Genesis

by Brendan Reichs Narrated by Emily Rankin, Kirby Heyborne

Overview

“Reichs knows exactly how to mix action, suspense, and characters into a breathless read.” -Marie Lu,*New York Times bestselling author of Warcross

The blistering sequel to the instant New York Times bestselling Nemesis by Brendan Reichs.

Noah Livingston knows he is destined to survive.

The 64 members of Fire Lake's sophomore class are trapped in a place where morals have no meaning and zero rules apply. But Noah's deaths have trained him-hardened him-to lead the strongest into the future ... whatever that may be. And at any cost.

Min Wilder knows that survival alone isn't enough.

In a violent world where brute force passes for leadership, it's tempting to lay back and let everyone else battle it out. But Min's instincts rebel against allowing others to decide who lives and who dies. She's ready to fight for what she believes in. And against whomever might stand in her way.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

★ "[A] heck of a page-turner . . . Fans of The Hunger Games novels and the CW series The 100 will discover much to enjoy here . . . A cracking good yarn and excellent sequel."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Nemesis was a page-turner, and Genesis has plenty of fevered action and startling surprises, especially as the book nears its conclusion . . . Fans of the first book will certainly want to read this and look forward to the trilogy’s conclusion" —Booklist

"[T]his dark sequel to Nemesis . . . . reads like a technological retelling of Lord of the Flies." —VOYA

"An exciting sequel that will delight young science fiction readers with its video game–esque story line." —School Library Journal

"Reichs knows exactly how to mix action, suspense, and characters into a breathless read. This is one thriller that will keep you up into the night.” —Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of Warcross
 
"Equal parts adventure, mystery, and heart, Genesis is a gripping, mind-blowing story that leaves you begging for more. I loved it!” —Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die

School Library Journal

03/01/2018
Gr 8 Up—In the sequel to Nemesis, this entry has alternating chapters from the perspectives of the two main characters: Min, a strong female protagonist, and Noah, the anxious and complicated love interest. In this second installment, readers see Noah coming into his own as the teenagers trapped in Project Nemesis battle one another to stay alive. They are being held in a simulation of their town, Fire Lake, where one must kill the other in order to survive. The characters understand they are playing a dangerous game, but to what end? There are several intense moments and a significant number of deaths. As the plot unfolds, readers will learn about the Guardian, his real role in the project, and who he is in relation to the main characters. The events that move the plot forward are a little repetitive, and the story drags at times but Reichs's writing style and portrayal of the two main characters keep the story exciting. Everything picks back up toward the conclusion and there are several unexpected twists and revelations for the characters. Min and Noah experience extraordinary character development, and readers of the first book in the trilogy will no doubt be intrigued. VERDICT An exciting sequel that will delight young science fiction readers with its video game—esque story line.—Nancy Jo Lambert, Reedy High School, Frisco, TX

Kirkus Review

★ 2017-12-11
Noah Livingston and Min Wilder rage against the machine.The star-crossed lovers have been separated by betrayal and despair in this sequel to Nemesis (2017). Now that Noah, Min (both evidently white), and their classmates know that they're trapped in some sort of Matrix-esque computer program, chaos reigns as different factions squabble over supplies and territory. The Program's environment is the small isolated mountain town where the teenagers grew up. This grounded setting is a blessing to the novel, a stuffed tome with a turning wheel of power structures that endlessly entertains. Each time a teen is killed they reset in one of several established points on the outskirts of town, but the rules are starting to change: some teens are dying and not coming back. Additionally, a killer who knocks a player off the boards gains strength and speed. The author crafts a heck of a page-turner, chronicling Min's and Noah's emotional and physical journeys, alternating between their perspectives each chapter. Violence, tactics, and politics crackle through the novel. Fans of The Hunger Games novels and the CW series The 100 will discover much to enjoy here. The book reveals the Program's purpose and also provides some startling revelations about the Guardian's back story before moving its characters aggressively forward in the final pages. A sequel looms, but readers will be thoroughly satisfied with this entry's contents.A cracking good yarn and excellent sequel. (Thriller. 12-16)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171819316
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Series:	Project Nemesis , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	987,089
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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