The Sequel to Jenna Fox

The Fox Inheritance is a more complex novel in scope than the first book, The Adoration of Jenna Fox. This story follows Kara and Locke as they wake up 260 years after the Accident in the home of the potentially nefarious Dr. Gatsbro. During the first novel, I feel the character development was more intimate; I felt closer to Jenna Fox, whereas I didn't feel like I could truly understand Locke and Kara's motivations in the sequel. However, the picture of the futuristic world Pearson paints is intriguing enough to fuel the story.


Song to Read by: "Teardrop" by Massive Attack (theme to TV show House, MD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yftOy8kz7aE


Watch the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU6vrtZhlzU
It is a little bit overdramatic. 


You can read a short story written from Allys' perspective here.
http://www.tor.com/stories/2011/11/the-rotten-beast

What if you woke up one year later? The Adoration of Jenna Fox

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

Review:
Jenna Fox wakes up one year after the Accident, in a new house in California with her mom and grandmother. Her father, a famous scientist, lives in Boston. Where are her friends? Jenna watches her  memories on DVD, one for each year. She doesn't feel quite herself and strives to figure out who she is, although her parents try to hide it.

An artist next door. Creepy boy down the street. New friends at school. And the mystery of who she is.

 The writing is crisp and suspenseful, yet delves into bioethics and religion with satisfying depth.

Link to Jenna Fox website: http://www.whoisjennafox.com/

Song to Read By: "The Shawshank Redemption Theme" by Thomas Newman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGald0tFro