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Eden Chip
In the future, nanochips in human brains control emotions in order to maintain world peace. When the chip's developer plans a lethal update that will return Earth to 'the garden,' a young woman with a faulty chip is the only one who can stop him. "A twisty and exhilarating dystopian romp" - Kirkus Reviews
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Published July 1, 2018
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October 15, 2022
*thank you to Netgalley and Scott Cramer for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
2 stars.
Ohh how I wanted to enjoy this. To really really enjoy it. Unfortunately I found it really difficult to get into the story from the beginning. It was a bit difficult to understand what was going on and who was who. My mind kept drifting which meant I had to force myself to really focus on the story as I read. This isn't a good thing as reading should make you do the opposite and make you zone out to the world around you. Because of this, the difficulty, it meant I was reading a story that had characters I wasn't connected with.
But saying that, I do think the author, Scott Cramer, has a lot of potential. I would be interested in reading more of his stories in the future as the idea of this book, was really good!
Also, points to that cover! I know we aren't meant to judge a book by it's cover but come on....I definitely do and this cover is what caught my eye and made me want to read it.
Since others have found this to be enjoyable, while I wouldn't recommend it personally, I think based on the other reviews that you shouldn't dismiss this book if you are interested in the description of it. Give it a try. You may like it.
2 stars.
Ohh how I wanted to enjoy this. To really really enjoy it. Unfortunately I found it really difficult to get into the story from the beginning. It was a bit difficult to understand what was going on and who was who. My mind kept drifting which meant I had to force myself to really focus on the story as I read. This isn't a good thing as reading should make you do the opposite and make you zone out to the world around you. Because of this, the difficulty, it meant I was reading a story that had characters I wasn't connected with.
But saying that, I do think the author, Scott Cramer, has a lot of potential. I would be interested in reading more of his stories in the future as the idea of this book, was really good!
Also, points to that cover! I know we aren't meant to judge a book by it's cover but come on....I definitely do and this cover is what caught my eye and made me want to read it.
Since others have found this to be enjoyable, while I wouldn't recommend it personally, I think based on the other reviews that you shouldn't dismiss this book if you are interested in the description of it. Give it a try. You may like it.
January 12, 2019
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I must be running out of luck with the giveaways, bercause I haven’t won one in months. A digital copy of Eden Chip is the last one. It also came with a couple of signed bookmarks, so I must thank the author for them! Science-Fiction is a genre I enjoy, but I barely touch due to lack of time (and a crazy long TBR list!!), so I was excited to put my hands in this world controlled by chips!!
The author takes us to the near future (2055 is just around the corner). A scientist called Doctor Pretov has built a nanochip using a new programming language named M-Code, that only him and Ashminov (his rival and true inventor of the code) understand. Those chips are implanted in every single human being and it has been used to erradicate violence, intolerance and many other bad things. It has also been used to ban religious beliefs and even all kind of unproductive emotions. What it started as a way to improve humankind, it has become a control instrument for a madman. Obviously there is a resistance and they have a plan (a real one, not like the Cylon’s plan…).
The setting is pretty amazing. I love all the chip history and the details about every version. I could have taken a lot more, but the author prefers to keep a light pace in order no to bore the readers. That is possibly the main strength of the book. In every page there is something happening, no matter if it’s a revelation, a new important data about the future or a fight scene. Even though there is no time to soak in the information we are given before getting something else, it is threaded in a way that doesn’t let the reader get lost. All those words could have been summarized with: What a ride!!
Even though I congratulate on the good pace of the plot, it hits a bump in the last quarter. In my opinion, the end is stretched unnecessarily to increase the drama… but the only thing that is really increased is my boredom. During the last chapters I lost complete interest in the story and I just wanted to get over it. A condensed version of that part would have done much more credit to the rest of the book. It is not a bad ending per se… just a bit too long.
To unravel the story, we follow three characters: Raissa, Caleb and Ashminov. Raissa is the rebel who wants to get rid of Petrov and the chip. Ashminov is the developer of the chip that would liberate humankind. And poor Caleb is just a guy who loves his job and chip, but gets dragged into the plot to take it down. The characters are the perfect fit por the story, but i won’t recall any of them with any kind of special fondness. They are just pawns for the story. The most interesting part, character-wise, was the role of Caleb’s sister. I think that was the only moment in the book when I felt more engaged to the characters than to the story.
During the whole book I was wondering if I would be pro-chip or not. I obviously wouldn’t want something as drastic as the chips found in this book, but the first iterations of the hardware and software to avoid violence and crappy human behaviour in general sound pretty sweet. We seem incapable of getting there by our own means, so maybe a technological hack would do us a solid. Too bad something like that tends to be easily polluted by people with no real interest in human improvement (like our dear Doctor Petrov from the book)…
Strong story, really nice pace and good enough characters are a win combination. There are some bumps along the way, but in general is worthy of the time invested. I will have to check other books by this author to see if there is something that catches my eye!
I must be running out of luck with the giveaways, bercause I haven’t won one in months. A digital copy of Eden Chip is the last one. It also came with a couple of signed bookmarks, so I must thank the author for them! Science-Fiction is a genre I enjoy, but I barely touch due to lack of time (and a crazy long TBR list!!), so I was excited to put my hands in this world controlled by chips!!
The author takes us to the near future (2055 is just around the corner). A scientist called Doctor Pretov has built a nanochip using a new programming language named M-Code, that only him and Ashminov (his rival and true inventor of the code) understand. Those chips are implanted in every single human being and it has been used to erradicate violence, intolerance and many other bad things. It has also been used to ban religious beliefs and even all kind of unproductive emotions. What it started as a way to improve humankind, it has become a control instrument for a madman. Obviously there is a resistance and they have a plan (a real one, not like the Cylon’s plan…).
The setting is pretty amazing. I love all the chip history and the details about every version. I could have taken a lot more, but the author prefers to keep a light pace in order no to bore the readers. That is possibly the main strength of the book. In every page there is something happening, no matter if it’s a revelation, a new important data about the future or a fight scene. Even though there is no time to soak in the information we are given before getting something else, it is threaded in a way that doesn’t let the reader get lost. All those words could have been summarized with: What a ride!!
Even though I congratulate on the good pace of the plot, it hits a bump in the last quarter. In my opinion, the end is stretched unnecessarily to increase the drama… but the only thing that is really increased is my boredom. During the last chapters I lost complete interest in the story and I just wanted to get over it. A condensed version of that part would have done much more credit to the rest of the book. It is not a bad ending per se… just a bit too long.
To unravel the story, we follow three characters: Raissa, Caleb and Ashminov. Raissa is the rebel who wants to get rid of Petrov and the chip. Ashminov is the developer of the chip that would liberate humankind. And poor Caleb is just a guy who loves his job and chip, but gets dragged into the plot to take it down. The characters are the perfect fit por the story, but i won’t recall any of them with any kind of special fondness. They are just pawns for the story. The most interesting part, character-wise, was the role of Caleb’s sister. I think that was the only moment in the book when I felt more engaged to the characters than to the story.
During the whole book I was wondering if I would be pro-chip or not. I obviously wouldn’t want something as drastic as the chips found in this book, but the first iterations of the hardware and software to avoid violence and crappy human behaviour in general sound pretty sweet. We seem incapable of getting there by our own means, so maybe a technological hack would do us a solid. Too bad something like that tends to be easily polluted by people with no real interest in human improvement (like our dear Doctor Petrov from the book)…
Strong story, really nice pace and good enough characters are a win combination. There are some bumps along the way, but in general is worthy of the time invested. I will have to check other books by this author to see if there is something that catches my eye!
October 14, 2018
In 2055 nanochips are placed in the human brain that can change a person’s religious beliefs or make them happy when they are sad. Not everyone likes having their emotions controlled.
There are groups out there who want to change the world and give everyone their freedom back. Eighteen year old Raissa sets out to change the world and help people take back their freedom.
The people that are helping Raissa change the world is not totally honest with her and things don’t turn out quite the way she thought they would. Raissa must change her game plan if she is going to save the people she has come to care about in a short time.
When I read the summary for Eden Chip I thought I have got to read this with all the technology found in it like nanochips place in a human brain and then being able to download software that can change the way you feel or even download a virus. I really enjoyed the baby making software now that was so cool.
Eden Chip when keep you on the edge of your seat just trying to figure out what is going on and where it is taking you next. It will keep you guess right up until the end and let me tell you that ending will blow your mind.
Eden Chip is for anyone who likes technology, software, viruses or just loves a great science fiction novel.
There are groups out there who want to change the world and give everyone their freedom back. Eighteen year old Raissa sets out to change the world and help people take back their freedom.
The people that are helping Raissa change the world is not totally honest with her and things don’t turn out quite the way she thought they would. Raissa must change her game plan if she is going to save the people she has come to care about in a short time.
When I read the summary for Eden Chip I thought I have got to read this with all the technology found in it like nanochips place in a human brain and then being able to download software that can change the way you feel or even download a virus. I really enjoyed the baby making software now that was so cool.
Eden Chip when keep you on the edge of your seat just trying to figure out what is going on and where it is taking you next. It will keep you guess right up until the end and let me tell you that ending will blow your mind.
Eden Chip is for anyone who likes technology, software, viruses or just loves a great science fiction novel.
August 1, 2019
Warning, some spoilers:
Disjointed, confusing, mixed messages, undeveloped sub plots and characters, this story was difficult to follow. The beginning of the story was confusing in that you didn't really know who the enemy was, and why. The good guys were bad, the really bad guy was almost omnipotent. Then, as it unfolded, you finally think you've got the point (to return freedom of thought and will to people) but then to discover that wasn't truly the point. Finally it turned into some almost ridiculous maniacal plot of mass extermination that the protagonist had to stop. The sub plots--love, family, purpose--were a mess and this reader was constantly disappointed by the continuous disastrous turn of events.
It started out as an interesting take on a chip in the brain that eliminated strong emotions of anger, frustration, grief, etc, to help a large population live in harmony, but then was used to control people's behavior, such as preventing religious worship, anti-government thoughts, etc., all controlled by a government entity that decided what humanity could think about or do. It morphed into one person using it to destroy humanity in favor keeping the brain in a holding vat where basic consciousness lives an existence in a dream state. We never even found out why the evil antagonist wanted a brain substance from the main character, or what it would do for him. What was the purpose of the rocket and where was it going? I suppose that will be the follow up story, which I won't read.
Even the ending presented a whole new slew of problems, and it seemed the protagonist embraced the concept of designer human/eugenics, which I thought was one of the "bad" idea themes, and made the reader wonder about the point of the story.
I think the author has some story telling talent and with practice and a good editor, may be able to tell a great story. When creating a sci-fi world, you must take care to craft your world with the rules in place, and then create characters. Develop them so that they appeal to the reader because enough back story is provided. The reader needs insight into what when why where and how they are what they are, and why their goal is necessary. Make the action believable within the rules of the your created world.
Disjointed, confusing, mixed messages, undeveloped sub plots and characters, this story was difficult to follow. The beginning of the story was confusing in that you didn't really know who the enemy was, and why. The good guys were bad, the really bad guy was almost omnipotent. Then, as it unfolded, you finally think you've got the point (to return freedom of thought and will to people) but then to discover that wasn't truly the point. Finally it turned into some almost ridiculous maniacal plot of mass extermination that the protagonist had to stop. The sub plots--love, family, purpose--were a mess and this reader was constantly disappointed by the continuous disastrous turn of events.
It started out as an interesting take on a chip in the brain that eliminated strong emotions of anger, frustration, grief, etc, to help a large population live in harmony, but then was used to control people's behavior, such as preventing religious worship, anti-government thoughts, etc., all controlled by a government entity that decided what humanity could think about or do. It morphed into one person using it to destroy humanity in favor keeping the brain in a holding vat where basic consciousness lives an existence in a dream state. We never even found out why the evil antagonist wanted a brain substance from the main character, or what it would do for him. What was the purpose of the rocket and where was it going? I suppose that will be the follow up story, which I won't read.
Even the ending presented a whole new slew of problems, and it seemed the protagonist embraced the concept of designer human/eugenics, which I thought was one of the "bad" idea themes, and made the reader wonder about the point of the story.
I think the author has some story telling talent and with practice and a good editor, may be able to tell a great story. When creating a sci-fi world, you must take care to craft your world with the rules in place, and then create characters. Develop them so that they appeal to the reader because enough back story is provided. The reader needs insight into what when why where and how they are what they are, and why their goal is necessary. Make the action believable within the rules of the your created world.
February 28, 2019
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I thought this was a very good sci-fi/dystopia read. I loved the use of chips and how there was always a blurred line to using them, is it okay is it not? I mean you think it's not okay but once humanity had destroyed itself what choice did they have in this world? But it went too far and it's on Raissa, Caleb, and Christian to save the world. I really enjoyed the feel of it. and I never thought I'd say this but the reason it didn't get 4 stars is that it was actually a little too fast paced (in that I mean it was hard to accept some things that happened as it all happens in the span of a few days).
Scott Cramer did a great job with the plot and Christian was by far my favorite character (and also the one I most wanted to kick in the first 30%). He had a lot of complexities and I really admired Raissa's strength -I mean literal strength, the girl is a tank-, Cramer didn't make flower descriptions of her, and he gave her so many cool fight scenes. Also kudos to have violists, having 2 in one book was the most unbelievable aspect to this whole dystopia novel lol.
Overall this is a solid read and I'm glad I picked it up, I really wasn't able to put it down once I started it. Anyone looking for an awesome YA steeped in sci-fi with a different sort of dystopia feel might find this worth a quick read.
I thought this was a very good sci-fi/dystopia read. I loved the use of chips and how there was always a blurred line to using them, is it okay is it not? I mean you think it's not okay but once humanity had destroyed itself what choice did they have in this world? But it went too far and it's on Raissa, Caleb, and Christian to save the world. I really enjoyed the feel of it. and I never thought I'd say this but the reason it didn't get 4 stars is that it was actually a little too fast paced (in that I mean it was hard to accept some things that happened as it all happens in the span of a few days).
Scott Cramer did a great job with the plot and Christian was by far my favorite character (and also the one I most wanted to kick in the first 30%). He had a lot of complexities and I really admired Raissa's strength -I mean literal strength, the girl is a tank-, Cramer didn't make flower descriptions of her, and he gave her so many cool fight scenes. Also kudos to have violists, having 2 in one book was the most unbelievable aspect to this whole dystopia novel lol.
Overall this is a solid read and I'm glad I picked it up, I really wasn't able to put it down once I started it. Anyone looking for an awesome YA steeped in sci-fi with a different sort of dystopia feel might find this worth a quick read.
June 3, 2022
“Eden Chip” is a dystopian novel by Scott Kramer, the author of the Toucan Trilogy. Peace is maintained in a unified world by microchips in each human brain, banning any uncontrolled emotion, such as violence and worship. Each version of the code reinforce the influence of its developer, de facto dictator, Nicholas Petrov. Fellow hacker Ashminov, and Raissa, whose chip is defective, will attempt to stop him before he can access the most intimate thoughts of every person. The novel is gripping and fast-paced. Nevertheless, the author takes time to develop the main characters and their history. The emotional links between are portrayed a bit naively in my opinion and feel stretched. However, the story developed in a way that took me by surprise. A very pleasant read.
September 10, 2019
This story is powerful and most enjoyable. A true page-turner.
The title caught my interest right away. I couldn’t put it down, a quick moving storyline, with many twists and turns. Every step builds the level of suspense, time is running out to save man kind. Lots of interesting science and weapons. A little romance and a maniacal villein. I only give a very few five star reviews, this is one of them.
The title caught my interest right away. I couldn’t put it down, a quick moving storyline, with many twists and turns. Every step builds the level of suspense, time is running out to save man kind. Lots of interesting science and weapons. A little romance and a maniacal villein. I only give a very few five star reviews, this is one of them.
December 1, 2019
One viewpoint.
Personally I think this book is a tear jerker. One of its good points is that it's complete, though a follow up is possible. I also points to the most likely way humanity will go instead of adding extra brain cells via genetic modifications. Also I think humanity would fall into the linked brain ( hive mind) problem of telepathy. I don't think Mr. Cromer has much military marshal art though he could improve. At least people here COUNT there bullets fired.
Personally I think this book is a tear jerker. One of its good points is that it's complete, though a follow up is possible. I also points to the most likely way humanity will go instead of adding extra brain cells via genetic modifications. Also I think humanity would fall into the linked brain ( hive mind) problem of telepathy. I don't think Mr. Cromer has much military marshal art though he could improve. At least people here COUNT there bullets fired.
July 25, 2019
This was a fascinating book with a very plausible dystopian future. I liked the world-building and the premise was interesting. The execution of the attack was not as satisfying. The ending, while realistic, was also heart-breaking. I could see SOME of this happening. I could not see two coders running the world, though. Lots of things to think about, anyway, which is always good.
November 25, 2019
Thrilling
This story certainly is a techno thriller. The idea behind it I find scary, as I could see it happening in the future.
A really well written story, I'm so glad I had the chance to read it. Took me two days as I just didn't want to put it down.
This story certainly is a techno thriller. The idea behind it I find scary, as I could see it happening in the future.
A really well written story, I'm so glad I had the chance to read it. Took me two days as I just didn't want to put it down.
December 24, 2019
Not doom dystopia
This is a technologically advanced Love Story, I really enjoyed it and and felt the characters were very genuine, the chapter length was good for, "oh just one more chapter before sleep"
This is a technologically advanced Love Story, I really enjoyed it and and felt the characters were very genuine, the chapter length was good for, "oh just one more chapter before sleep"
April 20, 2022
Disturbing and thought provoking
A challenging book to compartmentalize . The characters are so many faceted it's hard to get a grasp on what is reality and which things are mind manipulations from the chips embedded in them. I really liked this book but it makes me uneasy .
A challenging book to compartmentalize . The characters are so many faceted it's hard to get a grasp on what is reality and which things are mind manipulations from the chips embedded in them. I really liked this book but it makes me uneasy .
July 15, 2018
Didn’t finish
September 6, 2018
This was an enjoyable fast paced book with a well thought out premise. The unexpected twists kept it interesting. I was not a fan of the ending.
August 5, 2019
Great read
Interesting concept of mind control, really liked the heroine character, well written a great read to read at one sitting
Interesting concept of mind control, really liked the heroine character, well written a great read to read at one sitting
September 8, 2019
Enjoyable
Couldn't put it down. Kept going was filled with action love betrayal and domination, survival through love and the will to live. Fun read
Couldn't put it down. Kept going was filled with action love betrayal and domination, survival through love and the will to live. Fun read
December 6, 2020
Great book
His is a great book. It has action, science fiction and a little romance. It kept my heart rate up and I cried at the end. Highly recommend this book
His is a great book. It has action, science fiction and a little romance. It kept my heart rate up and I cried at the end. Highly recommend this book
March 18, 2019
This book is placed in the not too distant future, where every living person has a chip imbedded in their brain, to help control their mood, anger, and basically all feelings, to make everyone happy and content with their lives as they are. Each different version of the chip has been adapted to control another part of human nature. One version took away all religious belief and made it illegal. If people try to go against anything the chip has been programmed for, the person will receive a burst of great pain and a reduced ability to breathe until they pass out in extreme pain.
The main character is a young female teenager called Raissa, who is being trained to carry out an attack on the maker of the chip – Petrov. The only way she can do this, is because she has a faulty chip. It was damaged when the rest of her family were killed in an attack, only her and her grandfather survived. Her uncle and another man are training her to carry out a suicide attack as part of a revolution. But who exactly, was actually responsible for her family’s deaths?
There is a new update to the chip about to happen, something called the Eden Chip. This chip will produce a final solution that will aid a few and hinder the lives of many. A mad solution of Petrov’s. The ending of the book throws you a few curve balls and you have to wonder what is real and what is not! The journey that Raissa takes is a strange one, but that of Petrov is even weirder.
This starts as a book with a faction fighting for freedom of thought, freedom from the chips in their heads and the loss of normal emotions or thoughts by those in power. The testing of those in power for a perfect pair of specimens for the leader’s own plan and the punishment for those who try to buck the system. All human emotions, thoughts, lusts, desires and religious beliefs are being controlled by those in power. A world many of us could never imagine living in! The ending is a bit far-fetched for me and wasn’t as well done as the rest of the book, but it was certainly an unusual read. I received an ARC copy of this book from Hidden Gems and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
The main character is a young female teenager called Raissa, who is being trained to carry out an attack on the maker of the chip – Petrov. The only way she can do this, is because she has a faulty chip. It was damaged when the rest of her family were killed in an attack, only her and her grandfather survived. Her uncle and another man are training her to carry out a suicide attack as part of a revolution. But who exactly, was actually responsible for her family’s deaths?
There is a new update to the chip about to happen, something called the Eden Chip. This chip will produce a final solution that will aid a few and hinder the lives of many. A mad solution of Petrov’s. The ending of the book throws you a few curve balls and you have to wonder what is real and what is not! The journey that Raissa takes is a strange one, but that of Petrov is even weirder.
This starts as a book with a faction fighting for freedom of thought, freedom from the chips in their heads and the loss of normal emotions or thoughts by those in power. The testing of those in power for a perfect pair of specimens for the leader’s own plan and the punishment for those who try to buck the system. All human emotions, thoughts, lusts, desires and religious beliefs are being controlled by those in power. A world many of us could never imagine living in! The ending is a bit far-fetched for me and wasn’t as well done as the rest of the book, but it was certainly an unusual read. I received an ARC copy of this book from Hidden Gems and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
October 10, 2018
What an exciting read this one was! I really, really, wanted to give this one 5 stars, but I just felt like some of the plot was rushed and the characters needing some additional developing.
BUT I did greatly enjoy the premise of the story and the characters, regardless of what I just said above. You're taken to a futuristic sci-fi/post dystopian type of Earth where the entire (well... almost) is nanochipped with this technology that blunts their emotions, trains them for their future employment, and basically controls their entire lives.
There does exist an exciting rebel faction that wants to take down the nano technology and release everyone from its hold. But they are faced with some very serious challenges. Not to mention that the self-proclaimed creator of this technology seems to have a unique plan in mind for our main characters and his rollout for the new version called "Eden Chip".
A very fast-paced story that keeps you guessing on what will happen next and while unexpected, really does relate with a lot of current events that are taking place.
The main female character, Raissa, I found I could relate to her and she was very intriguing. She lost her mother, father and younger brother in a missile attack and was essentially raised as a rebel fighter. She knows how to use multiple types of weapons, fight enemies and build explosives. However, her sweet and feminine side really comes out when she meets her nanotechnology mark, Caleb, who she is immediately attracted to.
Filled with all different kinds of suspense and action, you'll really enjoy this modern science fiction novel!
BUT I did greatly enjoy the premise of the story and the characters, regardless of what I just said above. You're taken to a futuristic sci-fi/post dystopian type of Earth where the entire (well... almost) is nanochipped with this technology that blunts their emotions, trains them for their future employment, and basically controls their entire lives.
There does exist an exciting rebel faction that wants to take down the nano technology and release everyone from its hold. But they are faced with some very serious challenges. Not to mention that the self-proclaimed creator of this technology seems to have a unique plan in mind for our main characters and his rollout for the new version called "Eden Chip".
A very fast-paced story that keeps you guessing on what will happen next and while unexpected, really does relate with a lot of current events that are taking place.
The main female character, Raissa, I found I could relate to her and she was very intriguing. She lost her mother, father and younger brother in a missile attack and was essentially raised as a rebel fighter. She knows how to use multiple types of weapons, fight enemies and build explosives. However, her sweet and feminine side really comes out when she meets her nanotechnology mark, Caleb, who she is immediately attracted to.
Filled with all different kinds of suspense and action, you'll really enjoy this modern science fiction novel!
December 16, 2018
This novel starts with an active, tense opening chapter using a literary device I am seeing too often lately but I won’t reveal it and spoil your fun. The action continues throughout the book, with a complicated plot that moves from shifting alliances and complex politics all the way to questioning reality.
Cramer has a smooth writing style, with all the plot points carefully thought out to blend together.
However, the reader has trouble making an empathetic connection with the characters. This is mostly because of the usual problem with changing points of view. It’s very convenient for the author to be able to feed us information about what’s happening in three different places, and show us the feelings of three different people, but when the POV switches around the circle often – several times in the same chapter, in some places – it is hard to keep our emotional contact with the characters, especially when their objectives are different or even conflicting.
The action is intense, especially near the end, when the physical conflict goes on for so long, as the characters keep getting more and more wounded, that we begin to wonder whether there will be anyone left alive at the end. Once again, this removes us from emotional contact with the characters and lessens the suspense, rather than intensifying it.
A hard, fast-paced story for those who don’t want to get too involved.
Cramer has a smooth writing style, with all the plot points carefully thought out to blend together.
However, the reader has trouble making an empathetic connection with the characters. This is mostly because of the usual problem with changing points of view. It’s very convenient for the author to be able to feed us information about what’s happening in three different places, and show us the feelings of three different people, but when the POV switches around the circle often – several times in the same chapter, in some places – it is hard to keep our emotional contact with the characters, especially when their objectives are different or even conflicting.
The action is intense, especially near the end, when the physical conflict goes on for so long, as the characters keep getting more and more wounded, that we begin to wonder whether there will be anyone left alive at the end. Once again, this removes us from emotional contact with the characters and lessens the suspense, rather than intensifying it.
A hard, fast-paced story for those who don’t want to get too involved.
November 15, 2018
With programmable chips implanted into every human brain, there should be no reason why anyone has to be sad, worried, angry or distressed. But not everyone wants to have their emotions controlled, and eighteen-year-old Raissa sets out change things, ending the power wielded by the mysterious Petrov and his regime. But can she change the world without jeopardising her own hopes for love?
This is an interesting tale by indie sci-fi writer Scot Cramer. He’s taken a George Orwell-type look at a possible future where humans are controlled by implants that can be updated or changed by the powers-that-be. It’s a thought-provoking read that pits the inevitable ‘rebels’ against a domineering government. That said, although I enjoyed it, I did find myself starting to lose interest towards the end, due to what felt like a slightly drawn-out denouement. Other than that, it’s a great read.
This is an interesting tale by indie sci-fi writer Scot Cramer. He’s taken a George Orwell-type look at a possible future where humans are controlled by implants that can be updated or changed by the powers-that-be. It’s a thought-provoking read that pits the inevitable ‘rebels’ against a domineering government. That said, although I enjoyed it, I did find myself starting to lose interest towards the end, due to what felt like a slightly drawn-out denouement. Other than that, it’s a great read.
October 2, 2018
I absolutely love this cover. It is beautiful!
This is beyond just a Sci-Fi novel, it had a how did the world begin theme to it.
Scott Cramer has brought to life very multi-dimensional characters and given them a purpose. The world he has created is so vivid and really helps the reader feel like they are there with the characters.
A strong and fast paced plot will keep you invested the entire way through. This was one of those reads that really made me feel a deeper connection than I was expecting.
The characters, plot, and pacing were all spot on and really helped to elevate the novel. A superb Sci-Fi novel.
This is beyond just a Sci-Fi novel, it had a how did the world begin theme to it.
Scott Cramer has brought to life very multi-dimensional characters and given them a purpose. The world he has created is so vivid and really helps the reader feel like they are there with the characters.
A strong and fast paced plot will keep you invested the entire way through. This was one of those reads that really made me feel a deeper connection than I was expecting.
The characters, plot, and pacing were all spot on and really helped to elevate the novel. A superb Sci-Fi novel.
November 5, 2018
This was a sci-fi novel that really made me think on a deeper level than most Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels.
There is a lot going on and a lot to understand since you are diving into a new world. I think that Scott Cramer really managed to keep his readers up to speed by giving them just enough along the way without making them feel lost or bogged down with information.
The plot was very well paced and while some parts were easy to predict, there were also plenty of surprises along the way and ultimately it led to a great read overall.
You will not be disappointed by the world Cramer has created and the action and adventure that has come from his imagination.
There is a lot going on and a lot to understand since you are diving into a new world. I think that Scott Cramer really managed to keep his readers up to speed by giving them just enough along the way without making them feel lost or bogged down with information.
The plot was very well paced and while some parts were easy to predict, there were also plenty of surprises along the way and ultimately it led to a great read overall.
You will not be disappointed by the world Cramer has created and the action and adventure that has come from his imagination.
November 6, 2018
I loved how fast this novel was in its pacing, I thought that it kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I loved how much action there was throughout and how the author didn’t shy away from making sure everything was detailed.
Raissa was such a strong and compelling lead character. She goes through a lot of ups and downs throughout the course of the novel and makes a large amount of decisions and as a reader I honestly felt like I agreed with her most of the time.
I liked the fact that we got backstory and plenty of descriptions of the world we were in, I could picture it in my head.
Raissa was such a strong and compelling lead character. She goes through a lot of ups and downs throughout the course of the novel and makes a large amount of decisions and as a reader I honestly felt like I agreed with her most of the time.
I liked the fact that we got backstory and plenty of descriptions of the world we were in, I could picture it in my head.
May 20, 2022
This Sci-fi novel starts off well and gets better until the last quarter, when the flow of the writing gets a little off-track and choppy. Interesting characters, good plot, and some decent worldbuilding, even the pace is fast and constant, but during the climax there is some struggle with where the story goes. Overall, a solid Sci-fi novel from a creative and imaginative writer, worth the read, especially for YA and New Adult readers.
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July 17, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It has the dystopian and ya genre with a hint of sci-fi. That’s how I would describe the book anyways and honestly I enjoyed it. Raissa is the main character in the book and she has a complex story to tell and it will keep you late at night reading this book and you will neglect your house chores and kids! Ha!!
August 20, 2018
Copy given by Netgalley in return for honest review.
I enjoy a bit of dystopia, and was compelled to request this book by a growing unease relating to AI and nanotechnology.
It was excellent, essentially a love story and the ‘science ‘ wasn’t too hard to follow for the ‘challenged’., like me :)
I enjoy a bit of dystopia, and was compelled to request this book by a growing unease relating to AI and nanotechnology.
It was excellent, essentially a love story and the ‘science ‘ wasn’t too hard to follow for the ‘challenged’., like me :)
November 20, 2018
It is the future and everyone has a chip in their brain. Emotions and religion is controlled but one hates the control. She wants to break this so much even if it affects the boy she loves. See what will happen
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 9, 2018
Not a new story but well done in execution.
Big data with 'thoughts'. :) Raissa is also likable in her development. A gripping plot made this an enjoyable trip to the future!
Big data with 'thoughts'. :) Raissa is also likable in her development. A gripping plot made this an enjoyable trip to the future!
August 3, 2020
I was happy to win this in a Giveaway. Good story with awesome characters.
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