Synopsis
When seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn checked the box, she never suspected she’d have her life–and her body–stolen from her. She awakens one day in a secret laboratory to discover that her body is now half-robot and is forced to hide her own secret: that she still has human emotions and a human mind. If the scientists who made her find out, they’ll erase what remains of who she was.
Kaitlyn finds an unlikely ally in Lucas, a handsome, brilliant scientist who can’t get over the guilt he feels knowing she was once a vibrant, beautiful young woman. He never expected a science project to affect him the way she does. As he tries to help her rediscover her past, he finds himself falling for the brave girl struggling to find her place and acceptance between the human and computer worlds.
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Review
Freak of Nature is the 1st book in the IFICS series. It currently has 2 other books: Fracture Innocence (book 2) and Fatal Abduction (book 3). I'm unaware of whether a 4th book is set to be published.
I read this book because of Benjaminoftomes' recommendation.
I read this book because of Benjaminoftomes' recommendation.
I wasn't sure what to expect because I try to avoid reading the synopsis of books before I read them.
I liked the general plot and idea for the novel. I personally enjoy reading about cyborgs (part- human/ part-robot) in modern times who don't want to destroy the world and what not.
This story is told from two point of views: Kaitlyn's (the teenage cyborg), as well as Lucas's (a scientist).
It is interesting to see how they reason as they interact with each other. Kaitlyn has a very logic-based mindset since her brain works as a computer. She doesn't understand common expressions like "having butterflies" whereas Lucas struggles with logic as his emotions sometimes cloud his judgement.You also get to see - imagine - whatever you like to call it - what the compound is like through two sets of eyes who view it as completely different environments.
It is interesting to see how they reason as they interact with each other. Kaitlyn has a very logic-based mindset since her brain works as a computer. She doesn't understand common expressions like "having butterflies" whereas Lucas struggles with logic as his emotions sometimes cloud his judgement.You also get to see - imagine - whatever you like to call it - what the compound is like through two sets of eyes who view it as completely different environments.
There is action, humor, sarcasm (which I live for),and, of course, love and affection. There were sections of the book that were slower paced and I had trouble immersing myself in their world at times but ...
I didn't care much for the writing style. It might have been on purpose but it seemed almost robotic to me, rather dull.
I didn't care much for the writing style. It might have been on purpose but it seemed almost robotic to me, rather dull.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you enjoy fiction mixed with conflicts of the heart and a CYBORG - I mean, come on!
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