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If you like the Handmaid's Tale or Vox, this is the book for you. In fact, if you're a fan of dystopia in general, this is your book.

I loved the premise of this book, worldwide infertility leading to an almost "big brother" style of monitoring parents? Sounds interesting to me!

I think the author followed through with the plot so well, I loved the family dynamics. I felt the effects of the monitoring system was showcased really well especially with Evie.

I loved the characters, who each in their own way had something to offer the story.

I think the book was well paced and my only criticism would be that it was almost too well paced, the reveal at the end seemed to come along in it's own time and I didn't have that "edge of my seat" feeling.

In saying that, I still really enjoyed this. I looked forward to picking it up and I would love to read more stories from the characters set in this world.

4.5 stars for me!

This book is out now!

Thanks to Titan Books, Polly Yo-Hen and NetGalley for an eArc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

ruth_rb's review

2.75

sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

claudia64's review

5.0

dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

silverlines's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

3.8
El final se me ha hecho un poco acelerado, especialmente desde que se encuentra con cierta persona, siento que no resuelve todo del todo, pero lo cierto es que me ha parecido muy interesante y muy intenso, no podía leer mucho de seguido porque me abrumaba, te hace reflexionar mucho, es algo que siento mucho más posible que ocurra que el cuento de la criada.
El final es bastante lógico, y me gusta cuando los finales son así, pero el problema es ese, que es demasiado apresurado.
Lo recomiendo mucho si no estás pasando un momento complicado mentalmente, toca temas muy complejos, pero merece la pena la reflexión que te deja sobre la autonomía de la mujer, tanto en esa realidad como en la nuestra.