“This dystopian thriller presents a thought-provoking metaphor for video game and social media addiction, especially impactful as it is shown from the perspective of a teen who watches her parents lose control. The intriguing premise, fast-paced narrative, and satisfying twists compensate for the sparse character development… An entertaining, high-tech page-turner.” ~ Kirkus Reviews

 LIES MY MEMORY TOLD ME

Inkyard Press (a division of Harper Collins)

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From thrilling debut voice Sacha Wunsch comes a heart-stopping psychological mystery in a world where memories can be shared—and one girl can’t trust any of them.

Enhanced Memory changed everything. By sharing someone else’s memory, you can experience anything and everything with no risk at all: learn any skill instantly, travel the world from home, and safeguard all your most treasured secrets forever. Nova’s parents invented this technology, and it’s slowly taking over their lives. That’s where Nova comes in. She can pick up the slack for them—and she doesn’t mind. She knows Enhanced Memory is a gift, and its value outweighs its costs.

But Kade says Nova doesn’t even know the costs. Kade runs a secret vlog cataloging real experiences, is always on the move, and he’s strangely afraid of Nova—even though she feels more comfortable with him than she ever has with anyone. Suddenly there are things Nova can’t stop noticing: the way her parents don’t meet her eyes anymore, the questions no one wants her to ask, and the relentless feeling like there’s something she’s forgotten.

But there’s danger around every corner, and her own home might be the most dangerous place of all.

I acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.