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The Memory Thief - by  Lauren Mansy (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Memory Thief - by Lauren Mansy (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • This thrilling YA fantasy debut follows seventeen-year-old Etta Lark as she navigates the underworld of Craewick to pull off the heist of a lifetime.
  • 322 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy

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About the Book



The Memory Thief by author Lauren Mansy brings YA fantasy readers on an unforgettable journey through the city of Craewick---a city where memories are currency, citizens are divided by ability, and "Gifted" individuals can take memories from others as they please.



Book Synopsis



This thrilling YA fantasy debut follows seventeen-year-old Etta Lark as she navigates the underworld of Craewick to pull off the heist of a lifetime. A YALSA (The Young Adult Library Services Association) Teens' Top Ten Book for 2020, Mansy crafts a grim reality where memories are worth their weight in gold.

In the city of Craewick, memories reign.

The power-obsessed ruler of the city, Madame, has cultivated a society in which memories are currency, citizens are divided by ability, and Gifted individuals can take memories from others through touch as they please.

Seventeen-year-old Etta Lark is desperate to live outside of the corrupt culture, but she grapples with the guilt of an accident that has left her mother bedridden in the city's asylum. When Madame threatens to put her mother up for auction, a Craewick practice in which a "criminal's" memories are sold to the highest bidder before being killed, Etta will do whatever it takes to save her. Even if it means rejoining the Shadows, the rebel group she swore off in the wake of the accident years earlier.

To rescue her mother, Etta must prove her allegiance to the Shadows by stealing a memorized map of the Maze, a formidable prison created by the bloodthirsty ruler of a neighboring Realm. Etta faces startling attacks, unexpected romance, and, above all, her own past as she uncovers a conspiracy that challenges everything she knew about herself and the world around her.

In a place where nothing is what it seems, can Etta ever become more than a memory thief?

Perfect for fans of high-stakemagical heists such as:

  • Leigh Bardugo (Six of Crows)
  • Victoria Aveyard (Red Queen)
  • Roshani Chokshi (The Gilded Wolves)

"Mansy's debut will delight fantasy readers who revel in fully developed settings and unusual powers."- Booklist

"A welcome addition to the YA fantasy canon, The Memory Thief is a suspenseful page-turner, delightfully chock full of unexpected twists and turns."- Shelf Awareness



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An entrancing story-world of memory heists, hidden maze-prisons, and unexplored magic. The Memory Thief kept me second-guessing with every shocking revelation and daring to believe that the journey to healing is worth the trials of heartache to get there.--Nadine Brandes, author of Romanov

The Memory Thief is a thought-provoking debut full of unique magic and complex characters. Lauren Mansy is definitely an author to watch!--Evelyn Skye, New York Times Bestselling author of The Crown's Game series and Circle of Shadow

The Memory Thief is a vivid story full of surprising twists and turns. An exciting, riveting debut!--Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising and The Queen's Resistance

Mansy's debut will delight fantasy readers who revel in fully developed settings and unusual powers.--Booklist

The Memory Thief is fast paced and didn't stop for one second...This book is perfect for people who are looking for a quick unique fantasy novel that is also a stand alone!--The Book Bratz

A compelling, darkly fantastic tale ... Though Mansy builds an expansive fantasy world all her own, her tale uses dystopian motifs to great success, such as the corrosive effects of an overabundance of power falling into the wrong hands and her stern commentary on the divide between the haves and have-nots. Readers, like Etta and her fellow citizens, will be challenged to contemplate the nature of truth, considering the unique role that memories play in the Realms. Mansy also delivers a fine romance, made all the more gratifying by the difficulties sustained along the way. A welcome addition to the YA fantasy canon, The Memory Thief is a suspenseful page-turner, delightfully chock full of unexpected twists and turns.--Shelf Awareness

A thought-provoking and unique YA fantasy, THE MEMORY THIEF is a engrossing and lovely story. Twists and turns keep the reader guessing as they follow Etta on her physical and mental journey.--YA and Kids Books Central

As evidenced by 'The Memory Thief', author Lauren Mansy has a genuine talent for narrative storytelling and an authentic flair for originality. A riveting great read with more plot twists and turns than a Disney Land roller coaster, 'The Memory Thief' will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to school and community library YA Fiction and amp; Fantasy Fiction collections.--Midwest Book Review
Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12-17 Years
Number of Pages: 322
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Blink
Theme: Romance
Format: Paperback
Author: Lauren Mansy
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2019
TCIN: 1011765315
UPC: 9780310769798
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-4332
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What is the setting of The Memory Thief?

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Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around the value of memories and the consequences of power in a divided society.

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Q: What unique abilities do Gifted individuals possess?

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Q: What challenges does Etta face in the story?

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  • A: Etta faces startling attacks, unexpected romance, and the burden of her past while uncovering a conspiracy.

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