Level 2 (Memory Chronicles) [Paperback]

i found the idea of this book intriguing as i had ever come accross this explanation for what happens to us before. This book was such an inspiring read and a very enjoyable one aswell.

Ahhhhhh! This book was awesome!! It did start off quite slow for me though, but about 1/3 of the way into the book the story started to pick up and I just couldn't put it down!

Felicia was an extremely likable main character. I felt sorry for her because she was dead. She was a strong, kind character who had a dark past. Reading about her exploring her memories of her time on Earth helped me get to know her better and see what kind of person she was. They also helped me build a connection with her that continued to build throughout the book.

I wasn't too sure what to think about Julian because of what he was doing in her memories, but when he was in Level 2 with Felicia, I started to really like him. He seemed to have changed and he was desperate to show Felicia that. But then the ending happened and I have no idea what I think about him anymore. I slightly hate him, but I think there will always be a part of me that has a soft spot for Julian.

I instantly knew that I was going to love Neil. He was so kind, sweet and he was just the perfect boyfriend (the complete opposite of Julian). I loved seeing Felicia's memories of her and Neil because they just showed how perfect they were together.

I wasn't a big fan of Mira and I really didn't like Eli, but that might have been because they had to be harsh because they were trying to start a rebellion. But maybe they'll be in Level 3 and I'll get to see what they're really like [unless there's something happening there as well].

The whole concept of this book was extremely intriguing and that why I was so desperate to buy it and read it. I wasn't let down by this story at all [apart from it being slightly slow at the start - but I still loved it!].

There were so many interesting parts to this book. I enjoyed hearing about this history of Level 2 and hearing about the Morati. Also, reading about Felicia's memories helped me learn more about some of the other characters in the books, which I really enjoyed.

And then the ending happened...
WHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHY?! That's all I could think when it happened.
I was invested in the ending I had in my head and then it was destroyed by something I never saw coming! I couldn't believe it! Well done Lenore for having such an unexpected ending! It was fantastic, but it broke my heart! But then that other little surprise at the end slightly made up for it, but my heart is still in pieces.

I'm so excited for Level 3 because I know that there's definitely going to be a lot happening! I definitely recommend picking up this book, it was amazing and brilliant and it's definitely worth a read!

Level 2 represented my first foray into the YA genre of novels. It was also the first book I had read from front to back in a very long time. I'm a terrible reader and not a bookworm by nature as I struggle to sit in one place long enough to thoroughly commit to enjoying a book and I'm far too OCD to only attempt to read half-heartedly.

It was always going to be a challenge therefore, to really get into this book as all of the odds were stacked up against me.

It turns out that my fears were completely unsubstantiated.

I chose to thumb open the cover of Level 2 for the first time on a train from England to Scotland. A journey I make regularly and enjoy, because I can gaze out of the window for the vast majority of the 4 hour trip and be astounded each time by the stunning and dramatic scenery of the east coast.

On this occasion, I didn't look out of the window once, as I was completely and utterly glued to Level 2.

I found the pacing of the story thrilling and was hugely impressed with how easy to follow the plotline was, even though there was so much going on. The character development was intriguing and I found myself questioning myself at various stages of the book over where my loyalties/empathies lay with regards to different characters.

Finishing the book was a little bit like waking up from a dream that you never want to wake up from so it goes without saying that I can't wait for the sequel!

Overall, a hugely addictive debut novel which I can't recommend highly enough!