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    Revived

    Written by Cat Patrick

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    It started with a bus crash.

    Daisy Appleby was a little girl when it happened, and she barely remembers the accident or being brought back to life. At that moment, though, she became one of the first subjects in a covert government program that tests a drug called Revive.

    Now fifteen, Daisy has died and been Revived five times. Each death means a new name, a new city, and a new identity. The only constant in Daisy's life is constant change.

    Then Daisy meets Matt and Audrey McKean, charismatic siblings who quickly become her first real friends. But if she's ever to have a normal life, Daisy must escape from an experiment that's much larger-and more sinister-than she ever imagined.

    From its striking first chapter to its emotionally charged ending, Cat Patrick's Revived is a riveting story about what happens when life and death collide.

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    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 8, 2012
    ISBN9780307711199
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    Cat Patrick

    Cat Patrick va néixer a Cheyenne, capital de Wyoming, Estats Units. Es va llicenciar en Periodisme, i a l'acabar el màster, va treballar durant quinze anys com a relacions públiques. Viu a Seattle amb el seu marit i les seves filles bessones. Forgotten és la seva primera novel·la amb la que es va donar a conèixer al panorama literari. El seu gran èxit ha comportat la venda dels drets per a dur-la a la gran pantalla.

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    • 4/5
      Daisy is part of a top secret government run program that brings people from the dead, with a drug called, Revive. Daisy herself has had Revive used on her 5 times, and after each time she must relocate with her government issued parents, Mason and Cassie.They are now relocating to Omaha Nebraska. At her new school, Audrey is the first person she meets, and they instantly hit it off like best friends. Audrey has a super hot brother that Daisy immediately sets her eyes on. "I've got a best friend and a boyfriend, and it's fine by me that they've got the same last name" Chapter 23 page 191Daisy finds out that her best friend has hidden a secret that could change how they plan the future. Can Daisy find a way to get Revive to someone who needs to live? Will it be worth the cost?Not everyone you believe to be trustworthy, actually is.This book has a great premise, a drug that can bring you back from the dead. With a drug that is so powerful, it could change society forever. If anyone found out about such a drug, there would be chaos in the streets. Of course, such a program has a villan that wants to expand his research and take it much further then it ever should get.Does it count as murder if you bring them back from death?
    • 3/5
      Having been brought back from the dead repeatedly by a top-secret government super drug called Revive, and forced to move so the public does not learn the truth, fifteen-year-old Daisy meets people worth living for and begins to question the heavy-handed government controls she has dealt with for eleven years.Summary BPLStunning, wish-I-had-thought-of-it premise that I would like to see featured in a work with more depth and better cover art.6.5 out 10. For younger fans of science fiction.
    • 3/5
      imagine that when you die, you don't stay dead. Daisy has been revived multiple times, but with her most recent revival, she wishes to be normal because she's made two very close friends, so this time she doesn't want to move on at all!
    • 3/5
      Revive is a drug that can bring people back from the dead. However, it has its limitations. It can only work on young people who died suddenly and had healthy bodies, not on adults or people who died from a disease. What I loved about this fictional drug is that it had a science (used loosely) behind it that made the reader think that it was a very possible accomplishment. I loved reading about the drug and the plot surrounding it, but there were a few aspects of the story that did not sit well with me.For one: Daisy. There are certain personality traits that irked me, but I could forget about because they seemed only natural. I mean, if you die in a bus crash, are brought back to life and forced into a new family with government agents only to be put in the middle of a extensive drug trial... you are bound to have some issues. I get that she is desensitized to death, and therefore danger, but I just don't understand how she dies so often. Most of the times she is not even being reckless, it just happens. She doesn't seem to grasp the magnitude of her situation. A few decisions she makes made me want to scream. My only other real issue was with her "parents". Yes, they are not her biological parents, but they took on the role years ago. I get Daisy not being extremely close to her fake mom, since she is the second to fill that role, the relationship with her fake father is what bothered me. He has played the father role for fifteen years, he is bound to form attachments. But then every time he acts like a dad, it is pointed out that he is "acting". If he is parenting you for fifteen years, he is going to act like a dad, because he is your dad now. I mean, you don't have to call him that, but he is going to act like one. Other than those two things, I really did enjoy the story. I appreciated the sub plot which adds a level of depth that I was not expecting. The events in Daisy's new life are seemingly unconnected to her life in the government program, but somehow they instigate a reassessment of her involvement in the program. Although some aspects of the characters got to me, the plot was really all there.
    • 4/5
      Cat Patrick's first novel, Forgotten, was a mixed bag for me. Some parts just leapt off the page and completely drew my attention, while other aspects of the book just faded into blah nothing. What saved the book for me was the ending -completely unforgettable. It was that ending that made me a fan of Patrick's work and ultimately convinced me to seek out her follow up novel, Revived.Revived has a fascinating concept -a secret government organization working to develop a drug that can defy death. And young Daisy Appleby (at least, she thinks that what her name is) is a test subjected in the Revive program. Ever since she was killed in a school bus crash and later brought back to life, life's never been the same. Daisy has been brought back to life five times, and each time means a new place, a new name and a new life. Daisy has never questioned the program until she meets Matt McKean.Revived has the same gorgeous writing style as Forgotten, with unforgettable characters that come to life on each and every page. I especially enjoyed the most text message-based friendship of Daisy and Megan, which was highly believable and just downright fun. The plot was also very well constructed -it just flowed and was easy to follow and well-paced -but more than anything, nicely written and quick to read.Better than Forgotten, Revived was an interesting and unique read that was well worth it.
    • 4/5
      Engrossing from page one, Daisy got my attention. I love how the author mixed conspiracy, God-like abilities and secrets to engage the reader into a whole other world!Revived captured me with the sense of mystery. With a banging opening, it kick off with conspiracy all the way. I love following clues and getting to know the character Daisy. Each time more tidbits were dropped about the revival program, what it can, I soak it up like a sponge.The love interest is great cause with this love interest is the downfall of the character. Daisy is sworn to secracy, but teh first person she falls in love with, secrets spilled. NOOOOOOO! It did add major drama amd much more intenseifying moments. The ending of the book is great. Torn between betrayal and the one she loves, Daisy is in for a whole new slew of troubles heading her way. The fight may be over, but the war is just beginning.Revived pushes the reader to the edge of their seat. With chapters full of action, secrets, and a God who is unknown, the reader is enticed. Revived is riveting and compelling.
    • 3/5
      I'm a little bit on the fence with this one. And I just realized I've already read two other books with this theme this year-a miracle drug that will bring you back from death. This is a YA version of that concept- featuring a 16 year old girl who is a test subject in a 30 year FDA study. She first dies in a bus crash when she's four and then, due to being accident prone and allergic to bees, four other times over the years. Each time she receives the drug. To be sure, she has a sort of odd take on death. It's more like a reboot button for her.When the story focuses on her unusual upbringing and her relationship with her father figure, an FDA agent named Mason, it's pretty good. When it lurches into --Contemp YA-OMG! I hope this boy likes me! mode--it feels strange. There are a few holes and a rather unbelievable villain and some After School Special Moments I could have done without, but I still like the premise. And the lessons about death are certainly worth learning. I just wish it had a better delivery. The ending was too tightly wrapped as well. There aren't enough consequences for her actions. It still made me cry. The relationships were moving. That always gains points. Cool cover too.
    • 3/5
      A fun contemporary read with sci-fi elements, Revived is about the perspective that humans will take towards death when they no longer need to fear dying and what will happen when a girl who doesn't fear death must finally face the consequences of death and the potential loss of those she cares about. I was disappointed by the lack of action as compared to what the synopsis suggests. When I heard that Daisy takes extraordinary risks, I thought that she deliberately places her life in danger/ is a daredevil of sorts. Rather, the greatest mortal risk she appears to have taken is leaving her EpiPen at home when she has a deadly allergy to bees. We never learn much about the Revive program, and the "threat" doesn't feel as sinister as the synopsis makes it out to be. It is a threat, but the suspense isn't built throughout the book. Mainly, the story seems to be about Daisy mingling with the real world for the first time.The characters are what bring this book to life. Daisy is a sweet girl with a relatable, engaging voice. Being one of fourteen children in a program testing the drug Revive, she has never allowed herself to grow close to her peers for fear that they will find out about the program. Because Daisy has never feared death herself, she doesn't know what to do when faced with true death, one where someone she cares about cannot come back. It is then that she must question the moral rightness of the Revive project for the first time. What good is a world where only certain people can be brought back? Who should Revive be shared with? How will people react when they learn that their loved ones can't be brought back?Daisy's first friends are the McKean siblings. Both siblings are gorgeous and charismatic. Daisy has conflicts over her yearning for Matt, as he happens to be the older brother of her new best girlfriend Audrey, her only girl friend. Their relationship is very real and sweet. They don't know what to do with each other at first because of Audrey, and when they do grow closer, it is bittersweet--filled with tears, frustration, and mutual empathy. My one problem with their relationship is how quickly Daisy shares her secret with Matt. While she does second-guess sharing with him, it takes one moment with him for her to throw her fears away and tell--all after years of never growing close to anyone for fear they will find out.Revived is a an entertaining and emotionally charged read that I finished in one sitting. I would recommend this to those who would enjoy a contemporary read with sci-fi elements. This may not be your kind of read if you're looking for heavy action.
    • 5/5
      With its relateable main character, interesting premise, and mysterious atmosphere, Cat Patrick's Revived was impossible to put down. I read it in one sitting and, upon finishing, immediately wanted more.I wasn't sure what to expect from Revived... I wasn't a huge fan of Forgotten and I worried the same would be true of Patrick's sophomore novel. My main complaints regarding Forgotten were the lack of depth and the abrupt ending, and I worried that Revived would have the same bothersome issues. While I did find the ending, once again, rather abrupt, it didn't irk me near as much as with Forgotten. In addition, I felt Revived had more depth and was genuinely interesting.I loved the whole idea of this novel and the drug Revive. It was interesting to see how Daisy's feeling and thoughts about the drug changed as she grew up and things became harder to categorize as simple black and white. I felt for Daisy... As they say, ignorance is bliss, but, ultimately, she was better off having her beliefs challenged and gaining knowledge, however difficult it was to swallow.Revived also features a rather adorable love story. I thought it was extremely well done and didn't detract from the main story... it actually made sense that it was there and added an edge and intensity that would have been otherwise absent. I highly recommend Revived... Cat Patrick has definitely won me over with this novel. I can't wait to read her next offering, The Originals!
    • 4/5
      How would your life change if you knew that you could be revived upon death? When I first heard about this book I thought 'what a cool premise'. Daisy's involvement in the human trials of a super secret drug that can 'cure death' predictably lessens her sense of self-preservation. She is also an expert liar and good at hiding her past. Unfortunately, her use of the drug also makes it hard for her to have close friends, and even harder to have a relationship. While this hasn't bothered Daisy in the past, as she has friends in the program, things change when she is Revived for the fifth time.Daisy begins a life changing friendship with Audrey and her brother Matt in her new town. Suddenly she wants to tell someone about her unusual life and share the secrets she has been keeping for so many years. While I understood this impulse on one level, I felt that she shared too much, too soon. All the warnings about how harmful public knowledge of Revive would be fly out of her head, just because she wants to feel closer to a boy. The circumstances under which she tells Matt make her decision even more bizarre, and I am baffled as to why she thought the situation to turn out any differently than how it did.Her impulsive decisions aside, Daisy has some incredible relationships with the people around her. Her friendship with Audrey is a shining example of how friends can empower you. Daisy, when forced to deal with death as others experience it - final and unchanging - only gets through it because of Audrey. I found their relationship in credibly touching and wish more friendships in YA were depicted like this. Like Forgotten, Revived has made my list of books I will always remember. I find that it explores death with the appropriate sympathy and delicacy, and challenged a lot of my thinking on the subject. Cat Patrick has very quickly jumped into my list of favourite authors, and I urge you to try some of her work!You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
    • 5/5
      As posted on booknook - YA and Fantasy book reviewsWhen starting Revived by Cat Patrick, I wasn't sure what to expect.. other than a freakin' awesome cover. Seriously -- check it out! It's got to be one of my all time favorites.Anyway, I had read some mixed reviews, and I felt like I didn't have a very good idea of what the story was actually about. I knew it was about a girl who died many times and was revived by a drug, but I didn't know what the main conflict of the story would be...Although I didn't have many expectations, Revived was completely different form all my preconceptions.. in a great way!Revived is about a teenage girl named Daisy. Daisy has died five times, and each time she has been brought back to life by a drug called Revive. She is part of a secret scientific organization that creates and tests this drug on a group of kids much like Daisy, all of whom initially "died" in a car crash years before.The story starts off with Daisy dying for the fifth time. Each time she "dies," she and her family (which consists of her government agent `handlers') have to relocate under new names. This time, Daisy relocates to Omaha, Nebraska.In her previous lives, Daisy never let herself become social. It's hard for her to connect with people, knowing that she's part of a secret program she can't tell anyone about, and knowing that one day she might have to pick up and relocate again. But after relocating to Nebraska, Daisy decides to make a change. She's going to make friends. And she does!What surprised me is that Revived is a story about friendship and loss. I kind of assumed that it was going to be all about the drug and government conspiracies, but really it was an incredibly moving story about teenagers creating friendships, first love, and Daisy just trying to live a normal life. I got completely sucked into the story from page one and couldn't put the book down. I mean, any story that starts with the main character dying is bound to be awesome, right?? From there, Daisy meets her first real friend from outside the Revived program -- Audrey, and develops her first crush -- on Matt!What makes the story so touching is reading about a young girl trying to cope with loss. We're talking about a girl who doesn't fear death since she has died so many times but always came back from it. She has it in her head that death isn't a scary thing, and maybe even isn't a "real" thing. But she learns that there are some things that even Revived can't bring you back from...I think a lot of the lower ratings for Revived have to do with the lack of action and government conspiracy (I mean there is a bit, but not much). While that's true, I feel like that's not what the book was about. It was more about a teenager discovering how to truly be a teenager, and about a young girl who escapes death learning about loss. So maybe the plot summary is a little misleading, but I thought the story was incredibly moving just the same. I laughed, I wanted to cry, and I really felt for Daisy. I loved her relationships with Audrey and Megan. I wanted to be laughing with them and be one of their friends. Plus, Daisy is a blogger! How could I not love her??So the Revived drug did play more of a backseat role in the book. I mean obviously Daisy was involved with the drug, but I the story really centered around the friendships and emotions. If you're okay with that, I definitely think you'll enjoy Revived!Although this book is science fiction, the emotion and the story felt so real, since it deals with a lot of real issues. In some ways, it really reads like a teenage contemporary novel. I really loved this book - thanks, Cat Patrick!
    • 3/5

      This and other reviews can be found on Reading Between Classes

      Cover Impressions: Wow, wow, wow. This cover is gorgeous. In fact, the reason I was excited about this book in the first place had a lot more to do with the cover than the synopsis. The colors are striking and the image of the eye in the middle of the tear is stunning. The font is reminiscent of Science Fiction and alludes to the medical nature of Revive. I almost wish this was a series so that I could see more of this artwork!

      The Gist: Daisy has died 5 times. She is part of an experimental trial for the drug Revive, which brings her, and others like her, back from the dead. Each death means a new city, a new name and the chance to re-invent herself. When Daisy finds friendship and a new love interest, she discovers that she doesn't want to lose this life and begins to unearth the deep, dark secrets of the Revive program.

      Review: The premise of this novel is really interesting. It begs the reader to questions whether or not our own government might be conducting super secret experiments with drugs that might one day change our entire world. And, of course, whether or not we trust our government to use this knowledge in our best interest. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this did not go the way of a typical zombie novel though there were moments where I thought it was heading down that path. The plot moves smoothly and has enough intrigue and action to keep me interested.

      Daisy is an interesting character. She has little to no apprehension about death, except the unpleasantness of, you know, dying. I loved her obsession with decorating her room and keeping up with her blog. She feels like a typical teen. Even her love interest seems like a genuine school-girl crush complete with flirty glances, butterfly inducing phone calls and sweet, endearing moments. Daisy's friends Audrey and Megan seem fun, but could have been given a little more personality (I spent half of the novel waiting to meet this wonderful, trans-gendered character and then get a couple pages of typical teenage chatter instead of the wit and sarcasm I was hoping for).

      SPOILERS AHEAD!

      Honestly, this book had be right up until the beginning of the end. I dealt with the teenage drama and accepted the touch of teen angsty romance but there were a few things that bothered me.

      1. Why have Daisy steal the revive for Audrey if it wasn't going to do anything? This felt like filler to me. I kept waiting for her to pop up out of the casket zombie-style and go searching for Jake Gyllenhaal's brains.
      2. More Megan. Why include a trans gendered character if you aren't going to let her shine?
      3. I hate, hate, HATE when the (usually) heroine gets caught up in a dangerous situation, blacks out and then awakens to (usually) a man telling her how she was rescued and all her problems were solved while she was dead/unconscious/incapacitated. Why couldn't Daisy have figured out God was in town and that Cassie was evil and kicked some super villain ass?

      It really felt like this story could have been better presented as a series, perhaps with each book featuring a different kid from the bus crash. It was a fun read but, in the end, there were too many unanswered questions for my liking.

      Teaching/Parental Notes:

      Age: 13 and up
      Gender: Female
      Sex: Kissing
      Violence: Death by bee stings, gunplay
      Inappropriate Language: None
      Substance Abuse: Underage Drinking

    • 4/5
      "Revived" is a much better read than the author's first book "Forgotten" and has a page-turning first chapter. Fifteen year-old Daisy is a very likeable character, but because she has died and been revived five times, thanks to a government experiment, she has a rather bias̩ view of death. However, when she discovers that her new best friend, Audrey, is dying of cancer, she has to face death's reality including its grief and feelings of guilt. Although Audrey is only in the book a relative short time, she is an inspirational character. i also liked her brother, Matt, who becomes Daisy's love interest. The only thing that annoyed me is the actual romance between the two. For me it was far to intense for young love. Otherwise, an enjoyable read.
    • 4/5
      FTC Disclosure: I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Revived by Cat PatrickBook summary: As a little girl, Daisy Appleby was killed in a school bus crash. Moments after the accident, she was brought back to life. A secret government agency has developed a drug called Revive that can bring people back from the dead, and Daisy Appleby, a test subject, has been Revived five times in fifteen years. Daisy takes extraordinary risks, knowing that she can beat death, but each new death also means a new name, a new city, and a new life. When she meets Matt McKean, Daisy begins to question the moral implications of Revive, and as she discovers the agency's true goals, she realizes she's at the center of something much larger -- and more sinister -- than she ever imagined.We live in a dare devil world (or at least I do). Mr. Booklady is a retired combat engineer and likes to ride motorcycles (and he likes for me to tag along on the back of the bio.) The idea of a drug that could "cure death" was intriguing. The moral implications alone would provide much for discussion.What I liked about the book: I loved the pacing of this book. From the moment I picked up the book, the story just flowed. So often these days it seems that so many books (even very good ones) are just a struggle to get through. Maybe I have too many things competing for my attention, but I just breezed right through Revived. Daisy's character is very well written. She's a teen with an extraordinary life. She's died five times. Surprisingly she's a little more grounded, practical if you will, than I would have expected. Knowing you can die and be brought back is bound to give even the most mature adult a cavalier attitude about death. Daisy does have a rather blasé attitude about death, but that all changes when she meets knew friend, Audrey. Audrey is dying and Revive can't help her. This makes Daisy begin to question her life and the whole "Revive" program. Patrick weaves this transition in Daisy's life with great craftsmanship. The premise for this story is very interesting, but for me it was Daisy that made the story. She's a very likable character - in many ways a typical teen girl. I also liked Mason, Daisy's adopted father. I would have liked to learned more about him. Daisy does have a love interest - Audrey's brother, Matt. I really like Patrick's style of character development in this story. There were no flat characters. This is very well written book. And I will be recommending it to several of my readers. In fact I already have a list of people who want to be the next person to read this book.What I didn't like about the book: There was only one thing I didn't like about this book. The person in charge of the super secret government program that developed Revive is referred to as "God." Those who work for him are referred to as disciples and the test subjects are known as converts. We never learn the real name of the head of the program. He's not a likable character. (He's not supposed to be.) As a Christian, this one aspect of the book made me uncomfortable - but not so much that I stopped reading it. I mention it in the interest of providing an honest review and because I do have some readers that might also be bothered by this aspect. Somehow I missed Patrick's debut novel Forgotten. I've now added it to my out of control to be read pile. After reading Revived, I'm looking forward to reading more of Patrick's work.If you like young adult novels with a twist and are looking for something different from the usual teen angst or paranormal story, I recommend you give Revived a try.This book will be released on May 1st, 2012.
    • 3/5
      Okay, I guess. I skipped a bit in the middle.
    • 4/5
      Revived had a great premise: a government program which chooses certain individuals on which to test a drug that can “revive” a person. Daisy is one of those individuals. She’s been revived five times and as a consequence has had to change her identity every time. This time around, she’s finally found a reason to stay alive for, but now she discovers that she’s just a pawn in a game that could cost her life, and this time forever.I loved Daisy. Even being revived 5 times, she still longs for normalcy, she longs for the chance to be a teenager for once. She’s funny, quirky, and awkward, she blogs about the mundane parts of her life, and she’s good with computers. She could very much be me, except for the secret identity and reviving part.Anyways, with Daisy being such a great main character, the story was easy to get into. There were times where it lagged a bit because of Daisy’s inner dialogue, but other than that I really enjoyed it.The romance here was cute and adorable. The love interest is like the boy next-door; really humble and insanely cute. Their romance is progressive, not a bit like insta love. Although I was a bit annoyed because Daisy trusts him way too fast, I was like “whoa girl, slow down!”I was pleasantly surprised at the fact that this book was contemporary! I liked that this book wasn’t only about a girl wanting to be normal, but it also had an “evil” lurking by as well. Daisy’s mission and her life where at stake, not to mention all the people she had gotten close to. The ironic part is that they didn’t even know who the villain was! The villain was ever-present and threatening, but they had no way to track him. When the villain is finally revealed, I found it to be really surprising. It was inconceivable to me!This book is another great hit by Cat Patrick; it gives out a wonderful message while also executing a captivating and original story with poetic prose.“Somehow I know that eventually we'll fall back into step, so the pain is the low hum of detachment rather than the screaming stab of the end.” Rating: 4 stars
    • 3/5
      Title : Revived
      Series : -
      Author : Cat Patrick
      Pages : 336
      Release Date : May 8th 2012
      Publisher : Little, Brown Books for YR / Hachette Book Group Canada
      Format : Hardcover
      Source :
      **An hardcover copy was provided by Hachette Book Group Canada in exchange of an honest review**




      My Opinion :


      Revived was great and suspenseful!


      I was thrilled to receive this book, since I had read Forgotten by the same author and I really liked it! And, of course, the AMAZING cover made me even more excited. I mean, who doesn't like an awesome cover that draws you in?

      Revived is about Daisy, a girl who has been revived 5 times. Being Revived means coming back from death. It's a drug called Revive that gets you back alive. And, every time you have to be Revived, you have to change your name and go away. But, God, the person who has created the Revive program, is starting to get crazy by killing people who know about thte program and shouldn't. Like Matt, Daisy'S boyfriend and Audrey (Audrey is Daisy's best friend) 'S brother. Because Daisy has told him all about the program. But, when Audrey dies of cancer... they try the drug on Audrey, even though it can't work on cancer.

      The writing in Revived wasn't anything that special, but it was pretty fast-paced, although sometimes there wasn't enough action, it was pretty good.

      Although... I thought the romance wasn't believable. I mean.... Daisy sees Matt once in English, and then she gets a crush, then she finds out he's Audrey's brother and they fall in love. It just.... I didn't think it was believable enough, and if you know me, I love romance. But, the romance has to be done good, or else it's just not really romance, for me :S

      Daisy was, at times, annoying, especially when she tried being like a stupid teenager. I mean, even if you don,t want to get noticed, you don't have to act. *sigh* But, at other times, she just felt awesome and nice.

      Matt was sometimes annoying too... he kept getting angry, then being nice, then going back to being angry. That just frustrated me :S BUT... he was cute at times.

      I think what I liked best in Revived was the main plot. The thing about being brought back from the dead, and not being like a zombie... it was just a fresh idea.





      RATING

      3 roses
    • 5/5
      Just over a decade ago, a little girl, Daisy, was one of those killed in a school bush crash.Only, Daisy didn't stay dead. Now, almost fifteen Daisy Appleby has been revived five times - including that first one - and lives without a fear of death. If she dies, they'll just bring her back, revive her.A government agency, unknown to almost everyone, has developed and is currently testing a drug called Revive, a drug that can bring people back from the dead.It allows Daisy to start her life over every time she's not careful and an accident or freak occurrence ends her life. Something that's never really bothered her before - she's always looked at the end of her old lives and starts of the new ones with a kind of scientific detachment.Daisy's latest move, to a nowhere seeming town, might just bring those attachments she's looking for, though . . . and change the course of her life forever.Cat Patrick's debut book Forgotten came out last summer and I'm still rather hopelessly in love with it - and London and Luke. (From my review: "The concept of Forgotten is appealing enough to draw readers in – but it is its actual execution that will cause word of its brilliance to spread like wildfire.") If you've read, Forgotten or even heard about it then you have some idea of just how well Cat Patrick can take an idea that - while startlingly original - seems simple and twist it so that you're left staring in awe.Forgotten had me at the synopsis because it sounded ever so slightly like the movie Memento; Revived had me at the first half of the synopsis because, hey, school bus crashes, secret government agency with a drug that can bring people back from the dead . . . and then later the cover!Revived does what Forgotten did it takes your every expectation of and just blows it clear out of the water.Cat Patrick has a true talent for writing brilliant, connectable, realistic characters. Even if her plots are just on the other side of believable when you first read about them, once you add in the characters, it somehow becomes this incredible, contemporary fiction book, even with the reviving. (Obviously characters in paranormal/supernatural books can be great and relatable as well, I'm not knocking them, this is just about this book.)Without giving away what does happen later on in the book, I just have to say, well, it's left me rather speechless. Patrick wrote about a very painful situation - and its aftermath, especially - beautifully. Based on my personal experience with a rather similar situation and an only slightly similar situation I thank her for having it ring so true - even if it was a bit hard to read.On a much lighter note, Cat Patrick has a gift for some crush-worthy boys in her books. I still have one on Luke Henry from Forgotten and now I have one on Matt as well. (That and maybe some of the decorating done in this book. Stephanie Perkins/Lola and Cat Patrick/her Revived characters are now my interior designers!)Revived is so much deeper than I expected picking it up but I wouldn't trade that for anything. This is a book that I'm going to be pushing everyone to read because I find it just that amazing.Rating 10+/10