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Blood Ties by Sophie McKenzie

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meh, that's the impact that this book had on me. Eh, it was alright, didn't love it, didn't hate it.
The plotline was interesting and easy to follow, it just wasn't gripping enough, not to mention how much the main characters annoyed me.
Theo was just angsty and angry all the time, and when I say that, I really mean all the time. Rachel on the other hand, I was torn about whether to hug or slap her, her insecurities and the way she was so shy got on my nerves, maybe it was because I felt that her flaws were being pushed to the front and into the readers face as if to say "LOOK AT ME I HAVE FLAWS, I'M NOT PERFECT LIKE ALL THE YA FICTION FEMALE CHARACTERS SEEM TO BE."
That's just my honest opinion though, however I did like the Lewis/Mel storyline and I liked their arc and whatever but I don't think I'm going to read the next book, I'm not too fussed on what happens in the embryo/cloning world.

I may not have liked it but this story made me think so hats off to that.

awxhhlilla's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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triangular_pascal's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Quite clichéd and clumsily written, but I'm a sucker for a good romance ~~even if the characters are idiots...~~ The mystery plotline could have been explored more thoroughly though.

kerencat's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

reabailey's review

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5.0

THIS WAS AMAZING!!!!! When you read it you think nothing else mind-blowing could possibly happen but you are so wrong! It is honestly one of my favourite books and the writing is very good! Highly recommend

_lucy_reads_'s review

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4.0

Quite good, couldn’t stop reading it cause when I stopped something good was about to happen

neenor's review

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5.0

At first, I was a bit apprehensive of this novel, after reading The Medusa Project and being thoroughly disappointed. But I absolutely loved this book, and it definitely lived up to the expectations my friend's built it up to be. Like the Medusa Project, the main characters were used for experiments while their mother's were pregnant with them - but unlike the MP, the plot and characters had more depth to them, and I honestly didn't expect any of the plot twists. For once, I adored both of the main characters - they were both incredibly realistic - like any other person you would pass by on the street. I especially loved the character of Rachel - the reader could easily relate to her in so many different ways; from her insecurities about her body, to being bullied, to being felt like you're constantly compared to someone else who you think is better than you. But I loved Theo too - I think the fact that girls can relate with Rachel and that boys can relate to Theo makes the book accessible to both genders - because it isn't just based on love and relationships: it's about friendships, secrets, and a certain coming of age. This novel is literally un-put-downable, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves thrillers and action novels. Hopefully I'll be able to require the next in the series soon!