Shallee McArthur's Launch Party

Before the launch party, Suey and I made posters!

We've never done this before, but I thought it would be fun.

Here are our posters and Shallee. Suey is taking the picture, so Tori (her daughter) is holding her poster.

This was the launch party for The Unhappening of Genesis Lee. It is Shallee's debut novel.

She talked about her life long journey to becoming an author. It was a fun presentation. Her book was influenced by The Giver by Lois Lowry, her grandmother, and her baby brush. There was also 2 gifs of Richard Armitage! I requested Armitage, and Shallee delivered!

She had some amazing giveaways! She gave away bags with 2 books, some cool bracelets, swag for her book, candy, and a giant eraser. It was awesome! Suey won a bag!

Here is Shallee signing her book!

I think this was the last author event for a while. We've had a lot of them!

Next event: MOCKINGJAY!!!

The Unhappening of Genesis Lee

Goodreads Synopsis:    Seventeen-year-old Genesis Lee has never forgotten anything. As one of the Mementi—a small group of genetically-enhanced humans—Gena remembers everything with the help of her Link bracelets, which preserve memories perfectly. But Links can be stolen, and six people have already lost their lives to a memory thief, including Gena’s best friend.

Anyone could be next. Which is why Gena is less than pleased to meet a strange but charming boy named Kalan who claims that they’ve not only met, but that Gena knows who the thief is.

The problem is, Gena doesn’t remember Kalan, she doesn’t remember seeing the thief, and she doesn’t know why she’s forgetting things— or how much else she might forget. As growing tensions between Mementi and ordinary humans drive the city of Havendale into chaos, Gena and Kalan team up to search for the thief. And as Gena loses more memories, they realize they have to solve the mystery fast.

Because Gena’s life is unhappening around her.

My Thoughts:

-    When I first heard of the idea of storing your memories into objects, I thought it would be awesome. Now I'm very happy and grateful for my own mind and it's storage system, flawed and all.

-    Some of the descriptions were slow and boring, but the story was enthralling, and it really picks up about halfway through.

-    I love the bouncy ball thing! I want a bouncy ball that goes with my personality.

-    I really like the cover. I think it goes along with the book really well. It definitely matches the main character.

-    I loved some of the tech that was used in this world. I want to get my hands on some of that stuff.

-    I'm going to have to re-read this because I didn't grasp the everything.

-    I didn't know who to trust or what to believe, and I loved that! I love stories that keep me guessing and surprises me in the end.

-    Oh the ending! I don't know if I like how things wrapped up or not. I kinda liked it, but it is kinda tearing me up inside. 

-    Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It is a unique dysoptian/sci-fi book. 

Announcements:

Shallee's launch party will be held on November 4 @ the Orem Public Library!

Come meet the author and support your local booksellers!

I'll be there! You can come meet me too!

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Author Interview: Shallee McArthur

I had the pleasure of interviewing Shallee McArthur this year! Her debut novel comes out on November 4th! Her launch party will be at the Orem Library, so you can vote and go to her launch party at the same time!! Mark your calendars and spread the word! I'm excited to read her book!

I got to interview Shallee in person! Lucky me!
This is my first video interview, so I'm kinda awkward, but Shallee is awesome!



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Thanks again Shallee for letting me interview you!
I hope more people are excited about your book!