel her voice was bad for Sky and Lib. Sky sounded like a brat/rich girl. Lib was too flat. Of course she's machine based, but she still has emotions. She should have had more range and more confusion should have been expressed. Also there were 3 chapters that sounded like the audio was recorded in a bathroom. It was super echoey and I don't know why. Overall: 3.5/5 or on my grading scale a 6.5/10.
I thought this started out really cool and odd. All of a sudden the main character Lib finds herself standing over an unconscious girl. She knows nothing of what happened to her or why she is there. The girl kind of makes fun of her when she wakes up, until she realizes Lib has no idea what's going on. Then Sky decides to take her back to her hide out, since it seems Lib saved her life. Minimal details though on how that happened even from Sky's POV.
The people she lives with are called rogues. They seem to be some sort of Native American people? I guess because they don't have access to technology, because they decided to live outside of this special city/continent/idk where all the other people are but where they are there are just deserts and ruins. Apparently Lib is a glitch. Half AI, half human? How does that even work? Why is she a glitch? Are all half breeds glitches? Or are all humans now becoming the same with technology and the ones that malfunction are glitches? If humans are interested in being the same then why are people born with different hair/eye/skin colors still? Also how is there just one big AI controlling the world? Or just their section of the world? Why did they take away all the resources?
Nothing is really answered...there are a lot of questions and a lot of confusing responses, not really followed up with descriptions. We find out some things. We know they still have cars that run on sun, but as for what type of car I'm unsure. They seem like motorcycles, but Lib says there are cages on the cars...They can only get food if they hack into the AI system, but it's never specified where that system is. Is it all around them? If so, then no one truly leaves the AI world? And if glitches are the only things that can hack, then why do other rogue nations hate them? Wouldn't they be useful for food and water??
As for the characters Wolf seems to need to take a chill pill. Sky is ok, but strangely childish. I think the narrator portrayed her all weird. Made her sound really snarky. Lib is just odd, mainly because she has no memory. But also seems to be devoid of emotion. Bird seems off, and is potentially Wolf's mate. Then Raj has a crush on Sky. But I'm not sure glitches can mate?
Even as we continue through the rest of the book we never quite understand where we are in the story. It seems to jump around a lot. Lib tells instead of shows us what happens. We start to get to understand the world a tad bit more as Lib remembers more of what the world is/when Sky and Wolf teach her more. Raj decides that Lib is special and that she can help him crack into the Norm. They get in and have the objective to fix the AI but after only a small bit of time the AI knows they are there and attacks Raj. Lib think she's safe because she is not a glitch, but I don't think that's the reason why. She connects inside the norm to try and save Raj only to have the AI (Connie) talk to her.
Connie says that Lib hasn't completed her mission yet. Lib doesn't think much on it, except that she knows Connie has the face of her mom and that she was manufactured at some point. After they go back to the Trackers Lib is put in a crash course on becoming a clan member. Wolf trains her every morning, and says she is ready. Then she is taken to a hot springs to bathe, and a ruined city to scavenge. While their clan is called the Trackers, they didn't make her have any kind of tracking challenge to join which I thought was odd. She joins and they have a bonfire ceremony, yet half of the clan still doesn't like her. Lib has dreams of death for all the clan and the glitches throughout and while is unsettled, doesn't think anything of it. There is also a strangely thrown in romantic interaction between her and Wolf, like what?????
After an extremely long 3/4 of the book where hardly anything happens, yet it takes forever to listen to/I suppose read we get to the end of the whole shabang. Groups are going out to scavenge, but not many are coming back. When bobcat (one of the promising trackers dies) Bird flips out on Lib. Says she has seen her dreams and destruction around her. Two of the glitches, and four other clan members don't come back either. They hold a council meeting to decide if she should leave the clan or stay. Some advocate for her, but Bird's vision of destruction mixed with great things seems to spook most of the members, perhaps even Wolf.
Lib decides to fuck it and leave without their decision. She breaks into the norm to see if she can fix Connie. Raj shows up randomly and joins in on the adventure. They travel under the Norm and battle their way towards the AI. Once in the control room Lib finds out that Connie created her, but she also feels she was born. We learn that Connie wears the face of her creator, so did that person have Lib as a baby? But Lib says she was also created by Connie to be the emotional one...so I'm confuzzled. She also learns she was made to go spy on the Trackers, but why is her memory wiped if that was the reason she was created? Raj disappears, but he didn't die? Lib sends out a crazy sandstorm to get rid of the sentinels and drones that attack the rogues. She heads out into the storm and is almost swallowed by the storm. Then Wolf shows up with Sky and Bird. The Freakin End.....
Overall I'm really confused. I think the world has a lot of potential. The scenery could have been described better. The plot could have been more clear. There are some questions that should have been answered. I do know there are two more books in the series. I'm just going to have to listen or read them to find out more. I am intrigued enough to continue on. But I'm just super duper confused. Story: 3/5. It needs more a whole freaking lot more. Narrator: 4/5. She was good for the majority of the characters, however I feel her voice was bad for Sky and Lib. Sky sounded like a brat/rich girl. Lib was too flat. Of course she's machine based, but she still has emotions. She should have had more range and more confusion should have been expressed. Also there were 3 chapters that sounded like the audio was recorded in a bathroom. It was super echoey and I don't know why. Overall: 3.5/5 or on my grading scale a 6.5/10.
September 20, 2016
I received a free copy of this book from the site netgalley.com and am giving feedback on what I thought .
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What this book is about :Lib wakes up in a harsh terrain surrounded by rocks sand and a hot sun burning over head she doesn't remember anything her clothes are torn , dirty and she's terribly thirsty .Memories float in and out as she tries to remember but nothing solid comes along . Lib finds and saves a girl named Skye who also out in the rugged terrain with her, as thanks Skye takes Lib back to the tunnels where others wait the others are part of a Clan where a boy named Wolf is their leader .Lib soon learns while they might look alike Lib and Skye are considered glitches and the clan members are called rogues .Glitches are only there to be useful and serve a purpose find water do their share and scavenge for parts that can be made into weapons .Rogues are clan that are family, automatically accepted welcomed and treated as equals it has always been this way .The clan has laws and Lib soon learns if she wants to be apart of the clan she must follow those laws no questions asked .Lib befriends Raj who is also a glitch ,Raj and Skye become her constant companions there are two other glitches but they ignore Lib completely .
No one trusts glitches because they used to be apart of this city a community called the Norm and were thrown out to survive on their own because they glitched and made mistakes in their function's .They are constantly watched and guarded and distrusted by the Rouges of the clan they believe a glitch will always be a glitch and will want to return to the Norm never fully committing to the clan .Raj is certain they will never truly belong . Raj comes up with a plan to hack into the Norm , to reset and take down the AI the thing that runs the norm and keeps the outside where the rogues and Lib lives starving and thirsty and the land barren the AI send drones that patrol the skies and kill anything they see .Raj wants to return to the norm and to his function and his family. Just as Lib is starting to feel like she belongs a scavenger mission goes bad two in fact and the clan blames Lib because ever since she arrived bad luck has come to the clan .Lib is forced to decide whether she should stay and prove she's not bad luck and is indeed useful or follow Raj's plan to shut down the AI so that they are welcome again in the Norm .
What I liked :I really found myself rooting for each character and their own personal successes even the characters that I didn't like I found myself agreeing with things they would say or do because it was relatable to what the character was about. I also liked the smooth flow of the book as well there were parts where it would lull and then there were parts that had action at just the right places .I enjoyed the stark contrast of technology so advanced to the basic scavenging of items to survive most books of this theme would lean more one way than the other I found that this book had the perfect balance of both . I was not disappointed by the length of this book either it seemed a little short but then I realized that if it tried to go on longer it would become a fluff read and I hate those .(A fluff read to me is where and author puts extra stuff in a book to make it more substantial or go on longer the material added in really has no place in the book.)
What I didn't like : I found myself aggravated by the main character Lib not knowing anything at all by not having any memories I understood later on why she didn't know anything at all but I had to use some patience to get to that part maybe because I wanted her to figure out what was going on so I would know what was going on .Main characters have a story and I found that her story was not on the page black and white so you could start to connect to her right away . I like to understand and connect to the characters I read right away because it makes the story more relatable to me .
The overall : I enjoyed this book besides the few moments of frustration but not because the story wasn't good but because I'm a little picky sometimes . I would recommend this book to someone who is into the sci-fi tech dystopian genre it picks up on all those and there are some primitive almost cultural differences between the different groups in this book that will make you think. A smooth clean read over all some typos but hey I'm sure there are plenty in my review lol .Thanks for reading !
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What this book is about :Lib wakes up in a harsh terrain surrounded by rocks sand and a hot sun burning over head she doesn't remember anything her clothes are torn , dirty and she's terribly thirsty .Memories float in and out as she tries to remember but nothing solid comes along . Lib finds and saves a girl named Skye who also out in the rugged terrain with her, as thanks Skye takes Lib back to the tunnels where others wait the others are part of a Clan where a boy named Wolf is their leader .Lib soon learns while they might look alike Lib and Skye are considered glitches and the clan members are called rogues .Glitches are only there to be useful and serve a purpose find water do their share and scavenge for parts that can be made into weapons .Rogues are clan that are family, automatically accepted welcomed and treated as equals it has always been this way .The clan has laws and Lib soon learns if she wants to be apart of the clan she must follow those laws no questions asked .Lib befriends Raj who is also a glitch ,Raj and Skye become her constant companions there are two other glitches but they ignore Lib completely .
No one trusts glitches because they used to be apart of this city a community called the Norm and were thrown out to survive on their own because they glitched and made mistakes in their function's .They are constantly watched and guarded and distrusted by the Rouges of the clan they believe a glitch will always be a glitch and will want to return to the Norm never fully committing to the clan .Raj is certain they will never truly belong . Raj comes up with a plan to hack into the Norm , to reset and take down the AI the thing that runs the norm and keeps the outside where the rogues and Lib lives starving and thirsty and the land barren the AI send drones that patrol the skies and kill anything they see .Raj wants to return to the norm and to his function and his family. Just as Lib is starting to feel like she belongs a scavenger mission goes bad two in fact and the clan blames Lib because ever since she arrived bad luck has come to the clan .Lib is forced to decide whether she should stay and prove she's not bad luck and is indeed useful or follow Raj's plan to shut down the AI so that they are welcome again in the Norm .
What I liked :I really found myself rooting for each character and their own personal successes even the characters that I didn't like I found myself agreeing with things they would say or do because it was relatable to what the character was about. I also liked the smooth flow of the book as well there were parts where it would lull and then there were parts that had action at just the right places .I enjoyed the stark contrast of technology so advanced to the basic scavenging of items to survive most books of this theme would lean more one way than the other I found that this book had the perfect balance of both . I was not disappointed by the length of this book either it seemed a little short but then I realized that if it tried to go on longer it would become a fluff read and I hate those .(A fluff read to me is where and author puts extra stuff in a book to make it more substantial or go on longer the material added in really has no place in the book.)
What I didn't like : I found myself aggravated by the main character Lib not knowing anything at all by not having any memories I understood later on why she didn't know anything at all but I had to use some patience to get to that part maybe because I wanted her to figure out what was going on so I would know what was going on .Main characters have a story and I found that her story was not on the page black and white so you could start to connect to her right away . I like to understand and connect to the characters I read right away because it makes the story more relatable to me .
The overall : I enjoyed this book besides the few moments of frustration but not because the story wasn't good but because I'm a little picky sometimes . I would recommend this book to someone who is into the sci-fi tech dystopian genre it picks up on all those and there are some primitive almost cultural differences between the different groups in this book that will make you think. A smooth clean read over all some typos but hey I'm sure there are plenty in my review lol .Thanks for reading !
March 21, 2017
It was difficult to read in the beginning bc the main character the narrator doesn't know anything. It was ok. The need sunglasses glare from the budding romance was annoying. Don't know if I will continue with the series.
May 20, 2017
It was the cover that first attracted me to the book. I think it's fantastic. And the book didn't disappoint. The characters come to life and the story pulls you in right away. I couldn't help but root for Lib to find her place and her purpose in the harsh world of the story. The writing is crisp and to the point. I also liked the mix of dystopian and cyberpunk elements. Overall: a very cool read, and I'll definitely be picking up books 2 and 3 to find out what happens to Lib and what the Norm is really about.
November 11, 2016
The Glitch by Ramona Finn is a new series that will love if you like mystery, fantasy, science fiction and a hint of romance. Great Book!!!
May 31, 2017
Set in a future dystopia, the AI runs the Norm, a domed utopia. However, all those human techs that are deemed damaged are tossed out into the barren wasteland. Lib is one such Glitch; however, she has nearly no memories. As she pieces things together, she learns from other Glitches and the local Rogue Clan how to survive in this nearly empty desert.
Despite certain issues with this story, something kept on pulling me back into it. First, I’m a sucker for domed city stories. I have this fascination with closed (or nearly closed) systems and all the inherent issues that can arise in such situations. Second, I got attached to Lib. She has few memories to work from but what little she knows compels her forward in a quest to make life better for all humans, not just those that live in Norm or those in the Rogue clans.
My biggest issue with this tale were the internal inconsistencies. The story contradicts itself multiple times, sometimes within the same paragraph. For an example, there’s a scene where Lib goes scavenging with some Rogues in a long abandoned city. Wolf, leader of this clan, explains that they don’t spend much time in the cities because they are dangerous since the AI’s drones might find them there. Yet in the same scene he later says the drones rarely come to the abandoned cities. There’s another dealing with tracks in the sand being an issue and yet they miraculously blow away in all other scenes that would leave tracks. Their underground hot spring has unpotable water but they still wash in it; yet it has bubbles… so I really hope the place is well ventilated. I don’t think it’s boiling since they are submerged in it. As you can see, these small inconsistencies are sprinkled throughout the story and I really wish it had gone through another round of beta readers, or 1 really good editor, so that I wouldn’t be distracted from the truly good story that lies among these inconsistencies.
For the first part of the story, I wasn’t too sure if Lib was caught in some little used rural part of the AI’s virtual reality or if she was truly stuck in some desert. I really liked that it took me a while to figure out which one it was. Lib is stuck between worlds on many levels and this beginning really sets that tone that lasts for the entire novel.
The other characters were interesting, though I feel they need some fleshing out. Lib is the one that shines in this tale and the rest are window dressing. Everyone seems to be no older than early 20s at most, though the doctor might be older. Raj is also a Glitch and truly wants to go home to the Norm. He says he misses his parents, which I believed. However, I would have preferred some stories showing us what life was like in the Norm instead of a handful of lines telling us how civilized and comfortable it was inside the dome. I kept interchanging Skye and Bird. One is a seer, having dreams that come true and the other is a leader of the clan and a potential mate for Wolf.
The romance was light, being almost non-existent. I think that’s understandable since Lib has a lot on her plate already. Over all, the tale was a fun, quick read. The author shows some obvious talent, and while I feel the story could have been tidied up a bit, I was still entertained throughout the tale.
I received a free copy of this book via The Audiobookworm.
The Narration: Genevieve Kaplan makes a very good Lib. She has a young teen voice that suits Lib well. She was really good at keeping her character voices distinct. Wolf is described as having a deep voice, and while Kaplan’s voice for this character sounded masculine, I wouldn’t call it a deep male voice. There were a few technical issues. For instance, the volume sometimes fluctuates, though it’s not enough to hurt an eardrum or two. Additionally, 1 chapter is in there twice (Chapter 14 if I recall correctly).
Despite certain issues with this story, something kept on pulling me back into it. First, I’m a sucker for domed city stories. I have this fascination with closed (or nearly closed) systems and all the inherent issues that can arise in such situations. Second, I got attached to Lib. She has few memories to work from but what little she knows compels her forward in a quest to make life better for all humans, not just those that live in Norm or those in the Rogue clans.
My biggest issue with this tale were the internal inconsistencies. The story contradicts itself multiple times, sometimes within the same paragraph. For an example, there’s a scene where Lib goes scavenging with some Rogues in a long abandoned city. Wolf, leader of this clan, explains that they don’t spend much time in the cities because they are dangerous since the AI’s drones might find them there. Yet in the same scene he later says the drones rarely come to the abandoned cities. There’s another dealing with tracks in the sand being an issue and yet they miraculously blow away in all other scenes that would leave tracks. Their underground hot spring has unpotable water but they still wash in it; yet it has bubbles… so I really hope the place is well ventilated. I don’t think it’s boiling since they are submerged in it. As you can see, these small inconsistencies are sprinkled throughout the story and I really wish it had gone through another round of beta readers, or 1 really good editor, so that I wouldn’t be distracted from the truly good story that lies among these inconsistencies.
For the first part of the story, I wasn’t too sure if Lib was caught in some little used rural part of the AI’s virtual reality or if she was truly stuck in some desert. I really liked that it took me a while to figure out which one it was. Lib is stuck between worlds on many levels and this beginning really sets that tone that lasts for the entire novel.
The other characters were interesting, though I feel they need some fleshing out. Lib is the one that shines in this tale and the rest are window dressing. Everyone seems to be no older than early 20s at most, though the doctor might be older. Raj is also a Glitch and truly wants to go home to the Norm. He says he misses his parents, which I believed. However, I would have preferred some stories showing us what life was like in the Norm instead of a handful of lines telling us how civilized and comfortable it was inside the dome. I kept interchanging Skye and Bird. One is a seer, having dreams that come true and the other is a leader of the clan and a potential mate for Wolf.
The romance was light, being almost non-existent. I think that’s understandable since Lib has a lot on her plate already. Over all, the tale was a fun, quick read. The author shows some obvious talent, and while I feel the story could have been tidied up a bit, I was still entertained throughout the tale.
I received a free copy of this book via The Audiobookworm.
The Narration: Genevieve Kaplan makes a very good Lib. She has a young teen voice that suits Lib well. She was really good at keeping her character voices distinct. Wolf is described as having a deep voice, and while Kaplan’s voice for this character sounded masculine, I wouldn’t call it a deep male voice. There were a few technical issues. For instance, the volume sometimes fluctuates, though it’s not enough to hurt an eardrum or two. Additionally, 1 chapter is in there twice (Chapter 14 if I recall correctly).
May 14, 2017
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ramona Finn. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
A sixteen year old girl wakes up in the desert with complete memory loss. She finds a girl in trouble close to a metallic platform and she discovers that she can connect to it. The other girl, Skye, takes her to her camp to meet her people. She struggles to recover her memories, but she remembers little more than her name is Lib. The camp is composed mostly by rogues and just some glitches. Rogues are people born outside the Norm, and glitches are former techs at the Norm but discarded due to an error of fault. Lib will try to find out who she is and why she is hearing voices in her head and having strange dreams, and also what exactly is the Norm.
I loved the concept of this book and I wanted to like it so much, but I found its execution subpar. I do not think it is because it is a YA novel, since there is romance in it but not too overwhelming. I found the characters flat and did not care a lot for them. I found the descriptions and some of the events confusing. I think this could have been a great story because there is really good material to build something big, but the book feels just a bit more than a draft. This was disappointing.
I found the memory loss a bit weird. It is unusual to forget things like the sun but then, it could be justified in this case, but then the way she talks to herself implies that she remembers more than what she really does. Not sure if I am being clear. I found it a bit clanky.
I liked how Finn has the reader guessing all the time about what the Norm is and how it works. I think this is why I like dystopias so much. But here we just get some ambiguous details about it. Plotwise, there is a long build up but I felt the end of the book rushed and rather inconclusive.
Genevieve Kaplan's narration was correct but a bit flat. Chapters 20, 22 and 30 sound different than the rest, with clear reverberation. I also found the silence at the end of most chapters too short, sometimes shorter than the regular pause between sentences, which felt strange to the ear and broke the rhythm.
I have mixed feelings about this book. It seems interesting enough but fails in its execution. I wished to be something that was not, and that saddens me, because I foresee the same problem with the next books. I would like to see where the story goes but I do not know if I will be bothered to listen to it.
A sixteen year old girl wakes up in the desert with complete memory loss. She finds a girl in trouble close to a metallic platform and she discovers that she can connect to it. The other girl, Skye, takes her to her camp to meet her people. She struggles to recover her memories, but she remembers little more than her name is Lib. The camp is composed mostly by rogues and just some glitches. Rogues are people born outside the Norm, and glitches are former techs at the Norm but discarded due to an error of fault. Lib will try to find out who she is and why she is hearing voices in her head and having strange dreams, and also what exactly is the Norm.
I loved the concept of this book and I wanted to like it so much, but I found its execution subpar. I do not think it is because it is a YA novel, since there is romance in it but not too overwhelming. I found the characters flat and did not care a lot for them. I found the descriptions and some of the events confusing. I think this could have been a great story because there is really good material to build something big, but the book feels just a bit more than a draft. This was disappointing.
I found the memory loss a bit weird. It is unusual to forget things like the sun but then, it could be justified in this case, but then the way she talks to herself implies that she remembers more than what she really does. Not sure if I am being clear. I found it a bit clanky.
I liked how Finn has the reader guessing all the time about what the Norm is and how it works. I think this is why I like dystopias so much. But here we just get some ambiguous details about it. Plotwise, there is a long build up but I felt the end of the book rushed and rather inconclusive.
Genevieve Kaplan's narration was correct but a bit flat. Chapters 20, 22 and 30 sound different than the rest, with clear reverberation. I also found the silence at the end of most chapters too short, sometimes shorter than the regular pause between sentences, which felt strange to the ear and broke the rhythm.
I have mixed feelings about this book. It seems interesting enough but fails in its execution. I wished to be something that was not, and that saddens me, because I foresee the same problem with the next books. I would like to see where the story goes but I do not know if I will be bothered to listen to it.
September 17, 2017
Really good start to a series. Entertaining, engaging and very enjoyable. It's a little different from anything I have read recently. While there are little things here and there that may remind you of another series/movie, it stands on it's own as a creative, interesting and original story.
A post apocalyptic/altered world that has been taken over by an over zealous AI.
When artificial intelligence takes over and decides what is best in the greater good the consequences are deadly. Not only for humans.
Even though the story starts off on the slower side it still pulls you right in. Immediately you are trying to figure out what is going on and what happened to this girl which keeps you glued to the story. Before you know it your deep into the story and can't stop listening. This is not a fast paced, non-stop action story, but it does move forward at a steady pace building the suspense and mystery as the story unfolds.
Great cast of interesting characters. It wasn't just the main characters of Wolf, Lib, Skye, Raj that were interesting, many of the secondary characters were just as interesting. Lib the main character is just as confused and unknowing about what is going on as the reader is. As she learns we learn. Wolf is an enigma, which makes him even more intriguing.
Genevieve Kaplan did a great job with the narration. Pleasant voice. Easy to listen to for long periods of time. Clearly spoken with a smooth even pace. Really good character voices. She was able to make you feel the emotions of the characters. She was able to bring the characters and story to life through her narration. Very enjoyable.
The audio quality changes throughout the book. It sounds hollow or like she's speaking through a tunnel at times.
I'm looking forward to the installment in the series. Hopefully the rest of the series will be on Audible soon and she will be narrating them.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher.
A post apocalyptic/altered world that has been taken over by an over zealous AI.
When artificial intelligence takes over and decides what is best in the greater good the consequences are deadly. Not only for humans.
Even though the story starts off on the slower side it still pulls you right in. Immediately you are trying to figure out what is going on and what happened to this girl which keeps you glued to the story. Before you know it your deep into the story and can't stop listening. This is not a fast paced, non-stop action story, but it does move forward at a steady pace building the suspense and mystery as the story unfolds.
Great cast of interesting characters. It wasn't just the main characters of Wolf, Lib, Skye, Raj that were interesting, many of the secondary characters were just as interesting. Lib the main character is just as confused and unknowing about what is going on as the reader is. As she learns we learn. Wolf is an enigma, which makes him even more intriguing.
Genevieve Kaplan did a great job with the narration. Pleasant voice. Easy to listen to for long periods of time. Clearly spoken with a smooth even pace. Really good character voices. She was able to make you feel the emotions of the characters. She was able to bring the characters and story to life through her narration. Very enjoyable.
The audio quality changes throughout the book. It sounds hollow or like she's speaking through a tunnel at times.
I'm looking forward to the installment in the series. Hopefully the rest of the series will be on Audible soon and she will be narrating them.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher.
September 2, 2017
In a post-apocalyptic technological dystopia, ‘Glitches’ are second-class citizens who have had their minds erased for various reasons. Lib finds herself coming to consciousness as a glitch in this massively hierarchical society, with no memory and with little understanding of the world around her. She is rescued and taken to a village deep within a series of underground tunnels of the people who live outside of society.
The sub-society is also massively hierarchical, and the leader is hostile to Lib who is seen as disposable and therefore sent on foraging and recon missions. Unfortunately, the alt-society is a cliché of the indigenous trope which is not cool and at times the story is uncomfortably Dances With Wolves or Avatar. This could have been easily avoided by the use of different names for the characters and other small changes and just made it an uncomfortable read.
Also, the set-up is not new. From the second you read about Lib’s wiped memory and the state of the dystopia it is assumed that she is some kind of ‘special’ or ‘gifted’ person fated to change the world for the better. However, it is not until page 164 of 549 that we start to see this, making the narrative slooooooow.
However, the predictable plot is comforting and delivers exactly what you want from the well-loved set-up. Also, the world in which the characters live is beautifully realised, and vividly drawn.
I wanted something more far-paced with a few surprises but I can’t fault it as a stalwart of the genre.
Rating 8/10: a perfect sci-fi pool read.
Review by Vikki Heaven @ Escapology Reviews .com
The sub-society is also massively hierarchical, and the leader is hostile to Lib who is seen as disposable and therefore sent on foraging and recon missions. Unfortunately, the alt-society is a cliché of the indigenous trope which is not cool and at times the story is uncomfortably Dances With Wolves or Avatar. This could have been easily avoided by the use of different names for the characters and other small changes and just made it an uncomfortable read.
Also, the set-up is not new. From the second you read about Lib’s wiped memory and the state of the dystopia it is assumed that she is some kind of ‘special’ or ‘gifted’ person fated to change the world for the better. However, it is not until page 164 of 549 that we start to see this, making the narrative slooooooow.
However, the predictable plot is comforting and delivers exactly what you want from the well-loved set-up. Also, the world in which the characters live is beautifully realised, and vividly drawn.
I wanted something more far-paced with a few surprises but I can’t fault it as a stalwart of the genre.
Rating 8/10: a perfect sci-fi pool read.
Review by Vikki Heaven @ Escapology Reviews .com
May 13, 2017
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ramona Finn. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
The Glitch is a great story with great characters. Wolf reminded me of my best friend for some reason. When he was brought into the storyline, I couldn't help grinning. His take-charge personality when Lib first meets him was well portrayed. I admit I was a little . . . I don't know the proper word for it, but when Lib was first trying to figure out who she was, I think it could have been better executed. Characteristically-wise, she could have been better, but I did enjoy being in her head.
The narrator, Genevieve Kaplan spoke very clear. I liked her way of bringing the characters to life. Her flow was great and she helped me see the story with my eyes closed. I have been listening to several great narrators recently and some have not been all that great, but Genevieve is up there with the best of them.
The Glitch is a great story with great characters. Wolf reminded me of my best friend for some reason. When he was brought into the storyline, I couldn't help grinning. His take-charge personality when Lib first meets him was well portrayed. I admit I was a little . . . I don't know the proper word for it, but when Lib was first trying to figure out who she was, I think it could have been better executed. Characteristically-wise, she could have been better, but I did enjoy being in her head.
The narrator, Genevieve Kaplan spoke very clear. I liked her way of bringing the characters to life. Her flow was great and she helped me see the story with my eyes closed. I have been listening to several great narrators recently and some have not been all that great, but Genevieve is up there with the best of them.
May 6, 2018
This book surprised me
I won't lie, at first I wasn't into the style. Something about main character narration turns me away. Still the first chapter pulled me in and soon I found myself thinking about this world when doing other things. Wondering where the story was going and how it could happen in our reality. I'd like some more backstory and character development but three was enough to have me wanting to read the next book. Plus no matter how much us readers get we always want more. I think the fault is human nature and not our authors. Just read her book. It's good. Also, to the author, thank you I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next
I won't lie, at first I wasn't into the style. Something about main character narration turns me away. Still the first chapter pulled me in and soon I found myself thinking about this world when doing other things. Wondering where the story was going and how it could happen in our reality. I'd like some more backstory and character development but three was enough to have me wanting to read the next book. Plus no matter how much us readers get we always want more. I think the fault is human nature and not our authors. Just read her book. It's good. Also, to the author, thank you I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next
October 23, 2017
Made me think of total recall + Logan's run.
Audio version.
This started a bit slow. But got better.
There were times when the narrative sounded monotone, times when it sounded like she was in a tunnel.
This audio book was given to me for free at my request from the publisher or author or narrator and I provided this unbiased review.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Action-packed, Easy-to-read, Great world building, Haunting, Original, Page-turner, Unpredictable, Wonderful characters.
Audio version.
This started a bit slow. But got better.
There were times when the narrative sounded monotone, times when it sounded like she was in a tunnel.
This audio book was given to me for free at my request from the publisher or author or narrator and I provided this unbiased review.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Action-packed, Easy-to-read, Great world building, Haunting, Original, Page-turner, Unpredictable, Wonderful characters.
January 11, 2018
I really have mixed feelings about The Glitch. I liked the story and its sci-fi and fantasy feel but I was so disappointed with the editing (or lack there of) that it was a serious distraction and stopped me from rating the book higher. It was like it was not professional edited at all which in this day and age is unbelievable. This could have been a really good one but that said, my teenage boys liked it enough that they want to buy the next book in the series...go figure!
May 3, 2019
2 stars. I looked forward to reading this book based on the intriguing blurb after thoroughly enjoying Ramona Finn’s “The Culling” trilogy. However, as creative and well written as this is, this book failed to spark my interest and was rather bland throughout. I won’t be continuing with this series but I do hope that Ramona Finn continues to write and that her future series will be up to her usual standard.
February 9, 2017
Interesting story
I found myself liking Lib and although she was called a glitch she had more humanity than the rogues. Her mission was clouded in vague recollections that kept you guessing but in the end her purpose becomes clear. Never one to back down or give up Liz's journey has just begun and should her secret be revealed she may lose everything.
I found myself liking Lib and although she was called a glitch she had more humanity than the rogues. Her mission was clouded in vague recollections that kept you guessing but in the end her purpose becomes clear. Never one to back down or give up Liz's journey has just begun and should her secret be revealed she may lose everything.
November 19, 2018
If you love dystopian, post apocalyptic and futuristic, this is for you.
This dystopian book was the perfect mix of post apocalyptic and futuristic. I am a huge fan of the genre and this book was definitely a unique addition to my library. I loved the characters development and imagery! I can't wait to continue the story in book 2!
This dystopian book was the perfect mix of post apocalyptic and futuristic. I am a huge fan of the genre and this book was definitely a unique addition to my library. I loved the characters development and imagery! I can't wait to continue the story in book 2!
June 29, 2018
If you like reading short, choppy, and disconnected sentences then this is the right book for you.
I read Finn's "The Culling" series and I'm absolutely floored that these books were written by the same author. I really would have loved to read this story, as it seems interesting, but I actually become physically and mentally frustrated while reading it. Maybe some other time.
I read Finn's "The Culling" series and I'm absolutely floored that these books were written by the same author. I really would have loved to read this story, as it seems interesting, but I actually become physically and mentally frustrated while reading it. Maybe some other time.
May 10, 2017
If you're a software engineer...
Then this is the book for you. I was enthralled by the first chapter and sped through the subsequent ones. I'm downloading book two now because this is a story I just cannot put down.
Then this is the book for you. I was enthralled by the first chapter and sped through the subsequent ones. I'm downloading book two now because this is a story I just cannot put down.
June 30, 2017
I would have given this 4 starts because the story is good, but there are so many grammar mistakes. Every mistake takes the reader out of the story. In my opinion, it is unacceptable to have the wrong to/too in a published book (even self-published); that's a 3rd grade mistake.
July 4, 2017
Interesting storyline
This is an interesting storyline that is keeping me hooked. I am not a huge fan of the writing as parts seem to be choppy and not fluid. Hoping the next book is better.
This is an interesting storyline that is keeping me hooked. I am not a huge fan of the writing as parts seem to be choppy and not fluid. Hoping the next book is better.
August 21, 2017
Another series more on the science fiction side. It was fine but I read it kind of overlapping with The Gender Game and it just didn't compare. I wish I had read them further apart - I think I would have liked it more if three had been more of a break.
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