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The Clone Chronicles #1
Clone Three
Clone Three wakes in a decaying city she is sure doesn’t match the one she came from. If only she could remember. She has a purpose at least--she must find her fellow clones, and the statue whose image is embedded in her mind. But she is lost, surrounded by a dead and crumbling metropolis, fought over by those who have been altered by the illness that has ravaged humankind, turning survivors into strange and terrible new forms. She must risk everything, including the safety of those who try to help her, in order to fulfill her task. But is she this crumbling world’s salvation… or the source of its downfall?
270 pages, Paperback
First published September 5, 2012
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Patti Larsen
298 books544 followersI write a lot of paranormal books for someone who is afraid of the dark. And I wonder why I have to sleep with the lights on. Sometimes life is a teenaged B horror movie and I'm the one who investigates when the scary music is playing. But the voices are calling and resistance is… Yes. I am a Star Trek geek, too. And a fan of RPG’s. With a slight coolness factor since I've been told I'm allowed to join the pops.
Naw. I like being a nerdy girl :)
Naw. I like being a nerdy girl :)
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January 22, 2018
What a vivid story and a unique take on the dystopian genre! Larsen hits the ground running from page 1 with an action packed, suspenseful novel that kept me on my toes. Her larger than life descriptions paint this post-apocalyptic for readers, allowing our imaginations to experience the trials faced here. The multilayered storyline, complete with intrigue, mystery, betrayal, and genuine friendship made this one impossible to put down. I devoured every aspect of it. It’s definitely one that will be loved by readers of all ages.
The 1st person narrative really makes this story. It puts you in the sphere of the main character, letting her frustration and fear shine through. At the same time her hope and caring sets the tone for something priceless. I love the diversity of the cast in this novel. I absolutely loved some characters. Beckett, Poppy and Trio wiggled their way into my heart. Socrates’ unique blend of brilliance and childishness really made me stop & think about what these teens were dealing with. Conversely, there were some characters that I didn’t trust one bit & kept waiting for them to turn on everyone else. Yet all of the characters were so well developed. By the end of the novel I felt as if I’d met everyone.
Clone 3 definitely launches Larsen’s series well. The vivid, action packed story combined with the loveable characters to create something beyond compare. And the cliffhanger ending? Just one more reason that I can’t wait to read more of this brilliant series.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
The 1st person narrative really makes this story. It puts you in the sphere of the main character, letting her frustration and fear shine through. At the same time her hope and caring sets the tone for something priceless. I love the diversity of the cast in this novel. I absolutely loved some characters. Beckett, Poppy and Trio wiggled their way into my heart. Socrates’ unique blend of brilliance and childishness really made me stop & think about what these teens were dealing with. Conversely, there were some characters that I didn’t trust one bit & kept waiting for them to turn on everyone else. Yet all of the characters were so well developed. By the end of the novel I felt as if I’d met everyone.
Clone 3 definitely launches Larsen’s series well. The vivid, action packed story combined with the loveable characters to create something beyond compare. And the cliffhanger ending? Just one more reason that I can’t wait to read more of this brilliant series.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
July 14, 2015
I received this book via the author but then turned around and got the book from Amazon while it was and still is free at the time of this posting.
I enjoyed this book as the world created was different. Yes the constant finding yourself in the same situations gets tiring but I understood that in this new world there is no safety.
Clone Three who eventually gets named Trio wakes up in a new place, no clue how she got there, along with no memory of really anything.
When Trio gets saved by Poppy and her brother Beckett we learn that still no place is safe. We learn that there are things out there called Howlers, Crawlers and much more the world has been turned into this place of nothingness because of the Sick. Trio isn't normal and we see it through out her will to live and help Poppy and Beckett and the little dog she found. This is an adventure story. Trio meets a lot of different characters, finds herself in the middle of trouble on more than one occasion even though she doesn't go out and look for it. Her main mission is to find answers to why she is here and who are Clone Two and Clone One. Will she make it to where she needs to go for answers or will she be stopped?
It was repetitive in some places but nothing too major and it was something that I could overlook. I plan on reading book two as I want to find out if Trio will get where she needs to go along with the answers.
I enjoyed this book as the world created was different. Yes the constant finding yourself in the same situations gets tiring but I understood that in this new world there is no safety.
Clone Three who eventually gets named Trio wakes up in a new place, no clue how she got there, along with no memory of really anything.
When Trio gets saved by Poppy and her brother Beckett we learn that still no place is safe. We learn that there are things out there called Howlers, Crawlers and much more the world has been turned into this place of nothingness because of the Sick. Trio isn't normal and we see it through out her will to live and help Poppy and Beckett and the little dog she found. This is an adventure story. Trio meets a lot of different characters, finds herself in the middle of trouble on more than one occasion even though she doesn't go out and look for it. Her main mission is to find answers to why she is here and who are Clone Two and Clone One. Will she make it to where she needs to go for answers or will she be stopped?
It was repetitive in some places but nothing too major and it was something that I could overlook. I plan on reading book two as I want to find out if Trio will get where she needs to go along with the answers.
March 5, 2017
Fast paced and exciting, a very quick read. I enjoyed the side characters just as much as Trio. There is not much character development, but there is a little bit of it. I love how the dog, puppies and Becket, Poppy and Socrates always manage to stay with Trio, despite whatever she intends or tries to do.
Her connection to Poppy is very sweet.
All the different mutations of the Sick are interesting as well.
The plot s similar to most dystopias out there now- Main Character is in bad world, Main Character knows world is bad, Main Character is the one to change world(even if others have been trying), but the memory issue makes it interesting, as do the well written action scenes, and decent description of the settings. I like the fact that there is very little romance.
This is very dialogue driven, and action driven. There is not much space for subtext, or anything like that.
All in all, if you like dystopias and are looking for one that is a quick read and is better than some of the other ones and slightly different from the main stream ones (Hunger Games, Divergent), this is one to consider. If you enjoyed Maze Runner, this has a similar feel.
Note- This is written in first person, present tense. I have seen some reviews that complain about that, so just a forewarning.
When I got it, it was free on kindle, and is part of kindle unlimited, which also makes it a good deal.
Her connection to Poppy is very sweet.
All the different mutations of the Sick are interesting as well.
The plot s similar to most dystopias out there now- Main Character is in bad world, Main Character knows world is bad, Main Character is the one to change world(even if others have been trying), but the memory issue makes it interesting, as do the well written action scenes, and decent description of the settings. I like the fact that there is very little romance.
This is very dialogue driven, and action driven. There is not much space for subtext, or anything like that.
All in all, if you like dystopias and are looking for one that is a quick read and is better than some of the other ones and slightly different from the main stream ones (Hunger Games, Divergent), this is one to consider. If you enjoyed Maze Runner, this has a similar feel.
Note- This is written in first person, present tense. I have seen some reviews that complain about that, so just a forewarning.
When I got it, it was free on kindle, and is part of kindle unlimited, which also makes it a good deal.
October 21, 2012
Ms. Larson’s words flow easily with her writings of this story. You will find yourself pulled in from the beginning and refusing to believe the story is over when it ends even knowing there is a sequel out there for us to come.
Clone 3 also known as Trio is confused. She has waken with little memory and only flashbacks of things from the past. She is on a mission to find Clone 2 and Clone 1 by a graphic of a woman telling her to find them but it fades away. She happens upon Poppy, a little girl that grabs her heart instantly. Beckett, Poppy’s brother is a protector in many ways. The Sick have come along after the world that we know of has ended along with other predators. All adults have died and all that is left are children and young adults trying to make it in the world of what is left. But survival is hard because if you can’t hide in the shadows, be aware of what is around you, then your fate will be as the rest of the world has met. I dare you to not fall in love with the characters Ms. Larsen has created for us and brought to life. I am looking forward to the next story to this series.
Clone 3 also known as Trio is confused. She has waken with little memory and only flashbacks of things from the past. She is on a mission to find Clone 2 and Clone 1 by a graphic of a woman telling her to find them but it fades away. She happens upon Poppy, a little girl that grabs her heart instantly. Beckett, Poppy’s brother is a protector in many ways. The Sick have come along after the world that we know of has ended along with other predators. All adults have died and all that is left are children and young adults trying to make it in the world of what is left. But survival is hard because if you can’t hide in the shadows, be aware of what is around you, then your fate will be as the rest of the world has met. I dare you to not fall in love with the characters Ms. Larsen has created for us and brought to life. I am looking forward to the next story to this series.
October 17, 2024
[I read the Smashwords eBook edition. YA book, Adult reader]
YA verdict: 3+ stars.
Adult verdict: 2 stars.
CLONE THREE is a little rough around the edges in a few areas, but better than the average independent/Smashwords tale. You get a decent escapist, post-Apocalyptic (post-plague) YA story starring a capable heroine--with a mysterious past, of course.
It strains believability at times, but so do most YA dystopian books. There's almost no "science" here, so I wouldn't call this Science Fiction. It's more of a survival/quest tale set in a future USA, and is continued in Books 2 & 3.
BONUS POINTS: No annoying teen love triangles.
YA verdict: 3+ stars.
Adult verdict: 2 stars.
CLONE THREE is a little rough around the edges in a few areas, but better than the average independent/Smashwords tale. You get a decent escapist, post-Apocalyptic (post-plague) YA story starring a capable heroine--with a mysterious past, of course.
It strains believability at times, but so do most YA dystopian books. There's almost no "science" here, so I wouldn't call this Science Fiction. It's more of a survival/quest tale set in a future USA, and is continued in Books 2 & 3.
BONUS POINTS: No annoying teen love triangles.
July 27, 2015
Clone Three was fantastic. I loved how there were all these groups of kids that were banding together. It was reminiscent of the hunger games but in its own way. Very do or die. Trio was a very strong character, even without knowing her back story. She made a name for herself from the beginning. I loved her automatic love with Poppy, like her own sister. Socrates was probably my favorite character. The nerd in me recognized the nerd in him. I can't wait to see what happens in Clone Two. I'm excited to meet the others.
October 29, 2012
Review of Clone Three by Patti Larsen
4.5 stars
What a knock your socks off adventure. It literally never stops in the action, suspense, twists and turns. This book follows Trio, a Clone who awakens in an unfamiliar world left in ruins after `The Sick' has left the land in shambles and all the adults dead in its wake. Only kids survive it. Some survive as gruesome mutations from The Sick. Trio finds she has memories of the world in its glory, not in disrepair as she finds it. She gets a brief holographic image of someone who looks like her mother, begging her to complete a mission she has no memory of. Knowing the world is depending on her, she journeys across a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, meeting other kids, some friendly like Beckett and Poppy, some not so friendly. Along with a nameless loyal canine, she fights her way across the city to discover where she needs to be. Betrayal, lies and pain surround her. Over and over she loses people she barely gets to know. Will she make it to the end of her journey intact?
It was a wild ride. Trio is such a tough girl. She can beat Crawlers, Brights, Howlers (some of many mutations left by The Sick) and treacherous kids to a pulp! I like how good natured she is, it's ingrained in her to take care of others. Doing everything she can to keep those she loves alive, she discovers secrets about herself that others want desperately. I loved the action scenes, there are many. The post-apocalyptic world is painted out to the reader with painstaking detail. It is so real, and so incredibly sad.
I am looking forward to reading the next two books in this series. My only qualm was that it was a bit repetitive and predictable, though I can see how necessary it was to pummel any groups of friendly kids Trio meets with the Crawlers and Trio's nemesis Cade always one tiny step behind her.
A fabulous intro to what looks like a fast paced, intriguing series.
I won this ebook in an online giveaway done by the author.
4.5 stars
What a knock your socks off adventure. It literally never stops in the action, suspense, twists and turns. This book follows Trio, a Clone who awakens in an unfamiliar world left in ruins after `The Sick' has left the land in shambles and all the adults dead in its wake. Only kids survive it. Some survive as gruesome mutations from The Sick. Trio finds she has memories of the world in its glory, not in disrepair as she finds it. She gets a brief holographic image of someone who looks like her mother, begging her to complete a mission she has no memory of. Knowing the world is depending on her, she journeys across a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, meeting other kids, some friendly like Beckett and Poppy, some not so friendly. Along with a nameless loyal canine, she fights her way across the city to discover where she needs to be. Betrayal, lies and pain surround her. Over and over she loses people she barely gets to know. Will she make it to the end of her journey intact?
It was a wild ride. Trio is such a tough girl. She can beat Crawlers, Brights, Howlers (some of many mutations left by The Sick) and treacherous kids to a pulp! I like how good natured she is, it's ingrained in her to take care of others. Doing everything she can to keep those she loves alive, she discovers secrets about herself that others want desperately. I loved the action scenes, there are many. The post-apocalyptic world is painted out to the reader with painstaking detail. It is so real, and so incredibly sad.
I am looking forward to reading the next two books in this series. My only qualm was that it was a bit repetitive and predictable, though I can see how necessary it was to pummel any groups of friendly kids Trio meets with the Crawlers and Trio's nemesis Cade always one tiny step behind her.
A fabulous intro to what looks like a fast paced, intriguing series.
I won this ebook in an online giveaway done by the author.
July 14, 2015
When I started reading this book, I was expecting something very different than this. When I think of anything with the word "clone" in it, I immediately come to the conclusion of something more in the way of robotic than something so completely human, which is what you find in this book. The world has been destroyed and completely back-peddled in this Lord of the Flies type book. Kids are in charge of pretty much everything. Why? Because once you reach a certain age The Sick takes you and you either die or you come out trying to eat everything around you, sort of like a zombie. But there are different types of these man-eaters on the loose where Clone 3 finds herself. Frankly, this is not a world I could ever even envision having to live in. It's hard and the children are just accepting of the fact because it is all that they know. They beat and kill each other mercilessly and live in groups like gangs with a leader.
Clone 3 has some sort of strange mission and she remembers nothing about how she ended up where she did or what the mission is beyond some glimpses in her memories that she keeps getting sporadically. The world she remembers is far different than this one. What she does know is that she needs to find the other two clones out there. Her journey is a difficult and dangerous one. Kids want to use her for her strange abilities and most are not nice at all, which she finds out the hard way more than once. But she does find some friends along the way and in this book her journey is just beginning.
Clone 3 has some sort of strange mission and she remembers nothing about how she ended up where she did or what the mission is beyond some glimpses in her memories that she keeps getting sporadically. The world she remembers is far different than this one. What she does know is that she needs to find the other two clones out there. Her journey is a difficult and dangerous one. Kids want to use her for her strange abilities and most are not nice at all, which she finds out the hard way more than once. But she does find some friends along the way and in this book her journey is just beginning.
June 29, 2015
What can I say about Clone 3? The story, the concept, the characters. All check.
Meet Clone 3, AKA Trio, she doesn’t know who she is, where she is, or how she got there.
All she knows is she’s woken up in a dystopian world full of children, who fight to survive, in a world without adults and dwindling resources.
Add to that there are groups of children who seem to have been mutated into terrifying creatures by a deadly virus called the sick.
So what’s a girl to do when she find herself in this world, but follow her instincts?
I have to say that I will be reading the next in this series, I can’t wait to see how it unravels, I loved all the characters and the detail of this book. I could clearly picture every character and really got to know them and root for them.
The only thing I’m uncertain about is Clone 3’s age. I imagined her to be the only woman in a world full of kids, but Spoiler (she ends up kissing one of the older kids.)
That span me out no end. End Spoiler.
Also every time Trio found herself in dire straits I kept thinking she was more than capable of kicking her way out. She often did, but there were a few times she refrained for no apparent reason.
Meet Clone 3, AKA Trio, she doesn’t know who she is, where she is, or how she got there.
All she knows is she’s woken up in a dystopian world full of children, who fight to survive, in a world without adults and dwindling resources.
Add to that there are groups of children who seem to have been mutated into terrifying creatures by a deadly virus called the sick.
So what’s a girl to do when she find herself in this world, but follow her instincts?
I have to say that I will be reading the next in this series, I can’t wait to see how it unravels, I loved all the characters and the detail of this book. I could clearly picture every character and really got to know them and root for them.
The only thing I’m uncertain about is Clone 3’s age. I imagined her to be the only woman in a world full of kids, but Spoiler (she ends up kissing one of the older kids.)
That span me out no end. End Spoiler.
Also every time Trio found herself in dire straits I kept thinking she was more than capable of kicking her way out. She often did, but there were a few times she refrained for no apparent reason.
July 22, 2015
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Which is super awesome!
I just don't know how to explain how I feel about this story. I did enjoy it, but there was so much jam packed in to a little bit.
I read because I like to leave reality for a bit, and escape into worlds and get attached to different characters, but I didn't really feel that with this book. I read it out of curiosity of what happened next, not because I was invested in the characters or the world.
It was so short, but an enjoyable read. Points for being action packed, but just lacked a connection to the characters.
I just don't know how to explain how I feel about this story. I did enjoy it, but there was so much jam packed in to a little bit.
I read because I like to leave reality for a bit, and escape into worlds and get attached to different characters, but I didn't really feel that with this book. I read it out of curiosity of what happened next, not because I was invested in the characters or the world.
It was so short, but an enjoyable read. Points for being action packed, but just lacked a connection to the characters.
November 26, 2016
I had so much trouble getting through this book. It's just okay. The main character confused me because of how easily she just trusted one group of kids after just being attacked by another. I thought there would be more fear, more confusion and just an internal conflict that lacked. The cutest parts of the story were the dog & puppies and Becket's relationship with Poppy.
The story overall was just okay.
The story overall was just okay.
October 15, 2012
I enjoyed this book so much! From start to end is a thrill ride...you never know what's going to happen next!!! It's a great read for all ages! I can't wait to get started on the next book to continue the adventure and find out what will happen next!
December 23, 2016
This book was just kind of okay. The writing was technically pretty good and had nice imagery, but the story really dragged on. About halfway through I found myself just wanting it to end. It's just back to back scenes of Trio and friends finally finding somewhere better or safer or whatever only to have one of the random bad groups show up and magically they've infiltrated everything and their only option is to run away. Again and again.
May 20, 2023
I’m glad I didn’t pay anything for Clone 3. It just wasn’t very good. There were too many variations of the Sick so keeping track of what they each did was difficult and, quite honestly, I didn’t really care to after a while. I found Clone 3/Trio to be kind of annoying and the dog storyline to be rather ridiculous considering how far past the sickness killing people off the book is set. There were too many factions of kids and too many constantly changing alliances. The ease with which opposing factions could break into other groups’ food stores but never had done it before Trio showed up made zero sense. No matter where Trio went bad things ended up happening to the point it was over the top ridiculous. I considered putting this book down permanently so many times. There were occasional interesting/enjoyable parts, but not many. I mostly just wanted it to end. I kind of felt like the author only has a vague idea of how to write a good dystopian world. The premise is not bad and in the hands of another writer this could’ve been a good book. There are three books in the series but I will definitely not be reading the other two. I don’t recommend this book to anyone.
February 5, 2017
I absolutely adored this book and the rest of the series. The characters make you love them and with each up and down I got happy and sad and even cried. A very well thought out story that keeps you guessing all the way through, even the next books are not just a copy of the first but a more involved tail that is not straight forward. In a similar vein to hunger games, divergent, maze runner and other apocalyptic stories but even better. This is one series I will keep to read again.
September 8, 2017
Another dystopian world populated by mostly children and young adults just barely surviving after the Sick. Trio aka Clone 3 has a purpose to fulfill an d strange powers she is still discovering. Pretty well written and full of action. But the ending leaves you hanging. I much prefer book series with stand alone volumes.
May 7, 2018
Good beginning ending was a let down
This book started out really good. Unfortunately there was just too much action that didn't make sense. Some things were too easy. I realize this is a post apocalyptic style book but there's only a few days span for this book and i know things won't be easy, but holy cow how many times are you going to rewrite the same perilous run ins.
This book started out really good. Unfortunately there was just too much action that didn't make sense. Some things were too easy. I realize this is a post apocalyptic style book but there's only a few days span for this book and i know things won't be easy, but holy cow how many times are you going to rewrite the same perilous run ins.
November 13, 2016
While at first I was a little iffy, this book sure did pick up pace quick. It was a never ending adventure, and you can't put it down. I did get this book for free in exchange for a review, and I'm glad I did because it was amazing. It ended too quickly.
December 21, 2022
I normally do not read dystopian science fiction, so the low rating might have something to do with that.
The premise itself was interesting, but I did not like the execution of it, and I found the universe a bit too dark and hopeless for my tastes.
The premise itself was interesting, but I did not like the execution of it, and I found the universe a bit too dark and hopeless for my tastes.
June 5, 2017
Enthralling
Couldn't put it down. Excellent story and good first person writing. Cannot wait to get Clone ii because I'm just an action junky. Keep em coming.
Couldn't put it down. Excellent story and good first person writing. Cannot wait to get Clone ii because I'm just an action junky. Keep em coming.
July 27, 2017
Not a favourite
The writing was OK but I could not stay interested in this book. Quite short & more part 1 than book 1, it doesn't answer any questions
The writing was OK but I could not stay interested in this book. Quite short & more part 1 than book 1, it doesn't answer any questions
October 27, 2017
Love it!
December 15, 2017
Such a exciting read
Such a exciting read. Could not put it down. Had me from the get go. Full of action and turn of events. Love the characters. Ready for Cone 2
Such a exciting read. Could not put it down. Had me from the get go. Full of action and turn of events. Love the characters. Ready for Cone 2
September 8, 2024
One giant never ending chase.
March 8, 2017
4 of 5, because I liked the story. There's one serious LOL moment, at least for me. I don't get those much, but if you're an older reader, you'll probably laugh too when you see it as well. Younger readers will likely miss it.
The story moves along at a pretty good pace after the beginning and our heroine, Trio, gets her first quest. Before then she doesn't know what to do.
I'm a fan of girls having adventures stories. This one is that, though I wish there were other women in the story that stood out. Only a young girl Poppy has a shining time, near the beginning. After that she drops into the shadow, though she's there for the whole book. All the women except Trio have a strong male counterpart, it's sad. The supporting women are shadows, ghosts in the story.
I'd also preferred for the antagonists to have been women, otherwise I feel cheated here too. It's like sports, do women compete vs men? No. Why not? I leave that to you to answer.
Lastly, I like books to have an ending. Even books in a series need to have a, "Ah we accomplished things that are important." This one doesn't. So as it stands, I feel jipped out of an ending, and don't feel like buying the next book to maybe get the ending I paid for in the first book. Up until the end, on an e-reader you can't tell you're near the end, I was enjoying the book. Then it suddenly stops. There's no Act 3, per-se.
The story moves along at a pretty good pace after the beginning and our heroine, Trio, gets her first quest. Before then she doesn't know what to do.
I'm a fan of girls having adventures stories. This one is that, though I wish there were other women in the story that stood out. Only a young girl Poppy has a shining time, near the beginning. After that she drops into the shadow, though she's there for the whole book. All the women except Trio have a strong male counterpart, it's sad. The supporting women are shadows, ghosts in the story.
I'd also preferred for the antagonists to have been women, otherwise I feel cheated here too. It's like sports, do women compete vs men? No. Why not? I leave that to you to answer.
Lastly, I like books to have an ending. Even books in a series need to have a, "Ah we accomplished things that are important." This one doesn't. So as it stands, I feel jipped out of an ending, and don't feel like buying the next book to maybe get the ending I paid for in the first book. Up until the end, on an e-reader you can't tell you're near the end, I was enjoying the book. Then it suddenly stops. There's no Act 3, per-se.
July 31, 2015
Originally posted on my blog: Tangled Up In Books
I received a copy of this book, from a publicist, in exchange for an honest review. In no way did this sway either my review or my rating!
I don't think my feelings for a book have ever been quite so confusing to me. Ever. On one hand I feel like Clone Three was brilliantly unique, unlike anything I've ever read. It had this intriguing opening that grabbed hold of me, sunk it's claws in and didn't let go. Yet on the other hand there were times when the dialogue and character interactions were almost awkward in a sense. Like they didn't fit in the story and it brought on twinges of frustration. Just when I'd start to get lost in the beauty of this chaotic and horrific world, someone would say something or do something that just didn't feel right and momentarily break the spell that I was falling deeply under.
One thing that took me completely by surprise was how descriptively gruesome this book was at times. We're talking straight out of a horror movie or even The Walking Dead type of gruesome. Strangely it really fit. It added to the danger and intensity because it really painted a picture of knowing what could/would happen if the wrong group got their hands on you. Danger and intensity that is around every corner. It seems as if every time the little group we follow takes a significant step forward something jumps out from around a corner and two huge leaps are taken back. Moments of peace and relaxation are few and far between.
Cone Three, or Trio as the group that took her in started calling her, was just a brilliant character, well, for the most part. As a clone, I loved the childlike wonder she possessed. How things would seem so familiar to her and yet brand new all at the same time. Watching her struggle to figure out where she came from and what her purpose is in this world she wakes up in. Patti Larsen did such a good job in portraying her personality and making her believable and so full of depth. Once again, I should say, for the most part. Because she always had this way of walking away from everything without a scratch. I would have believed her more if things weren't so easy for her to pull through. If it wasn't just others that suffered the collateral damage in her wake, instead of it always being "well Trio walks away again."
There are lots of other fun, sweet, endearing and even rage inducing characters as well. A handful that I ended up loving instantly and others I couldn't stand in the same short amount of time. It made things very interesting and exciting.
Even though there were things that bugged me, I am totally invested in this story. While some of the details have been revealed and are becoming more clear, there are still a huge number of things that are left unanswered. I find myself dying to know these things and how the future, if there is one, will play out for these characters that I'm already deeply attached to. I can't wait to get my hands on Clone Two and Clone One and, hopefully, find answers to all of my questions.
Is Clone Three, Trio, the worlds savior or it's destruction? I can only hope for the best.
A huge thanks to publicist Donna McCoy for the opportunity to read and review this book!!
I received a copy of this book, from a publicist, in exchange for an honest review. In no way did this sway either my review or my rating!
I don't think my feelings for a book have ever been quite so confusing to me. Ever. On one hand I feel like Clone Three was brilliantly unique, unlike anything I've ever read. It had this intriguing opening that grabbed hold of me, sunk it's claws in and didn't let go. Yet on the other hand there were times when the dialogue and character interactions were almost awkward in a sense. Like they didn't fit in the story and it brought on twinges of frustration. Just when I'd start to get lost in the beauty of this chaotic and horrific world, someone would say something or do something that just didn't feel right and momentarily break the spell that I was falling deeply under.
One thing that took me completely by surprise was how descriptively gruesome this book was at times. We're talking straight out of a horror movie or even The Walking Dead type of gruesome. Strangely it really fit. It added to the danger and intensity because it really painted a picture of knowing what could/would happen if the wrong group got their hands on you. Danger and intensity that is around every corner. It seems as if every time the little group we follow takes a significant step forward something jumps out from around a corner and two huge leaps are taken back. Moments of peace and relaxation are few and far between.
Cone Three, or Trio as the group that took her in started calling her, was just a brilliant character, well, for the most part. As a clone, I loved the childlike wonder she possessed. How things would seem so familiar to her and yet brand new all at the same time. Watching her struggle to figure out where she came from and what her purpose is in this world she wakes up in. Patti Larsen did such a good job in portraying her personality and making her believable and so full of depth. Once again, I should say, for the most part. Because she always had this way of walking away from everything without a scratch. I would have believed her more if things weren't so easy for her to pull through. If it wasn't just others that suffered the collateral damage in her wake, instead of it always being "well Trio walks away again."
There are lots of other fun, sweet, endearing and even rage inducing characters as well. A handful that I ended up loving instantly and others I couldn't stand in the same short amount of time. It made things very interesting and exciting.
Even though there were things that bugged me, I am totally invested in this story. While some of the details have been revealed and are becoming more clear, there are still a huge number of things that are left unanswered. I find myself dying to know these things and how the future, if there is one, will play out for these characters that I'm already deeply attached to. I can't wait to get my hands on Clone Two and Clone One and, hopefully, find answers to all of my questions.
Is Clone Three, Trio, the worlds savior or it's destruction? I can only hope for the best.
A huge thanks to publicist Donna McCoy for the opportunity to read and review this book!!
July 28, 2015
4.5 Stars
I was asked to read the book, and having read the synopsis and some of the conflicting reviews, I figured "why not?". I was pleasantly surprised to find myself instantly engaged and as the book went on, siding more with those who loved it than those who did not. I read a broad spectrum of genres and am no expert on what it takes to write a book so I go with my gut reactions and imagination as I read. I don't dissect the book on if it was perfectly written, but if there are glaring mistakes I will note those and they can detract from the story as they are distracting. I'm reading purely for the entertainment factor. Given that, this book rocked.
Trio wakes up in a bathroom stall not knowing where she is, not knowing when it is, and no idea how she got there. When a hologram appears and tells her she is urgently needed to complete a task, all she knows is that she would do anything for the woman asking this of her. First, I can not imagine what that must be like. After a crazy night of partying, it's sad to say, I've found myself waking in a bathroom, but it was mine and it was clean. To not know who you are, in a foreign environment, and weak as a new born child, in what you later learn is a very different world from what your latent memories are telling you? Totally would have freaked the hell out! Instead, although a little anxious at what she'll find and completely confused about what she is seeing, Trio steps forth into that unknown and immediately into danger. The book was almost non-stop action. Trio learns quickly how different the world is from the flashes of "memory" that pop up during her journey to find the statue that will lead her to whomever or whatever task she needs to do to help save what is left of the world.
Filled with kids either trying to acquire her or kill her, she is lucky enough to also meet some great allies. Gifted or enhanced with abilities that she stumbles upon when threatened or emotional, Trio is definitely not like everyone else and yet is a very likeable character. Struggling to survive and help those that she meets along the way that she instinctively feels kinship, she doesn't hesitate to do what is needed whether that is to fight, kill, or run. But there is also the guilt in realizing that wherever she goes, destruction follows. Being hunted and on the run, her new friends now caught in the crosshairs, she is faced with resentment and distrust throughout the book. Definitely one of my favorite characters!
Then we have the rest of a great cast - Beckett, Socrates, Poppy, Dauphine, and even the dog. All run through a gamut of emotions and struggles after meeting Trio, but stick with her. In a world now filled with cannibals and crazy people, no adults and dwindling resources, with the knowledge that their very existence is on the brink of extinction, these kids will band together in the hopes that Trio is somehow their salvation.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was free when I began, so if you aren't sure it is up your alley, you can at least try it. I will definitely be reading the next book.
I was asked to read the book, and having read the synopsis and some of the conflicting reviews, I figured "why not?". I was pleasantly surprised to find myself instantly engaged and as the book went on, siding more with those who loved it than those who did not. I read a broad spectrum of genres and am no expert on what it takes to write a book so I go with my gut reactions and imagination as I read. I don't dissect the book on if it was perfectly written, but if there are glaring mistakes I will note those and they can detract from the story as they are distracting. I'm reading purely for the entertainment factor. Given that, this book rocked.
Trio wakes up in a bathroom stall not knowing where she is, not knowing when it is, and no idea how she got there. When a hologram appears and tells her she is urgently needed to complete a task, all she knows is that she would do anything for the woman asking this of her. First, I can not imagine what that must be like. After a crazy night of partying, it's sad to say, I've found myself waking in a bathroom, but it was mine and it was clean. To not know who you are, in a foreign environment, and weak as a new born child, in what you later learn is a very different world from what your latent memories are telling you? Totally would have freaked the hell out! Instead, although a little anxious at what she'll find and completely confused about what she is seeing, Trio steps forth into that unknown and immediately into danger. The book was almost non-stop action. Trio learns quickly how different the world is from the flashes of "memory" that pop up during her journey to find the statue that will lead her to whomever or whatever task she needs to do to help save what is left of the world.
Filled with kids either trying to acquire her or kill her, she is lucky enough to also meet some great allies. Gifted or enhanced with abilities that she stumbles upon when threatened or emotional, Trio is definitely not like everyone else and yet is a very likeable character. Struggling to survive and help those that she meets along the way that she instinctively feels kinship, she doesn't hesitate to do what is needed whether that is to fight, kill, or run. But there is also the guilt in realizing that wherever she goes, destruction follows. Being hunted and on the run, her new friends now caught in the crosshairs, she is faced with resentment and distrust throughout the book. Definitely one of my favorite characters!
Then we have the rest of a great cast - Beckett, Socrates, Poppy, Dauphine, and even the dog. All run through a gamut of emotions and struggles after meeting Trio, but stick with her. In a world now filled with cannibals and crazy people, no adults and dwindling resources, with the knowledge that their very existence is on the brink of extinction, these kids will band together in the hopes that Trio is somehow their salvation.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was free when I began, so if you aren't sure it is up your alley, you can at least try it. I will definitely be reading the next book.
February 11, 2022
This book was really good! The mc was very likable and relatable. The plot was well planned and well executed, and the world building was amazing! I definitely recommend this book
July 22, 2017
This book was sent to me by a publisher for review. All opinions are my own.
Clone Three by Patti Larsen is a young-adult, post-apocalyptic, paranormal book. It is the first book in the Clone Chronicles trilogy.
The story begins with our main character Clone Three, who wakes up in a bathroom stall not remembering anything. She doesn't know who she is, how she got there and what happened. Then she finds this hologram of these two people, who give her a mission two find clones One and Two, and this statue. As the story goes on, more layers are added.
Plot: The first half of the book was dragging a little bit, even though there were a lot of action scenes. The second half started picking up pace and becoming better. Overall the plot was okay, but I felt like we didn't get any questions answered and it was more of building a foundation for the story.
Setting: The setting is set in a city in the United States. It's pretty much what you would expect when an apocalypse or disease hits the Earth and it affects humankind: crumbling buildings, rusted cars, weeds growing through roadways.
Characters: The story is told from Clone Three's perspective. Clone Three is actually a very interesting character. She is a clone that has metallic parts, but she also has human flesh and blood, feelings and emotions. You'll also discover some other qualities she has that might give a clue to what happened in this world. We also get introduce to multiple other characters, who are mostly kids and teens. The kids and teens have separated into groups and each group has a leader. After the apocalypse struck, it affected mostly the adults, and that left the kids to fend for themselves. Some of these kids have also been affected by this apocalypse. Most of these kids have big personalities and each one wants to lead a group. I kept grinning at times because some of them kept thinking they were acting like adults and that they could just do whatever they want. There is also another group called the Crawlers, who I'm not sure if they're adults or kids, but they just kind of patrol the city. We really don't get to know that much about them. The characters were all interesting but I felt like something was always missing and that we really didn't get to know much about them.
Writhing Style: The way the author writes is kind of quick and slow at the same time. It's odd to describe it that way, but the entire story is very action-packed, yet I sometimes felt it had a slow pace. I appreciate the way she tried to make the story flow, and how she didn't stick to one topic or scene.
Despite some of the flaws it has, I enjoyed it. I, personally, would continue on with the trilogy because I'm still curious about story and I want to find out more.
Clone Three by Patti Larsen is a young-adult, post-apocalyptic, paranormal book. It is the first book in the Clone Chronicles trilogy.
The story begins with our main character Clone Three, who wakes up in a bathroom stall not remembering anything. She doesn't know who she is, how she got there and what happened. Then she finds this hologram of these two people, who give her a mission two find clones One and Two, and this statue. As the story goes on, more layers are added.
Plot: The first half of the book was dragging a little bit, even though there were a lot of action scenes. The second half started picking up pace and becoming better. Overall the plot was okay, but I felt like we didn't get any questions answered and it was more of building a foundation for the story.
Setting: The setting is set in a city in the United States. It's pretty much what you would expect when an apocalypse or disease hits the Earth and it affects humankind: crumbling buildings, rusted cars, weeds growing through roadways.
Characters: The story is told from Clone Three's perspective. Clone Three is actually a very interesting character. She is a clone that has metallic parts, but she also has human flesh and blood, feelings and emotions. You'll also discover some other qualities she has that might give a clue to what happened in this world. We also get introduce to multiple other characters, who are mostly kids and teens. The kids and teens have separated into groups and each group has a leader. After the apocalypse struck, it affected mostly the adults, and that left the kids to fend for themselves. Some of these kids have also been affected by this apocalypse. Most of these kids have big personalities and each one wants to lead a group. I kept grinning at times because some of them kept thinking they were acting like adults and that they could just do whatever they want. There is also another group called the Crawlers, who I'm not sure if they're adults or kids, but they just kind of patrol the city. We really don't get to know that much about them. The characters were all interesting but I felt like something was always missing and that we really didn't get to know much about them.
Writhing Style: The way the author writes is kind of quick and slow at the same time. It's odd to describe it that way, but the entire story is very action-packed, yet I sometimes felt it had a slow pace. I appreciate the way she tried to make the story flow, and how she didn't stick to one topic or scene.
Despite some of the flaws it has, I enjoyed it. I, personally, would continue on with the trilogy because I'm still curious about story and I want to find out more.
February 24, 2017
I've finished this book earlier today but just now decided on the rating. I was unsure weather to give this a 3 or a 3.5 stars. I've decided for the 3.5 stars.
this is because I was expecting so much more from this book. It didn't held up my expectations. The plot was quite good though, a little bit rushed in my opinion but the idea in itself was great.
Some of the characters I liked, for example Socrates, others I didn't, such as Beckett.
I feel like 200 pages is too short for such a complicated, eventful plot. If things would have been spread out and explained more it would have been a solid 4 star rating!
this is because I was expecting so much more from this book. It didn't held up my expectations. The plot was quite good though, a little bit rushed in my opinion but the idea in itself was great.
Some of the characters I liked, for example Socrates, others I didn't, such as Beckett.
I feel like 200 pages is too short for such a complicated, eventful plot. If things would have been spread out and explained more it would have been a solid 4 star rating!
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