The Memory Thief, Jodi Lynn Anderson
The Memory Thief, Jodi Lynn Anderson
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The Memory Thief

Author: Jodi Lynn Anderson

Narrator: Carlotta Brentan

Unabridged: 7 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/02/2021


Synopsis

“This expertly crafted story thrums with magic, love, and tense action.” —Booklist (starred review)

Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon, this fantastical and heartfelt first book in a new trilogy from critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson follows a girl who must defeat thirteen evil witches.

Twelve-year-old Rosie Oaks’s mom is missing whatever it is that makes mothers love their daughters. All her life, Rosie has known this...and turned to stories for comfort. Then, on the night Rosie decides to throw her stories away forever, an invisible ally helps her discover the Witch Hunter’s Guide to the Universe, a book that claims that all of the evil in the world stems from thirteen witches who are unseen...but also unstoppable. One of these witches—the Memory Thief—holds an insidious power to steal our most precious treasures: our memories. And it is this witch who has cursed Rosie’s mother.

In her quest to save her mom—and with her wild, loyal friend “Germ” by her side—Rosie will find the layers hidden under the reality she only thought she knew: where ghosts linger as shades of the past, where clouds witness the world, and a ladder dangles from the moon leading to something bigger and more. Here, words are weapons against the darkness, and witch hunters are those brave enough to wield their imaginations in the face of the unthinkable. The knowledge of her beloved stories is an arsenal in this world, but to unlock their power, Rosie must dare to have hope and believe in herself in the face of daunting odds.

About Jodi Lynn Anderson

Jodi Lynn Anderson is the bestselling author of several critically acclaimed books for young people, including the May Bird trilogy, the Thirteen Witches series, and My Diary from the Edge of the World. She lives with her husband, son, and daughter in Asheville, North Carolina, and holds an MFA in writing and literature from Bennington College.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Meisha on February 02, 2022

3.5 I recieved an E- ARC from Aladin Press via Netgalley! Huge thank you to them for the ARC! This was an objective 4 star but a 3 star personally so I settled with 3.5. I thinj this book would have been an all time favorite of mine if i had read it at the age that this book is targeted for. It has two......more

Goodreads review by Muffinsandbooks on January 27, 2023

Un roman jeunesse à l'univers de magie original et immersif. Ça se dévore et si c'est un peu prévisible pour certains éléments, ça se lit tout seul et c'était une belle découverte !......more

Goodreads review by Scratch on February 02, 2022

Really more of a 3.5. I'm rounding up because I don't read middle-grade fiction very often, so I don't want to be too critical. Even though I have a massive to-read list, I checked this out immediately upon learning of its existence. Because the audiobook was fairly short, I could listen to it on fas......more

Goodreads review by Sammie on May 29, 2021

You can find my full review on my blog, The Bookwyrm's Den, here. Many thanks to Aladdin and Rockstar Book Tours for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I’ve had my eye on The Memory Thief for a while now, because that cover? Stunning. That synopsis? Hooks me every time. There was n......more

Goodreads review by ✦BookishlyRichie✦ on August 14, 2022

I don't think I do well with first person POV fantasy novels. I couldn't keep up with most of what was going on and it was almost too fantastical at points. The cover is gorgeous, but the book was just ok.......more


Quotes

"Narrator Carlotta Brentan's forceful tones add magnetism to Anderson's immersive adventure. Rosie Oaks's distant mother cannot remember her because her memory has been stolen, so Rosie turns to stories for comfort and strength. Brisk pacing heightens the atmosphere of danger and urgency as Brentan transports listeners through Anderson's rich landscapes. As Rosie avenges her family, myriad characters take part in her journey, including her best friend, Germ; clever ghosts; sinister foes; and magical companions. Anderson's imagery is captivating, and Brentan delivers breathtaking scenes of love and grit with spirit."