I found this book to a very fast pace read. I thought the world building and science was so interesting but I did sometimes get lost in the details. I thought that the world building because it was a mystery felt like massive info dump near the end and just wanted more time to process the ending. I did not feel super connected to the characters but I really loved reading the book. The pacing was overall quick pace but had slow moments towards the middle of the book. I def did not send the massive ending coming and found that to super cool. I am really am exited to read book 2 soon!
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I found this book to a very fast pace read. I thought the world building and science was so interesting but I did sometimes get lost in the details. I thought that the world building because it was a mystery felt like massive info dump near the end and just wanted more time to process the ending. I did not feel super connected to the characters but I really loved reading the book. The pacing was overall quick pace but had slow moments towards the middle of the book. I def did not send the massive ending coming and found that to super cool. I am really am exited to read book 2 soon!
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A Zombie Apocalypse full of twists and turns and plot twists but also touching on some serious issues: Genetic Coding, advanced Tech, the evolution of super-viruses and what a person will do to stay alive.

It starts off slow and it’s quite hard to read as it explains this post apocalyptic world and the modern science of it but then it begins to pick up its pace. Welcome to a world that has been crippled by a deadly virus outbreak that has forced most of the population underground into hiding, and the rest struggling to survive on the surface where they’re forced to do horrible things to survive.

It is a dark and brutal dystopia packed with the most fascinating sci-fi science, but in a way that’s still easy to understand and the whole idea behind genetic coding and having apps and tech that run within your body was utterly brilliant, mixed with some twists I did not see coming and even managed surprised me!

I’m cant wait to read more especially after that cliffhanger ending! ( )

UPDATE 17/03/2021 - Review added
CW: lots of gore, medical experiments on kids

Well that was a complex rollercoaster ride with hi-tech science, genetic coding, and a gory deadly virus.

How fabulous to see women in science featured so spectacularly in this YA novel. The world was so detailed and the characters engaging. The story line had so many elements to it but I never felt overwhelmed. There was a degree of instalove but it was't overly offensive. I thoroughly enjoyed this and recommend it for any young adults who are STEM subject inclined or anyone who a loves good science fiction thrillers.


UPDATE 16/03/2021 - Rereading for booktalk about genetic engineering in fiction. ( )

I want to get my one issue out of the way before I talk about how much I love this book. The love triangle. I don't care too much for love triangles but it fueled some aspects of the book so I'm willing to overlook it.

The plot was fantastic. The idea of a virus that makes people explode? I am here for it. This was a unique concept that exceeded expectations. The execution of the many little plot devices throughout the story didn't feel messy like I thought it was going to.

I love the world building. The idea that people could be coded for most aspects of their life was different and that's what I'm looking for when I actually go looking for a science fiction book. I loved the science behind everything. This was truly fascinating. The terminology didn't feel over the top or slowed down the story. The explanation behind everything didn't feel over simplistic or dumbed down.

Cat is a total badass character and I love her. I didn't feel too much of a connection with her but it didn't stop me from cheering her on and wanting to know everything that I could about her.

I enjoyed Cole. I want more about him and more details about his upbringing. I would be here if Suvada would release a book solely about the program that they grew up in. I can't wait to see how Cole's story continues.

The twist was a good idea but it was given away pretty quickly. I don't mind that but I still wish it had been a little more secretive.

I think that this is one of my favorite post-apocalyptic novels and I'm usually very picky. ( )