More of Me

By Kathryn Evans

Teva seems normal. But at home she hides an impossible secret: 11 other Tevas. Because once a year, Teva splits into two, leaving a younger version of herself stuck at the same age, forced to watch the new Teva taking over her life. But at 16, Teva’s had enough. She’s going to fight for her future - even if that means fighting herself. More of Me is an incredible, unforgettable story of identity, friendship, love and sacrifice.

"Trust me, you are going to LOVE THIS BOOK! It is like nothing I've ever read!" - Serendipity Reviews

"A gripping thriller with a sinister sci-fi edge, exploring family, identity and sacrifice." - The Bookseller

"Very weird and very wonderful. What a debut!" - Tanya Landman, Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier

"Weird, wonderful and utterly fabulous, I read this in one big gulp. I loved it!" - Teri Terry, author of the Slated series

"An attention-grabbing debut, which kept me surprised right up to the end." - Mary Hoffman, author of the Stravaganza series

"A super-smart, standout read that takes a pinch of sci-fi, a dash of romance and a hefty dose of tension and mixes them up in a contemporary test tube. It grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go!" - Tamsyn Murray, author of My So-Called Afterlife

"A tense, thought-provoking thriller about the (quite literal) pain of growing up. What is really wrong with Teva? I couldn't put this novel down!" - Bryony Pearce, author of Phoenix Rising

"This gripping, thought-provoking and seductively baffling thriller about identity, growing pains and acceptance is set to be the young adult must-read this year." - Lancashire Evening Post

"A definite page turner and I read it almost in one sitting. Be warned – this is one of those books that stops time and there is a risk your real life will be put on hold while you follow Teva's story." - The Book Bag

"Of all of us, teenagers are surely the most enthralled by ideas of self and self-determination and this creepy, unusual novel will have them glued to the pages." - LoveReading4Kids

"It's original, it's moving and it's gripping. I highly recommend this amazing book" - With Love for Books

“A witty, original, refreshing read.” - An Awfully Big Blog Adventure

"The tension is maintained until the end in this sometimes chilling science fiction tale. It’s a terrific read." - The Irish Examiner

"an absolutely brilliant YA debut from Kathryn Evans; part thriller, part science fiction, part romance, part everyday growing-up problems - and totally fab!” - Our Book Reviews Online

• Language: English
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Release date: Feb 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781474919203

Reviews for More of Me

[kmartin802_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This science fiction story tells about a girl named Teva who looks pretty ordinary on the outside. She goes to school, hangs out with her best friend, and is devoted to her boyfriend Ollie. But on the inside things are not at all ordinary.Each year, Teva unwillingly clones herself. Only the most recent Teva is allowed to go out of the house. This story is told by the most recent Teva who is very worried about having only one year before another Teva takes over. The previous Teva - Fifteen - is angry that the current Teva has taken over her life, best friend and boyfriend and is sneaking out of the house to be with him.Despite her mother's demand that they keep their existence a secret, the current Teva begins an investigation to find out why they are like they are. She doesn't understand why her mother is so determined not to go to doctors to get some help. She begins a blog that talks about her strange illness in hopes of finding someone else who has the same thing happening in their life.I liked a lot of this story. Teva was an interesting character who was rightly concerned that something was wrong with her. I liked her relationship with her best friend and I liked that she was building a relationship with a new boy in her design class. I liked that she was willing to fight to keep her life and that she was developing agency. Her younger selves, except for Fifteen, were willing to follow their mother without thinking about it.I felt that it was unnecessary to Americanize the book by throwing in the names of US colleges. I felt that it made the story feel a little discordant to me. I had the feeling as I was reading that the story took place somewhere else and then an Americanism was thrown in.Overall, I enjoyed the book and think it would appeal to many young adults.

[rivkat_2 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

YA about 16-year-old Teva, part of a line of Tevas who replicate out of the previous Teva each year; their traumatized mother keeps all but the most recent Teva at home (except for the mysteriously missing 4 and 5). Teva’s time is approaching, 15 is trying to undermine her and rages against her for stealing “her” boyfriend, and trying to deal with all that and thinking about college and dealing with her boyfriend’s neediness is overwhelming. The premise was good, but I have to admit I’m too old to find Teva’s angst and bad decisions enjoyable. The ending was a good idea (a bit rushed in execution but no more than standard for these types of books).