Schrodinger’s Consortium, Book 1
Synopsis: Reality is only an illusion.
Except for those who can control it…Worst. Birthday. Ever.
My first boyfriend dumped me – happy birthday, Josie!- my dad is who knows where, I have some weird virus that makes me want to hurl, and now my ex is licking another girl’s tonsils. Oh, and I’m officially the same age as my brother was when he died. Yeah, today is about as fun-filled as the swamps of Dagobah. But then weird things start happening…
Like I make something materialize just by thinking about it.
When hot badass Reid Wentworth shows up on a motorcycle, everything changes. Like, everything. Who I am. My family. What really happened to my brother. Existence. I am Oculi, and I have the ability to change reality with my thoughts. Now Reid, in all his hotness, is charged with guiding and protecting me as I begin learning how to bend reality. And he’s the only thing standing between me and the secret organization that wants me dead…
Review: I was immediately drawn to the summary when I read it. The novel seemed very different from what we are used to read and I must admit that the first sentence immediately reminds me of Matrix. I immediately thought of a story that would impress me, something unique like the Inception movie. In short you can imagine that I expected much of this novel. In the end I must say that it is not as unique as I thought, this is not that amazing, but I still had a good time.
Josie is a pretty normal girl, but her birthday is messing up her life. I’m not going to make the display of all the problems of the girl that day because everything is explained in the summary, but it is true that it is very far from being a good day. And on top of that, she learns that she is an Oculi, an anomaly in fact, that is to say a person who can create a reality from her mind, and she can also destroy it. This is an extraordinary talent, but it also goes for any inconvenience with it, because people of her kind become physically or mentally ill in the end. More than that, she finds herself between two clans in war. Yes, because both parties want to destroy the other and it seems that one is determined to kill her at all costs. Josie will have to quickly learn to manipulate her gifts and to fight to survive.
I was really sad with Josie compared to her relationship with her mother. It’s pretty sad to see that there isn’t a lot of love and the girl is left to fend for herself. The cause of the Oculi always comes first and we feel that pretty easily. Fortunately for her, Reid is here to help her and even more. However, the young man hides a lot of secrets that may well hurt her apprentice. I liked that their relationship was evolving slowly. At the same time, I admit that I felt a bit down compared to this romance. Even if it was touching, I admit that the relentless progress and setbacks in their history had left me a little disturbed. But I liked discovering this little flirtation and see it evolve.
In terms of history, we discover the world that the author created as well as the characters, we glimpse the tracks for the future. I was quite taken by the story at the beginning of the novel, but I admit that I let it go a little in the last chapters, however the author really surprised me on a character. And it’s true that I’m curious to see what will happen thereafter.
In the end it was a good novel even if it is true that I was expecting something more. I had a good time and I would read the following volume with pleasure.
Lupdilup
I also got curious with blurb, I’m glad you found potential for the future books and want to see where the story goes, that’s agood sign 🙂 . I’ll keep it on my radar and see if the next book moves it up a notch.
Thank you Mellanie.
melliane
I hope the second will be better for me. We’ll see.
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
the summary and your review has me interested, but I know what you mean when you were looking for something more.
Melliane
yes it wasn’t what I thought it would be
Kirsty-Marie
Whoa, she can create a reality? Not that’s a superpower I want. Her relationship with her mother though. 🙁 Unfortunately, that does happen. It does sound pretty different even with it’s faults. 🙂
Melliane
yes the idea is amazing!
kim { Book Swoon }
I’m glad you enjoyed this in the end Melliane, the blurb caught my attention
(and cover) as well! I’m reading this next for review (I skimmed a bit of your review) so I’m crossing my fingers 🙂
Melliane
yes the whole was so intriguing! I’m curious to see what you think of it.
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
It seems this one didn’t absolutely blow you away Melliane, but I’m glad it was solid enough that you would continue with the series. The fact that Reid keeps a lot of secrets will likely be fustrating for me, but I do love that their relationship progresses slowly. No insta love!
Melliane
No insta love but well it’s frustrating as well.
Tracy Terry
Alas put off with comparisons with The Matrix and your rather lukewarm recommendation. I’ll be giving this one a miss.
Melliane
yeah i was a bit disappointed I confess.
kindlemom1
I have been seeing this around a lot lately and it does sound interesting. Sorry you wanted just a bit more from it though. I hate it when that happens.
Melliane
me too. But it’s interesting.
Melissa (Books and Things)
I’ve been reading mixed reviews of this one and I think I’d be in the middle with you. Hm… I might wait to see how the series progresses but it does sound like a decent enough read.
Melliane
yes I need to see how the next one is to really decide.
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I was immediately drawn to the description too. I mean, she made a Star Wars reference! Too bad it didn’t blow you away, I think I would have expected more too, even if it is a YA, but I’m glad you still enjoyed.
Melliane
Yes me too, I wanted something really different and good. It is in a way but not how I wanted it.
blodeuedd
This will be one of those, I will wait and see what future novels bring
Melliane
yeah I think it’s a good idea.
Molly Mortensen
Creating realities and super powers sounds so great! I don’t like the whole they have to become ill thing. Yeah a few obstacles to a romance is fine, but if there are too many it just gets annoying. Thanks for the review, I was curious about this book. I’m not sure if I’m going to read it right away or not now.
Melliane
it’s not even some obtacles, it’s just too much.
LilyElement
Hadn’t heard of this one before, sounds interesting!
Melliane
Yes it is!
kimbacaffeinate
This sounds like a fun, light paranormal read. I totally get the wanting more.
Carole Rae
I am certainly curious about this.
kara-karina
I love the cover and synopsis but after your review I think I’ll give it a pass 🙂 Thanks, D.!
Tonya Kuper
Aw, man! So sorry my book didn’t live up to your expectations. Thanks for taking a chance on it though! As a debut author, I appreciate that.
Melliane
it was good, it’s just that I was expected something ele I think. I’m sorry.