Archetype

De: M. D. Waters

Narrado por: Khristine Hvam

Introducing a breathtakingly inventive futuristic suspense novel about one woman who rebels against everything she is told to believe.

Emma wakes in a hospital, with no memory of what came before. Her husband, Declan, a powerful, seductive man, provides her with new memories, but her dreams contradict his stories, showing her a past life she can’t believe possible: memories of war, of a camp where girls are trained to be wives, of love for another man. Something inside her tells her not to speak of this, but she does not know why. She only knows she is at war with herself.

Suppressing those dreams during daylight hours, Emma lets Declan mold her into a happily married woman and begins to fall in love with him. But the day Noah stands before her, the line between her reality and dreams shatters.

In a future where women are a rare commodity, Emma fights for freedom but is held captive by the love of two men—one her husband, the other her worst enemy. If only she could remember which is which. . . .

The first novel in a two-part series, Archetype heralds the arrival of a truly memorable character—and the talented author who created her.

One of my ask time favorites

I've listened to this book several times. I love the story. The narrator does a great job also.
This story was so unexpected for me. I can't put my finger on what I love so much about it. But it's a fantastic plot!!
I often find myself scouring for any other books written by this author. She did such a phenomenal job with this book, but does not seem to have done many other books, and that makes me very sad!
If you are out there Mrs Waters, you've got a great talent and I would love to read more from you!!

MINDBLOWING!!!!!

Any additional comments?

Okay, that was absolutely fantastic!!!!! I don't know, this one might be one of the best books I have read in awhile. Author M.D. Waters paints a picture that is all at once mysterious, suspenseful and intriguing. The story reflects around Emma who wakes with no memory of her previous life and has to depend on Declan, her husband, who she does not completely trust for answers. And then there is Noah, a man Emma believes she knows as well, but how does he fit into this bizarre picture? Who is actually telling the truth? Archetype is the type of book that will have your mind spinning. I just did not know who to believe or what was actually going on. Every time I thought I had it figured out the author would throw in another piece to the puzzle and completely mess me up again. When I actually found out what was going on I was completely floored!!!!! This is a spectacular novel from a very talented author that will take you on a ride you will not soon forget........ Just a warning Archetype is the first book in a two-part series and the second book Prototype does not come out until July......I am really not feeling the wait!!!!

interesting

the storyline is interesting. nice little twist there. thought I had it figured out but glad I'm not that smart.
the voice actor could do better with the male voices but she kept the momentum going.
I liked the flash backs or memory recollections. kept me glued to the book to find out more.
I didn't know this was a series book and was pleasantly surprised at the en since I was Yello g at the main character for being stupid. HAHA
one descriptive sex scene didn't need to be in there but is easily skipped over without losing any of the plot or character development.

Will Give You a Good Book Hangover

I've seen slightly mixed (but edging towards the favorable side) reviews on this, so when I saw this available on a BOGO sale at Audible I figured, "Why not?" Ended up listening to it almost immediately (within a day or two of purse) and I was hooked. You've got 'futuristic' elements such as intensive holograms and teleporters, you've got romance, you've got mystery as Emma tries to figure out herself, her dreams, her lost memories of her husband and her life before an 'accident', add a hospital and dystopian world and stir.

I can't give away much, because - you know- spoilers! But my heart ached, physically ached after finishing this book. I was crying, I was so touched and emotional that even my husband was asking me just from one minute on the phone, "What's wrong?" I finished my book and it tore my heart out in the best way- that's what's wrong!

I don't often get a book hangover, but this one left me so raw that I had to balm my soul with some music, and then it turned into an Archetype playlist of sorts... and I had to share:

Going Under ~ Evanescence
Untouchable Face ~ Ani Difranco
Hold On ~ Sarah McLauchlan
Yellow ~ Coldplay
Broken ~ Seether featurig Amy Lee
Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Shouldn't) ~ Buzzcocks
Romeo and Juliet ~ Dire Straights
Pictures of You ~ The Cure
In Dreams ~ Roy Orbison

I NEED Prototype (the next book in the series) but I'm fearful of it at the same time. If it cuts me like Archetype did, I may not survive it. Although, death at the hands of a book might be a great way to go...

Good story

This was an intriguing story. I'm looking forward to Prototype. As a psychologist, I'm really interested in the genetic transfer of memories (archetypes).