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Retta Heikkinen knows the unspoken rule of society: love between androids and humans is forbidden. A simple enough edict until Hemingway Koskinen spends an evening charming her with his intense gaze, bewitching smile, and sparkling conversation that hints at so much more than the usual obsessions of high school boys. Rules were meant to be cast aside, especially when love beckons.
If only it were as simple as being in love.
Trouble is brewing, not just for Hemingway--for all androids. Secrets have been kept, lies propagated, and Retta soon discovers that a frightening future awaits thousands of androids if she doesn’t do something to stop it. Worse yet, she will lose the one love she’s ever endangered herself for: Hemingway.
Ten Books That Should be Made into Movies, or
"Dear Hollywood, Let Me Help You Out"
I like to write YA books, but I read a lot of other books as
well. Many of the great new YA books are already being made into movies or have
been done as movies. So my list is made up of books that have been passed up by
Hollywood. Some are old and some are more recent. But trust me, these books
would be great on film.
1. Crossing to Safety,
Wallace Stegner. Probably the best story about friendship in the entire universe.
I read this novel regularly and I die every time. The prose is lyrical but not
stifling, the story moves at a decent pace, and you never feel bored. At least
I don't. But you do love Charity, Sid, Larry, and Sally.
2. Eye of the World,
Robert Jordan. Well, really, Game of
Thrones is nothing compared to this. I say that having never read Game of Thrones, so maybe that calls my
judgment into question, but Jordan's work is a masterpiece and hey, it's
finished now! Yes, it took Brandon Sanderson to wrap it up, but nevertheless,
such a great series with a fine beginning.
3. We, Eugene
Zamiatin. The best dystopia ever and
done by the grandfather of the genre. I've said it before and I'll say it
again, I love D-503. Yes, I'm in love with a number!
4. Elantris,
Brandon Sanderson. This is a different kind of fantasy with a good pace and
plenty of intrigue, mystery, and several cinematic moments. The ending is
amazing.
5. Blue Hearts of Mars,
Nicole Grotepas (heh). My book. Well, why not? It would be GREAT as a movie.
6. Twenties Girl,
Sophie Kinsella. Her books are usually fun, quick, and hilarious with a good
love story too. I'd love to see this one as a movie and it would work really
well.
7. The Crocodile on
the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters. This is the start of the Amelia Peabody
series. I'm quite surprised they haven't been made into movies yet. They're
hilarious and fun with a great mystery to move them along. I really see the guy
who plays Niles in Fraser as Walter,
Emerson's brother. If they stick to that, they'll be perfect!
8. Sister of My Heart,
Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni. I loved this book. It's so colorful and mythical
and it made me want to go to India so bad! I still do. I can see this story as
a film and it would be dang beautiful. Please do it. Someone. Please.
9. Dragonflight,
Ann McCaffrey. This really should be a movie. It's a great story with a female
protagonist who overcomes her culture to become the most powerful woman. With
CGI the way it is today, the dragons would be incredibly awesome indeed.
10. The Mistborn
Trilogy, Brandon Sanderson. This series has another female protoganist
whose growth and development spans three books, with the absolute most amazing
and epic ending of any series. I mean, I was stunned. And blown away. And
just...mind-blown. Wait, did I already say that? I did. That's how
mind-crippling it is. In a good way. All three books are phenomenal and should
be films.
Praise
"Nothing like I've read before. A true original story! Everything is so well described. Now if they could make a follow up book and movie, that would be great!" ~Mrs. Z (Amazon)
"I was addicted to this book from the beginning. Life on Mars was very real and not at all a sci fi world I didn't understand . . . I found myself rooting for Retta and Hemingway from the very beginning. Easy reading, couldn't put it down and had it read in a weekend. Waiting for a sequel!" ~TNielsen (Amazon)
"The ending of this book is exceptional. While it was different from what I imagined, the way the author brought in a shocking revelation was amazing. I probably reread the last chapter 3 times letting it sink in and the meaning behind it. It was truly beautiful . . . I would love to see more of Retta and Hemingway!" ~Kat Meyer, (Goodreads)
"I love how the author populated Mars . . . so descriptive and comprehensive . . . I could clearly picture everything as if I was seeing the movie &/or was along for the ride. . . . Retta, the main character, is strong, opinionated, and a great champion for her cause." ~Megan (Amazon)
"I had been in the worst reading slump ever and came across this on Goodreads and thought I'd give it a try. Well, I was pleasantly surprised on how funny and exciting and mysterious it was . . . Mei, Retta's bff, had me laughing out loud quite a bit as well as Retta herself. I'd definitely hang out with those two." ~Deanneluvbooks (Goodreads)
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Nicole wrote her first fantasy novel in 7th grade on her mother's old Brother typewriter. It was never finished but it strongly resembled a Dragonlance plot and she's forever wondered what happened to the manuscript and Tonathan--the handsome elven protagonist. After living in Nashville where she worked as an editor, she returned to the Utah desert where she was raised. Nicole now lives near the Wasatch mountains with her husband. She writes and raises her son and three cats full time.
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