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Clone Chronicles #3
Generation
After months of pretending to be Raven Rogen, Ven feels less like a clone and more like a human than ever. But when Raven’s father, Titus—the same man who engineered Ven—discovers her plan to escape, everything she’s worked so hard for is taken away in one explosive moment.
Now she’s imprisoned in Twig City, the secret warehouse where she grew up. She spends her days plotting ways to get back to the outside world, determined to topple Titus’s empire and free every last Imitation. But Titus’s reach is extensive and his plans are more deadly than she realized.
In the shocking conclusion to the Imitation series, one wrong move could mean the end for Ven and everyone she’s come to love.
Now she’s imprisoned in Twig City, the secret warehouse where she grew up. She spends her days plotting ways to get back to the outside world, determined to topple Titus’s empire and free every last Imitation. But Titus’s reach is extensive and his plans are more deadly than she realized.
In the shocking conclusion to the Imitation series, one wrong move could mean the end for Ven and everyone she’s come to love.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2015
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Heather Hildenbrand
175 books1,441 followersHeather Hildenbrand lives in coastal Virginia where she writes paranormal and fantasy romance with strong-willed heroines and dark, grumpy heroes who’ll burn the world down for their mate. Her most frequent hobbies are cuddling with her giant goldendoodles, riding country roads on the back of her husband’s motorcycle, and avoiding killer slugs.
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May 12, 2016
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I received an ecopy of this book in exchange for a honest review
Actual Rating: 3.5
MY THOUGHTS
After the horrible cliffhanger ending in the last book, I definitely needed this book in my hands. Thankfully, this book begins where book two left off. Ven wakes up in Twig City, imprisoned again. She's determined to get back outside and see her friends in the rebellion, to see what's left of the rebellion. But she's been 'asleep' longer than she thought and the rebellion is beginning to grow, even inside Twig City. The Imitations will be freed and Titus will be stopped, but Ven needs to figure out how exactly she can do that.
While the second book had middle book syndrome, this book definitely did not! It took a bit for the book to pick up of pace, of course, but as most conclusions go, there was a lot of action. I'm going to be a bit vague here. Conclusions are high on action, but also high on answers and spoilers! Let's just say that a lot happens in this book, and I am satisfied with the conclusion!
I remember what I really liked about the first book was the change in Van. In the first book, she's really out of her element. She doesn't see herself as human. It is outstanding the amount of change between the beginning of book one to book three. Ven is now a strong girl who believes in a cause and has even become some kind of leader in a rebellion. She had to go through a lot to get to this point, but it's a very interesting how she has changed and grown.
As for romance, I was torn about it in the last book. The romance bothered me in the last book. In this book it didn't bother me. I wasn't wild about it, but it didn't distract from the plot at all, in fact it took the backseat, which I like.
IN CONCLUSION
Overall, this is a great conclusion to a very interesting sci-fi trilogy! I enjoyed this series, and I do recommend it! I have a ecopy of Heather Hildenbrand's other book, Dirty Blood, so now I guess it's time to start another series by her!
I received an ecopy of this book in exchange for a honest review
Actual Rating: 3.5
MY THOUGHTS
After the horrible cliffhanger ending in the last book, I definitely needed this book in my hands. Thankfully, this book begins where book two left off. Ven wakes up in Twig City, imprisoned again. She's determined to get back outside and see her friends in the rebellion, to see what's left of the rebellion. But she's been 'asleep' longer than she thought and the rebellion is beginning to grow, even inside Twig City. The Imitations will be freed and Titus will be stopped, but Ven needs to figure out how exactly she can do that.
While the second book had middle book syndrome, this book definitely did not! It took a bit for the book to pick up of pace, of course, but as most conclusions go, there was a lot of action. I'm going to be a bit vague here. Conclusions are high on action, but also high on answers and spoilers! Let's just say that a lot happens in this book, and I am satisfied with the conclusion!
I remember what I really liked about the first book was the change in Van. In the first book, she's really out of her element. She doesn't see herself as human. It is outstanding the amount of change between the beginning of book one to book three. Ven is now a strong girl who believes in a cause and has even become some kind of leader in a rebellion. She had to go through a lot to get to this point, but it's a very interesting how she has changed and grown.
As for romance, I was torn about it in the last book. The romance bothered me in the last book. In this book it didn't bother me. I wasn't wild about it, but it didn't distract from the plot at all, in fact it took the backseat, which I like.
IN CONCLUSION
Overall, this is a great conclusion to a very interesting sci-fi trilogy! I enjoyed this series, and I do recommend it! I have a ecopy of Heather Hildenbrand's other book, Dirty Blood, so now I guess it's time to start another series by her!
October 18, 2015
So we come to the end of the Clone Chronicles then, a series I have really really enjoyed – I will absolutely miss Venn and the others, such great characters and an excellent story – I was really hoping that Heather Hildenbrand would give them a good send off.
And she did.
At the end of Deviation things were looking bleak for Venn – stuck back in Twig City, not sure what is going to happen – after a rescue she is determined to finally bring down Titus no matter the cost to her own personal morality.
It’s quite difficult to review a final book in a trilogy because you don’t want to give away anything for those who have yet to start it – and if you are a fan of YA dystopia then I would highly recommend these – but overall the entire story has had a beautiful cohesive flow to it with just the right amount of action, romance and surprises. Some interesting concepts explored here and the author has given her characters a lot of difficult choices to ensure that you are utterly compelled throughout.
The relationships drawn between Venn and the wider cast are excellent, the author drawing you into their world and putting you firmly in their corner. The villain of the piece, Titus, is one of my favourite “bad guys” from YA fiction and there are plenty of edge of the seat moments to be had.
I thought the sense of poetic justice that Heather Hilenbrande brought to the ultimate resolution created a pitch perfect ending to a series that has had me enthralled from beginning to end. I loved it.
Highly Recommended for fans of Young Adult Fiction.
Happy Reading Folks!
And she did.
At the end of Deviation things were looking bleak for Venn – stuck back in Twig City, not sure what is going to happen – after a rescue she is determined to finally bring down Titus no matter the cost to her own personal morality.
It’s quite difficult to review a final book in a trilogy because you don’t want to give away anything for those who have yet to start it – and if you are a fan of YA dystopia then I would highly recommend these – but overall the entire story has had a beautiful cohesive flow to it with just the right amount of action, romance and surprises. Some interesting concepts explored here and the author has given her characters a lot of difficult choices to ensure that you are utterly compelled throughout.
The relationships drawn between Venn and the wider cast are excellent, the author drawing you into their world and putting you firmly in their corner. The villain of the piece, Titus, is one of my favourite “bad guys” from YA fiction and there are plenty of edge of the seat moments to be had.
I thought the sense of poetic justice that Heather Hilenbrande brought to the ultimate resolution created a pitch perfect ending to a series that has had me enthralled from beginning to end. I loved it.
Highly Recommended for fans of Young Adult Fiction.
Happy Reading Folks!
October 8, 2015
As with the prior two books in the series, this book is well written. In this third installment, Ven and her crew try to topple Titus-saving both the Imitations and the Authentics.
I like Ven. She is a great MC. I also like the side characters. My only minor peeve is that they hero worship Ven and put her on a pedestal. It almost seems like the others don't know how to proceed without her input. Being that she's both an Imitation, and given that Raven and Daniel were trying to change things before she ever arrived on the scene, it seems odd that she is always the leader.
It's still an interesting premise and a good YA series.
I like Ven. She is a great MC. I also like the side characters. My only minor peeve is that they hero worship Ven and put her on a pedestal. It almost seems like the others don't know how to proceed without her input. Being that she's both an Imitation, and given that Raven and Daniel were trying to change things before she ever arrived on the scene, it seems odd that she is always the leader.
It's still an interesting premise and a good YA series.
November 30, 2017
I received this ebook free from Netgalley.
I really enjoyed this book.
The biggest problem was my own fault, I sort of forgot what happened in the previous books. I read the reviews and such of book one and two but still didn’t remember. I hate rereading though and just decided to deal.
I really enjoyed how everything ended and it makes you think
I really enjoyed this book.
The biggest problem was my own fault, I sort of forgot what happened in the previous books. I read the reviews and such of book one and two but still didn’t remember. I hate rereading though and just decided to deal.
I really enjoyed how everything ended and it makes you think
March 24, 2019
A great 3 book series. I recommend.
February 7, 2016
So, firstly, character development. When you get this far into a series, it's not enough to keep your characters at the level they were in where the previous book left off. I may sound like a greedy character-loving snob, but I WANT MORE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
Ben actually had good development, I will admit. I saw how she had changed a LOT since Book #1, but it's not really her I'd like to complain about.
I'd like to complain about all the other characters.
Linc. I SAW ZERO DEVELOPMENT IN HIM. I was very disappointed with his character in Book #2, and I was really, really, really hoping that his personality would pick up in Generation, but no. If anything, he was even flatter and MORE useless than in Deviation. I want development. I want to see more sides of Linc. What I got was a cutout character, flat as paper and tasteless as cardboard (not that, you know, I've ever tasted cardboard.)
Daniel. I was hugely pleased with his development in Deviation, but in Generation? He was as interesting as Linc. Like I said, you don't just drop characters where you left them off. You need to pick them up AND GIVE THEM SOME DEEPER FACET TO THEIR PERSONALITY, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE. (Sorry to get so hyped up. I was just SERIOUSLY expecting better stuff from this book.)
Obadiah. Okay, so I actually liked Obi in this one. His relationship with Ven really grew, and it was terribly cute, so I'm going to spare Obi my wrath.
Melanie. Nope, nope, nope. Not even going to go there. I won't spoil anything but, JUST NO.
And now the plot. Both Imitation and Deviation, for all their faults, kept me in suspense. Those were the type of books that made you hold your breath without even realising it. Even if Linc was boring in Deviation, even if Ven made terrible decisions, the PLOT kept me reading.
In Generation? The one thing that I thought I could count on let me down. I don't know what happened to the intriguing plot line and exciting writing style. I don't know where all that excitement vanished to. But it certainly wasn't there in this book. Maybe I've "grown out" of the series, but I felt like there were some things missing in Book #3.
The time lapse between the second and third book was confusing. There were places in the plot which made me impatient for something to happen. And when something DID happen, it didn't pack the punch the way the other books did.
The only reason this book didn't get a lower rating than it did was because I was too find of the author's writing style to hate it completely.
Overall
An okay read, but the fact that it didn't blow me away completely like was expecting it to hugely disappointed me. I saw very little character development, the plot felt slow, and the romance is almost not worth mentioning because it was as interesting as a piece of wood. I'm very underwhelmed, but if you're curious about what happens after Deviation, go ahead and try it. If not, it's better not to read it.
Ben actually had good development, I will admit. I saw how she had changed a LOT since Book #1, but it's not really her I'd like to complain about.
I'd like to complain about all the other characters.
Linc. I SAW ZERO DEVELOPMENT IN HIM. I was very disappointed with his character in Book #2, and I was really, really, really hoping that his personality would pick up in Generation, but no. If anything, he was even flatter and MORE useless than in Deviation. I want development. I want to see more sides of Linc. What I got was a cutout character, flat as paper and tasteless as cardboard (not that, you know, I've ever tasted cardboard.)
Daniel. I was hugely pleased with his development in Deviation, but in Generation? He was as interesting as Linc. Like I said, you don't just drop characters where you left them off. You need to pick them up AND GIVE THEM SOME DEEPER FACET TO THEIR PERSONALITY, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE. (Sorry to get so hyped up. I was just SERIOUSLY expecting better stuff from this book.)
Obadiah. Okay, so I actually liked Obi in this one. His relationship with Ven really grew, and it was terribly cute, so I'm going to spare Obi my wrath.
Melanie. Nope, nope, nope. Not even going to go there. I won't spoil anything but, JUST NO.
And now the plot. Both Imitation and Deviation, for all their faults, kept me in suspense. Those were the type of books that made you hold your breath without even realising it. Even if Linc was boring in Deviation, even if Ven made terrible decisions, the PLOT kept me reading.
In Generation? The one thing that I thought I could count on let me down. I don't know what happened to the intriguing plot line and exciting writing style. I don't know where all that excitement vanished to. But it certainly wasn't there in this book. Maybe I've "grown out" of the series, but I felt like there were some things missing in Book #3.
The time lapse between the second and third book was confusing. There were places in the plot which made me impatient for something to happen. And when something DID happen, it didn't pack the punch the way the other books did.
The only reason this book didn't get a lower rating than it did was because I was too find of the author's writing style to hate it completely.
Overall
An okay read, but the fact that it didn't blow me away completely like was expecting it to hugely disappointed me. I saw very little character development, the plot felt slow, and the romance is almost not worth mentioning because it was as interesting as a piece of wood. I'm very underwhelmed, but if you're curious about what happens after Deviation, go ahead and try it. If not, it's better not to read it.
November 18, 2016
The MC finally becomes a person I can maybe believe in (she does grow a bit). The romance was still cringy, but maybe it stroked other peoples fantasies. I wouldn't want to read a full on romance novel by this author that is for sure (unimaginative, I felt like I was watching my favorite teen romance flicks some female role character development the guy is there as eye candy and to say all the right things). I still say it could have been cut all together, maybe just made them friends with a possible romance later on. I felt it took away a lot of story for me.
Meeting the real Raven made me wish she would have been the MC. While the characters say they share a lot of the same characteristics. I do not think so. Raven seems like a gal who does things in the benefit of #1 which is herself. While Ven does this too she says she does it for her friends and all the imitations. For me the MC herself doesn't pass the elevator test. Especially for a story written in the first person. I usually feel extremely close to the main character. I read it all and while I know the things she knows I feel that I have no idea if I would even like her meeting her on the street.
Obadiah overall came off as one of the best characters in the series. The dad (Titus) does as well, even if he is a bad guy. Titus is an extreme person who does things he believes in. Even if they are bad, there are no compromises. I wish we could have heard his reasons or even his master plan. I kind of thought maybe Raven herself might of been a clone of her mother. Since her mother was a brilliant scientist maybe she stepped on the hubby's toes or her brothers and they decided to kill her.
The story itself was straightforward, easy to read, and overall something I enjoyed. I do not think I would have purchased the books to read. I read them because of kindle unlimited. I would give the series a 2.8-3 stars and this book a 3.5. I wish the characters had been more developed, the romance more developed, and the world building better. Plot devices were obvious. How do we get inside access to a building, nothing is discussed it's decided Daniel will charm his way in. How do we stop security alarms, well that is covered too, a person just gives them to them. Doesn't even have to write them down, they are on a note prepped because magically he knows that Linc and Ven are coming to murder his boss. To many convenient plot devices and happenings.
Meeting the real Raven made me wish she would have been the MC. While the characters say they share a lot of the same characteristics. I do not think so. Raven seems like a gal who does things in the benefit of #1 which is herself. While Ven does this too she says she does it for her friends and all the imitations. For me the MC herself doesn't pass the elevator test. Especially for a story written in the first person. I usually feel extremely close to the main character. I read it all and while I know the things she knows I feel that I have no idea if I would even like her meeting her on the street.
Obadiah overall came off as one of the best characters in the series. The dad (Titus) does as well, even if he is a bad guy. Titus is an extreme person who does things he believes in. Even if they are bad, there are no compromises. I wish we could have heard his reasons or even his master plan. I kind of thought maybe Raven herself might of been a clone of her mother. Since her mother was a brilliant scientist maybe she stepped on the hubby's toes or her brothers and they decided to kill her.
The story itself was straightforward, easy to read, and overall something I enjoyed. I do not think I would have purchased the books to read. I read them because of kindle unlimited. I would give the series a 2.8-3 stars and this book a 3.5. I wish the characters had been more developed, the romance more developed, and the world building better. Plot devices were obvious. How do we get inside access to a building, nothing is discussed it's decided Daniel will charm his way in. How do we stop security alarms, well that is covered too, a person just gives them to them. Doesn't even have to write them down, they are on a note prepped because magically he knows that Linc and Ven are coming to murder his boss. To many convenient plot devices and happenings.
February 23, 2017
This is such an amazing series and I really didn't want it to end. I love the idea of clones and doppelgangers. I read the first book and was so excited to read the rest that I devoured each and every one. I think that anyone that reads this series now is a lucky duck and I'm completely jealous that they can read these all at the same time instead of having to wait. This is such a well written book and series and it's highly addicting. It's listed as a young adult book but I really think this is a good series for anyone who likes suspense, action, drama, a little fantasy & sci-fi.
April 19, 2020
Seriously, did the author get bored of her own story while writing it? I finished it, but it was a struggle. The beginning is fine, then the middle it's just one stupid mistake after the other, all there obviously to keep the story alive long enough to reach a word count.
I mean honestly, you're spying on a meeting and all of you have damn cell phones that admittedly have the ability to video chat which means they have a camera, and you don't record the meeting/murder? Because you know, everyone is just going to take your word for it and it's not like Titus is walking around making clones of people?
And then the little annoying things, like Obadiah knowing how to perfectly cut, dye, and blow out hair? Yes, he is a little feminine, but even I don't know how to do all of that.
And as far as the love scene, it really bothered me. Now, I had read a few reviews about how the writing falls along the lines of slut-shaming and stuff like that and I didn't feel that way until this line, "You always did like to go fast." Like, come on. And the fact that still they loved each other and couldn't live without each other after a MONTH (plus the 6 she was away). I have mascara older than their relationship.
Anyways, I read it and it's over. It won't be one of those stories I read more than once and I'll probably forget about it once I start a new book.
I mean honestly, you're spying on a meeting and all of you have damn cell phones that admittedly have the ability to video chat which means they have a camera, and you don't record the meeting/murder? Because you know, everyone is just going to take your word for it and it's not like Titus is walking around making clones of people?
And then the little annoying things, like Obadiah knowing how to perfectly cut, dye, and blow out hair? Yes, he is a little feminine, but even I don't know how to do all of that.
And as far as the love scene, it really bothered me. Now, I had read a few reviews about how the writing falls along the lines of slut-shaming and stuff like that and I didn't feel that way until this line, "You always did like to go fast." Like, come on. And the fact that still they loved each other and couldn't live without each other after a MONTH (plus the 6 she was away). I have mascara older than their relationship.
Anyways, I read it and it's over. It won't be one of those stories I read more than once and I'll probably forget about it once I start a new book.
November 23, 2015
I am so disappointed in this book.
The 1st book of this series held so much promise!
The 2nd book had a few plot issues, but it was still enjoyable.
This book -- read at your own risk.
The story is barely believable, and it's not the sci/fi portion I had an issue with.
For example, our villain, Titus Rogan, murders a powerful politician in cold blood.
It's not the first time.
Our heroine, Ven and her friends who witness the murder are afraid to call the police, because the police will think they did it.
Hello...21st century CSI...a gazillion TV shows...no gun residue, two eye-witnesses, security cam footage of Titan coming and going, the driver of the car, plenty of evidence against Titan.
But noooooo. Our heroes decide to leave the body where it is, slink out of the building.
Ven will bravely go to the police station alone to report the murder.
And when she gets there, she's actually shocked to see that the politician has been replaced with a clone.
SHOCKED!
This is what Titus Rogan has been doing for 2 previous books.
Ven herself is a clone!
And she's shocked that he did this????
Really????
The story goes downhill from there with unbelievable after unbelievable scene.
The last one third of the book finally finds its footing, and although there are still issues with the ending, it was a satisfying ending to the story.
To the author: Fire all your beta readers.
They did you no service at all.
Hire a good editor who will push you to be the outstanding author you are capable of being.
The 1st book of this series held so much promise!
The 2nd book had a few plot issues, but it was still enjoyable.
This book -- read at your own risk.
The story is barely believable, and it's not the sci/fi portion I had an issue with.
For example, our villain, Titus Rogan, murders a powerful politician in cold blood.
It's not the first time.
Our heroine, Ven and her friends who witness the murder are afraid to call the police, because the police will think they did it.
Hello...21st century CSI...a gazillion TV shows...no gun residue, two eye-witnesses, security cam footage of Titan coming and going, the driver of the car, plenty of evidence against Titan.
But noooooo. Our heroes decide to leave the body where it is, slink out of the building.
Ven will bravely go to the police station alone to report the murder.
And when she gets there, she's actually shocked to see that the politician has been replaced with a clone.
SHOCKED!
This is what Titus Rogan has been doing for 2 previous books.
Ven herself is a clone!
And she's shocked that he did this????
Really????
The story goes downhill from there with unbelievable after unbelievable scene.
The last one third of the book finally finds its footing, and although there are still issues with the ending, it was a satisfying ending to the story.
To the author: Fire all your beta readers.
They did you no service at all.
Hire a good editor who will push you to be the outstanding author you are capable of being.
October 12, 2015
~~I received this in exchange for my honest opinion~~
Man oh man!!! I am loving this series! The ending of this series was amazing! Heather has made this last book the best book in the whole series! You might think, man... she's nuts!! NOPE Heather has written an amazing series that NEEDS to be something other than a book series! OK, so my thoughts... you just read them. I love this series. This book flows so well that you wouldn't even notice that you were done with the book. You will read it that fast. Then you try and turn the page and you are done. You will love this book!!! If you haven't started this series, you need too!
Man oh man!!! I am loving this series! The ending of this series was amazing! Heather has made this last book the best book in the whole series! You might think, man... she's nuts!! NOPE Heather has written an amazing series that NEEDS to be something other than a book series! OK, so my thoughts... you just read them. I love this series. This book flows so well that you wouldn't even notice that you were done with the book. You will read it that fast. Then you try and turn the page and you are done. You will love this book!!! If you haven't started this series, you need too!
July 23, 2017
Picking up where the second book ended, Ven wakes and needs to catch up with the events of her time in a forced coma. As she catches up with the team they plot how to take down the creator. Highlights include meeting Raven, and Ven realising both that she has a family and how far she will go for them!
June 15, 2017
Utter Perfection!
This book is the conclusion of a great series that has taken us on a journey of discovery. Discovery of the person that you are on the inside. 5 people can perfect duplications of the other, but you can never duplicate your soul. This makes everyone an individual. This books shows you that perfectly.
While reading this book you feel like you are right there with them. Fighting, dying, loving, and trying to earn the freedom to be your own person. You will laugh and crying and hope the ending will turn out the way you want it too.
Please come on this journey with me, you will not be disappointed.
Until Next Time... Tabi
This book is the conclusion of a great series that has taken us on a journey of discovery. Discovery of the person that you are on the inside. 5 people can perfect duplications of the other, but you can never duplicate your soul. This makes everyone an individual. This books shows you that perfectly.
While reading this book you feel like you are right there with them. Fighting, dying, loving, and trying to earn the freedom to be your own person. You will laugh and crying and hope the ending will turn out the way you want it too.
Please come on this journey with me, you will not be disappointed.
Until Next Time... Tabi
July 10, 2017
Last book in the series...I liked it a little less than the other two but it was still quite good. Lots of action and a perfect conclusion to the story. If you like YA, I definitely recommend this trilogy.
July 12, 2017
Awesome
In my lifetime of almost fifty years and an avid lover of books:I have read an amazing amount. This is definably among the chosen greatest books I have read.THANK YOU HEATHER HILDEBRAND!!
In my lifetime of almost fifty years and an avid lover of books:I have read an amazing amount. This is definably among the chosen greatest books I have read.THANK YOU HEATHER HILDEBRAND!!
September 15, 2017
Ughhh
Why is this series over?! The 15 year old in me needs more Ven and Linc.
In all seriousness, it's been awhile since I was glued to a YA book-let alone a trilogy. I just could not put this one down. I'm genuinely sad not to know more of Ven's life as a free woman.
Why is this series over?! The 15 year old in me needs more Ven and Linc.
In all seriousness, it's been awhile since I was glued to a YA book-let alone a trilogy. I just could not put this one down. I'm genuinely sad not to know more of Ven's life as a free woman.
December 23, 2019
Great concept...great story.
This was a great series. Towards the end,
You will find more editing errors like wrong words, etc. who can blame them? These stories needed to be shared!
This was a great series. Towards the end,
You will find more editing errors like wrong words, etc. who can blame them? These stories needed to be shared!
April 17, 2021
Great series
Really good story line and excellent writing. The story isn't predictable and maintains interest because of that. Characters are both believable and likeable. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes ya books.
Really good story line and excellent writing. The story isn't predictable and maintains interest because of that. Characters are both believable and likeable. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes ya books.
June 13, 2017
Very well done conclusion
I've very much enjoyed this trilogy and a unique look on the subject of cloning and the ethics of it. Well worth the time to read it.
I've very much enjoyed this trilogy and a unique look on the subject of cloning and the ethics of it. Well worth the time to read it.
July 22, 2017
The main characters were likeable and the story moved along at a pretty good pace. I thought the final book did a pretty good job wrapping up the story and gave it a complete ending.
August 25, 2017
Great
Very good story with great characters and kept you involved in the whole series. I will Definitely recommend to my fellow readers...
Very good story with great characters and kept you involved in the whole series. I will Definitely recommend to my fellow readers...
September 23, 2017
All the strings are tied
Great series ending. A little bit old fashioned for a modern story. Off into the sunset to start a new life. Cliche but good
Great series ending. A little bit old fashioned for a modern story. Off into the sunset to start a new life. Cliche but good
December 11, 2018
Dnf would finish
June 4, 2023
The third book of the trilogy
I definitely felt this book more than the second. Ven seems to grow more and become more into who she is as an individual.
I definitely felt this book more than the second. Ven seems to grow more and become more into who she is as an individual.
November 1, 2015
Title: Generation
Author: Heather Hildenbrand
Publisher/Year: Alloy Entertainment 10/13/15
Length: 269 pages
Series: The Clone Chronicles #3
Overview
After months of pretending to be Raven Rogen, Ven feels less like a clone and more like a human than ever. But when Raven’s father, Titus—the same man who engineered Ven—discovers her plan to escape, everything she’s worked so hard for is taken away in one explosive moment.
Now she’s imprisoned in Twig City, the secret warehouse where she grew up. She spends her days plotting ways to get back to the outside world, determined to topple Titus’s empire and free every last Imitation. But Titus’s reach is extensive and his plans are more deadly than she realized.
In the shocking conclusion to the Imitation series, one wrong move could mean the end for Ven and everyone she’s come to love.
My Thoughts
Well it's been a little while since i was in this series but i have to say that it was really easy to get right back into things where we left off. The way that Ms Hildenbrand writes the story - it flows and you are reminded very fast what had just happened at the end of book 2.
If you recall, Ven, Linc and some of the others were trying to free or save the Imitations and just when they thought they were making progress, Titus blows up the warehouse and it's now a wonder who's left alive and what's going to happen to Ven now that she's been captured. We start this book in theory about 6 months in the future, when Ven is woken up from stasis in Twig City - where Titus has holding her hostage in a sense. She's woken up to find herself them in a room with another imitation of Raven AND the true raven herself.
As the story continues, we're reunited with Melanie who's managed to get a job on the inside in the hopes of finding Ven, and she's able to calm Ven down a bit in the sense that she knows that Linc's alive and that he's worried about her. She's also told that they have been spending the last months not just looking for her but in trying to find a way to save all the imitations and hopefully free everyone inside Twig City.
That's really the focal point of this final installment. We know that there needs to be a plan of attack - that the end goal is not only to overthrow Titus but to kill him since it seems like that's the only thing that will work. Our group has tried to get at him without killing him since that's not their thing but Titus is always one step ahead and that's never a good thing .
Throughout this installment we see relationships grow, we see worlds intercept one another with imitations and authentics meeting, with Ven's family from the inside meeting her family on the outside and sadly, not all of our favorite characters make it to the end. We also see lots of planning to get the imitations free - to get them new identities so they can live without fear, and it's during this that we see a lot of other relationships grow and form.
While there's never any uncertainty of Linc and Ven's relationship throughout this story, you have to wonder if they are both going to survive - knowing that Titus is out to get Ven and will have to discover that Linc's working with them somehow. I feel like we're hoping for the happy ending but who knows if that's possible.
I think the way that everything plays out is a nice story line. We see that there's a lot of internal debate going on that makes you wonder what you're capable of if you're backed into a corner, and you then wonder if your true self is actually that or if you can be conformed. (i.e. real Raven). But all in all, we get the closure and the resolution that the story needed even if it wasn't in the expected path. With that being said - thank you folks at Netgalley for getting me an early copy of this book
Author: Heather Hildenbrand
Publisher/Year: Alloy Entertainment 10/13/15
Length: 269 pages
Series: The Clone Chronicles #3
Overview
After months of pretending to be Raven Rogen, Ven feels less like a clone and more like a human than ever. But when Raven’s father, Titus—the same man who engineered Ven—discovers her plan to escape, everything she’s worked so hard for is taken away in one explosive moment.
Now she’s imprisoned in Twig City, the secret warehouse where she grew up. She spends her days plotting ways to get back to the outside world, determined to topple Titus’s empire and free every last Imitation. But Titus’s reach is extensive and his plans are more deadly than she realized.
In the shocking conclusion to the Imitation series, one wrong move could mean the end for Ven and everyone she’s come to love.
My Thoughts
Well it's been a little while since i was in this series but i have to say that it was really easy to get right back into things where we left off. The way that Ms Hildenbrand writes the story - it flows and you are reminded very fast what had just happened at the end of book 2.
If you recall, Ven, Linc and some of the others were trying to free or save the Imitations and just when they thought they were making progress, Titus blows up the warehouse and it's now a wonder who's left alive and what's going to happen to Ven now that she's been captured. We start this book in theory about 6 months in the future, when Ven is woken up from stasis in Twig City - where Titus has holding her hostage in a sense. She's woken up to find herself them in a room with another imitation of Raven AND the true raven herself.
As the story continues, we're reunited with Melanie who's managed to get a job on the inside in the hopes of finding Ven, and she's able to calm Ven down a bit in the sense that she knows that Linc's alive and that he's worried about her. She's also told that they have been spending the last months not just looking for her but in trying to find a way to save all the imitations and hopefully free everyone inside Twig City.
That's really the focal point of this final installment. We know that there needs to be a plan of attack - that the end goal is not only to overthrow Titus but to kill him since it seems like that's the only thing that will work. Our group has tried to get at him without killing him since that's not their thing but Titus is always one step ahead and that's never a good thing .
Throughout this installment we see relationships grow, we see worlds intercept one another with imitations and authentics meeting, with Ven's family from the inside meeting her family on the outside and sadly, not all of our favorite characters make it to the end. We also see lots of planning to get the imitations free - to get them new identities so they can live without fear, and it's during this that we see a lot of other relationships grow and form.
While there's never any uncertainty of Linc and Ven's relationship throughout this story, you have to wonder if they are both going to survive - knowing that Titus is out to get Ven and will have to discover that Linc's working with them somehow. I feel like we're hoping for the happy ending but who knows if that's possible.
I think the way that everything plays out is a nice story line. We see that there's a lot of internal debate going on that makes you wonder what you're capable of if you're backed into a corner, and you then wonder if your true self is actually that or if you can be conformed. (i.e. real Raven). But all in all, we get the closure and the resolution that the story needed even if it wasn't in the expected path. With that being said - thank you folks at Netgalley for getting me an early copy of this book
October 17, 2015
Agh! Heather Hildenbrand's final title in the Clone Chronicles trilogy is out! I have been waiting on pins and needles to see how this story was going to end!
Warning, spoilers ahead! If you haven't read both Imitation and Deviation stop here!
Ven awakens to find herself trapped in the bowels of Twig City with two other Ravens. It's been six months since Titus brought her here and in those six months a lot has changed, giving Titus the upper hand against Ven and the other Imitations. Even worse, Titus has been using the Ravens' blood to try and find the variables allowing for so much deviation amongst the Imitations in hopes of finally eliminating the issue.
But the Imitations still in Twig City have started to act out, attacking their overseers and giving Ven hope that they may still have a chance to take Titus down once and for all. The first step: escaping Twig City and reuniting with the others. Fortunately, it looks like Ven might just have an ally inside.
When we left Ven it looked like all hope was lost. She was captured, the other escaped Imitations had just been killed in the warehouse explosion, and she had no way of letting her friends know what happened - if they were even still alive.
But Titus's agenda is just the first thing that allows hope for our heroine - he's found a use for her and has put off killing her at least temporarily. And this is where Generation begins, with Ven waking up six months after the events of Deviation.
Poor Ven! She deserves a break. It's been a trying time for her and her friends what with the constant fear of being discovered and killed, losing even more friends and loved ones, etc. But Ven has held onto her hope and humanity in spite of it all, guided by her determination to finally see the Imitations liberated.
If you're a fan of the previous two, you no doubt are already chomping at the bit to read Generation. It's always a shame to say goodbye to characters you've come to know and love, but I promise you will not be disappointed with Hildenbrand's finale.
Warning, spoilers ahead! If you haven't read both Imitation and Deviation stop here!
Ven awakens to find herself trapped in the bowels of Twig City with two other Ravens. It's been six months since Titus brought her here and in those six months a lot has changed, giving Titus the upper hand against Ven and the other Imitations. Even worse, Titus has been using the Ravens' blood to try and find the variables allowing for so much deviation amongst the Imitations in hopes of finally eliminating the issue.
But the Imitations still in Twig City have started to act out, attacking their overseers and giving Ven hope that they may still have a chance to take Titus down once and for all. The first step: escaping Twig City and reuniting with the others. Fortunately, it looks like Ven might just have an ally inside.
When we left Ven it looked like all hope was lost. She was captured, the other escaped Imitations had just been killed in the warehouse explosion, and she had no way of letting her friends know what happened - if they were even still alive.
But Titus's agenda is just the first thing that allows hope for our heroine - he's found a use for her and has put off killing her at least temporarily. And this is where Generation begins, with Ven waking up six months after the events of Deviation.
Poor Ven! She deserves a break. It's been a trying time for her and her friends what with the constant fear of being discovered and killed, losing even more friends and loved ones, etc. But Ven has held onto her hope and humanity in spite of it all, guided by her determination to finally see the Imitations liberated.
If you're a fan of the previous two, you no doubt are already chomping at the bit to read Generation. It's always a shame to say goodbye to characters you've come to know and love, but I promise you will not be disappointed with Hildenbrand's finale.
December 4, 2015
Generation by Heather Hildenbrand is the third book in the Clone Chronicles series and it was a solid conclusion to the series. If you haven’t checked this series out yet and you are looking for a story that ties together science fiction and some interesting characters into a YA Dystopian, consider checking it out. I will do my best to review this without giving away any spoilers but I can’t promise anything.
The story picks up with Ven waking up to find that things haven’t changed much for her since she was put under by Titus. When she wakes up in Twig City, she finds her situation to be a bit more dangerous as Titus is willing to do whatever he needs to in order to protect himself and his interests.
Ven and her friends are right at the center of the story and you will find that Hildenbrand continues to build out the story with the right mix of action and deception along with solid characters. There are some changes to the cast based on how book two ended but you will find that the secondary characters that Hildenbrand surrounds Ven with help to move the story along. Another thing that Hilendbrand does well is build out the world that Ven inhabits. The fact that Titus is able to get away with the things he gets away with and how those outside of this group don’t even realize the impact makes me shudder.
The way the story is tied together provided a great conclusion to the series and I’m glad I came across this series. Hildenbrand did a wonderful job with this and I look forward to seeing what she does next. If you are looking for a YA dystopian that shows great character development and has an interesting story, consider checking this series out. I know this review is short and doesn’t say too much but as this is the third book of the series, I don’t want to ruin anything.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!
The story picks up with Ven waking up to find that things haven’t changed much for her since she was put under by Titus. When she wakes up in Twig City, she finds her situation to be a bit more dangerous as Titus is willing to do whatever he needs to in order to protect himself and his interests.
Ven and her friends are right at the center of the story and you will find that Hildenbrand continues to build out the story with the right mix of action and deception along with solid characters. There are some changes to the cast based on how book two ended but you will find that the secondary characters that Hildenbrand surrounds Ven with help to move the story along. Another thing that Hilendbrand does well is build out the world that Ven inhabits. The fact that Titus is able to get away with the things he gets away with and how those outside of this group don’t even realize the impact makes me shudder.
The way the story is tied together provided a great conclusion to the series and I’m glad I came across this series. Hildenbrand did a wonderful job with this and I look forward to seeing what she does next. If you are looking for a YA dystopian that shows great character development and has an interesting story, consider checking this series out. I know this review is short and doesn’t say too much but as this is the third book of the series, I don’t want to ruin anything.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!
October 24, 2015
I want to start out by saying I did not read the first two books in this series. I probably could have asked the author for e-books of them but I did not because I am so busy lately. I decided to read this one because it was on net galley and I liked the authors Dirty blood Series!
That being said I did not feel too lost in the third and last book in the series. It was easy to pick up what had happened and to get into the story because Heather is a good writer. I liked the premise of the world and the issues the main characters faced. However I felt like the characters were not really developed as they should have been being the third book in the series. These characters should have faced a lot already which should have made them grown as characters unless the first two books in the series were complete let downs. After the first third of the book I thought the plot was boring and couldn't keep my attention like her Dirty blood series. The premise is there and Heathers writing style but it just lacked suspense and mesmerizing characters. Sadly I can only give this book a 2 rating.
Let me know in the comments below if I should have read the whole series because it would have made this book better for me.
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That being said I did not feel too lost in the third and last book in the series. It was easy to pick up what had happened and to get into the story because Heather is a good writer. I liked the premise of the world and the issues the main characters faced. However I felt like the characters were not really developed as they should have been being the third book in the series. These characters should have faced a lot already which should have made them grown as characters unless the first two books in the series were complete let downs. After the first third of the book I thought the plot was boring and couldn't keep my attention like her Dirty blood series. The premise is there and Heathers writing style but it just lacked suspense and mesmerizing characters. Sadly I can only give this book a 2 rating.
Let me know in the comments below if I should have read the whole series because it would have made this book better for me.
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August 26, 2017
Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
I have been a big follower of the Clone Chronicles trilogy so I feel a lot surprised to end up feeling hugely disappointed with Generation.
I had a lot of issues with the book. I didn't feel invested at all in the story. Some parts of it seemed unbelievable and unlikely. And I don't know why but Ven and Linc's relationship didn't made me swoon like in the first two installments. I just didn't care at all about any of what was happening. I guess after reading the first two and enjoying them greatly, I expected a lot from Generation and it didn't deliver. I still love Ven though and I still think that this trilogy has one of the best and unique concept for ya sci-fi out there.
This may have been a letdown but it was still a great way to wrap up Ven's story. It just wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be (I expected a lot. It being the last book and all.)
I received an e-arc to read and review.
I have been a big follower of the Clone Chronicles trilogy so I feel a lot surprised to end up feeling hugely disappointed with Generation.
I had a lot of issues with the book. I didn't feel invested at all in the story. Some parts of it seemed unbelievable and unlikely. And I don't know why but Ven and Linc's relationship didn't made me swoon like in the first two installments. I just didn't care at all about any of what was happening. I guess after reading the first two and enjoying them greatly, I expected a lot from Generation and it didn't deliver. I still love Ven though and I still think that this trilogy has one of the best and unique concept for ya sci-fi out there.
This may have been a letdown but it was still a great way to wrap up Ven's story. It just wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be (I expected a lot. It being the last book and all.)
I received an e-arc to read and review.
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