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amandanomaly's review against another edition
4.0
At least in my reading sphere, this was a very original idea. At some points it was challenging keeping track of all the characters. I loved the dynamics between Emma and Levi, and I look forward to reading the next installation!
zapkode's review against another edition
5.0
{My thoughts} – I’m not even sure where to begin. This book was absolutely, incredibly well written and it is going to leave you unsatisfied and with a bunch of questions. When I’d first started reading this book, I’d assumed it was a single story. I didn’t know until I was halfway through and looked it up on goodreads that there was going to be another book coming out and it was to be a part of a series. I have to admit that after I’d reached the ending of this book, it was much easier to accept how the author had left things, knowing that another would be coming out to help carry on the storyline.
I started this book yesterday afternoon and I’d finished it earlier today. However, I am first now getting around to writing the review. I try not to read any other books until I complete a review once I’ve finished a book. Mainly so I don’t accidentally mess up storylines. I don’t think I could, even if I wanted to mess up this storyline. This is one of those books that are sure to stick with you like Divergent, The Hunger Games, Infinity Lost, and so many others that fall into this wonderful category of young adult books.
I have always enjoyed books similar to this one and I always enjoy a good book that involves a lot of High School Drama. It kind of has a feel of Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard Meets Pawn by Aimee Carter in a sense. I was legit hooked on this book from start to finish and couldn’t stop reading.
Emma is an interesting character. She has her faults and she has her issues. You learn pieces of her back history throughout the book. She has this really great best friend named Oliver, only you don’t actually get to meet him, because he’d killed himself three months before the book started. Then she has her only other best friend Prudence that ends up getting hurt while at school and that leaves Emma feeling all alone without a lifeboat at school.
She attends a boarding school in Vermont and this year her school is taking part in something new. They are inviting Clones to come to school with the other students. The Clones become known as The Similars and there are six of them. Six look alikes of other students currently attending the same school as Emma. So much takes place throughout their arrival, so much happens. There were so many different twists, so many different turns.
If you haven’t had a chance to read this book and you enjoy books in this category, I highly recommend you pick this book up and read it. You won’t regret it and will be hooked from the beginning. It’s an incredible book and I can’t wait until the second one comes out so that I can devour it as well.
I started this book yesterday afternoon and I’d finished it earlier today. However, I am first now getting around to writing the review. I try not to read any other books until I complete a review once I’ve finished a book. Mainly so I don’t accidentally mess up storylines. I don’t think I could, even if I wanted to mess up this storyline. This is one of those books that are sure to stick with you like Divergent, The Hunger Games, Infinity Lost, and so many others that fall into this wonderful category of young adult books.
I have always enjoyed books similar to this one and I always enjoy a good book that involves a lot of High School Drama. It kind of has a feel of Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard Meets Pawn by Aimee Carter in a sense. I was legit hooked on this book from start to finish and couldn’t stop reading.
Emma is an interesting character. She has her faults and she has her issues. You learn pieces of her back history throughout the book. She has this really great best friend named Oliver, only you don’t actually get to meet him, because he’d killed himself three months before the book started. Then she has her only other best friend Prudence that ends up getting hurt while at school and that leaves Emma feeling all alone without a lifeboat at school.
She attends a boarding school in Vermont and this year her school is taking part in something new. They are inviting Clones to come to school with the other students. The Clones become known as The Similars and there are six of them. Six look alikes of other students currently attending the same school as Emma. So much takes place throughout their arrival, so much happens. There were so many different twists, so many different turns.
If you haven’t had a chance to read this book and you enjoy books in this category, I highly recommend you pick this book up and read it. You won’t regret it and will be hooked from the beginning. It’s an incredible book and I can’t wait until the second one comes out so that I can devour it as well.
tinky47's review against another edition
4.0
Emmaline is dreading her return to Darkwood for her junior year. Her life was already tragic, with her mother passing when she was young. This past summer however, her best friend Oliver passed away leaving a gaping hole in her heart and her life.
Darkwood, a prestigious school for exceptional children of the elite, has opened its doors to Similars, clones raised in a remote island by an eccentric benefactor. The country is divided about the rights of clones, and so are the students at Darkwood.
This novel was a quick read that reflects on human nature, self-interest, and privilege. I really enjoyed the background character development.
Darkwood, a prestigious school for exceptional children of the elite, has opened its doors to Similars, clones raised in a remote island by an eccentric benefactor. The country is divided about the rights of clones, and so are the students at Darkwood.
This novel was a quick read that reflects on human nature, self-interest, and privilege. I really enjoyed the background character development.
blopez99's review against another edition
3.0
Very interesting premise, beginning to middle of book was AMAZING, honestly 4.5 stars, last 1/5 of book felt too rushed and like someone else took over writing? The end felt untied and then I realized there's a second book
babytaytayx's review against another edition
5.0
Clones. Boarding school. Mystery. Group of elite students. Slight romance
ladyinvelvetx's review against another edition
5.0
It was a little different than what I'm used to reading but I was instantly hooked. I loved how different it was to the other books I normally read. It's well written and is very descriptive and easy to read. I couldn't believe it ended where it did...I need to go to Barnes and Noble tomorrow.
britneybrawdy's review against another edition
5.0
“I'll be your best friend for fifty more years. And after that? You have to reapply.”
I loved the concept of this book, it has Dark Academia vibes mixed with romance and overall mystery. There are several different plot lines happening throughout the story. I will say, a LOT happens in this book, and I do think at times all the back and forth and information presented can get a bit overwhelming. Personally, I was able to follow along just fine and found this book to be a great read. I like the way that they presented the romance in this book, it wasn't overshadowing the story which is important to me since I'm not a huge romance reader.
I hope that there is some more character building and world building in the second book. I hope that we get all the answers to our questions and that the series wraps up nicely. I am looking forward to reading the second book and finding out all about Emma and the Similars' journey during their senior year at Darkwood Academy!
I loved the concept of this book, it has Dark Academia vibes mixed with romance and overall mystery. There are several different plot lines happening throughout the story. I will say, a LOT happens in this book, and I do think at times all the back and forth and information presented can get a bit overwhelming. Personally, I was able to follow along just fine and found this book to be a great read. I like the way that they presented the romance in this book, it wasn't overshadowing the story which is important to me since I'm not a huge romance reader.
I hope that there is some more character building and world building in the second book. I hope that we get all the answers to our questions and that the series wraps up nicely. I am looking forward to reading the second book and finding out all about Emma and the Similars' journey during their senior year at Darkwood Academy!