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The Incubation Trilogy #1
Incubation
Bio-chemistry whiz Everly Jax wants one thing: to know who her parents are. Raised with other repo kids in InKubator 9, she has pinned her hopes on Reunion Day, the annual event where sixteen-year-olds can meet or reunite with their parents. When her Reunion Day goes horribly awry, she and her pregnant friend Halla escape the Kube, accompanied by their friend Wyck who has his own reasons for leaving.
In a world where rebuilding the population is critical to national survival, the Pragmatist government licenses all human reproduction, and decides who can--and must--have babies. The trio face feral dog packs, swamp threats, locust swarms, bounty hunters looking for "breeders," and more dangers as they race to Amerada's capital to find Halla's soldier boyfriend before the Prags can repo her baby and force the girls into surrogacy service.
An unexpected encounter with Bulrush, an Underground Railroad for women fleeing to Outposts with their unlicensed babies, puts them in greater peril than ever. Everly must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to learn her biological identity--and deal with the unanticipated consequences of her decisions.
In a world where rebuilding the population is critical to national survival, the Pragmatist government licenses all human reproduction, and decides who can--and must--have babies. The trio face feral dog packs, swamp threats, locust swarms, bounty hunters looking for "breeders," and more dangers as they race to Amerada's capital to find Halla's soldier boyfriend before the Prags can repo her baby and force the girls into surrogacy service.
An unexpected encounter with Bulrush, an Underground Railroad for women fleeing to Outposts with their unlicensed babies, puts them in greater peril than ever. Everly must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to learn her biological identity--and deal with the unanticipated consequences of her decisions.
300 pages, Paperback
First published April 7, 2016
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About the author
Laura DiSilverio
20 books393 followersI'm the author of the Swift Investigations, Mall Cop and Readaholics mystery series.
After twenty years as an Air Force intelligence officer – serving as a squadron commander, with the National Reconnaissance Office, and at a fighter wing – I retired to parenting and writing full-time.
Spying was easier.
(Laura DiSilverio is also Ella Barrick.)
After twenty years as an Air Force intelligence officer – serving as a squadron commander, with the National Reconnaissance Office, and at a fighter wing – I retired to parenting and writing full-time.
Spying was easier.
(Laura DiSilverio is also Ella Barrick.)
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April 18, 2018
Yeah, I'm definitely in the minority when it comes to this novel. This was such a disappointing read. The writing lacked a certain richness, I never came to really know or care about any of the characters, and the world building was just average.
As well, this had a much stronger YA feel than many YA dystopian fiction books I've encountered in the past few years. It felt more...what's the word? Wholesome? It pulled too many punches when it was time to get raw and real.
Additionally, there was an aggressive amount of Christianity peppered in, in the way of prayer, Bible scripture quotations, and identification of Bibles (the books) everywhere. It was distracting, and added nothing valuable to the story. If this future society had somehow been denied religious freedom, I could see a resurgence of an organized religion being a part of the whole "underground rebellion" theme, but there was no indication of it being anything other than the author's decision to push Christianity on her readers.
As well, this had a much stronger YA feel than many YA dystopian fiction books I've encountered in the past few years. It felt more...what's the word? Wholesome? It pulled too many punches when it was time to get raw and real.
Additionally, there was an aggressive amount of Christianity peppered in, in the way of prayer, Bible scripture quotations, and identification of Bibles (the books) everywhere. It was distracting, and added nothing valuable to the story. If this future society had somehow been denied religious freedom, I could see a resurgence of an organized religion being a part of the whole "underground rebellion" theme, but there was no indication of it being anything other than the author's decision to push Christianity on her readers.
August 19, 2016
I'm a fan of YA and have read a few YA dystopian-type series. This one is great so far! I had a hard time putting the book down. It moved at a pretty steady pace, rarely lagging. The main character, Everly Jax, is complex and likeable, smart and loyal. Her two best friends, Halla and Wyck, are equally likeable in different ways. The landscapes they live in and travel are at once desolate and threatening, thanks to previous pandemics, mutated locusts, the current government, outlaws, and the Defiance. It's a near-constant battle to decide who to believe, who to trust, and who to avoid. I'm eagerly awaiting getting my hands on the second book, Incineration!
March 17, 2018
Different
I've read books along this sort of storyline before but this one I found quite well written amd engrossing. The charavters all have a good repoire with each other and it all fits well into the story.
I've read books along this sort of storyline before but this one I found quite well written amd engrossing. The charavters all have a good repoire with each other and it all fits well into the story.
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August 31, 2016I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. I admit, I am not a typical reader of dystopic teen fiction. I have read the Hunger Games books and some of the other series, but most of the time they don't hold my interest. Incubation was different. Early on, the premise of this dystopia (bird flu mutation, famine, locust swarm, etc.) is firmly rooted in possibilities that are here and now. The responses to these events is highly possible, so I could easily believe that this world could happen. With that strong background, you have an interesting main character (Everly Jax) thrust into the world outside the Kube where she grew up. The society and planet she finds outside the walls shapes the person she becomes as the book continues on. The plot is excellent. The characterization if very good. Laura DiSilverio has created a teen dystopia that adults and teens can enjoy.
September 3, 2017
I love this genre, and I love what Laura DiSilverio did with this book. I couldn't put it down, and quickly picked up the next two in the series.
November 9, 2018
I can't recall where I got this book from, it was either a freebie from Bookbub or a bargain on Amazon. The thing that first caught my attention was the cover. Incubation follows, Everly Jax, a teen girl who lives in a world that has suffered a great plague. Rebuilding and repopulation of the new world is the priority but there are challenges to face. All plant-life and food sources have been decimated by locusts.
Everly lives inside a protective dome that is used to grow food for the survivors. It's also a centre that's looking for ways to eradicate the locusts. Research is her talent and she is dedicated to finding a solution under the guide of her mentor.
With the government's focus being on repopulation, it has taken the path of control. All pregnancies must be authorized, and all babies are taken by the government to be raised and conditioned. The survival of humans is at stake.
When a friend becomes pregnant, Everly faces a dilemma and we watch on as she fights with her heart and her mind. Should they escape so her friend doesn't have to give up her baby to the state? or should she betray her friend and tell the authorities?
I feel I'm going into too much detail about the plot, so I'll stop here. But this book has so many facets it's difficult to just switch them all off. Kidnaps. Rescues. Rebels. Saviours. Enemies. Control. Oppression. Bravery. Loyalty. Engaging characters that battle to overcome the odds.
In this book, the state is definitely in control but I didn't think it's oppression was as brutal and violent as other similar reads. It's a kind of softer dystopian where Government controls are imposed without the hardcore level of state violence.
IN A NUTSHELL
Good plot. Good pace. Good characters. Although, this year I have tried to steer away from series (as I find that I rarely finish them), hopefully I will get to the others in this one.
Everly lives inside a protective dome that is used to grow food for the survivors. It's also a centre that's looking for ways to eradicate the locusts. Research is her talent and she is dedicated to finding a solution under the guide of her mentor.
With the government's focus being on repopulation, it has taken the path of control. All pregnancies must be authorized, and all babies are taken by the government to be raised and conditioned. The survival of humans is at stake.
When a friend becomes pregnant, Everly faces a dilemma and we watch on as she fights with her heart and her mind. Should they escape so her friend doesn't have to give up her baby to the state? or should she betray her friend and tell the authorities?
I feel I'm going into too much detail about the plot, so I'll stop here. But this book has so many facets it's difficult to just switch them all off. Kidnaps. Rescues. Rebels. Saviours. Enemies. Control. Oppression. Bravery. Loyalty. Engaging characters that battle to overcome the odds.
In this book, the state is definitely in control but I didn't think it's oppression was as brutal and violent as other similar reads. It's a kind of softer dystopian where Government controls are imposed without the hardcore level of state violence.
IN A NUTSHELL
Good plot. Good pace. Good characters. Although, this year I have tried to steer away from series (as I find that I rarely finish them), hopefully I will get to the others in this one.
March 29, 2020
Everly Jax lives in a world that was largely destroyed by a flu epidemic. The pragmatist government is trying to rebuild the population and chooses who has children and carefully engineers the children for specific needs in society. After Everly's meeting day with her parents doesn't go as planned, she finds herself on the outskirts of society. Faced with constant hardship, she and two friends come upon an organization called Bulrush. Bulrush helps women escape surrogacy service in hopes of raising their babies on their own. Everly has risked everything, including her own identity, to help her friend Halla keep her baby. She is suddenly questioning everything she's ever known and needs to decide if her loyalties lie with Bulrush or if she is going to escape to an outpost with her friends.
This book was a freebie on Amazon and I'm not a huge fan of the genre but I give one a try every once in a while. I was pleasantly surprised with this one and enjoyed it so much that I purchased book 2 (Incineration). I highly recommend this book and I look forward to the rest of the books in the trilogy.
This book was a freebie on Amazon and I'm not a huge fan of the genre but I give one a try every once in a while. I was pleasantly surprised with this one and enjoyed it so much that I purchased book 2 (Incineration). I highly recommend this book and I look forward to the rest of the books in the trilogy.
August 21, 2017
Excellent YA novel in the dystopian future genre. Well developed characters and fleshed out world building, plenty of action and varied pacing.
The imaginary future of the story sits rooted in present developments, bird flu, epidemics, medical research, scientific food and crop manipulation, pollution, famine, lawlessness and the reduction in numbers of babies being born in the developed world.
I read many novel stories in this genre and this worked well.
The imaginary future of the story sits rooted in present developments, bird flu, epidemics, medical research, scientific food and crop manipulation, pollution, famine, lawlessness and the reduction in numbers of babies being born in the developed world.
I read many novel stories in this genre and this worked well.
August 25, 2017
This book was a really pleasant surprise. I've been on a YA dystopia kick, particularly ones that are free or inexpensive on Kindle, and I had gotten pretty used to stereotypes and formulas. Incubation may have a few stereotypes but the worldbuilding is rich and deviates from the norm. The controlling government, rebel faction, and confused teenager just trying to get by sound like they're out of a recipe book, but Incubation has a fresh twist. Divergent meets Handmaid's Tale meets DESOLATE HELLSCAPE and actually logical future tech. Thanks!
October 4, 2017
Fast-paced, intriguing, and unputdownable! I was immediately swept up in this action-packed dystopian tale, and loved the awesome, relatable main character, Everly. I appreciated the fantastic world-building and meaningful relationships. I definitely recommend this fascinating and original YA novel, reminiscent of chilling classics like The Handmaid's Tale.
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July 6, 2018Unlike many of the reviewers here, I unfortunately did not like this one. I'm not sure what it was missing but I felt like I never connected with the characters.
Full review, and more reasons this didn't work for me, but may work for you, coming to ruffdayreviews.com
Full review, and more reasons this didn't work for me, but may work for you, coming to ruffdayreviews.com
February 11, 2019
This was a free book on Kindle, but this sci fi thriller that takes on very political issues about women's rights, food sovereignty, and ecological collapse is a fast paced action book that can easily become another YA book to movie choice. The book starts with locusts and ends with locusts, similar to some of my favorite authors who have also used this technique: S.E. Hinton The Outsiders, Sandra Cisneros House on Mango Street.
Yes, this book is free, but it is still a worthy weekend read and I definitely want to read the next book.
Yes, this book is free, but it is still a worthy weekend read and I definitely want to read the next book.
September 10, 2016
Laura DiSilverio has, in the past, primarily been a cozy mystery author. Incubation marks her debut in a new genre, and it is a very impressive one! This is Book One in an anticipated trilogy (Book Two, Incineration, came out in June of 2016, and Book Three can't be published soon enough for me).
Incubation centers around the life and adventures of Everly Jax, a young woman who discovers that her future lies in leaving the only life she's ever known to enter the dangerous outside world. Luckily, she is accompanied by two close friends, and the trio set out to achieve their different (but mostly complementary) goals.
All of the primary characters are very well realized, and come across as genuine and individualized. Even some of the more minor characters are portrayed with enough care and detail that the reader is curious to learn more about their backstories. The interactions between the young people ring true, and the dialog sounds very much the way I imagine the similarly-aged youth in my life would talk if they found themselves in this story.
The plot is action-packed and well paced. Everything that happens makes sense, and occurs in a logical progression. Of note, the main characters do not instantly morph into junior McGuyvers, able to perform incredible feats easily. They undergo some training, and learn some new helpful skills, but they're not portrayed as being magically able to handle everything that comes their way, and they sometimes (as teens may do) make bad decisions and mistakes. Another noteworthy bit: when the main character (Everly) has to do something she considers bad or wrong, she thinks and worries about it afterwards. I find this adds realism to the plot, as well as likability to the character. After all, how many teens who've led a fairly sheltered life would transition easily and without moral dilemma to a new life involving some level of hurting others?
The world of the story is well thought-out and makes sense. A critical element for dystopian fiction is that the brave new world of the story is clear to the reader. DiSilverio does a wonderful job of making sure that the reader understands the environment through which the characters are moving, even as the characters themselves learn more about the realities of their world. The fact that she does so without coming across as overly descriptive or boring adds to the overall enjoyment of this book.
Although it goes without saying, I really, really loved reading Incubation, and congratulate the author on succeeding so very well with her foray into this new genre.
Five out of five delectable wedges of Cherokee Rose (a fabulous creamy cheese made in Georgia, US)
Incubation centers around the life and adventures of Everly Jax, a young woman who discovers that her future lies in leaving the only life she's ever known to enter the dangerous outside world. Luckily, she is accompanied by two close friends, and the trio set out to achieve their different (but mostly complementary) goals.
All of the primary characters are very well realized, and come across as genuine and individualized. Even some of the more minor characters are portrayed with enough care and detail that the reader is curious to learn more about their backstories. The interactions between the young people ring true, and the dialog sounds very much the way I imagine the similarly-aged youth in my life would talk if they found themselves in this story.
The plot is action-packed and well paced. Everything that happens makes sense, and occurs in a logical progression. Of note, the main characters do not instantly morph into junior McGuyvers, able to perform incredible feats easily. They undergo some training, and learn some new helpful skills, but they're not portrayed as being magically able to handle everything that comes their way, and they sometimes (as teens may do) make bad decisions and mistakes. Another noteworthy bit: when the main character (Everly) has to do something she considers bad or wrong, she thinks and worries about it afterwards. I find this adds realism to the plot, as well as likability to the character. After all, how many teens who've led a fairly sheltered life would transition easily and without moral dilemma to a new life involving some level of hurting others?
The world of the story is well thought-out and makes sense. A critical element for dystopian fiction is that the brave new world of the story is clear to the reader. DiSilverio does a wonderful job of making sure that the reader understands the environment through which the characters are moving, even as the characters themselves learn more about the realities of their world. The fact that she does so without coming across as overly descriptive or boring adds to the overall enjoyment of this book.
Although it goes without saying, I really, really loved reading Incubation, and congratulate the author on succeeding so very well with her foray into this new genre.
Five out of five delectable wedges of Cherokee Rose (a fabulous creamy cheese made in Georgia, US)
August 22, 2016
Incubation book 1 in the Incubation Trilogy by Laura DiSilverio is a futuristic dystopian fantasy book that is believable and hard to put down. It keeps you in suspense and on the edge of your seat as you run with Jax, Wyck and Halla to escape with them from the Kube. It is a fast moving and suspenseful read and whether you are a young adult or an adult you will enjoy this read.
The world is not the same since the great epidemic. Children are taken from their famly and made to live in a Kube and taught what the Pragmatists, who are the powers to be, want them to learn to go into careers they chose for them. They have no choices but what is chosen for them. This is where the story gets interesting because Jax doesn't know who her parents are and she desperately wants to. Wyck doesn't want to be made to be in the military and Halla is pregnant with her boyfriends baby and doesn't want her child taken from her since they didn't have permission to have a child. This is what leads up to the three of them running from the Kube. Will Jax, Wyck and Halla survive? Will they achieve what they set out to achieve? What kind of trouble is waiting for them? These and other questions is what this book will explore and take you on their journey to survive and get away.
This is a fast paced, futuristic and believable book about a dystopian society. It keeps you guessing and rooting for Jax, Wyck and Halla. It is a nail bitter at times and emotional at other times. It is a very good read for adults and young adults. If you like sci-fi futuristic books you will want to read this book and series. I highly recommend it. If you were a big fan of Hunger Games then I think you will be a fan of this one too. I can't wait to read the next two books.
If you want to purchase this book you can here:
https://www.amazon.com/Incubation-Tri...
If you want to learn more about the author Laura Disilverio and her books check out her website
http://lauradisilverio.com/
The next book in the trilogy is Incineration don't miss it.
You can purchase it now at
https://www.amazon.com/Incineration-I...
UNTIL NEXT TIME:
GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA, SOME CHOCOLATE, A GOOD BOOK AND KEEP ON READING!
The world is not the same since the great epidemic. Children are taken from their famly and made to live in a Kube and taught what the Pragmatists, who are the powers to be, want them to learn to go into careers they chose for them. They have no choices but what is chosen for them. This is where the story gets interesting because Jax doesn't know who her parents are and she desperately wants to. Wyck doesn't want to be made to be in the military and Halla is pregnant with her boyfriends baby and doesn't want her child taken from her since they didn't have permission to have a child. This is what leads up to the three of them running from the Kube. Will Jax, Wyck and Halla survive? Will they achieve what they set out to achieve? What kind of trouble is waiting for them? These and other questions is what this book will explore and take you on their journey to survive and get away.
This is a fast paced, futuristic and believable book about a dystopian society. It keeps you guessing and rooting for Jax, Wyck and Halla. It is a nail bitter at times and emotional at other times. It is a very good read for adults and young adults. If you like sci-fi futuristic books you will want to read this book and series. I highly recommend it. If you were a big fan of Hunger Games then I think you will be a fan of this one too. I can't wait to read the next two books.
If you want to purchase this book you can here:
https://www.amazon.com/Incubation-Tri...
If you want to learn more about the author Laura Disilverio and her books check out her website
http://lauradisilverio.com/
The next book in the trilogy is Incineration don't miss it.
You can purchase it now at
https://www.amazon.com/Incineration-I...
UNTIL NEXT TIME:
GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA, SOME CHOCOLATE, A GOOD BOOK AND KEEP ON READING!
September 9, 2016
What an fast paced adventure!!!
The book was written for YA. As an adult, I found it an
interesting and intriguing read.
The main character is Everly Jax. She was different from
the other children as she was dropped at the Kube. She
was an infant without a name and no DNA in the data
base could determine her parents. She is a smart, feisty
young girl who decides seek out her parents.
Her best friend, Halla needs to leave the dome as she
is pregnant. The government will take her baby if she
stays.
Wyck, one who Everly hold dear, is schedule to become
a soldier. He wishes to leave the dome before he is sent
to train.
So off the three teens go into the world that has been
destroyed by disease and war. Their goal is to get to
Amerada.
Will they be successful in escaping the government run
dome?
Will they survive against the wild dogs, locust swarms,
bandits, swamp threats, bounty hunters and other dangers?
The story contains vivid detail. It is well written. The
reader feels like you are right in the midst of the three
teens with the drama occurring around the reader.
Thank you to the author via Cozy Mystery Review Crew
for the book. My opinion is my own.
The book was written for YA. As an adult, I found it an
interesting and intriguing read.
The main character is Everly Jax. She was different from
the other children as she was dropped at the Kube. She
was an infant without a name and no DNA in the data
base could determine her parents. She is a smart, feisty
young girl who decides seek out her parents.
Her best friend, Halla needs to leave the dome as she
is pregnant. The government will take her baby if she
stays.
Wyck, one who Everly hold dear, is schedule to become
a soldier. He wishes to leave the dome before he is sent
to train.
So off the three teens go into the world that has been
destroyed by disease and war. Their goal is to get to
Amerada.
Will they be successful in escaping the government run
dome?
Will they survive against the wild dogs, locust swarms,
bandits, swamp threats, bounty hunters and other dangers?
The story contains vivid detail. It is well written. The
reader feels like you are right in the midst of the three
teens with the drama occurring around the reader.
Thank you to the author via Cozy Mystery Review Crew
for the book. My opinion is my own.
September 11, 2016
Everly Jax has grown up in a world that was ravaged by disease and famine. She never knew her parents ang grew up in sterile research facility. After discovering how she's had been controlled and lied to she and two of her friends escape. Halla is pregnant and looking for her boyfriend so they head to Atlanta. Can they make it? Jax is a brilliant bio-chemist, but she quickly adapts to this life on the run. I admired that she's able to adapt and develop new survival skills. I love a strong and competent heroine and Jax is all that. Wyck wants to get away and join the Defiiance who fight against the government restrictions. He's a fighter and a protector, but his curiosity gets them in trouble. I liked his determination to help his friends. Their adventures pulled me in and wouldn't let me stop reading. I was fascinated by Amerada, the new country that developed after the devastation. Laura DiSilverio wrote a provocative story that made me think. Could this be our future? Just be aware that Incubation ends with a cliffhanger. I'm starting the second book immediately. I need to know what happens to Jax.
September 8, 2016
Reunion Day is approaching and Everly Jax is excited about the possibility of learning who her parents are. Unfortunately, everything she hopes for is shattered that day and Everly instead escapes from her home in the Kube. Everly and her two best friends, Halla and Wyck, struggle to survive the dangers lurking in the outside world, but each one of them has a different goal in mind. Can they forge a path in a world outside the Kube?
I love that Laura DiSilverio takes time to build up her characters as we begin to get a sense for just how much they have endured in this harsh, dystopian world. Everly is, of course, my favorite. She’s a spunky heroine, loyal to her friends even when that loyalty hurts. Halla and Wyck are interesting as well, but it is Saben and Fiere who intrigue me the most. I hope we see more of them in the second book as I’m fascinated by their stories so far.
INCUBATION is the first book in The Incubation Trilogy, and wow, what a way to kick the series off! I’ve read some of Laura DiSilverio’s cozy mysteries before but I think I love her writing style all the more in this genre. I can’t wait to start on the second book, particularly considering the major cliffhanger that ends INCUBATION. Easily recommended!
*A copy of this book was provided to me in exhange for an honest review*
I love that Laura DiSilverio takes time to build up her characters as we begin to get a sense for just how much they have endured in this harsh, dystopian world. Everly is, of course, my favorite. She’s a spunky heroine, loyal to her friends even when that loyalty hurts. Halla and Wyck are interesting as well, but it is Saben and Fiere who intrigue me the most. I hope we see more of them in the second book as I’m fascinated by their stories so far.
INCUBATION is the first book in The Incubation Trilogy, and wow, what a way to kick the series off! I’ve read some of Laura DiSilverio’s cozy mysteries before but I think I love her writing style all the more in this genre. I can’t wait to start on the second book, particularly considering the major cliffhanger that ends INCUBATION. Easily recommended!
*A copy of this book was provided to me in exhange for an honest review*
September 11, 2016
I received a copy for a honest review. I have read and enjoyed Laura DiSilverio's Readaholic's cozy mystery series. So I was quite happy to receive a copy of Incubation to review. When I find out an author I like writes in different genres I have to try them. I love to read and I read all types of books and to find out that an author I read writes in a different I am intrigue. I wasn't disappointed. With the first sentence I was hooked and stayed that way until the end. Everly Jax (learning how she got her name was fascinating) and her friends Halla and Wyck live in the Kube with other children that are not gene born. Everly, Halla, and Wyck each have their own reasons to run away and by doing that make them wanted, especially since Halla is pregnant and the government is trying to repopulate the country after the Avian Flu. The trip to Atlanta is hard and not without dangers the trio had no ideal they would find and what will happen to them once they do reach Atlanta. I can't wait to read the next book Incineration.
March 21, 2017
Incubation by Laura DiSilverino
I only gave these book four stars because “Young Adult” post-apocalyptic drama it is not a genre I normally read; someone more familiar with this genre might have given it five stars. I was asked to read it and write a review, and so I read. The book pleasantly surprised me. I was interested from the start. The characters were well developed, diverse, and interesting. The premise was completing. You can read the details in someone else’s summary, but even I was intrigued with the dome, population control, agricultural devastation, even the locusts. The world after the apocalypse is chillingly described. The complex plot action moved at an appropriate pace. The story really sucked me in, which was a nice surprise. This is book one of a trilogy, and to my amazement, I will be reading the next two as well. I received a free copy of this book in the exchange for a fair and honest review.
I only gave these book four stars because “Young Adult” post-apocalyptic drama it is not a genre I normally read; someone more familiar with this genre might have given it five stars. I was asked to read it and write a review, and so I read. The book pleasantly surprised me. I was interested from the start. The characters were well developed, diverse, and interesting. The premise was completing. You can read the details in someone else’s summary, but even I was intrigued with the dome, population control, agricultural devastation, even the locusts. The world after the apocalypse is chillingly described. The complex plot action moved at an appropriate pace. The story really sucked me in, which was a nice surprise. This is book one of a trilogy, and to my amazement, I will be reading the next two as well. I received a free copy of this book in the exchange for a fair and honest review.
September 2, 2016
I literally just finished this book and was so excited to write a review. This book "Incubation" is the first in a trilogy written by Laura DiSilverio. It is classified as a young adult book, but truly is for adults also. It is set in the not so distance future after most of the world is destroyed by disease and war. The main characters are three teens Everly, Halla and Wyck who are living in a government run dome. Everly is desperate to find out who her real parents are. She was dropped off at the dome with no papers and she has no DNA match in the data base. Halla, who's boyfriend is out on field training, wants to get to him to let him know she is pregnant. If the powers to be find out her baby will be taken from her immediately. Wyck wants to get out rather than be a soldier. Their escape and enormous hurdles keep this story at quite a fast pace. I can't wait to read the second book.
September 11, 2016
I am a big fan of Laura DiSilverio's adult books, so I jumped at the chance to try her young adult dystopian book Incubation. I don't usually read dystopian books but a good story is a good story. I was so excited to to enter, and win, a contest for a book in exchange for a fair review.
This is a fantastic story that grabs you right off the bat and doesn't let go. I immediately felt a connection to Everly Jax, not because I'm great at chemistry but because I love the ocean. This book is billed as young adult, and the main characters are young, but the book doesn't talk down to the reader. It is a great book for any age.
I devoured this book like I was a swarm locusts. I have the 2nd book on order and hope that the 3rd book will be published quickly. I hate waiting for books. If you are reading reviews wondering if this book is the book for you, you should order it. The paperback is gorgeous, full trade paperback size and a fantastic cover.
This is a fantastic story that grabs you right off the bat and doesn't let go. I immediately felt a connection to Everly Jax, not because I'm great at chemistry but because I love the ocean. This book is billed as young adult, and the main characters are young, but the book doesn't talk down to the reader. It is a great book for any age.
I devoured this book like I was a swarm locusts. I have the 2nd book on order and hope that the 3rd book will be published quickly. I hate waiting for books. If you are reading reviews wondering if this book is the book for you, you should order it. The paperback is gorgeous, full trade paperback size and a fantastic cover.
December 10, 2017
I really enjoyed the beginning of this but from the moment the trio escape from the Kube, it becomes far weaker in narrative and characterisation. Having started with some really well designed world building and characters, to devolve in such a way is disappointing beyond belief. The novel just ends up becoming a running away, one disaster after another with no depth or realism.
The characterisations of the rebel group are generally fairly weak, with one or two exceptions and there is virtually no attempts at depth in the baby farm in terms of characters or the world itself. The motivations for actions tend to be either nonsensical or damn stupid as well meaning that even characters who had been quite decently written to start with, had become slap worthy by half way through.
If the entire book had been of the quality of the first quarter, this would be an easy four stars. As it stands it was somewhat of a disappointment.
The characterisations of the rebel group are generally fairly weak, with one or two exceptions and there is virtually no attempts at depth in the baby farm in terms of characters or the world itself. The motivations for actions tend to be either nonsensical or damn stupid as well meaning that even characters who had been quite decently written to start with, had become slap worthy by half way through.
If the entire book had been of the quality of the first quarter, this would be an easy four stars. As it stands it was somewhat of a disappointment.
March 19, 2018
2.5 / 5
This was an enjoyable read, and I would have given it a higher rating if it weren't for all the problems I had with it.
Apart from small inconsistencies, such as timelines not aligning with the narrative of the main character and other some weird details (pregnancies lasting 7ish month?), I just could not care for the characters.
I felt like they got away too easy, given all the "trials" they had to go through. They are, after all, just some teens faced with what is described as a very harsh world. Yet they seem to escape every danger and get away almost unharmed. This removed the stakes from the plot a lot so I could really care when they got themselves in yet another debacle.
Other than that, the plot is predictable but entertaining. A possible evil government, teens possible starting a revolution without meaning too, below average character excelling in something it takes years to master within a few weeks. All the familiar elements of a good old YA dystopian novel.
This was an enjoyable read, and I would have given it a higher rating if it weren't for all the problems I had with it.
Apart from small inconsistencies, such as timelines not aligning with the narrative of the main character and other some weird details (pregnancies lasting 7ish month?), I just could not care for the characters.
I felt like they got away too easy, given all the "trials" they had to go through. They are, after all, just some teens faced with what is described as a very harsh world. Yet they seem to escape every danger and get away almost unharmed. This removed the stakes from the plot a lot so I could really care when they got themselves in yet another debacle.
Other than that, the plot is predictable but entertaining. A possible evil government, teens possible starting a revolution without meaning too, below average character excelling in something it takes years to master within a few weeks. All the familiar elements of a good old YA dystopian novel.
September 6, 2016
I'm a big fan of YA novels, particularly dystopian ones, and this novel is one of my new favorites. Everly, Halla and Wyck are a great trio of main characters. They each have very different personalities and very different reasons for breaking with the controlling society.
Thanks to locusts, pandemics, criminals, and the military, the three of them are constantly in danger as they travel. They also have to be very careful about who they choose to believe and trust along their journey.
There is a sneak preview of book two at the end of this one, and I can hardly wait to read it. I have already passed my copy on to my daughter-in-law, who also is a big fan of dystopia, and I look forward to hearing what she thinks when she finishes it.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
Thanks to locusts, pandemics, criminals, and the military, the three of them are constantly in danger as they travel. They also have to be very careful about who they choose to believe and trust along their journey.
There is a sneak preview of book two at the end of this one, and I can hardly wait to read it. I have already passed my copy on to my daughter-in-law, who also is a big fan of dystopia, and I look forward to hearing what she thinks when she finishes it.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
August 29, 2016
What a great read! This is the first young adult book for author Laura DiSilverio, and she did a wonderful job with it.
I love dystopian/young adult series, but I wasn’t sure how this one was going to play out with a bug on the cover. Well the locusts are only a small part of this story, which leads Everly Jax and her friends on a mission to escape the Kube.
Of course there are bumps in the road on the escape, so I was wondering where this was going to lead them, but once they ran into Bulrush, the “Underground Railroad”, it took a really great turn for me.
I thought the story was fast paced and really engaging. If it slowed down, the next page would bring it back up to pace. I would completely recommend this to those who like dystopian series. I am going to pick up the next volume soon!
I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I love dystopian/young adult series, but I wasn’t sure how this one was going to play out with a bug on the cover. Well the locusts are only a small part of this story, which leads Everly Jax and her friends on a mission to escape the Kube.
Of course there are bumps in the road on the escape, so I was wondering where this was going to lead them, but once they ran into Bulrush, the “Underground Railroad”, it took a really great turn for me.
I thought the story was fast paced and really engaging. If it slowed down, the next page would bring it back up to pace. I would completely recommend this to those who like dystopian series. I am going to pick up the next volume soon!
I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 24, 2016
I received this book in exchange for honest review. I have to admit, I thought this was going to be just another YA dystopian saga. I was pleasantly surprised. The characters are robust and the plot is intriguing.
Everly Jax is on a quest to find herself - but not in the way most young people her age do. She is looking for where she belongs, her roots, her family. In the process, she leaves the only home she's really known with two friends with quests of their own. Beyond the gates of their compound lie answers. Beyond the gates lie dangers, death, destruction.
And hope.
Everly Jax is on a quest to find herself - but not in the way most young people her age do. She is looking for where she belongs, her roots, her family. In the process, she leaves the only home she's really known with two friends with quests of their own. Beyond the gates of their compound lie answers. Beyond the gates lie dangers, death, destruction.
And hope.
June 24, 2018
After reading the synopsis, I was really excited for this book and the fictional word created by DiSilverio. However, the book just didn't deliver. This dystopia is full of inconsistencies and the writing is subpar. This was a 2 star book for me, but the final 2-3 chapters redeemed the book somewhat and forced me to add 1 more for a total of 3 stars. I don't think I'll continue the series. Though I wonder at the potential of this fictional world in the hands of Dan Wells or James Dashner...
June 12, 2018
How do locusts fit in?
It's a story you've read many times before. The main character grows up in a type of utopia, only to learn it's not so utopian. After a dangerous escape, the main character falls with a group of misfits who show the main character the truth about the society and who he/she is.
The only thing about the story that doesn't fit is how do the locusts play within the story?
It's a story you've read many times before. The main character grows up in a type of utopia, only to learn it's not so utopian. After a dangerous escape, the main character falls with a group of misfits who show the main character the truth about the society and who he/she is.
The only thing about the story that doesn't fit is how do the locusts play within the story?
October 26, 2017
I couldn't do it. I just could not prolong the torture and did not finish the book. I think I lasted through half; I gave honestly gave a valiant effort. It was clean, at least as much as I read. The plot was too dramatic and then too slow. There was no in between, it just jumped from one end of the spectrum to the next.
February 18, 2018
Starts out strong then becomes a bit foolish. A virus has caused a problem with birth. different factions have different fights over new babies etc. The main character starts out interesting. She and her friends decide to help a pregnant girl escape. they make foolish mistakes over and over again. I was disappointed and the range of their foolishness. It is not a series I will continue
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