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Genevieve Valentine

Persona (The Persona Sequence) Hardcover – March 10, 2015

by Genevieve Valentine (Author)

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Book 1 of 2 in the Persona Series

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In a world where diplomacy has become celebrity, a young ambassador survives an assassination attempt and must join with an undercover paparazzo in a race to save her life, spin the story, and secure the future of her young country in this near-future political thriller from the acclaimed author of Mechanique and The Girls at Kingfisher Club.

When Suyana, Face of the United Amazonia Rainforest Confederation, is secretly meeting Ethan of the United States for a date that can solidify a relationship for the struggling UARC, the last thing she expected was an assassination attempt. Daniel, a teen runaway turned paparazzi out for his big break, witnesses the first shot hit Suyana, and before he can think about it, he jumps into the fray, telling himself it’s not altruism, it’s the scoop. Now Suyana and Daniel are on the run—and if they don’t keep one step ahead, they’ll lose it all.

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"Beautifully brutal in the best way. By the end of this book I was on my feet cheering. You will be, too." (N.K. Jemisin, author of the Hugo Award-winning THE FIFTH SEASON)

“Suyana Supaki is a heroine you wish were real. She's a living, breathing woman of spirit and mettle—the kind of woman the world hates, for having too much of a mind of her own. Her story in Persona offers the reader a reminder of the enduring power other people have to surprise you, just when it feels like all hope is lost.” (Sonia Saraiya, television critic at Salon)

"Blending celebrity and international diplomacy in a near-future Paris, Valentine crafts an intimate thriller that unmasks the players in the game." (Publishers Weekly)

"Suyana is a great character—chosen as a puppet, but smarter and more determined than many of those who would pull her strings.” (Library Journal)

"Valentine has crafted a really intriguing thriller with Persona, one that reminded me a bit of Max Berry’s brilliant novel Jennifer Government....a lightning fast read, but there’s as satisfying level of substance to the story that makes this an interesting read from beginning to end." (io9.com)

“A tense, wonderfully satisfying tightrope walk of a novel.” (NPR)

About the Author

Genevieve Valentine is the author of Persona and of the critically acclaimed novel Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti, which won the Crawford Award for Best novel, as well as a nomination for the Nebula Award and the Romantic Times Best Fantasy of the Year. Her short fiction has been nominated for a World Fantasy Award and the Shirley Jackson Award. She lives in New York City. Visit her at GenevieveValentine.com.

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Series: The Persona Sequence
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press (March 10, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1481425129
ISBN-13: 978-1481425124
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Customer Reviews: 18 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,773,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6446 in Terrorism Thrillers (Books)
- #7938 in Political Fiction (Books)
- #9995 in Dystopian Fiction

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Chelsea

Strong writing with a vivid short story feel

July 9, 2015

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I'm a huge fan of Genevieve Valentine's review work, blogging and short stories. Persona has the same engaging voice. It reads more like a short story than a novel, with a world only shown in tantalizing glimpses and Neal Stephenson-esque ending--which could be a bonus or detraction, depending on you. I prefer more closure in my novels, so I dropped it a star. (I really hope there's a sequel in the works!) But I definitely read all the way through without pause.

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Soronia

Genius

March 7, 2016

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A fascinating techno-thriller that manages to make politics urgent and fascinating. I adored the elegant writing and the characters, each so multifaceted and unlike anyone else in science fiction. It's quick-witted, fast-paced, and brilliant.

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E. Jensen

Intelligent Intrigue

March 12, 2016

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Entertaining political & social intrigue / mystery skillfully crafted. Will be checking out more of Valentine's writing!

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Felt like it sarted a bit slow in some ways

May 19, 2016

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Felt like it sarted a bit slow in some ways, even though the plot engine starts quickly, but solid overall. Well-written. Susana is a great character, but I had some issues with Daniel.

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I liked this book and would recommend it

March 3, 2016

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I liked this book and would recommend it. It felt like an action-packed page turner with an interesting premise and engaging characters. I found the way the two main characters were brought together and their subsequent tie to be unexpected and satisfying.

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SandraM

A political suspense set in the future

February 16, 2016

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The plot begins with the characters in a state of confusion. The world's politicians are nothing more than "Faces" serving as puppets for a government that basically serves the needs of major corporations throughout the world. Media publishes only what has been approved. An assassination attempt forces a Face from a 3rd world country and a rogue photographer to go on the run. The only negative part was the ending as it leaves a number of questions unanswered.

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Five Stars

July 18, 2016

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Wonderful. Political thriller without being overly political.

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Keith Frampton

Too stretched main idea

March 13, 2015

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While this was well written and decent enough the basic idea and surrounding events would have been sufficient and much tighter as a novella rather than a novel. The background and character development was again ok but also, for me, more suited to a shorter form.

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