Replica (Replica, 1) Paperback – January 1, 2013

Once again, Jenna Black has written an amazing story. Unlike her fantasy Faerie Walker trilogy, this book is Futuristic-Science Fiction. The plot is amazing and it doesn't feel like a middle grade novel. It has a very mature feel and touches on subjects not a lot of authors would be comfortable writing. I love the main characters and the fact that there isn't any instalove. I also love that she's not trying to put the main two characters together.

Some of the comments suggest that the characters acted older than they actually were. I disagree. The 18-year-old boy acts completely irresponsible for most of the book, and that's appropriate. The 16-year-old girl is homeschooled, for one thing. And, she's been brought up to be "perfect." She tries to live up to the expectations put on her. Teens aren't automatic idiots. I wasn't an idiot at 16; I was a fully functioning adult, because I had to be. This character had to be, and so she was.

Frankly, I wasn't terribly impressed. There are gaping potholes, shaky tech understanding, and not terribly interesting juvenile characters. I've read much better YA science fiction. It's my first Jenna Black, and I noted she mostly writes sexy urban fantasy; this may be outside her comfort zone. Luckily I read fast (and I was reading it for a book group discussion). Varley did the plot much better in his novella "Phantom in Kansas."

I will be honest and say the only reason I didn't give it 1 star here is because I never give one star no matter what. If you have the talent to write then you deserve better then one star.Now I absolutely love all the other books Jenna Black has written, but this book felt like someone else wrote it. I didn't come to care about any of the characters. There was really nothing likable at all about any of them. The story itself was different but again it just did not grab my attention.

I have read most of Jenna Black's books and like her writing very much. This was listed as teen but I think could pass for an adult book. The storyline was exciting, the characters likeable and the peek into the future interesting. I'm looking forward to book 2.

Nadia’s life should be perfect destined to marry the Nate the heir of Paxco formerly New York. However her relationship with Nate isn’t a romantic one but they are best friends, and one day will marry even though it’s not romantic. After a party that they both attended Nate ends up dead without anyone but his lover to blame forced to flee because his father’s men are hunting him. Nate’s father has created the replication technology so even though his son is dead doesn’t stop his father from being him back to life as a Replica. Only thing is Nate doesn’t remember how he died so he can’t prove who killed him and that it wasn’t his Lover.Nate is determined to prove that it wasn’t his lover that killed him but his father and head of security of less than sure. After all his lover was seen fleeing the building with blood on them. They think Nadia may be the key to getting the info on Nate as he searches the basement for him. After forced into spying on Nate which she doesn’t want to do Nadia tries to avoid any conversation about what happened. However Nate doesn’t know that she’s been forced to spy on him and when his attempt to visit the basement to find Bishop goes terribly wrong. Nadia learns that she may have to risk it all to help Nate.I like Nadia she’s smart willing to do what it takes for the family even if it means marring a man who will never love her other than as a friend. Nadia comes off as the executive society girl but when it comes down to it she’s in the basement smart and cunning when it comes to it. I wasn’t sure about Nate but as the book progresses he proves he has what it takes to be the good guy. We also had Dante who kind of grew on me as his story unfolded, and I hope to see more of him in the future.I was craving a good sci fi so Replica was a perfect choice it’s the dystopian future that I love mixed with just enough sci fi elements to create a captivating story. While the story does have Sci fi elements they don’t overwhelm it very much it’s more of an added bonus to the bigger picture. The idea behind the Replica’s really is very inventive that those with enough seniority back up their memories each month so that if they are murdered or die of unnatural causes they are recreated. I found the whole story well written it just flows from start to finish loaded with mystery and action it’s a perfect blend. The characters are easy to connect, and I really enjoyed their stories unfolding. I actually have the next one sitting on my bookshelf and know that I need to pick up the final book because I can’t wait to see how it will all unfold. This is my first book by the author but I’m a quick fan. Her writing style is beautiful it’s easy to get lose in the story and I can’t wait to check out her other books.

I loved it. Nate and Nadia are very likeable characters. I love how their characters grow and mature throughout the novel. It is a dystopia novel and science fiction as well. Also some mystery....I can't wait to see how the story unfolds in the next two novels.

An interesting book about family and the teenagers and how power can corrupt but innocence can stay strong even in the face of danger.