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haleyelisereads's review against another edition
5.0
"I don't want to be just a weapon," Kaitlyn said firmly. "I want to be a solution,"
I am a huge fan of Julia Crane's work, with writing that always flows really nicely and characters that I always get attached to, it would be hard for me to not love something she comes out with. When she warned me that Freak of Nature was different than her norm, I was a little nervous going into it. I was worried I wouldn't like it as much as her past novels, I am happy to report though, that Freak of Nature was amazing. It may even be my new favorite novel of hers.
After reading Freak of Nature I can easily say I will be looking into reading some more cyborg novels. The whole idea of being half human, and half robot, is well, awesome. Kaitlyn is a weapon, and she is not to be messed with, but what the lab that created her doesn't know about their weapon is that she still has feelings, and thoughts. Everything about this novel made me so happy, the cyborg aspect, Kaitlyn as person, the romance between Kaitlyn and Lucas, how it ended, the alternating pov, everything.
Characters are one of the most important things to me when I'm reading a book, so of course I have to talk about them for a bit. Kaitlyn was an awesome character, I found myself really liking her, and worrying that she was going to be found out and shut down. I also felt really sad for her, she was having these feelings and emotions, but couldn't let anyone but Quess know about them. Moving onto Quess, she was a great best friend, she kept Kaitlyn's secrets and tried to help Kaitlyn find out who she was in her past. She was also hilarious, which is always a plus! Then there was Lucas *swoon* he was such an amazing love interest Before he even finds out that Kaitlyn still has feelings and thoughts, he feels drawn to her and feels horrible for turning her into the robot she has become. The romance between Lucas and Kaitlyn was romantic and steamy and I cannot wait to see where it goes in the next installment! (There was also a new character added in to the mix at the very end of Freak of Nature who of which I am VERY curious about!)
Freak of Nature was a great quick read, I would say my only complaint about it was that I wish it would've gone more in depth on some things, and I wish it would've been a longer story. Thankfully though this is just the first book in the series, so I believe the future books will be even better!
Overall I would recommend Freak of Nature to anybody looking for an awesome quick read, something unique, and something that has a good romance. I enjoyed Freak of Nature immensely and am really looking forward to the next installment, I believe since this is just the introduction book, that the next one will be even more suspenseful and exciting, and hopefully steamy!
I am a huge fan of Julia Crane's work, with writing that always flows really nicely and characters that I always get attached to, it would be hard for me to not love something she comes out with. When she warned me that Freak of Nature was different than her norm, I was a little nervous going into it. I was worried I wouldn't like it as much as her past novels, I am happy to report though, that Freak of Nature was amazing. It may even be my new favorite novel of hers.
After reading Freak of Nature I can easily say I will be looking into reading some more cyborg novels. The whole idea of being half human, and half robot, is well, awesome. Kaitlyn is a weapon, and she is not to be messed with, but what the lab that created her doesn't know about their weapon is that she still has feelings, and thoughts. Everything about this novel made me so happy, the cyborg aspect, Kaitlyn as person, the romance between Kaitlyn and Lucas, how it ended, the alternating pov, everything.
Characters are one of the most important things to me when I'm reading a book, so of course I have to talk about them for a bit. Kaitlyn was an awesome character, I found myself really liking her, and worrying that she was going to be found out and shut down. I also felt really sad for her, she was having these feelings and emotions, but couldn't let anyone but Quess know about them. Moving onto Quess, she was a great best friend, she kept Kaitlyn's secrets and tried to help Kaitlyn find out who she was in her past. She was also hilarious, which is always a plus! Then there was Lucas *swoon* he was such an amazing love interest Before he even finds out that Kaitlyn still has feelings and thoughts, he feels drawn to her and feels horrible for turning her into the robot she has become. The romance between Lucas and Kaitlyn was romantic and steamy and I cannot wait to see where it goes in the next installment! (There was also a new character added in to the mix at the very end of Freak of Nature who of which I am VERY curious about!)
Freak of Nature was a great quick read, I would say my only complaint about it was that I wish it would've gone more in depth on some things, and I wish it would've been a longer story. Thankfully though this is just the first book in the series, so I believe the future books will be even better!
Overall I would recommend Freak of Nature to anybody looking for an awesome quick read, something unique, and something that has a good romance. I enjoyed Freak of Nature immensely and am really looking forward to the next installment, I believe since this is just the introduction book, that the next one will be even more suspenseful and exciting, and hopefully steamy!
mandikaye's review against another edition
4.0
A few months ago, I reviewed Mila 2.0.
In that review, I lamented:
"Mila’s character is just so… unrealistic. The dichotomy of her very essence just didn’t work for me. Part android and part human?"
Freak of Nature by Julia Crane is about Kaitlyn – a girl who donates her body to science when she dies and wakes up one day to find that she is now part robot.
But this time? This time it worked for me.
It wasn’t perfect. We were dropped into the middle of the story, so some character development and relationships felt rushed (Kaitlyn and Lucas’ relationship felt like insta-love but it wasn’t because they had history before the book began).
The climax of the book ended up being a let down to me. It was too easy! Harrington was built up to be an almost-villain and then suddenly he’s this almost-father figure to Kaitlyn? Something didn’t sit right with me about that (if you read it – and you SHOULD) you’ll understand what I mean.
Overall, I enjoyed it. I’m curious to see where the series will go as the book works quite well as a standalone novel.
In that review, I lamented:
"Mila’s character is just so… unrealistic. The dichotomy of her very essence just didn’t work for me. Part android and part human?"
Freak of Nature by Julia Crane is about Kaitlyn – a girl who donates her body to science when she dies and wakes up one day to find that she is now part robot.
But this time? This time it worked for me.
It wasn’t perfect. We were dropped into the middle of the story, so some character development and relationships felt rushed (Kaitlyn and Lucas’ relationship felt like insta-love but it wasn’t because they had history before the book began).
The climax of the book ended up being a let down to me. It was too easy! Harrington was built up to be an almost-villain and then suddenly he’s this almost-father figure to Kaitlyn? Something didn’t sit right with me about that (if you read it – and you SHOULD) you’ll understand what I mean.
Overall, I enjoyed it. I’m curious to see where the series will go as the book works quite well as a standalone novel.
adelavmb's review against another edition
4.0
Read it on my blog, in both English and Romanian.
http://vanillamoonblog.com/2013/01/27/review-freak-of-nature/
Actual rating: 3.5/5
I would like to start this review by thanking Lizzy Ford, who gifted me this ebook on Amazon. Without her, I wouldn't have discovered this great series and author.
I usually know right from the start when I'm holding a good book in my hand... or a Kindle with a great ebook on the screen. I was hooked right from the very first pages. Kaitlyn is a very intriguing character, after all she's half human, half robot. The most interesting thing is that those who have created her have tried to erase all of her human personality, her memories, her entire being and her feelings. But humans don't work like that. You can't switch a button and turn off how someone is. So Kaitlyn, despite losing her memories and all, still has feelings, but she has learnt to hide them, to put on a blank look so she doesn't lose what little she has left.
Feeling is one thing, however understanding what each emotion means is another. Kaitlyn is struggling to understand why sometimes she feels like doing certain things that currently don't mean anything to her, like rolling her eyes.
"Kaitlyn reminded herself. Human emotions and reactions are nothing more than synapses firing, telling the brain what to do. For Kaitlyn, though, they weren't as strong anymore - the ghosts of feelings, just beyond her reach. But she knew they were there, and she knew she had them for Lucas - good feelings."
Luckilly for her, Quess is there to help. She knows Kaitlyn is more than a robot and I must say that the dialogues between the two are hilarious as Kaitlyn doesn't understand the slang expressions Quess uses. More interesting is the relationship Kaitlyn develops with Lucas once he learns that she still has feelings. While I think is a little unrealistic for a man to fall in love with a robot designed to be a perfect killing machine, this whole concept intrigues me. And since I got to experience the story from Kaitlyn's and Lucas' points of view, I was actually cheering for them.
Now as much as I loved the story development and characters, I was a little bothered by how simple everything ended. I think I was expecting a more dramatic turn of events, but even so, the book let me wanting for more, which is a good thing since this is a first in a series. There were a few typos that found their way into the book, but I think I can count them using my fingers, so I will not make a big deal out of it.
All in all, I highly recommend this book to all SF/Romance lovers who want to engage in a new and unique series. And since it is a quick read of only 167 pages, I think you should give it a try.
http://vanillamoonblog.com/2013/01/27/review-freak-of-nature/
Actual rating: 3.5/5
I would like to start this review by thanking Lizzy Ford, who gifted me this ebook on Amazon. Without her, I wouldn't have discovered this great series and author.
I usually know right from the start when I'm holding a good book in my hand... or a Kindle with a great ebook on the screen. I was hooked right from the very first pages. Kaitlyn is a very intriguing character, after all she's half human, half robot. The most interesting thing is that those who have created her have tried to erase all of her human personality, her memories, her entire being and her feelings. But humans don't work like that. You can't switch a button and turn off how someone is. So Kaitlyn, despite losing her memories and all, still has feelings, but she has learnt to hide them, to put on a blank look so she doesn't lose what little she has left.
Feeling is one thing, however understanding what each emotion means is another. Kaitlyn is struggling to understand why sometimes she feels like doing certain things that currently don't mean anything to her, like rolling her eyes.
"Kaitlyn reminded herself. Human emotions and reactions are nothing more than synapses firing, telling the brain what to do. For Kaitlyn, though, they weren't as strong anymore - the ghosts of feelings, just beyond her reach. But she knew they were there, and she knew she had them for Lucas - good feelings."
Luckilly for her, Quess is there to help. She knows Kaitlyn is more than a robot and I must say that the dialogues between the two are hilarious as Kaitlyn doesn't understand the slang expressions Quess uses. More interesting is the relationship Kaitlyn develops with Lucas once he learns that she still has feelings. While I think is a little unrealistic for a man to fall in love with a robot designed to be a perfect killing machine, this whole concept intrigues me. And since I got to experience the story from Kaitlyn's and Lucas' points of view, I was actually cheering for them.
Now as much as I loved the story development and characters, I was a little bothered by how simple everything ended. I think I was expecting a more dramatic turn of events, but even so, the book let me wanting for more, which is a good thing since this is a first in a series. There were a few typos that found their way into the book, but I think I can count them using my fingers, so I will not make a big deal out of it.
All in all, I highly recommend this book to all SF/Romance lovers who want to engage in a new and unique series. And since it is a quick read of only 167 pages, I think you should give it a try.
betwixt_the_pages's review against another edition
2.0
Donate Body to Science. Check.
When seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn checked the box, she never suspected she’d have her life–and her body–stolen from her. She awakens one day in a secret laboratory to discover that her body is now half-robot and is forced to hide her own secret: that she still has human emotions and a human mind. If the scientists who made her find out, they’ll erase what remains of who she was.
Kaitlyn finds an unlikely ally in Lucas, a handsome, brilliant scientist who can’t get over the guilt he feels knowing she was once a vibrant, beautiful young woman. He never expected a science project to affect him the way she does. As he tries to help her rediscover her past, he finds himself falling for the brave girl struggling to find her place and acceptance between the human and computer worlds.
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Rating: 2/5 Stars (let's say 2.5 though)
Quick Reasons: flat, boring plot for first 1/3rd of book; quick, blink-and-you-miss-it action in the last portion; world-building falls flat and is rather confusing at times; scientific details left out or unexplained; no sense of connection to characters or story
There are a lot of things I don't like about this book. They outweigh the few things I DID like, so I guess I'll start with those, yes?
The cover for this book (and this series, to be honest) is absolutely gorgeous. When I first started looking into this book, I fell immediately in love with the cover—I mean really, it's just so unique and pretty. The colors are engaging and eye-catching, the pose isn't one I've seen on covers much, and the entire tone is just... Sci Fi. Mystery. I NEEDED to read it, even before I read the blurb. The blurb only helped to further my desire to pick this up. So when Amazon had it on “free” pricing, I snatched it real quick. I wasn't about to let the chance pass me by.
The prose is decently done: it reads quickly, and is easy to follow. Kaitlyn, in her cyborg obliviousness, had some pretty awesome and entertaining one-liners; the snark in those moments made me WISH she was like that all the time and on purpose, instead of just when she was confused. I was intrigued by the story: there were some elements I'd never seen done before, and I was desperate to know what happened next, but... That's about where the “like” stopped for me. Because the first third of this book? Boring. Absolutely nothing of interest happens, except we learn: 1. She's part robot after some sort of tragic accident that almost killed her; 2. She still feels things though she's been upgraded and programmed not to; 3. She's attracted to Lucas, boy computer genius and programmer extraordinaire. No, really. That's what we learn. Or, at least, those are seemingly the most important things we learn. It's hard to tell, really, because the author doesn't put emphasis on anything—everything we learn is the same flat, monotone, robotic NESS.
And even when the action begins, when things start unravelling... It all falls very, very flat. There are few descriptors, the prose isn't beautiful but more “simplistic,” there is nothing to connect readers to the character, the world, or the story at all. Even the few “plot twists” are not twists but just more dredge piled atop an already crumbling, muddy mountain.
The worst is the world building, and the science. I've always HATED when people are like, “the science in this book stinks!” or “the science here doesn't make any sense!” I always felt that those people were reading TOO MUCH into the book, looking for ways to connect the science they know and love with a made-up, fantastical world's rules... But this book. THIS BOOK. This book made me understand a little of what they're going through. I mean... The one thing that really got me, was the “downloaded memories.” She's part robot? With a computer chip instead of a brain, apparently? HOW THE HELL can you download the memories of her previous life, like they're so much computer data?!?! There are other examples, but that one. That one left me reeling. Because it's true: It makes absolutely no sense.
I think I would have LOVED this read... if things had been written better. Instead, this mostly focuses on Kaitlyn's “obsession” with boy genius Lucas, their “fall” into romance, and the different ways she's so unique she can bypass even the strongest emotional overrides. None of this, of course, is explained in an adequate and logical way. Because she's special. Because that's just the way it is. Because Julia Crane couldn't come up with any better way to do this aside from just throwing story telling out the window and doing whatever the hell she wanted to. (Okay, that's a bit harsh, but.... Ick)
Overall, I just really didn't like this book. Of course, that doesn't mean you won't! If you're into sci fi, robots/cyborgs, forbidden love, and science that doesn't have to make sense, maybe give this one a shot! I don't recommend it, though—it just wasn't the read for me.
When seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn checked the box, she never suspected she’d have her life–and her body–stolen from her. She awakens one day in a secret laboratory to discover that her body is now half-robot and is forced to hide her own secret: that she still has human emotions and a human mind. If the scientists who made her find out, they’ll erase what remains of who she was.
Kaitlyn finds an unlikely ally in Lucas, a handsome, brilliant scientist who can’t get over the guilt he feels knowing she was once a vibrant, beautiful young woman. He never expected a science project to affect him the way she does. As he tries to help her rediscover her past, he finds himself falling for the brave girl struggling to find her place and acceptance between the human and computer worlds.
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Rating: 2/5 Stars (let's say 2.5 though)
Quick Reasons: flat, boring plot for first 1/3rd of book; quick, blink-and-you-miss-it action in the last portion; world-building falls flat and is rather confusing at times; scientific details left out or unexplained; no sense of connection to characters or story
“You make my body feel like it’s revving up when I am standing still.”
There are a lot of things I don't like about this book. They outweigh the few things I DID like, so I guess I'll start with those, yes?
The cover for this book (and this series, to be honest) is absolutely gorgeous. When I first started looking into this book, I fell immediately in love with the cover—I mean really, it's just so unique and pretty. The colors are engaging and eye-catching, the pose isn't one I've seen on covers much, and the entire tone is just... Sci Fi. Mystery. I NEEDED to read it, even before I read the blurb. The blurb only helped to further my desire to pick this up. So when Amazon had it on “free” pricing, I snatched it real quick. I wasn't about to let the chance pass me by.
The prose is decently done: it reads quickly, and is easy to follow. Kaitlyn, in her cyborg obliviousness, had some pretty awesome and entertaining one-liners; the snark in those moments made me WISH she was like that all the time and on purpose, instead of just when she was confused. I was intrigued by the story: there were some elements I'd never seen done before, and I was desperate to know what happened next, but... That's about where the “like” stopped for me. Because the first third of this book? Boring. Absolutely nothing of interest happens, except we learn: 1. She's part robot after some sort of tragic accident that almost killed her; 2. She still feels things though she's been upgraded and programmed not to; 3. She's attracted to Lucas, boy computer genius and programmer extraordinaire. No, really. That's what we learn. Or, at least, those are seemingly the most important things we learn. It's hard to tell, really, because the author doesn't put emphasis on anything—everything we learn is the same flat, monotone, robotic NESS.
“You shouldn’t let a train track decide if you are good or bad.”
And even when the action begins, when things start unravelling... It all falls very, very flat. There are few descriptors, the prose isn't beautiful but more “simplistic,” there is nothing to connect readers to the character, the world, or the story at all. Even the few “plot twists” are not twists but just more dredge piled atop an already crumbling, muddy mountain.
The worst is the world building, and the science. I've always HATED when people are like, “the science in this book stinks!” or “the science here doesn't make any sense!” I always felt that those people were reading TOO MUCH into the book, looking for ways to connect the science they know and love with a made-up, fantastical world's rules... But this book. THIS BOOK. This book made me understand a little of what they're going through. I mean... The one thing that really got me, was the “downloaded memories.” She's part robot? With a computer chip instead of a brain, apparently? HOW THE HELL can you download the memories of her previous life, like they're so much computer data?!?! There are other examples, but that one. That one left me reeling. Because it's true: It makes absolutely no sense.
I think I would have LOVED this read... if things had been written better. Instead, this mostly focuses on Kaitlyn's “obsession” with boy genius Lucas, their “fall” into romance, and the different ways she's so unique she can bypass even the strongest emotional overrides. None of this, of course, is explained in an adequate and logical way. Because she's special. Because that's just the way it is. Because Julia Crane couldn't come up with any better way to do this aside from just throwing story telling out the window and doing whatever the hell she wanted to. (Okay, that's a bit harsh, but.... Ick)
It was amazing that such beauty existed, and yet there was such ugliness in the world.
Overall, I just really didn't like this book. Of course, that doesn't mean you won't! If you're into sci fi, robots/cyborgs, forbidden love, and science that doesn't have to make sense, maybe give this one a shot! I don't recommend it, though—it just wasn't the read for me.
starg's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to read, but it was pretty good! The cover is what peaked my interest! I didn't realize this was book one when I started reading it, but I'm glad there is more.
vikingwolf's review against another edition
3.0
*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
Kaitlyn filled in a form to donate her body to science after her death but when she wakes up after an accident that kills her, she is half cyborg with human feelings and no memories. She is afraid to reveal her feelings in case scientists decide to wipe them away. Now she faces an uncertain future as a military weapon which she does not want, and must risk her existance to tell the young scientist that she is attracted to what she is feeling.
I admit that after I requested this book, I started to have second thoughts about reading it, but I'm pleased to say that I did enjoy it. I liked the idea of the book. A lot of people like the idea of donating their body to science and this book explores the idea of waking up as a cyborg yet still retaining some of your humanity, a thought that is quite scary. This is the type of sci-fi that you really can imagine happening in the future which is probably why this book creeped me out just a little! It is made to feel realistic with Kaitlyn not understanding slang or modern technology to start with and having to learn how to be more human. The reaction of staff to her is also realistic with people avoiding her through nervousness at what she was/is and gawping at her as if she is a freak.
It is not an all action plot, it is very much character based and each person is well developed and likable, even the mad scientists! I had so much sympathy for Kaitlyn, covering her feelings and pretending to be robotic to protect herself, then slowly discovering bits about her past which nearly send her into overload. The complicated relationship that she has with Lucas is touching and you can see the conflict between his feelings for her and his dedication to the project. I could relate to most of the main characters and there is no real bad guy here. The people who made Kaitlyn are not evil, just a bit misguided in their methods and I think that is what made the book work for me. There are no huge science info dumps which was a relief for a technophobe like me, and the story is a simple, well constructed tale of human emotion and conflict.
I would certainly consider reading the next book to see what happens next and if there was just a bit more action in it, that would be great. This book should appeal to fans of dystopian and uncomplicated sci-fi. 3.5 for sure!
Kaitlyn filled in a form to donate her body to science after her death but when she wakes up after an accident that kills her, she is half cyborg with human feelings and no memories. She is afraid to reveal her feelings in case scientists decide to wipe them away. Now she faces an uncertain future as a military weapon which she does not want, and must risk her existance to tell the young scientist that she is attracted to what she is feeling.
I admit that after I requested this book, I started to have second thoughts about reading it, but I'm pleased to say that I did enjoy it. I liked the idea of the book. A lot of people like the idea of donating their body to science and this book explores the idea of waking up as a cyborg yet still retaining some of your humanity, a thought that is quite scary. This is the type of sci-fi that you really can imagine happening in the future which is probably why this book creeped me out just a little! It is made to feel realistic with Kaitlyn not understanding slang or modern technology to start with and having to learn how to be more human. The reaction of staff to her is also realistic with people avoiding her through nervousness at what she was/is and gawping at her as if she is a freak.
It is not an all action plot, it is very much character based and each person is well developed and likable, even the mad scientists! I had so much sympathy for Kaitlyn, covering her feelings and pretending to be robotic to protect herself, then slowly discovering bits about her past which nearly send her into overload. The complicated relationship that she has with Lucas is touching and you can see the conflict between his feelings for her and his dedication to the project. I could relate to most of the main characters and there is no real bad guy here. The people who made Kaitlyn are not evil, just a bit misguided in their methods and I think that is what made the book work for me. There are no huge science info dumps which was a relief for a technophobe like me, and the story is a simple, well constructed tale of human emotion and conflict.
I would certainly consider reading the next book to see what happens next and if there was just a bit more action in it, that would be great. This book should appeal to fans of dystopian and uncomplicated sci-fi. 3.5 for sure!
tmleblanc's review
2.0
I know exactly why I downloaded Freak of Nature by Julia Crane from Amazon.com in 2014. I was looking for something to feed my obsession with Cinder by Marissa Meyer. While I read “Freak” rather quickly, it was a disappointing read.
Freak of Nature is a formulaic read. There is nothing surprising in the plot. It progresses exactly the way you guess it will. The characters are two-dimensional (Romeo & Juliet + Juliet’s best friend) and never grow beyond their base emotional wants (I want to be loved. I want to belong.). At times the characters came across as whiny or dim because they vocalize their wants and discomforts on a regular basis. You don’t have tell me in every chapter that it’s hard being a cyborg or it’s hard being a cyborg’s best friend or it’s hard being in love with the cyborg you helped create. After the first time, I get it.
freak of nature chapter break image
The most annoying thing, and this is probably somewhat trivial, but the image used at the end of each chapter seemed to cheapen the story. It’s a cute little robot. The main character, Kaitlyn, is a cyborg. In my mind, those are two different things. I questioned why the decision was made to use this image at the end of each chapter. It was distracting and seemed inappropriate considering the issues that the author seemed to be trying to tackle during the course of the story.
Fans of romance may enjoy this novel (although the one sex scene is a bit creepy and awkward). It might be a good way to introduce someone to science fiction, but for a reader, like myself, who likes a little more meat and controversy with their science fiction and a little less gushy stuff, Freak of Nature just wasn’t for me.
This review was originally posted on Second Run Reviews
Freak of Nature is a formulaic read. There is nothing surprising in the plot. It progresses exactly the way you guess it will. The characters are two-dimensional (Romeo & Juliet + Juliet’s best friend) and never grow beyond their base emotional wants (I want to be loved. I want to belong.). At times the characters came across as whiny or dim because they vocalize their wants and discomforts on a regular basis. You don’t have tell me in every chapter that it’s hard being a cyborg or it’s hard being a cyborg’s best friend or it’s hard being in love with the cyborg you helped create. After the first time, I get it.
freak of nature chapter break image
The most annoying thing, and this is probably somewhat trivial, but the image used at the end of each chapter seemed to cheapen the story. It’s a cute little robot. The main character, Kaitlyn, is a cyborg. In my mind, those are two different things. I questioned why the decision was made to use this image at the end of each chapter. It was distracting and seemed inappropriate considering the issues that the author seemed to be trying to tackle during the course of the story.
Fans of romance may enjoy this novel (although the one sex scene is a bit creepy and awkward). It might be a good way to introduce someone to science fiction, but for a reader, like myself, who likes a little more meat and controversy with their science fiction and a little less gushy stuff, Freak of Nature just wasn’t for me.
This review was originally posted on Second Run Reviews
darcybeckett's review against another edition
2.0
Rating: 2 / 5 stars
I went into Freak Of Nature with low expectations and so I wasn't too surprised or disappointed with the end result. It was free book that I picked up to fill the space between another book arriving and the hole in my heart that was a result of Lunar Chronicles with drawl; I wanted another cyborg book. The story idea itself had potential and was interesting enough but for me the writing was too simple and rushed. The romance felt insta-lovey and flat (also quite weird to be honest...okay very weird).
I don't have plans to carry on reading this series and I wouldn't really recommend this book to anyone.
I went into Freak Of Nature with low expectations and so I wasn't too surprised or disappointed with the end result. It was free book that I picked up to fill the space between another book arriving and the hole in my heart that was a result of Lunar Chronicles with drawl; I wanted another cyborg book. The story idea itself had potential and was interesting enough but for me the writing was too simple and rushed. The romance felt insta-lovey and flat (also quite weird to be honest...okay very weird).
I don't have plans to carry on reading this series and I wouldn't really recommend this book to anyone.
bluebeereads's review
4.0
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*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley. Thanks!*
I didn't really know what to expect when I started this book. But I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Although there isn't a lot of action and it has it's bad points, I quite liked this book.
Freak of Nature is about Kaitlyn, a girl who died in a car accident some time ago. When she checked off the box 'donate body to science' on her driver's licence, she didn't expect to be made into a cyborg. Now she has no memory of who she once was. She's designed to be a lethal weapon with no emotions, but that's her biggest secret. She still has emotions. And she can't tell anyone, afraid that they'll take what's left of her humanity. And then there's Lucas. The very handsome, young and brilliant scientist. He feels guilty because he knew who Kaitlyn was before. And he never expected a science project to affect him the way Kaitlyn does. And he never expected her to be able to feel.
As I said, I quite liked it. The writing was good, yeah I saw a few typos, but they didn't really bother me. It's a very interesting story and Kaitlyn is such an interesting main character. So the fact that there wasn't much action was okay for me because I liked her interaction with the other characters. And I liked the romance. It was so cute and I really believed it. Of course a handsome nerd falls for a cyborg. That's a dream couple. So yeah, I enjoyed this story and I'm excited to see the rest of their journey.
I just loved Kaitlyn. She was so fascinating. And I connected to her, which I didn't expect. It was so funny that some things that are normal for us, like rolling the eyes, is strange to her because she doesn't remember much from what it was like to be just a human. And she has to hide the fact that she can feel because she doesn't want them to take what's left. Plus she is an awesome cyborg that can kick some serious ass.
For the rest of the characters. I liked them all. I adore Lucas, he's just a sweet guy. And a very smart and handsome one at that. Just my type really. And I loved Quess, Kaitlyn's friend in the lab. She's funny and she helps Kaitlyn understand the things she doesn't remember. Really adorable. And there are a couple of side characters, but they were all easy to like. And they all played a part in the story. So good job on the characters! And again, I want to see the rest of their journey!
This is a cool sci-fi story with a sweet and cute romance and I recommend it to fans of this genre. And if you're not really a fan of sci-fi, give it a shot, maybe you'll like it anyway?
*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley. Thanks!*
I didn't really know what to expect when I started this book. But I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Although there isn't a lot of action and it has it's bad points, I quite liked this book.
Freak of Nature is about Kaitlyn, a girl who died in a car accident some time ago. When she checked off the box 'donate body to science' on her driver's licence, she didn't expect to be made into a cyborg. Now she has no memory of who she once was. She's designed to be a lethal weapon with no emotions, but that's her biggest secret. She still has emotions. And she can't tell anyone, afraid that they'll take what's left of her humanity. And then there's Lucas. The very handsome, young and brilliant scientist. He feels guilty because he knew who Kaitlyn was before. And he never expected a science project to affect him the way Kaitlyn does. And he never expected her to be able to feel.
As I said, I quite liked it. The writing was good, yeah I saw a few typos, but they didn't really bother me. It's a very interesting story and Kaitlyn is such an interesting main character. So the fact that there wasn't much action was okay for me because I liked her interaction with the other characters. And I liked the romance. It was so cute and I really believed it. Of course a handsome nerd falls for a cyborg. That's a dream couple. So yeah, I enjoyed this story and I'm excited to see the rest of their journey.
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And I just loved the fact that IFICS doesn't really mean anything, but it's just Sci-Fi backwards.
I just loved Kaitlyn. She was so fascinating. And I connected to her, which I didn't expect. It was so funny that some things that are normal for us, like rolling the eyes, is strange to her because she doesn't remember much from what it was like to be just a human. And she has to hide the fact that she can feel because she doesn't want them to take what's left. Plus she is an awesome cyborg that can kick some serious ass.
For the rest of the characters. I liked them all. I adore Lucas, he's just a sweet guy. And a very smart and handsome one at that. Just my type really. And I loved Quess, Kaitlyn's friend in the lab. She's funny and she helps Kaitlyn understand the things she doesn't remember. Really adorable. And there are a couple of side characters, but they were all easy to like. And they all played a part in the story. So good job on the characters! And again, I want to see the rest of their journey!
This is a cool sci-fi story with a sweet and cute romance and I recommend it to fans of this genre. And if you're not really a fan of sci-fi, give it a shot, maybe you'll like it anyway?