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ethansmyth's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
melg14's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
I rounded this up to three because it was overall good but I just didn’t really care what was going on. Jun Bei is so unlikable and I’m still confused with the science explanations.
I rounded this up to three because it was overall good but I just didn’t really care what was going on. Jun Bei is so unlikable and I’m still confused with the science explanations.
nicolleelizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
This finished too soon and I'm gutted.
This was a fantastic series and while I expected a more thrilling ending, it was still great.
I hope there is more to come from this world but it was wrapped up well.
This was a fantastic series and while I expected a more thrilling ending, it was still great.
I hope there is more to come from this world but it was wrapped up well.
cardboard_triptych's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
dvrk_academic's review against another edition
4.0
Finally!! The conclusion I've been waiting so long for!!!
This book stepped it up with the post apocalyptic vibes and scifi and while I may not have understood much from the latter, it still somehow made sense and I appreciate it so much. I imagine if you had no interest in DNA whatsoever, you would be the kind of person to DNF this book/series. The stakes were higher than ever in this book and this reflected well in Suvada's writing. I did not expect the plot twist (WOW) but the solution to the problem felt mundane. I such a complex world, I would've liked to see a much more complicated ending. The ending felt too light and that everything was going to be ok again but this is the kind of story where I would've been ok with it not being ok. At times, some of the plot felt too convenient and at other times it made perfect sense why things were working our the way they were. The two person perspective was a little hard to keep up with in the beginning of the book, but once you were a few chapters in, it didn't feel overwhelming. Overall, the complex relationships in this book made the entire plot so much more enjoyable and exciting (although the characters wouldn't agree). There was always someone suffering from the consequences of someones actions that felt too real to grasp. I love character driven books but this book did a wonderful job of having the plot as well as the characters drive the book. I look forward to reading more of Emily Suvada's books in the future.
This book stepped it up with the post apocalyptic vibes and scifi and while I may not have understood much from the latter, it still somehow made sense and I appreciate it so much. I imagine if you had no interest in DNA whatsoever, you would be the kind of person to DNF this book/series. The stakes were higher than ever in this book and this reflected well in Suvada's writing. I did not expect the plot twist (WOW) but the solution to the problem felt mundane. I such a complex world, I would've liked to see a much more complicated ending. The ending felt too light and that everything was going to be ok again but this is the kind of story where I would've been ok with it not being ok. At times, some of the plot felt too convenient and at other times it made perfect sense why things were working our the way they were. The two person perspective was a little hard to keep up with in the beginning of the book, but once you were a few chapters in, it didn't feel overwhelming. Overall, the complex relationships in this book made the entire plot so much more enjoyable and exciting (although the characters wouldn't agree). There was always someone suffering from the consequences of someones actions that felt too real to grasp. I love character driven books but this book did a wonderful job of having the plot as well as the characters drive the book. I look forward to reading more of Emily Suvada's books in the future.
idgetfay's review against another edition
3.0
This series started out amazing for me, but I must say my passion for it has fizzled a little. I think since it had been a while since reading the first two I went in a little bit confused. A lot of things came back, but not quite enough, and I was just a step or two behind for the entire book. My complaints about this book are the same complaints I have with a lot of YA science fiction: where are the adults? It seemed so unrealistic that a bunch of teenagers were the heroes and the only adults doing anything were villains. This book, like a lot of others in the genre, seems to rely on breakneck pacing, relentless ‘twists’ and just crazy science. I started to grow weary of endless betrayals and forgiveness. I raised my eyebrows at high-action moments that just rolled right into the next one without dealing with any consequences. For example, a character will realize they desperately need rest or need to eat, or they will be injured and need to find medical care, and then the next big thing will happen and they just keep truckin’ along without really taking care of those needs. Basically every character in this book should have been dead by the halfway point. The science was my favorite thing, because the premise/framework was so unique to me. Genetics and coding were very cool to read about, but it felt more like magic than science. It just didn’t have any real limits. Any character in a bind could easily come up with some crazy sciencey thing at just the right time. I think this would have been a fun series to read back-to-back once all the books were out. For me each book held less appeal than the last, and I think part of that was due to forgetting things between each book.
charvi_not_just_fiction's review against another edition
5.0
My brain is so scrambled but this was everything I ever wanted
billblume's review against another edition
5.0
Emily has delivered a brilliant conclusion to this trilogy. This book contains so many twists, and perhaps the best part of those twists is how she makes them a natural progression within the story and not a forced turn.
This book splits time between Jun Bei and Catarina. It’s interesting to see the world through Jun Bei’s eyes and how it differs from Catarina’s perspective.
Perhaps the most startling thing in this book is how Lachlan, who was the big villain of the first book, turns out to not be the threat he originally appeared. Rather, Lachlan turns out to be a pawn in a much larger game.
I’ve loved this series from the start, and I can’t wait to read whatever Emily does next.
This book splits time between Jun Bei and Catarina. It’s interesting to see the world through Jun Bei’s eyes and how it differs from Catarina’s perspective.
Perhaps the most startling thing in this book is how Lachlan, who was the big villain of the first book, turns out to not be the threat he originally appeared. Rather, Lachlan turns out to be a pawn in a much larger game.
I’ve loved this series from the start, and I can’t wait to read whatever Emily does next.
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
5.0
This Vicious Cure was an excellent finale to a series that I’ve recently decided is a new all-time favorite. I loved everything about it. The characters, the plot, the writing. I’m blown away by Suvada’s storytelling ability.
In this final installment, we follow June Bei and Catarina in their own chapters. I thought this was the perfect way to tell the story. At the end of book two, we’re left wondering what’s happened to both girls and the finale being told this way gives us the answers. I loved that they both have their own different missions and even if they don’t know or are not communicating with one another they are eventually working toward the same thing. It was honestly hard to like June Bei at times. She makes choices I don’t like or agree with but comes around to do the right thing eventually. While Catarina is working toward fixing what June Bei has done the whole time.
So much happens that I honestly don’t even know what to say about all of the supporting characters. I would have liked to see more of Dax, but I still really enjoyed getting to know the rest of the kids that June Bei grew up within the lab. We meet the final one and reunite with Anna. There were secrets exposed and they all blew me away.
Overall, this book was everything I wanted. I definitely want everyone to read this series. So, stop what you’re doing and go pick it up right now.
In this final installment, we follow June Bei and Catarina in their own chapters. I thought this was the perfect way to tell the story. At the end of book two, we’re left wondering what’s happened to both girls and the finale being told this way gives us the answers. I loved that they both have their own different missions and even if they don’t know or are not communicating with one another they are eventually working toward the same thing. It was honestly hard to like June Bei at times. She makes choices I don’t like or agree with but comes around to do the right thing eventually. While Catarina is working toward fixing what June Bei has done the whole time.
So much happens that I honestly don’t even know what to say about all of the supporting characters. I would have liked to see more of Dax, but I still really enjoyed getting to know the rest of the kids that June Bei grew up within the lab. We meet the final one and reunite with Anna. There were secrets exposed and they all blew me away.
Overall, this book was everything I wanted. I definitely want everyone to read this series. So, stop what you’re doing and go pick it up right now.
livinglifeliterary's review against another edition
2.0
This is so sad but I just....didn't care :( the charm of the first two books wore off and most of it is in part to Jun Bei.