Slated website of teri terry, author of ya futuristic. You are officially a student of lord williams now, she says, like it is an accomplishment, or a choice. But scenes from the past haunt her as she tries to adjust to a new life, family, and school, leaving her unsettled. Use search by author, title or series to find more. She is preoccupied with observing and drawing her surroundings, studying them for clues to her old identity. When kyla was slated, her memory was erased for good. Your book made me interested and left me wanting more.
Join facebook to connect with kyla davis and others you may know. She was previously a member of the agt antigovernment terrorists and worked with the mia. Kyla davis has 171 books on goodreads, and is currently reading broken prince by erin watt, broken things by lauren oliver, and the merciless ii. I showed you guys slated by teri terry a little while back on tbr tuesday, and everyone seemed really excited to hear about it. The government claims that she was a terrorist and they are giving her a second chanceif she plays by their rules. The first edition of the novel was published in may 3rd 2012, and was written by teri terry. Familiar ya dystopian elements, paired with a highly original premise, create an undeniably intelligent and suspenseful plot in books one and two of teri terrys slated trilogy. Kyla davis is the protagonist of the slated trilogy. Tense, oppressive andfranklybrilliant, slated is a shining jewel of an addition to its genre.
An actual second name that belongs to me, as part of this family. I say, the words out before i can think before you speak like dr lysander is always telling me. In a future england, sixteenyearold kyla is one of the slated, those whose memories have been erased usually because they have committed serious crimes, but as she observes more and more strange events, she also gains more memories which put her and her boyfriend, ben in. Kyla davis, who knows thats not her real name, is 16 and emerging from nine months in the hospital after being slated. Penguin putnamthe gripping first book of a rebellious trilogy about truth, power, and impossible choices, perfect for fans of divergent and legend. Gradually she realizes that the governments plan is not benign, and she gathers her strength and courage to try to become her own person. Her lip curls when she says the words, as if they taste bad. Kyla s memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost forever. Its fascinating to watch kyla peel away the layers of her. Being slated seems a bit of a scary prospect, although im sure plenty of people would love to have the option to forget about their current lives and start over fresh. Once the dazzle left my eyes enough to see that it was him. It also won the scbwi crystal kite for the british isles, and was runnerup in the oxfordshire book award.
Intriguing, yes, but also frustratingat the end of this book a sequel arrives next year in the u. Kyla had a very active mind for someone who had been slated, as it seemed that the other slateds were a little ditzy and clueless, which wasnt really kyla at all. With the lorders on her trail, the antgovernment terrorists agt or free uk trying to keep her on their side, as well as mia missing in action wanting to recruit her, kyla has to start looking over her shoulder. Kyla was slatedgiven a clean slate by having her memories wiped and adopted into a caring family. The sun, the thudthud of my feet on the ground, the faster thumpthump of my heart. Kyla has been slated her memory and personality erased. The main characters of this young adult, science fiction story are kyla davis, ben nix. In a nearfuture english countryside, kyla davis, 16, has been slated, her mind, memories, and personality erased for ostensibly committing a terrorist act she cant remember. In a future england, sixteenyearold kyla is one of the slated, those whose memories have been erased usually because they have committed serious crimes, but as she observes more and more strange events, she also gains more memories which put her and her boyfriend, ben in danger. An uncertain smile on my lips that mrs ali managed to elicit just before the flash. Kyra davis is an american author best known for the sophie katz mystery series of novels. Kyla has been slatedher memory and personality erased as punishment for committing a crime she cant remember.
It is the story of sixteenyearold kyla, who is a former juvenile offender. Perfect for fans of the dystopian settings of the hunger games and divergent, the gripping second installment of the slated trilogy is a riveting psychological thriller set in a future where violent teens have their memory erased as an alternative to jail. Its where your interests connect you with your people. The government claims she was a terrorist, and that they are giving her a second chance as long as she plays by their rules. She lives in a scary version of england where everything is observed and controlled and there is no where to hide. When i found out that it was a trilogy i was on cloud nine and immediately started reading them. In this book, slating is the act of wiping your personalitymemory blank. Jun 26, 20 slated 20 by teri terry us hardcover edition publication date. Her new older sister is nineteenyearold amy, who has a boyfriend, jazz.
Kyla s memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost for ever. Kyla s new dad, david davis, seems very kind at first but kyla soon grows suspicious of him. You can read part 1, the beginning of the book, after the jump. Kyla s new dad, david davis, seems very kindly at first but kyla soon grows suspicious of him.
In shattered, kyla decides that after her crazy slating and new family experience one year, and accidentally. She is very good at drawing and art,and she also likes to run, which helps keep her emotions. The gripping first installment of the slated trilogy, perfect for fans of divergent and legend kyla s memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost forever. Kyla snuck in to her hotel room, and was able to briefly talk. She was also a mentor to kyla davis after her slating, and a friend of samantha gregory. Being slated means that your memory has been wiped therefore you forget who you are, what you became and all you friends and loved ones. The story revolves around 16yearold kyla davis, recently slated a medical procedure which permanently induces memory loss and assigned to a new family. Sign here, kyla, the man says, and points to a blank line at the end of a long document, kyla davis typed underneath.
The world depicted in the book is recognizable, probably too recognizable. Slated is an amazing story set in the near future about a 16 year old girl named kyla davis a. Lysander was one of englands most trusted and experienced doctors, and the inventor of the slating procedure. Fractured is the second book in the slated series by canadianborn author, teri terry. Listen to books in audio format instead of reading. Gradually, kyla realizes that she is unique in that while she has no memories of the time before she awoke, she is able to think more clearly and has a different reaction to stress than slated people should. Kyla first meets amy at the hospital in the release room, where amy, along with her assigned parents sandra and david. We dont know why, but lucy has had her mind erased and has become kyla. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. As is the case with other slateds, she does not know the reason she was slated.
Nancy paulsen books imprint of penguin buy a copy via amazon. I love the way teri brings us closer to kyla as the book progresses with both showing us her emotions in her thoughts and her levo. Slated, a fascist dystopian novel, is teri terrys first book and the first in a projected trilogy. In a future england, sixteenyearold kyla is one of the slated, those whose memories have been erased usually because they have committed serious crimes, but as she observes more and more strange events, she also gains more memories which put her and her boyfriend, ben, in. At the end of the first book, kyla has discovered some of the truth about her past, but there are still many unanswered questions, which i cant wait to discover in the next books. She is a teen girl whos memory has been wiped blank. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. S lated is an amazing story set in the near future about a 16 year old girl named kyla davis a. Kyra davis became a published novelist in 2005 with the novel sex, murder and a double latte. Kyla is tested and is put at grade level, something that is also very unusual. Kyla davis, who knows thats not her real name, is 16 and emerging from nine months in the hospital after being slated, or having her memory erased. Kyla gradually becomes aware that shes different from the others who are slated.
Kyla attends lord williams school with her sister amy who is behind a grade after being slated. How do you know where to go when you dont remember where you came from. Well, another brits at it and, ladies and gentlemen, teri terry is a terrific writer. Slated by teri terry has been on my to read list for ages, so when i found out i was going to be moving from the uk to the us, i bought it asap because it isnt out over here in the us yet. Slated ebook vancouver public library bibliocommons. Memories that were supposed to have been erased erupt in her nightmares. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 439 pages and is available in paperback format. Kyra davis is a california girl, born in santa clara to an african american man and an eastern european woman.
Slated by teri terry book recommendation elle carter neal. Well, i hope this sends the excitement level through the roof, because for the next 4 weeks im going to be sharing excerpts of slated with you, culminating in a little something awesome. Kyla is slated, meaning her memory is completely wiped. Characters kyla davis name given after treatment the novels narrator and 16year old protagonist.
Contact and guest book website of teri terry, author of. The government claims that she was a terrorist and they are giving her a second chanceif she plays by. Lysander was told by the lorders that kyla was dead, and believed it until mia arranged for kyla to visit her. Like the emotion control through levo which is a device every slated has to wear and the chip in their brain and how it works. Slated by teri terry is a fantastic dystopianish book about a girl called kyla. Her new older sister is nineteen year old amy, who has a boyfriend, jazz. Slated 20 by teri terry us hardcover edition publication date. Kyla davis, who knows thats not her real name, is 16 and emerging from nine months in the hospital after being slated, or having her memory. Orchard books 338 euston road, london nw1 3bh orchard books australia level 17207 kent street, sydney, nsw 2000.
The prequel to the trilogy, fated, was released in 2019. The gripping first installment of the slated trilogy, perfect for fans of divergent and legend kyla s memory has been erased, her. Amy is only touched upon in the book apart from her vital role of kyla s lorder encounter, where amy leaked information about kyla s drawings of hospital. Slated book san antonio public library bibliocommons. Pdf slated book by teri terry free download 439 pages. Jan 30, 2015 kyla had a very active mind for someone who had been slated, as it seemed that the other slateds were a little ditzy and clueless, which wasnt really kyla at all. Its the first book of the slated trilogy slated, fractured, shattered. She wakes up in a hospital, in london, not knowing who or. In a future england, sixteenyearold kyla is one of the slated, those whose memories have been erased usually because they have committed serious crimes, but as she observes more and more strange events, she also gains more memories which put her and her boyfriend, ben, in danger. Kyla davis it proclaims under the photo, and there is a red s after my name. I soon fell in love with your books and didnt want to stop reading them. Kyla is different, and fractured the second novel in the slated trilogy by teri terry, shows us exactly how different she is.
Jun 03, 2015 slated by teri terry is a fantastic dystopianish book about a girl called kyla. The government claims that she was a terrorist and they are giving her a second chance. The book plot is quite unique and the world it is set in does sound really logical. Now he seems to be thinking something over, then nods to himself. Kyra davis jun 19, 2018 juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of american slaves and therefore the beginning of our democracy, for you can not have a true democracy when almost % of your population is forbidden to participate in that democracy and lacks the rights given to all other citizens. Davis childhood had its fair share of ups and downs, primarily because the authors jewish mother raised her on her own. The book is titled slated, because the main character is slated before the novel begins. Someone is lying to her, and nothing is as it seems.
Books of lies has been short listed for the lancashire book of the year, the redbridge book award, and the north east teen book of award. Slated is the first book in the young adult trilogy of the same name by teri terry. Jan 24, 20 kyla is the second slated child in her family. Slated 2012 read online free book by teri terry in epub,txt. The man at the desk raises his eyebrows, as surprise then irritation crosses his face. Aug 29, 20 kylas memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost forever. Kyla has been slatedher personality wiped blank, her memories lost to her forever. Some ideas in this book actually really impressed me. Slated book fraser valley regional library bibliocommons. Like the emotion control through levo which is a device every slated has to. It is so so so good kyla is a 16 year old girl whose memories have been erased in order to be a more compliant citizen.