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Emma Trevayne

Coda Kindle Edition

by Emma Trevayne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Ever since he was a young boy, music has coursed through the veins of eighteen-year-old Anthem—the Corp has certainly seen to that. By encoding music with addictive and mind-altering elements, the Corp holds control over all citizens, particularly conduits like Anthem, whose life energy feeds the main power in the Grid.

Anthem finds hope and comfort in the twin siblings he cares for, even as he watches the life drain slowly and painfully from his father. Escape is found in his underground rock band, where music sounds free, clear, and unencoded deep in an abandoned basement. But when a band member dies suspiciously from a tracking overdose, Anthem knows that his time has suddenly become limited. Revolution all but sings in the air, and Anthem cannot help but answer the call with the chords of choice and free will. But will the girl he loves help or hinder him?

Emma Trevayne's dystopian debut novel is a little punk, a little rock, and plenty page-turning.

Reading age

12 years and up
Print length

322 pages
Language

English
Grade level

7 and up
Lexile measure

HL750L
Publisher

Running Press Kids
Publication date

May 7, 2013
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978-0762447282
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From School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-Music is Anthem's life-and it might be his death. In a society controlled by the Corporation, music is digitally enhanced so it acts like a drug. It's used to kill pain and to heal the sick but it's also used to control the citizenry and keep them dependent on the Corp, making them addicts and killing many at a young age. As a conduit, a person whose body is used to power the Corp's grid, Anthem, 18, has a short life expectancy and a miserable existence. His only joys are his twin siblings, whom he cares for in light of his mother's absence and his father's illness, and the illegal, "unencoded" music he makes with his band in an abandoned cellar. When it becomes clear that the Corp is taking encoding to dangerous new levels and is closing in on the renegade musicians, Anthem must risk everything to bring change to his society and free his beloved music. The story hums with tension. Plot twists and lots of action make for a riveting read with a believable and likable protagonist. The music seems almost alive, as if it were itself a character. The plot is marred only by an almost total lack of backstory (how did this dystopian society get to this state?) and a heavy-handed message (freedom is good, and mind control is bad). Band geeks, garage musicians, and teens told to "turn that garbage down" will clamor for this one.-Anthony C. Doyle, Livingston High School Library, CAα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

Emma Trevayne is a full-time writer. She is an avid music collector, a lover of computer code languages, and a photographer. She has lived in Canada, England, and America. Follow her on Twitter @EMentior.
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From Booklist

In a Matrix-like future where music is literally a drug, Anthem lives a double life: by day, he works as a conduit, a human whose energy is siphoned off to power the Web, and by night, he and his friends have a highly secret and highly illegal band that plays “real” music rather than the encoded, addictive music the Corporation regulates and uses to quell rebellion. Spurred by the murder of their friend and aided by adept hackers, Anthem and his band plan a multifaceted attack on the Corporation, which is planning to use Anthem’s own music in their brain-washing scheme. Along the way, Anthem discovers true love, who he can and cannot trust, and the truth about the Corporation, all while battling his own risky addiction to music. Tremayne’s debut cashes in on the rebellious appeal of punk rock, but with an emo-laced lyrical quality to Anthem’s first-person narration, she conveniently kills two spiky-haired, black-eyeliner-wearing birds with one stone. Though it suffers from uneven pacing and fairly one-dimensional characters, Coda should appeal to music-loving teens. Grades 8-12. --Sarah Hunter --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Review

San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review
"With so many dystopian books out there, it's definitely hard to find one that's both original and well-written. Coda, however, is one of those books…This is a must-read for any YA or dystopia fan [that] stands out in its originality, emotion and real characters.”

ForeWord Reviews
"The action is engaging and fast-paced, propelled forward by the authentic and sometimes conflicting interests of its likable cast of characters. . . . The ending is tense and sensational, and readers won't feel let down by the action."

The Midnight Garden
"Coda has a cool-factor unlike anything I've read. A cyberpunk—part dystopian, part science fiction—thriller set in futuristic Manhattan, with the requisite gadgetry, romance, and the added benefit of a rockstar? Sign me up."

A.B. Keuser
“I honestly wasn't expecting what I got. And that was something truly magical.”

TheBookHookup
"[T]he rhythm steadily climbs and you only fall more under its spell. By the time the song is nearing its end, there's only the tempo's speed and your heart is racing to match the pace of the song because you're wholly invested now. And when it all ends, when the last crash of the drum sounds and the singer drops the microphone, your heart is gargling in throat from all the rioting and fist-pumping you've done and you can't wipe the smile off your face because it was a damn good ride."

MeOnBooks
"This book is ripe with danger and suspicion, and it highlights the key points of a dystopian setting. The horrors of an oppressive corporation and their corrupt goals, the dreary and dismal setting, the unflinching desire to keep those you care about most safe from harm, the overwhelming search for identity in a world where everyone is forced to be the same, and the discovery of limits, of how far we will go to stay alive."

Jessabella Reads
"A breathtaking debut from a YA author to keep your eye on!”

JBronderBookReviews
“This is definitely one book that young adult book lovers will want to read.”

Once Upon a Bookcase
“One of the most amazing dystopian novels I have ever read…Simply incredible…and a completely wonderful debut!”
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B3M3W72
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Kids (May 7, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1169 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages

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Melinda Jane Harrison

All time favorite YA read. Gorgeous and so underrated. Buy this book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 30, 2019

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Well. Well. There. There.

This is a gorgeous novel. It's set in a future world where war has changed the landscape and people now live in an altered NYC that is controlled by the Corp. The Corp rules by using a certain class of people as conduits to energy, which is controlled by tracks of music that works like drug addiction. It might sound confusing but it's not if you read it. Everything in this book is about music, hence the title, Coda. The hero of this tale is freaking awesome. His name is Anthem. His voice is both unique and personal and he just comes alive for me.

This is a strange story, not one I've really seen in YA fiction previously and I love these little gems, tightly written, personal narratives that are truly domestic fantasies. It's about personal identity, the freedom just to choose, to be free of tracks and the system. I think I identified. We are all controlled by a system that we buy into at some time in our lives. But this is about family, friendship, and love, too. It's very romantic and the hero is a bisexual, which I love, too. But this book is not about sexuality. It's about personal freedom and love. I love this book. It's beautifully written, edited to perfection, and everything I dream about when I want to read a good book. I read it twice before deciding I better finish and move on. Lots of beautiful passages. It's also not cliche at all. It's so brutally honest and not sentimental at all. A true modern novel. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Xan

Dark and Awesome YA/NA dystopian novel

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 2013

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A 4.5/5 really.

By far, the best YA dystopian novel I've read.

As a musician, I admit that I might be completely biased and absolutely loved the premise of this book and the use of music as a means of government control. This book was definitely unique.

Finally, a bisexual hero! One of the best aspects of this book for me was the casual attitude towards sexuality and dynamic relationships of the main cast. Loved this!

The world-building was fantastic and I was transported to post-apocalyptic New York, I could see and taste and touch and smell every gritty inch of the lower Web. Some fabulous writing here.

The only thing that prevents me from giving this book a 5 star rating is:

1) The resolution and ending just seemed unrealistic and rather brutal to be honest. (view spoiler)

2) Some of the comments about music, particularly musical structure, made me aware that the author wasn't a musician and that mildly annoyed the musician in me.

This book is definitely a cross-over title. Given the dark subject material, major theme of drug addiction and a number of sex scenes (not explicit but quite sensual) this could easily be classified as a New Adult book rather than YA. The MC is 18 and none of the main characters attend school, they're more concerned with adult living situations, relationships and difficult decisions - another thing I loved about this book.

In short, this was a grim but fantastic read and I'll definitely be reading the sequel.

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Patricia Blount

Amazing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2013

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I bought this stunning debut novel after connecting with the author online and it completely blew me away. The premise is unique -- music used as a drug to control the population, a deadly drug. Some of the events feel a bit familiar (The Matrix) but don't let that stop you from enjoying this story. The characters are richly drawn with complex emotions and motivations and the author's voice is itself lyrical. I bought the novel for my musical son but read it myself in a single sitting because I couldn't put it down.

Eighteen-year-old Anthem is pretty much the head of his household, caring for his younger siblings because his father is dying and his mother is already gone -- victims of a society that forces its population to 'track' or consume the mind-controlling music piped in to household consoles. Anthem's life is dark except for the few moments of stolen hope he manages with his underground band, producing real music, not the altered stuff that numbs everyone, and eventually becomes the catalyst to a revolution.

I won't divulge the entire plot but will say that the characters are among the most original in YA. This is a beautifully written and imaginative debut. Buy it!

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2014

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GF dug it

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can't wait for the next one

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 13, 2013

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LOVED IT

Anthem lives in a post-apocalyptic New York, where music is used as a drug and the citizens are addicted to the sounds much like soma in Brave New World. It keeps the population malleable and in line while keeping the rich in power and the poor as worker drones. The world building happens quite quickly as you as dragged into a world that is both familiar and alien at the same time. Anthem works as a human generator, using his life as a means to power the city and government and in turn he can support his family. During his shifts, he reads old classic books which in turn inspire him. Most people don't live past thirty and are kept in almost starvation like conditions. I kept thinking that this could easily be happening today.

Anthem and his friends have started an illegal musical group, using instruments that they have fashioned themselves. Only state authorized groups can actually earn a living with their music and that music in turn is made into drugs that cease pain, relieve depression but not quite cure any illness. With his mother dead and his father dying, he tries to make a home for his twin brother and sister, keeping them from ever listening to the music that will also cause their early death. With the help of Haven, not quite his girlfriend yet, he knows that she is above him in station and has more money than he can ever imagine.

As Anthem gathers his group, he also realizes that the manufactured music is killing people especially when his mentor, Johnny, is used as a warning and dies from an overdose right in front of him. That incident forces Anthem to become a lightening rod for change and as he is taken down by the government, he uses his talent to spark a revolution. Now, I was left with a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of this one. Could these kids really spark a change in their condition? There is a lot more to this story.

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