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20readingisfun24's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Blood, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, Body horror, Grief, War, Pandemic/Epidemic, Torture, Cannibalism, Murder, Child abuse, Death, and Kidnapping
Plot twistsjodar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This YA science-fiction thriller is well-written and gripping. Several pretty convincing twists and turns play out as conspiracies unfold and true identities are revealed.
The novel confronts some large questions, too: right and wrong, individual consent to medical procedures vs the well-being of humanity, nature vs nurture and true identity.
The scientific elements of the story stretched credibility to the degree that to me the science functions much like magic in a fantasy novel. Likewise “the Wrath” encoded within humanity’s genetic makeup is like a rationalised original sin, though any religious sentiment is avoided and occasionally overtly discounted:
The novel confronts some large questions, too: right and wrong, individual consent to medical procedures vs the well-being of humanity, nature vs nurture and true identity.
The scientific elements of the story stretched credibility to the degree that to me the science functions much like magic in a fantasy novel. Likewise “the Wrath” encoded within humanity’s genetic makeup is like a rationalised original sin, though any religious sentiment is avoided and occasionally overtly discounted:
If I believed in something beyond this world, maybe I could clutch at it like a rope, but I don’t, and all I see after this life is cold, infinite darkness (MC in Chapter 25)
I found the puppy-love romance between the MC and one of the other main characters a bit nauseating, though it wasn’t belaboured too much and it did fit within the storyline.
The book is the first in a series and it has a good resolution to this part of the story arc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Cannibalism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Car accident
taliatalksbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada was a great kick-off to a sci-fi dystopian story. While some of us may still be triggered by the pandemic (and if you are, fair warning, this takes place during a pandemic) I thought this was an interesting and modern topic. I love the introduction of technology into human bodies, and the way that technology and coding has become the norm for members of this society. I think the disease is unique for this kind of story (it took me off guard the first time we see it up close) and I think the fight for the cure is a noble and honest cause, at least, as it starts out. I’m really excited to see where this series goes next, and I hope you all are too! If you’re looking for a romantic pandemic adventure laced with technology and coding, this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Violence
miauts04's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
rubybastille's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I liked the premise and how both worldbuilding and plot points are helped by Cat’s inability to use the gene tech everyone else relies on. Ultimately though the plot just felt too convoluted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Death of parent, Cannibalism, and Violence
juliandevorakswhore's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
this mortal coil
i want to start this off by saying that my review might not be the most reliable. i’ve had this book for a long time and i’ve re-read this book enough times that i’ve developed an emotional bond to this book so i might be a biased when it comes to this book.
that being said, i adored this book! the concept of the world that Catrina lives in is so intriguing to me. i love the idea of gene-hacking and the computer science element in this book.
not to mention i also loved, Cole and Leoben. they had a nice dynamic and they were very fun to read.
i have to admit that i did not like the weird ‘love triangle’ thing with Dax, Catrina and Cole, i feel like it was unnecessary to the plot.
lastly i enjoyed the plot twist, it was unexpected and intriguing! it was shocking to find out what exactly happened and it was well executed.
the conclusion is that i truly enjoyed this book and because of my love for computer science and biochemistry, i truly enjoyed this book. i hope everyone else did too:)
i want to start this off by saying that my review might not be the most reliable. i’ve had this book for a long time and i’ve re-read this book enough times that i’ve developed an emotional bond to this book so i might be a biased when it comes to this book.
that being said, i adored this book! the concept of the world that Catrina lives in is so intriguing to me. i love the idea of gene-hacking and the computer science element in this book.
not to mention i also loved, Cole and Leoben. they had a nice dynamic and they were very fun to read.
i have to admit that i did not like the weird ‘love triangle’ thing with Dax, Catrina and Cole, i feel like it was unnecessary to the plot.
lastly i enjoyed the plot twist, it was unexpected and intriguing! it was shocking to find out what exactly happened and it was well executed.
the conclusion is that i truly enjoyed this book and because of my love for computer science and biochemistry, i truly enjoyed this book. i hope everyone else did too:)
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Gore, and Violence
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