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A review by desertlover
Lifel1k3 by Jay Kristoff
4.0
Metal or meat. Blood or current. Everyone deserves a choice.
I am huge fan of Kristoff's Lotus War Trilogy and was excited to see a new series from his atypical mind. The beginning of the book was a little confusing and somewhat overwhelming, but I was thrilled to see how everything unfolded. I've always been apprehensive about humanlike robots, and Kristoff takes it to an entirely new level. I appreciated this isn't human/good guys versus the evil robots. Neither side is completely one or the other.
In addition to the fascinating world, the relationships make this story even more interesting. I think my favorites characters were Lemon and Cricket. These two nonhumans characters contain so much depth and heart. Kristoff is a master at developing these types of nontraditional characters. I liked Eve but she sometimes angered me. She can be immature and some of her actions are hypocritical. I am anxious to see how her character continues to evolve in the future. I adored Zeke and his humanity, even though he isn't. Sadly, I felt little if any, warm and fuzzies with the romance. I am curious to see what happens down the road in that aspect. I love a plot twist, and there is endless potential for the future.
I will be anxiously awaiting the next installment. It appears book two might even be better than this one. If you are sci-fi/robot taking over the world fan, this is one I would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Books for Young Readers for my advanced review copy.
I am huge fan of Kristoff's Lotus War Trilogy and was excited to see a new series from his atypical mind. The beginning of the book was a little confusing and somewhat overwhelming, but I was thrilled to see how everything unfolded. I've always been apprehensive about humanlike robots, and Kristoff takes it to an entirely new level. I appreciated this isn't human/good guys versus the evil robots. Neither side is completely one or the other.
In addition to the fascinating world, the relationships make this story even more interesting. I think my favorites characters were Lemon and Cricket. These two nonhumans characters contain so much depth and heart. Kristoff is a master at developing these types of nontraditional characters. I liked Eve but she sometimes angered me. She can be immature and some of her actions are hypocritical. I am anxious to see how her character continues to evolve in the future. I adored Zeke and his humanity, even though he isn't. Sadly, I felt little if any, warm and fuzzies with the romance. I am curious to see what happens down the road in that aspect. I love a plot twist, and there is endless potential for the future.
I will be anxiously awaiting the next installment. It appears book two might even be better than this one. If you are sci-fi/robot taking over the world fan, this is one I would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Books for Young Readers for my advanced review copy.