**AUDIOBOOK FORMAT** 
 Didn't enjoy the characters (with a character driven novel). Didn't enjoy the world (didn't even feel sci-fi tbh). Didn't enjoy the controversial topics brought to light in such a negative manner. Just didn't really enjoy this book all around. 
 We are provided two separate races Thuve (Akos) which are light skinned passive people, and the Shotet (Cyra) which are a dark and brutal race. Not to mention Thuve speak a soft and beautiful language (comparable to european languages) versus the harsh and blunt language of the Shotet (comparable to African languages).....See what's already happening there? 
 Our main character Cyra has a brother who steals the memories of others by forcing them to switch with his own memories. He literally steals people's memories and implants his own horrible personal memories in that place. Cyra's "powers" manifest into chronic pain which happens to others when she touches them. I've read other reviews that compare her brother practically mind raping her into a form of PTSD (her chronic pain/"powers"). 
 & SO MANY MORE ISSUES. I did finish it though which is the only reason it wasn't deemed one star worthy. 
 If you're still thinking about reading this book I suggest reading this review.