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mano's review
3.0
This has turned into a enjoyable, exciting story. I was a little disinterested through most of the first book, Imitation, but it ended with enough of a twist that kept me wanting to read on. This second installment was much more exciting and kept me engaged throughout. Can’t wait to find out what’s in store for Ven next.
nixwolfwood's review
4.0
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Have you ever assumed a story was going one way, only to be completely taken aback when you find out that you were ENTIRELY WRONG? Because that totally happened to me right around the middle of the story. I don't think I have ever been that wrong before...
Because of that, I read the rest of the book second guessing everything. Which I'm grateful for, in a way, because I was anticipating something else to happen - and was slightly less crushed when the inevitable happened.
It ends on a cliffhanger, because Heather is clearly a sadist and wants me to suffer.
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/deviation-by-heather-hildenbrand
Have you ever assumed a story was going one way, only to be completely taken aback when you find out that you were ENTIRELY WRONG? Because that totally happened to me right around the middle of the story. I don't think I have ever been that wrong before...
Because of that, I read the rest of the book second guessing everything. Which I'm grateful for, in a way, because I was anticipating something else to happen - and was slightly less crushed when the inevitable happened.
It ends on a cliffhanger, because Heather is clearly a sadist and wants me to suffer.
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/deviation-by-heather-hildenbrand
iamivan91tx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The Clone Chronicles trilogy continues with Deviation. It is the story of Ven, an Imitation. In the book’s world, Imitations are clones meant to serve a variety of roles, like posing as their Authentics. Ven’s Authentic is Raven Rogen, the daughter of a rich and powerful businessman. This man, Titus, deployed Ven after his daughter suffered repeated kidnapping attempts. Ven's goal was to draw out the attackers so Titus could apprehend them. It wasn’t long before Ven learned stuff that completely changed her worldview.
After a few weeks of posing as Raven, Ven found out that Titus isn’t the man she thought he was. It turns out that the kidnapping attempts on Raven were part of a rescue effort. Daniel Ryan, Raven’s boyfriend, tells Ven about Titus’s true goals with the Imitations. As their creator, he has nefarious plans they can help him achieve. This surprised me a little bit. Given the first book’s synopsis, I thought the general public (or at least wealthy people) would know about Imitations. No one does except some of Titus’s most trusted allies.
Ven, who already realized she wasn’t the obedient clone that Titus wanted, didn’t take much convincing to oppose him. At the end of Imitation, Ven met with Morton, an Imitation freedom fighter. Ven was hoping they wanted to free her, too. To her slight disappointment, Morton told Ven he wants her as a spy. Since she’s close to Titus, Ven is well-positioned to take him down from the inside. Ven is too decent to refuse helping Morton. This was revealing of her character. Raven Rogen wouldn’t have accepted the request without protesting or asking for something in return.
In the previous book, Titus discovered that Daniel was stealing his Imitations. The latter is now imprisoned at Rogen Tower for questioning. To avoid public suspicion, Titus released an Imitation of Daniel, called Neil. He seems a lot more of a novice than Ven. She’s not sure whether she can trust Neil with her plans, though. Neil plays his role as best as he can, with guidance from Ven and Linc (Ven’s bodyguard/boyfriend). It’s anyone’s guess whether Neil is on Titus’s or Ven’s side.
A new character joins Ven’s circle of trust. He’s Obadiah, the son of a powerful politician. Ven feels drawn to him because he reminds her of Ida, a close friend. Ven feels she can trust Obadiah to help him with the Imitations. He turns out to be an excellent ally. Obadiah and his father have the power to help Ven take down Titus. Ven is also thrilled when she finds that Obadiah shares many traits with Ida. They’re both sprightly and optimistic. And yes, this is for a reason, as Ven soon discovers.
Linc also proves himself invaluable. It’s convenient for Ven to have a bodyguard who won’t report her “transgressions” to Titus. At first, Ven and Linc didn’t seem like they’d end up together. Linc honestly believed Ven was the real Raven Rogen, so he saw her as shallow and uppity. Once Linc got to know Ven, he started falling in love. Ven fell for him as well, in part because he takes her on motorcycle rides. She’d never been on one before and enjoyed it. Ven also appreciates that Linc sees her as an individual, not as a worthless copy of someone else.
From a few reviews I’ve read, some readers felt that Deviation was only build-up for book three. I don’t see why they would think that. More than enough stuff happens for Deviation to merit its own book. Ven must forge alliances and find ways to bring Titus down. She must also come into her own as a leader. The other Imitations look up to Ven, even though she’s no more special than any of them. I kept reading to see whether Ven would succeed. She’s a great protagonist, a girl you become invested in. There’s no way I’m skipping the last book. Although this isn’t my favorite sci-fi series, it’s still excellent.
My rating: ★★★★
4 stars - Definitely enjoyed it!
readingwithana's review
4.0
(Review thanks to a free digital ARC from NetGalley)
Starts off right where Imitation left off and it continues to follow Ven, a clone who has to replace her Authentic. She no longer wants to lead this life in which she has to impersonate someone else; she wants to be her own person. Ven's life is at more risk than ever before since she has become involved in liberating all of the other clones like herself. She is at risk at losing all the friendships she has made thus far but even her whole existence.
If I thought the first book was good, this one definitely gets better. There is a lot more action and the stakes are higher than ever before. I like how the author has developed this world and made it even more complex. It is obvious that she really thought this plot through since not everything is not as simple as it may seem. I found this is important because I believe it is necessary in order to have Ven figure out why the multiple clones are being created.
The ending for the second book is heartbreaking. I wanted so much more and I was on the edge of my seat just to be left with a cliffhanger. I really hope there is a third novel of the series in the future. There should be because of the kind of note the second book ended on. I have so many more things to say about this novel but since it is the second to a series, I do not want to accidently give out ant spoilers.
This is a great series and it definitely needs more attention.
Starts off right where Imitation left off and it continues to follow Ven, a clone who has to replace her Authentic. She no longer wants to lead this life in which she has to impersonate someone else; she wants to be her own person. Ven's life is at more risk than ever before since she has become involved in liberating all of the other clones like herself. She is at risk at losing all the friendships she has made thus far but even her whole existence.
If I thought the first book was good, this one definitely gets better. There is a lot more action and the stakes are higher than ever before. I like how the author has developed this world and made it even more complex. It is obvious that she really thought this plot through since not everything is not as simple as it may seem. I found this is important because I believe it is necessary in order to have Ven figure out why the multiple clones are being created.
The ending for the second book is heartbreaking. I wanted so much more and I was on the edge of my seat just to be left with a cliffhanger. I really hope there is a third novel of the series in the future. There should be because of the kind of note the second book ended on. I have so many more things to say about this novel but since it is the second to a series, I do not want to accidently give out ant spoilers.
This is a great series and it definitely needs more attention.
keyreads's review
5.0
OMG, I have no words!! This was an excellent follow up to the first novel. Heather Hildenbrand is a cliffhanger genius.I fell in love with the first novel and this was no different.
Protect. Obey. Sacrifice.
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