Review: Vitro

When Sophie gets an urgent email from her mother asking her for help, she returns to the island where she grew up. After several long flights, she finally lands, determined to find the island her mother's working on, but no one seems to acknowledge it's existence. Finally, she's told a local hangout where she might be able to find a pilot.

The pilot who agrees to take her is none other than her best friend from childhood. As soon as they reach the island, trouble begins. The plane suffers a serious accident - leaving them stranded. They split up - Sophie goes to find her mother while Jim attempts to revive the plane. That's when everything goes from bad to worse - what's really happening on this island and why is it such a big secret?

My Thoughts: This companion novel to Origin was intense: high stakes, lots of action and danger. Ethical questions about genetics and genetic engineering are called into question. These questions make the future seem like an endless stream of possibilities - but many of those are horrific. With this kind of technology, the world can become radically different. I felt horrible for Sophie growing up with her mother for so long, but I like how she found Jim. The plot twists and the horror of the book made me gasp at every turn. This book kept me thinking long after I turned the final page - a fantastic thriller.

Cover Thoughts: Love it
Source: My Library

Books I'm Dying to Read: January Edition

Here's a list of books I can't wait to get my hands on come January! 

 

Queen's Choice: Love the cover and this book of faeries and the journey to find the heir sounds great. 

Cruel Beauty: the tagline: Graceling meets Beauty and the Beast = sold.

Uninvited: A genetic testing reveals a murder gene. Is Davy really dangerous?

Offering: Excited read the ending of this trilogy which has been great so far.

Lost Planet: A boy with a mission is running out of time

Rule of Three: Survival story as the computers are targeted - sounds like a cross between Die Hard 4 and Life as We Knew It

Home of the Braised: Love this series. The Secretary of Defense is found dead right before an important State dinner. 

That Old Black Magic:  Piper Donovan heads for New Orleans for a pastry class and a potential role in a movie - when a murder happens.

Breath of Frost: Regency Witched (enough said)

Vitro: Sophie's looking for her mother - a scientist on a island full of danger, people from test tubes, and a deadly secret. 

 

Going Rogue: sequel to Also Known As - where Maggie has to clear her parents' name.

See Jane Run: Riley's being sent secret messages about her past - messages that could ruin everything

Monster Chefs: Looks super fun!

Dare the Wind: A book about a woman sailor - Ellen Prentiss breaking records.

 

Duck Duck Moose: The ducks are trying to put together a party, but moose keeps getting in the way.

The Night Before My Birthday: Birthdays! Who doesn't love that?

Home to Seaview: Love Sheryl Woods - looking forward to a new series by one of my favorite adult authors. 

review: Origin

Pia's an immortal. She's the work of five generations of scientists in the Little Cam compound. She's been raised to become a scientist and follow their teachings to create a new race.  As soon as she’s old enough, she’ll learn the secrets of Little Cam

On the eve of her 17^th birthday, she comes across a hole in the fence. The call of the forest is powerful and even though she's never been outside the compound, Pia's curious.

During her quick time of freedom, she meets Eio, a handsome boy who makes her question her world, her life, and her dreams. Are the scientists of Little Cam great gods or are their secrets horrific?

My Thoughts: I adore this debut novel; it sucked me in and wouldn't let me go. I find myself still thinking about it. I enjoyed learning the secrets of Little Cam along with Pia. I liked watching her struggle between the two worlds, questioning her beliefs. I loved the romance with Eio and the time they spent together. I really loved the jungle setting, it made my imagination fly. I hope there's more of this story coming. I'm very anxious to see what Jessica Khoury will write next.

Cover Thoughts: I really love it - especially after reading it.
Source: Reviewed for VOYA.