Best friends have become enemies. Lovers have become strangers. And deciding whose side you’re on could be the difference between life and death. For Eve and Lemon, discovering the truth about themselves–and each other–was too much for their friendship to take. But with the country on the brink of a new world war–this time between the BioMaas swarm at CityHive and Daedalus’s army at Megopolis, loyalties will be pushed to the brink, unlikely alliances will form and with them, betrayals. But the threat doesn’t stop there, because the lifelikes are determined to access the program that will set every robot free, a task requiring both Eve and Ana, the girl she was created to replace. In the end, violent clashes and heartbreaking choices reveal the true heroes . . . and they may not be who you think they are.
With it’s gritty, Mad Max-like world and highly charismatic characters (Lemon Fresh is so brilliful!), this has become one of my favorite YA sci-fi series. In this final book, I was excited, yet hesitant to read it because I was afraid of what Kristoff might do to some of my favorite characters. In several scenes, I nearly halfway covered my eyes.
Since it’s been about a year between books, I really appreciated the recap at the beginning of this novel. It’s kind of hard to review the final book of a series without spoilers, so this will be brief. Emotions were all over the map with this one – heart-gushing moments followed by roller coaster plunges into wildly intense action for pages. Epic battles, cruel blindsides, devious villains with world-ending plans – I wondered if my heart could take it. The ending satisfied me, with the exception of the fate of one character. My feelings for this character remained conflicted for most of the series, and I’m not sure they got what they deserved. So I guess it makes sense that I’ll probably remain undecided.
Still, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this intense, complex series with fabulous characters. It’s one I’d highly recommend to sci-fi fans.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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I think I remember your book review for the previous book. Sounds like an excellent series. Great review, Teri. 💛
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Such a fantastic series, Jen, and each book was just as awesome as the last. If you enjoy sci-fi, jump on this one. Thanks!
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Great review! I’m very curious to this conclusion!
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Thanks, Evelyn! I was nervous, but happy once I reached the ending. You never know if your favorite characters will make it with this author.
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Exactly!
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Well, if the fate of that one character is bothering you, that’s a testament to how well the character was drawn in the first place. I like the way the text on the cover has a one and a three for the I and the E . . . oh hey, I just made a rhyme.:-)
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Each title in the series was like that, Priscilla – very unique. That’s absolutely true with that character. So well-developed and evoked so many different emotions.
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I’m starting this trilogy soon and I can’t wait!
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I hope you enjoy it just as much, Shannon. That first one – wow. So many things I didn’t see coming and an ending that left my mouth agape, lol.
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Oh I can’t wait! He’s become a favourite author of mine now!
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Sounds like you were highly invested in this book, Teri. The end of a trilogy is always a nail-biting experience. I’m glad you were mostly satisfied with the wrap-up 🙂
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Exactly! I desperately needed to read it, but wanted my favorites to reach the ending with me.
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Great review, Teri! This sounds amazing final book of series. I haven’t read any Kristoff books. 😫I’m waiting for sale. His books are so costly, at least in Indian currency.
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Thanks, Yesha! Maybe with this new one coming out soon they’ll put the first two in the series on sale. Always a perfect way to draw in some new readers. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
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This sounds like a very exciting series, Teri.
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It was absolutely nerve-wracking in parts, Robbie. But soooo worth it.
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Great review, Teri! “Emotions were all over the map with this one – heart-gushing moments followed by roller coaster plunges into wildly intense action for pages.” Gotta love that!
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Thanks, Jill! Felt like I’d run a marathon after some passages, lol.
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Thanks for this honest review, Teri. Hugs on the wing!
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Thanks for swinging by, Teagan!
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