Who is Jenna Fox?
Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn’t remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?
This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson. Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity. Mary Pearson’s vividly drawn characters and masterful writing soar to a new level of sophistication. (Goodreads summary)
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With a slight sci-fi bent and a beautiful use of language, The Adoration of Jenna Fox is a poignant, gorgeously introspective book about what it truly means to be an individual, the nature of grief and loss, and the sheer ferocity of a parent’s love. This novel held so much depth, and many times I found myself blown away by Pearson’s keen and honest insights about life through Jenna’s inner monologue.
Jenna, her parent’s miracle baby, has long felt weighed down by the enormity of their expectations for her. For so long, she’s felt the need to pursue perfection to please them — to keep their love and approval. It’s interesting to watch her interactions with her parents and grandmother evolve as Jenna rediscovers and reinvents herself in the aftermath of her accident. Ironically, Jenna just may find the tragedy that forever altered her life, may just have given her the freedom she needs to be her own person.
Overall, Jenna’s journey to discover who she is and who she was will resonate with readers on many levels, as she questions who or what defines a person, what gives us worth and what really makes us human.
Author: Mary E. Pearson
Title: The Adoration of Jenna Fox
Series: Jenna Fox Chronicles (Book #1)
Published: April 29th 2008 by Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Paperback, 265 pages; Kindle; Nook
Website: www.marypearson.com
Source: Purchased
My rating: 
Happy Reading!
great review, want a lot of books
Thank you Roro, and I know what you mean… 😛
Thanks for droppin’ in!
I’ve been wanting to read this one. It sounds good!
If you get a chance to pick it up you totally should
Thanks for stopping by Aimee!
I’m so curious about this one I love the premise and that cover is beautiful! Sounds to be incredibly well written too! Awesome review Dani!
Giselle
Xpresso Reads
The cover is PERFECT for the story. I didn’t realize quite how perfect until I finished the book, but you know how some covers are more dramatic than relevant? This cover really fits the story. You should really pick up Jenna Fox at some point. I can’t wait to read The Fox Inheritance.
Thanks so much for stopping by Giselle!
this looks good and you gave it 4 stars….
*Must control self* Already has too many books on TBR
Krazyyme @ Young Readers
The only reason I gave it 4.5 stars is that I wish there had been just a little more romance in the book… because I’m a silly girl who loves looooooove. lol. If you get the chance to pick it up at some point, it’s a really good read!
Love the review! This is on my TBR list and I’m planning on reading it for the winter seasonal challenge on Goodreads. Can’t wait!
I read this a little while ago, and I love that it’s a complete 180 from most of the YA books out there. Jenna is just so perfectly confused about who she is, or who she should be. I agree that I wish the romance hadn’t been left so much to the back-burner, but it’s still SUCH a good book.
I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this one too and the questions it presented. Are you going to read the sequel? I think it’s a little weird that there is one. The ending didn’t seem like it was set up for a sequel at all so I am a little hesitant to read it.