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kaylaanfenson's review
fast-paced
3.0
I was sent a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked the story, but the writing fell flat. The plot was far too rushed and the ending cleaned up too nicely. It was hard to connect with the characters and the interactions, and a few events, just didn’t feel right. I understand it’s Sci-Fi, but too many things (almost every FBI interaction) were just too unbelievable. Jeremy being able to forget Jenna and fall for Carly so quickly proved he was just lonely, and the fact that he didn’t want to do more, especially after Carly brought up sex, was very uncharacteristic of a man. I just wish the book had been longer, and it probably would have been way better as a series. The way it ended just didn’t sit right with me.
I really liked the story, but the writing fell flat. The plot was far too rushed and the ending cleaned up too nicely. It was hard to connect with the characters and the interactions, and a few events, just didn’t feel right. I understand it’s Sci-Fi, but too many things (almost every FBI interaction) were just too unbelievable. Jeremy being able to forget Jenna and fall for Carly so quickly proved he was just lonely, and the fact that he didn’t want to do more, especially after Carly brought up sex, was very uncharacteristic of a man. I just wish the book had been longer, and it probably would have been way better as a series. The way it ended just didn’t sit right with me.
kellymiller_author's review
5.0
The Doll, like most books I read lately, is written in 1st person past tense. I prefer 3rd person, but happily, this story is skillfully written by the author, making it a pleasure to read regardless. The story engages the reader from the beginning and maintains a favorable pace throughout. However, it does not go in the direction I would have guessed, which ought to be a plus, though a creepier "doll" might have appealed to me more and would have made it a better Halloween read. But this is not a horror story or even the "unhealthy obsession" story I had expected. Rather it is a sci/fi futuristic tale. The story made me uncomfortable because the main characters act as though there is nothing wrong with having a romantic relationship with a man-made creation rather than a live human being. In this story, there is no actual sex between the doll and Jeremy; however, the doll and Jeremy discuss the fact that they will wait to "make love" until the doll is "ready." The doll in this story has super-normal powers and abilities, so she is more human-like than anything we have at present. Sex dolls already exist in real life, and there might be beneficial uses for them, but in general, I consider them to be a detriment to society that will lead to people not knowing how to have "real" relationships. Sci/fi fans should enjoy this story, and maybe I'll read another of Daleo's books in the future since I think she is a talented writer.
leannelovesbooks's review
4.0
It is not a huge book but I started and then finished this book within a few hours. It is just under 200 pages but still. I got straight in to it and just couldn’t put it down!
The book pulled me in from page one and the pace continued for the rest of the story. I didn’t think there was any unnecessary filler and it kept me interested.
The story itself draws on a lot of topics. It has Sci Fi, technology, government agencies and relationships. Jeremy is going through the grief of losing his fiancé and he takes unusual measures to get though it. I really enjoyed the journey. It was a well written story that I cousin out down and I will definitely look for more this author.
Thank you to @rabtbooktours and @author_laura_daleo for the #gifted copy for review.
The book pulled me in from page one and the pace continued for the rest of the story. I didn’t think there was any unnecessary filler and it kept me interested.
The story itself draws on a lot of topics. It has Sci Fi, technology, government agencies and relationships. Jeremy is going through the grief of losing his fiancé and he takes unusual measures to get though it. I really enjoyed the journey. It was a well written story that I cousin out down and I will definitely look for more this author.
Thank you to @rabtbooktours and @author_laura_daleo for the #gifted copy for review.
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