Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (2019), 352 pages
Description
Ana, a half-android, half-human employee of a futuristic fantasy theme park, the Kingdom, faces a charge of murder in a tale told through flashbacks and court transcripts.
User reviews
LibraryThing member krau0098
I really enjoyed this YA fantasy/sci-fi book. It’s set in a futuristic Disney World type park where the princesses are human hybrids (part machine, part human and called Fantasists). Things start to go wrong in the park and eventually someone is killed. Ana, one of the Fantasists is held for
The book is mostly from Ana’s perspective but also has some scenes from the Trial taking place and other outside sources. Everything together forms a disturbing picture of this supposed wonderland theme park.
This book was incredibly well put together, very creative, and engaging. I really enjoyed it a lot! There’s lot of food for thought here around AI and humanity’s need for entertainment and distraction from the world around them.
Overall this was an awesome book. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but it worked really well and was incredibly engaging. I would recommend to those who are interested in robots and AI, a good mystery, or just love reading about amusement parks.
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questioning.The book is mostly from Ana’s perspective but also has some scenes from the Trial taking place and other outside sources. Everything together forms a disturbing picture of this supposed wonderland theme park.
This book was incredibly well put together, very creative, and engaging. I really enjoyed it a lot! There’s lot of food for thought here around AI and humanity’s need for entertainment and distraction from the world around them.
Overall this was an awesome book. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but it worked really well and was incredibly engaging. I would recommend to those who are interested in robots and AI, a good mystery, or just love reading about amusement parks.
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LibraryThing member sylliu
This is a YA version of Westworld, where Ana, a hybrid (part human-part machine) princess in a Disney-esque fantasy land, slowly learns that not all is well in The Kingdom. In this gripping mystery/thriller/courtroom drama, Ana uncovers a dark secret with the help of her sister princesses and
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intriguing maintenance worker, that eventually leads to betrayal and violence. An interesting book well worth reading with great twists. Show Less
LibraryThing member JanaRose1
Ana is a hybrid, half-android, half human. She is one of 7 fantasists, who live in The Kingdom, a magical theme park. Ana has been accused of murdering Owen, a park employee. The book alternates between the past, trial snippets, and the time period immediately after the trial.
This was a fascinating
This was a fascinating
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book. I could not put it down. It was a very interesting world, and the alternating chapters worked very well. I look forward to reading more from this author. Overall, highly recommended. Show Less
Awards
Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers (Nominee — 2021)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2020)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2019-05-28
Physical description
8.57 inches
ISBN
1250293855 / 9781250293855