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 The fact that Blackbird is written in the 2nd person is what initially drew me to this novel. I have only read a few novels written in this format and while this format always adds an interesting touch, it usually isn't very effective. The narration in Blackbird follows this trend, by doing so it detaches the reader from the story and the characters. I didn't have many strong feelings about this novel and I'm large indifferent to it which is a shame considering I wanted to love it. 
 This is a novel about a girl who wakes up with amnesia and has no idea who she is or why she's being chased. The only problem is that I've seen so many different reincarnations of this story and Blackbird isn't one of the better versions. There's not much that really sets this book apart from the countless other thrillers, aside from this novel's clever cliffhanger. 
 The writing in Blackbird felt better suited to a Choose Your Adventure book than an actual novel. This is a very short novel and the writing style does make this book read very quickly, but it just didn't do anything for me. I never had an opportunity to connect with the characters or get engrossed in the story because of it. Telling this story in the 2nd person managed to suck out all of the emotion and life out of Carey's novel. 
 The plot of Blackbird is full of moments that feel a bit too convenient and uninspired, why does the main character remember key points the moment it becomes necessary? Someone with amnesia doesn't suddenly just remember something just because, there has to be something that triggers the memory. Carey tries to bend the plot to make everything suitable to her needs and things always feel a bit too neat and unrealistic. I wish I received answers in this novel because I feel as though the author is intentionally holding all of the info from the reader just so they will read the second novel. It's fine to hold back some plot points, but to end a book and not tell the reader anything is just unfair. 
 Blackbird is a mediocre start to a duology and I was largely indifferent to nearly every aspect of this book. I'm still a bit curious about book two because of Blackbird's cliffhanger and I will probably read it if and only if it's a short book. I really expected so much more from Anna Carey after reading Eve and I didn't think Blackbird would be this disappointing.