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Seventeen-year-old Mireya is the youngest person on Earth in 2055. Well, one of them. She and her classmates on the military base where she lives are survivors of a global catastrophe that took out a quarter of the world’s population fifteen years earlier and rendered the remaining humans infertile.
Formerly banned research into cloning, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence is green-lighted by a government desperate to prevent looming human extinction. In fact, it was experimental nanotechnology that saved the lives of Mireya and her friends.
She’s always been told this makes her special. She certainly doesn’t feel special. As hard as she tries, she can never seem to please her indifferent parents, and her periodic memory lapses threaten to sink her already-shameful class rank to dead last.
Mireya’s never left the base, never wanted to, and never questioned why she’s been content to stay there her whole life—until she runs into Heath. Actually, he bumped into her with his Gideon Corp delivery van. She’s not hurt, but she is baffled.
Why did the alluring young guy look at her like he knows her? And why did he seem shocked at her very average eye color?
When one-by-one her friends visit the physician and come back acting like strangers, Mireya decides to venture beyond the gates of the base to the nearby city of Atlanta to search for answers. And for Heath.
What she’ll find is the imposing walls surrounding Gideon Corp, the world’s largest corporation, hide many secrets about the cataclysmic global event and perhaps even Mireya herself.
DESIGNED is perfect for readers who loved Hunger Games, Divergent, Uglies, and the Selection series.
Formerly banned research into cloning, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence is green-lighted by a government desperate to prevent looming human extinction. In fact, it was experimental nanotechnology that saved the lives of Mireya and her friends.
She’s always been told this makes her special. She certainly doesn’t feel special. As hard as she tries, she can never seem to please her indifferent parents, and her periodic memory lapses threaten to sink her already-shameful class rank to dead last.
Mireya’s never left the base, never wanted to, and never questioned why she’s been content to stay there her whole life—until she runs into Heath. Actually, he bumped into her with his Gideon Corp delivery van. She’s not hurt, but she is baffled.
Why did the alluring young guy look at her like he knows her? And why did he seem shocked at her very average eye color?
When one-by-one her friends visit the physician and come back acting like strangers, Mireya decides to venture beyond the gates of the base to the nearby city of Atlanta to search for answers. And for Heath.
What she’ll find is the imposing walls surrounding Gideon Corp, the world’s largest corporation, hide many secrets about the cataclysmic global event and perhaps even Mireya herself.
DESIGNED is perfect for readers who loved Hunger Games, Divergent, Uglies, and the Selection series.
262 pages, Paperback
Published October 14, 2022
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Amy Patrick
41 books626 followersI love writing, and I love LOVE. I've been writing seriously since 2010 and have written 35 books (and counting!) Most of them are YA and NA romantic fantasy. There's a dash of paranormal and dystopian romance in my book list as well.
I'm honored to be an Amazon bestseller and multi-award winning author of the bestselling Hidden Saga, which is a 10-book Fae fantasy romance series, the heart-pounding Crimson Accord vampire romance series.
My new Romantasy series, Age of Fae, begins with A Court Bright and Broken, which released on Valentine's Day 2025. Book 2, A Kingdom Ruthless and Radiant comes out May 23rd 2025!
I live in Rhode Island where I write in my car at the beach year round and sometimes crave the heat and humidity of Mississippi, where I grew up. I love hearing from my readers! Reach out and say hi anytime.
I'm honored to be an Amazon bestseller and multi-award winning author of the bestselling Hidden Saga, which is a 10-book Fae fantasy romance series, the heart-pounding Crimson Accord vampire romance series.
My new Romantasy series, Age of Fae, begins with A Court Bright and Broken, which released on Valentine's Day 2025. Book 2, A Kingdom Ruthless and Radiant comes out May 23rd 2025!
I live in Rhode Island where I write in my car at the beach year round and sometimes crave the heat and humidity of Mississippi, where I grew up. I love hearing from my readers! Reach out and say hi anytime.
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April 9, 2024So excited to share my new book with you!! DESIGNED is young adult dystopian sci fi with a swoony love story. It's available now in ebook and print--
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October 21, 2022
Love this start to a new series. Amy Patrick never disappoints.
There were so many twist and turns I just couldn't put the book down. Wonderful!!
There were so many twist and turns I just couldn't put the book down. Wonderful!!
December 8, 2024
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Designed by Amy Patrick is a Young Adult novel written for a timely generation. As AI and AGI are daily in the headlines, the morality and safety implications are being hotly debated in every business sector. Patrick takes AI much further into artificial life creation and hybrid humanity.
Mireya is a teenager who has grown up on an Air Force base after the Calamity. Caused by the Zika-2 Virus, spread by mosquitoes, everyone over the age of 60 and under the age of three has died. Billions of people have been wiped off the face of the Earth. The remaining population is working mightily to survive.
Scientists have eradicated all of the mosquitoes but Mireya and her friends must take daily antivirals to prevent reinfection. She and her best friend, Ketta, often complain about the controlled life they must live. They are strictly confined to the Air Force base.
Mireya and her friends attend daily classes. Most of them have known each other for all of their lives. Ketta tries to talk Mireya into ditching school and sneaking off base one day. Mireya is too afraid of being caught. Ketta leaves her in disgust, reminding her she'll be late to school the next day because of a doctor's appointment.
Mireya begins to question her reality when she catches up with Ketta and jokingly tells her she knows she didn't go to the doctor and that she skipped school. Ketta looks her straight in her eyes and says, "You know I'd never do something like that." And turns away with an angry expression. Scared at the radical change in her rebellious friend, Mireya starts to panic.
Designed takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of a Dystopian world where Pharmaceutical companies have become Genetic breeding and experimentation factories. A place where life is not always what it seems to be.
What is so well done about Designed is that despite the clinical factors of science and genetics, I was able to feel compassion for every character, good or evil. Each person's struggle is emotional and real. In the morality discussion of what makes life to be life, human qualities like love, concern, loyalty, and commitment are often left out. Designed is balanced.
However, this is the first book in a series. Much is still to be determined. I'm curious as to the direction of the plot. I'm hoping Humanity and its wonderful spirit will win in the end. I'll let you know when I get my hands on the next book.
Designed by Amy Patrick is a Young Adult novel written for a timely generation. As AI and AGI are daily in the headlines, the morality and safety implications are being hotly debated in every business sector. Patrick takes AI much further into artificial life creation and hybrid humanity.
Mireya is a teenager who has grown up on an Air Force base after the Calamity. Caused by the Zika-2 Virus, spread by mosquitoes, everyone over the age of 60 and under the age of three has died. Billions of people have been wiped off the face of the Earth. The remaining population is working mightily to survive.
Scientists have eradicated all of the mosquitoes but Mireya and her friends must take daily antivirals to prevent reinfection. She and her best friend, Ketta, often complain about the controlled life they must live. They are strictly confined to the Air Force base.
Mireya and her friends attend daily classes. Most of them have known each other for all of their lives. Ketta tries to talk Mireya into ditching school and sneaking off base one day. Mireya is too afraid of being caught. Ketta leaves her in disgust, reminding her she'll be late to school the next day because of a doctor's appointment.
Mireya begins to question her reality when she catches up with Ketta and jokingly tells her she knows she didn't go to the doctor and that she skipped school. Ketta looks her straight in her eyes and says, "You know I'd never do something like that." And turns away with an angry expression. Scared at the radical change in her rebellious friend, Mireya starts to panic.
Designed takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of a Dystopian world where Pharmaceutical companies have become Genetic breeding and experimentation factories. A place where life is not always what it seems to be.
What is so well done about Designed is that despite the clinical factors of science and genetics, I was able to feel compassion for every character, good or evil. Each person's struggle is emotional and real. In the morality discussion of what makes life to be life, human qualities like love, concern, loyalty, and commitment are often left out. Designed is balanced.
However, this is the first book in a series. Much is still to be determined. I'm curious as to the direction of the plot. I'm hoping Humanity and its wonderful spirit will win in the end. I'll let you know when I get my hands on the next book.
September 20, 2022
Holy smokes. While there was a familiarity to the pattern of Designed's plotline in comparison to Crimson Born (which is a fantasic paranormal YA series of hers that I'd totally recommend), the twists, surprises and constant reveals kept me thoroughly on the edge of my seat.
I wasn't sure what to expect... Every one of Amy Patrick's YA books have hooked me from the first line (leading me to wonder why on earth I haven't delved into her adult novels), and this new series was no exception.
There were so many emotions running through me while reading this because Reya, the main character, was made to be incredibly relatable despite her circumstances. We've all felt out of place in our families, circle of friends, what-have-you... and to open the story immediately with Reya's discontentment with her life made the reader immediately drawn in alongside her.
It's a quick read, with lots of surprises, and a delicious slow burn that her other series have all pulsed with... and I'd highly recommend diving in for this wild ride.
I wasn't sure what to expect... Every one of Amy Patrick's YA books have hooked me from the first line (leading me to wonder why on earth I haven't delved into her adult novels), and this new series was no exception.
There were so many emotions running through me while reading this because Reya, the main character, was made to be incredibly relatable despite her circumstances. We've all felt out of place in our families, circle of friends, what-have-you... and to open the story immediately with Reya's discontentment with her life made the reader immediately drawn in alongside her.
It's a quick read, with lots of surprises, and a delicious slow burn that her other series have all pulsed with... and I'd highly recommend diving in for this wild ride.
March 25, 2024
This would be a good book for the audience intended for; YA in the 11-15 year old range, IMHO. The plot is good and I like the general theme, particularly post-covid, its believable in our era that things could go this far with our society.
However, its also a bit cheesy, the characters are a bit superficial and there was not a whole lot of character setting and building, so I didn't REAAAALLLLY care what happened to the main character. The writing lacked a ton of depth, but, again, it is intended for kids, so I cut it some slack. Fast read, I finished it in a couple of weeks. May or may not read the whole series.
However, its also a bit cheesy, the characters are a bit superficial and there was not a whole lot of character setting and building, so I didn't REAAAALLLLY care what happened to the main character. The writing lacked a ton of depth, but, again, it is intended for kids, so I cut it some slack. Fast read, I finished it in a couple of weeks. May or may not read the whole series.
October 2, 2022
I have SO. MANY. QUESTIONS!!! There are so many twists and turns that made my heart ache and race within pages of each other. Amy Patrick books never disappoint so I'll be impatiently waiting for book 2!!
October 4, 2022
I've read all of her other two series, Hidden Saga and Crimson Accord, and loved all of them. This book starts a new series and I really think she is getting even better as an author. The character development and plot twists show her growth and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
October 19, 2022
When I heard Amy Patrick was coming out with a new series, I was ecstatic. I've always loved her writing and this book definitely did not disappoint. I couldn't stop reading it and I cannot wait for the next one to come out!! I need to know what happens next!
January 8, 2024
A page turner! Super short read but as my first dystopian book, it set the bar high! The end of the book was the best part!!
August 7, 2024
4.5 stars
October 12, 2022
I absolutely LOVED this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat with twists, turns and surprises. It kept me guessing and now wanting even more! I cannot wait for book two! 😍
October 18, 2022
This was fantastic from the concept and plot twists to the characters and the villains.
September 11, 2024
2.75 stars. Good concept. Interesting idea. The storytelling just wasn’t as good as I’d hoped. It wasn’t horrible, but it was too straightforward and lackluster. And a little clunky. I wasn’t pulled in or immersed into this new world. Everything happens very systematically and didn’t feel natural. The relationship between Reya and heath was disappointing. We basically come into their story in the middle of it. She has no memory of Heath, but heath does. So he’s already in deep with reya, but we don’t get to see any of that at all. So I’m not connected to the two of them at all. I’m not invested. Their story has happened in the past and is totally glossed over in a few sentence summary. It doesn’t feel real.
The world building felt superficial too. For instance, Reya has been sheltered and has never left the base she was born on. She has seen things in books and movies/school, but there is a lot she hasn’t seen in real life. So when she leaves her base, she should be in awe of everything around her. Which she is to a certain extent, but it wasn’t enough. I didn’t feel any emotion from her being plunked into this new world. Everything felt very easy for her. And I didn’t feel any emotion from heath either being able to finally be with Reya after so long. It just felt very surface level. It was hard to be immersed when everything came so easily and the author didn’t show us this futuristic world as much as she just told what this world was like.
Also, toward the end there needed to be the one climax with heath and everything he knows. So Reya learns that he had lied to her about something and she gets upset and says she can’t trust him. But then in the next few paragraphs she decides she actually can trust him and she understands why he lied. But then in like the next chapter she learns of another lie he told and then gets mad again and decides she can’t trust him. Again. But then in the next few paragraphs he says he only lied to protect her or whatever and professes his love again and so she decides that she can actually trust him again. And then I’m not kidding, this exact thing happens again in like the next chapter. So that’s one example of the storytelling needing some work. She needed to just find everything out at once. And not always just in the same way. Like heath basically just tells her all of these secrets. She finds nothing out on her own or organically in any way at the end. In the beginning it’s a bit more natural, but not by much. Everything she learns comes so easily and immediately.
Overall it was okay but I would have liked a lot more depth, natural flow, Reya learning things more organically, and better world building. It is actually probably more geared toward a very young audience.
The world building felt superficial too. For instance, Reya has been sheltered and has never left the base she was born on. She has seen things in books and movies/school, but there is a lot she hasn’t seen in real life. So when she leaves her base, she should be in awe of everything around her. Which she is to a certain extent, but it wasn’t enough. I didn’t feel any emotion from her being plunked into this new world. Everything felt very easy for her. And I didn’t feel any emotion from heath either being able to finally be with Reya after so long. It just felt very surface level. It was hard to be immersed when everything came so easily and the author didn’t show us this futuristic world as much as she just told what this world was like.
Also, toward the end there needed to be the one climax with heath and everything he knows. So Reya learns that he had lied to her about something and she gets upset and says she can’t trust him. But then in the next few paragraphs she decides she actually can trust him and she understands why he lied. But then in like the next chapter she learns of another lie he told and then gets mad again and decides she can’t trust him. Again. But then in the next few paragraphs he says he only lied to protect her or whatever and professes his love again and so she decides that she can actually trust him again. And then I’m not kidding, this exact thing happens again in like the next chapter. So that’s one example of the storytelling needing some work. She needed to just find everything out at once. And not always just in the same way. Like heath basically just tells her all of these secrets. She finds nothing out on her own or organically in any way at the end. In the beginning it’s a bit more natural, but not by much. Everything she learns comes so easily and immediately.
Overall it was okay but I would have liked a lot more depth, natural flow, Reya learning things more organically, and better world building. It is actually probably more geared toward a very young audience.
January 9, 2024
designed is your typical “the world kinda ended” dystopian novel - but rather than the world fighting an active threat, we see the lasting ramifications and the attempt to deal with them. after a virus struck the population, leaving the elderly and children dead - and the middle aged unable to conceive, technology is now king of making life more advanced, and trying to fix the conception issue
SPOILERS
mireya has lived on a military base her entire life, and slowly notices her friends “changes”. heath, a delivery man comments on the change of her eye color, propmting her to leave to explore the city and find him again. i quite enjoyed the world building of designed, the people in the city, even with all this technology, felt dejected and disattached - adding to the dispair of the subsequent end of the world. reya has a solid amount of character development from the start of the book to the end, with heaths (multiple) confessions adding to the emotional feel of her situation. also, daniel (heaths younger brother) adds the perfect balence of emotional reprive and hope for the future
with mireya’s memories wiped once again, i am intrigued to see where this story will pick up, and how the events of the first book will impact the second. for fans of divergent and the hunger games, this book perfectly fills the void of emotionally complex characters, world building, and dystopian storytelling we all know and love.
SPOILERS
mireya has lived on a military base her entire life, and slowly notices her friends “changes”. heath, a delivery man comments on the change of her eye color, propmting her to leave to explore the city and find him again. i quite enjoyed the world building of designed, the people in the city, even with all this technology, felt dejected and disattached - adding to the dispair of the subsequent end of the world. reya has a solid amount of character development from the start of the book to the end, with heaths (multiple) confessions adding to the emotional feel of her situation. also, daniel (heaths younger brother) adds the perfect balence of emotional reprive and hope for the future
with mireya’s memories wiped once again, i am intrigued to see where this story will pick up, and how the events of the first book will impact the second. for fans of divergent and the hunger games, this book perfectly fills the void of emotionally complex characters, world building, and dystopian storytelling we all know and love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2022
I'm a super fan of Amy Patrick! I loved this ARC!!! I really loved the dynamic. The dystopian dynamic. It really reminded me of Delirium which I love love love that book too but ofcourse Designed is different! Heath.. his life. . It's complicated for him. Mireya is y9ur average girl but she's caught the attention of Heath and will always have it. So sweet and I love the love he has for Reya! It was steamy and PG. Sweet Daniel is a wild little kid. He is perfectly described (I have 3 boys) !! I really hope the next book is full if action, action, and more action. This one was full of action too but it was like the volcano that didn't explode and I just know it's getting ready to burst!!! Heath is a force to be reckoned with. I love it. The very very end .. the green pills!!! Yessssss GOOOO HEATH! I LOVED THIS BOOK. I can't say it enough. This story is totally it's own and has many different details that separates it in its own world. I don't want to live in the world. Kinda sad. Definitely a great imagination Amy has. Can't wait for book 2!!!! Xoxxxx
October 11, 2022
At first I wasn’t too sure about Reya, the protagonist of this new series starter, I thought she was very naive and young for her age, but then considering her sheltered upbringing and background it made sense and her character developed gradually as the story progressed. Heath seemed initially too good to be true, but turned out to be harbouring a lot of secrets, (some of which were predictable though) yet still managed to be a sweetheart. Heath’s little brother brought a charming, light hearted aspect to the narrative and the other characters were, as I have come to expect from the author, interesting and believable.
I enjoyed the twists and turns it took to find out what her relationship to Heath was, though the details of his identity were pretty obvious and it was a bit irritating how long it took for her to work that part out.
All in all a very good read with plenty of action, mystery and romance and I’m looking forward to see where the next book will take us.
I received this book as ARC copy free from the author and am leaving this review of my own volition.
I enjoyed the twists and turns it took to find out what her relationship to Heath was, though the details of his identity were pretty obvious and it was a bit irritating how long it took for her to work that part out.
All in all a very good read with plenty of action, mystery and romance and I’m looking forward to see where the next book will take us.
I received this book as ARC copy free from the author and am leaving this review of my own volition.
October 6, 2022
Mireya lives in a military base with her parents, and she feels like the less remarkable person of her age, but soon she will make decisions that will change her world forever. You have enough of romance to please romance seekers and enough intrigue to keep you motivated to keep reading.
Most twist and turns in the story, I realized those before our main character, but that is not a bad thing, is just that I have read many dystopian stories before.
Without spoilers I can say this is a good young adult book, safe for all, the most that happens is kissing, the book is also written in the first person so it gets a bit personal, some people don’t enjoy that, but for me, it worked.
The ending gives closure and also keeps the door open for the next book and I cant really comment that to not spoil your experience.
Thank you NetGalley and Oxford South press for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.
Most twist and turns in the story, I realized those before our main character, but that is not a bad thing, is just that I have read many dystopian stories before.
Without spoilers I can say this is a good young adult book, safe for all, the most that happens is kissing, the book is also written in the first person so it gets a bit personal, some people don’t enjoy that, but for me, it worked.
The ending gives closure and also keeps the door open for the next book and I cant really comment that to not spoil your experience.
Thank you NetGalley and Oxford South press for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.
February 6, 2024
I wasn’t sure whether to rate this 4 or 4.5 stars, but I REALLY enjoyed it.
I’ve been trying to get into reading again recently, but I’ve had to force myself to continue reading the few books I have read. However I had to force myself to stop reading this book to get enough sleep.
This is an entirely new take on dystopia and it doesn’t involve some kind of “games” or “competition” where contestants fight to the death (thankfully). The story takes place in the world we know today, but 30 years ahead, when the state of humanity is entirely different.
I really enjoyed the romance, although it was a little difficult to believe at times because we are right there with Mireya, learning about everything for the 1st time (although it’s not the first time it happened).
I’m excited to go straight into the next book, which I’ve never done before!
I’ve been trying to get into reading again recently, but I’ve had to force myself to continue reading the few books I have read. However I had to force myself to stop reading this book to get enough sleep.
This is an entirely new take on dystopia and it doesn’t involve some kind of “games” or “competition” where contestants fight to the death (thankfully). The story takes place in the world we know today, but 30 years ahead, when the state of humanity is entirely different.
I really enjoyed the romance, although it was a little difficult to believe at times because we are right there with Mireya, learning about everything for the 1st time (although it’s not the first time it happened).
I’m excited to go straight into the next book, which I’ve never done before!
October 31, 2022
The perfect young adult dystopian thriller. Something along the lines of a Covid virus, this time it’s caused by a mosquito, wiped out young and old people. What’s left are those who live in the cities and run their every day lives, and those who live behind the walls of the army base. The children who live there think nothing of it as they go to school, the doctor and live with their families. But there are so many secrets. Mireya is determined to find out what’s going on. This is a book that’s truly for everybody, young teens on up, to appreciate the excitement and thrill as Mireya is determined to answer her questions. I was happy to receive a copy from the author through NetGalley, and have written my review honestly without bias.
October 9, 2022
I would 100% highly reccomend Designed.
I really enjoyed it. As always I could not put it down.
Amy did not fail like all the other series she has written.
It did have a feel like the divergent series at first then it takes a path of its own.
It ended to fast for my liking, I really got a feel for Heath and Mireya and was sad when it finished.
A few twists and turns along the way.
Hopefully we do not have to wait to long for the next book.
As always Amy has done a fantastic job with the characters you really like or dislike them.
Again the book finishes leaving you waiting to see what is about to happen.
Can't wait for the next chapter....
I really enjoyed it. As always I could not put it down.
Amy did not fail like all the other series she has written.
It did have a feel like the divergent series at first then it takes a path of its own.
It ended to fast for my liking, I really got a feel for Heath and Mireya and was sad when it finished.
A few twists and turns along the way.
Hopefully we do not have to wait to long for the next book.
As always Amy has done a fantastic job with the characters you really like or dislike them.
Again the book finishes leaving you waiting to see what is about to happen.
Can't wait for the next chapter....
November 8, 2022
Wow, wow, WOW!
Living in the not so distant future, Mireya lives pleasantly on a military base, of which she has never stepped outside its borders. A random encounter with a stranger makes her begin to question everything she believed. Heath ran into someone while making a delivery on the base. There are important things he needs to tell her, but can he convince her to trust him? Will Mireya's new friend help her figure out the truth? Or will the truth be too much for her to handle. This is a GREAT read with a little something for everyone.
Living in the not so distant future, Mireya lives pleasantly on a military base, of which she has never stepped outside its borders. A random encounter with a stranger makes her begin to question everything she believed. Heath ran into someone while making a delivery on the base. There are important things he needs to tell her, but can he convince her to trust him? Will Mireya's new friend help her figure out the truth? Or will the truth be too much for her to handle. This is a GREAT read with a little something for everyone.
December 17, 2022
This was so good!!! I really enjoyed the whole
world building and character development.
It keeps you guessing from the very beginning.
It was an incredible take on the future, sickness,
AI's, and the human condition. Does love come to
everyone?? Is it nature versus nurture?? Or maybe
it's just uniquely something yours. I also enjoyed
this author's take on a future that's definitely still
the same in some ways, but unique on its own and
slightly different. Can't wait for next book!!
world building and character development.
It keeps you guessing from the very beginning.
It was an incredible take on the future, sickness,
AI's, and the human condition. Does love come to
everyone?? Is it nature versus nurture?? Or maybe
it's just uniquely something yours. I also enjoyed
this author's take on a future that's definitely still
the same in some ways, but unique on its own and
slightly different. Can't wait for next book!!
March 31, 2023
A new author to love!
At first I thought this was just going to be the same ole same ole type of story. I also thought this was really targeted for teenagers, but it grabbed me and I found excuses to keep going back to read. Yes, at times, Reya got on my nerves but I just had to remember what it was like to be 17 again (long time ago) and I quickly found myself admiring her tenacity. I guessed one part of the story, but a twist completely took me by surprise. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
At first I thought this was just going to be the same ole same ole type of story. I also thought this was really targeted for teenagers, but it grabbed me and I found excuses to keep going back to read. Yes, at times, Reya got on my nerves but I just had to remember what it was like to be 17 again (long time ago) and I quickly found myself admiring her tenacity. I guessed one part of the story, but a twist completely took me by surprise. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
June 9, 2023
This book was amazing! From the very first chapter I was hooked, the storyline was so enthralling! I’ve been reading a lot of dystopian novels lately, but I can honestly say that this one has been my favorite this year.
Between the plot twists, the constant anticipation for what comes next, and the intensity of the plot, I literally could not put this down until I finished it!
The writing was edited well and the flow was very smooth. The only part that bothered me about the book was the enormous cliffhanger (and only because I was mad that I had to try and find the next in the series!)
Between the plot twists, the constant anticipation for what comes next, and the intensity of the plot, I literally could not put this down until I finished it!
The writing was edited well and the flow was very smooth. The only part that bothered me about the book was the enormous cliffhanger (and only because I was mad that I had to try and find the next in the series!)
September 18, 2024
My first YA read in a long, long time and it brought me back to me good ol' teen days. From the time I had my first kiss and all the teenage emotions and feelings that a girl has at that age and the innocent outlook on life. I could keep engaged with the read being in and understanding the military lifestyle, so when I was reading it, I was imagining it happening with the base we are stationed at, LOL. I didn't get a super great sense of the characters, but it was fun getting to see how their journey played out, especially reading this post covid.
July 31, 2025
5 ⭐️ This was an amazing book! I really loved the whole story, the last 50% of the book was so hard to put down. I did guess a lot of the plot twists but they were still really good. Mireya and Heath's relationship was just so sweet. And Heath is just perfect for her. Mireya needed to be loved and Heath did just that. 🥹 That ending definitely made me a little teary-eyed. If you loved the Uglies series then you will definitely like this!
"He had made mistakes, to be sure, but he'd also loved me like no one else ever had or ever would."
"He had made mistakes, to be sure, but he'd also loved me like no one else ever had or ever would."
October 20, 2022
Fascinating
Such an amazing start for a new series. I was so hooked on the book I couldn't put it down. I'm fascinated by the world building and the characters. I'm so fustrated at the end I can't believe this happened. I hope those green pills make her bring back her memories. I love heath and Reya together. So much love and sacrifice in this relationship. I can't wait for the next book 😍 thanks Amy for another great read.
Such an amazing start for a new series. I was so hooked on the book I couldn't put it down. I'm fascinated by the world building and the characters. I'm so fustrated at the end I can't believe this happened. I hope those green pills make her bring back her memories. I love heath and Reya together. So much love and sacrifice in this relationship. I can't wait for the next book 😍 thanks Amy for another great read.
May 17, 2023
Just plain boring
There's no way around it, this is a boring book. I admit that i made it only to the 25% mark but that's all i could take. There's an attempt at World building by listing all the technology available but even that's boring. The characters are flat and the plot is thin. So why give it 2 stars? The author finished the book and it wasn't blatantly absurd. That's saying something.
There's no way around it, this is a boring book. I admit that i made it only to the 25% mark but that's all i could take. There's an attempt at World building by listing all the technology available but even that's boring. The characters are flat and the plot is thin. So why give it 2 stars? The author finished the book and it wasn't blatantly absurd. That's saying something.
January 30, 2024
The main character is average and her love interest is just okay. I read because I liked the mystery and intrigue, and I'm satisfied with the ending - especially since it left the door open for the second book. I also saw the love interest's reveal coming a mile away, way before the main character. The world building was good; probably the best part in my opinion. The writing seemed very basic but overall it was a nice, light read.
April 21, 2024
Easy,fast paced and enjoyable. I wouldn’t say it’s one of the best books I ever read but it was a nice read with likeable characters and a plot that kept me interested.
I rate 3.5 because it’s a “good”book.
Not great
Not amazing
But a good solid book.
I add it to my collection of basic good books to read over the weekend plus it’s a trilogy! So the story has potential to get better and they aren’t very long books either.
I rate 3.5 because it’s a “good”book.
Not great
Not amazing
But a good solid book.
I add it to my collection of basic good books to read over the weekend plus it’s a trilogy! So the story has potential to get better and they aren’t very long books either.
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