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This Mortal Coil

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You know when someone has lots of cool ideas of future tech and projections about what life could be like in the future, so they think they'll write book about it? I have loads of those ideas but I also know my limitations and couldn't come up with a plot to hold that all together. That is exactly how I felt about This Mortal Coil.

Bear with me, this will take a while to lay out. In the future, a terrible virus has spread across the world. The victims explode, the resulting clouds of red mist carrying the pathogen. However, you can temporarily vaccinate yourself by eating some flesh of the infected. I'm always all over a book about super viruses, so I was expecting to like this a lot more on that basis...

Humans have come to rely on technology for everything, implanted with gentech, seemingly a mix of nanobots and something with DNA that's not really changing it but "wrapping it" and this keeps them healthy. Their panel can also be used to change their appearance, provide VR services and make tasteless food taste good. People can run apps in their own bodies. Traditional medicine has now been forgotten about, of course. I can get down with gene therapy but the explanations of what the gentech was doing was a bit contradictory.

Enter special snowflake Catarina Agatta. She is somehow allergic to gentech, but she can have some basic stuff. With all the technology they have, they can't cure an allergy? Hrm, well you'll find out more on that later (did someone say Everything, Everything?). Her father is a genius scientist who is taken away by Cartaxus to work on a vaccine for the Hydra virus. 

Cartaxus is essentially a huge pharmaceutical company, just relying on code rather than drugs which does raise questions around the ethics of patenting medicines and also propriety software. During a year of living by herself, Catarina joins a group of rebel hackers and passes her days nibbling on infected human flesh. Turns out she's a skilled coder and has been helping to deliver medical hacks to those left behind by evil big pharma. Then one day a mysterious soldier turns up with a message from her father.

There is just so much going on, it felt like there was a plot twist every few chapters, and there's far too many explanations of tech, with some repetition, just to drive the point home. There is no leaving things for the reader to work out for themselves. I had thought it was a standalone, but it's not. There was enough material to spread over a few books in this one, so I'm not sure where it will go and I don't think I'll be finding out.

It was quite light on the romance, although there's still some weird love stuff going on (I can't tell you why it's weird without spoilers). It appears to be a bit of a Marmite book looking at Goodreads, so if you don't mind super twisty stories with a lot of information on the tech, then it might still be for you.
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This book is so damn cool. It was such a geekfest, but it also had plenty of badassery and action, with a sprinkling of romance. Yes, just a sprinkling.

This is a long book, but I was pulled in right from the beginning and swept along by the action and mystery and just cool sci-finess of it all. It was filled with action and a lot of OMG WHAT moments. Plus, Cat was just clever. Except not all the time. There were some moments where I could see why she did what she did, but honestly, I wouldn't have made the same choices. (AND THAT'S OK. Enough with the hating on book characters when they don't behave like you would. They are not you.) Personally, I would have been a lot more spiteful if someone had cut me up, so well done, Cat, for being the bigger person.

Another thing about the story that I want to applaud Suvada for is how she kept me guessing. Because she used Cat as the narrator, everything was coloured by Cat's beliefs, which in turn was coloured by what Cat was taught by her genius father. For a long time, I couldn't figure out what was real and what was someone's opinions, so I was just suspicious of everyone. And constantly intellectually stimulated.

The science was awesome. To be fair, I'm a science geek with a particular interest in evolution and genetics (I really should have studied it at university), so this book really was right up my alley. And because I do work in tech and love gadgets and apps, the talk of embedded tech that runs off your own calories (UM HELLO GUILT-FREE CHOCOLATE) was freaking awesome. Imagine being able to change your hair colour with some code, or see in the dark. (Look, I'm scared of the dark, ok.) My concern, not with the book itself, but with what would happen if this technology was available, is how it would affect the environment and evolution and food chains. Being able to play god with not only your DNA, but designing plants and animals, is a dangerous path to go down.

So the premise of an apocalyptic virus is nothing new. We have countless stories of viruses that wipe out large swathes of humanity. This one has a taste of zombie-ness to it, with the virus causing first a fever and then a slow destruction of the body (with a sudden end) over a few weeks. BUT Suvada adds a scary awesome twist to the whole zombie thing which I will not spoil but is gruesome and clever. But gruesome. Ew. You quickly learn about this twist at the start of the book, and it blew my mind, along with what the red mist on the book's cover represents.

Now, I can understand that this won't be to everyone's liking. I have seen some other reviews that say the science was a bit much, and it is one of the most technical YA books I've ever read. It does get super geeky, so I think, to really enjoy This Mortal Coil, you need to have an interest in science and future tech, plus a basic understanding of DNA so you can get to grips with how the tech works. I have the benefit of being super geeky, plus I studied anatomy and physiology at uni.

Basically, this book was cool and I really need to stop saying cool now. But really, it was cool. I'm totally having a nerdgasm right now. But I also needed the next book immediately because my mind has been completely screwed with.

PS – What about the waffles? You don't leave perfectly good waffles behind.
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If your father was responsible for the apocalypse would you try to set it right? That's the dilemma Catarina faces when a mysterious man shows up at her cabin after a virus wiped out most of humanity, and drove the rest underground, two years ago. But there's more to Cole than meets the eye - genetically enhanced to protect, he arrives to guide Catarina towards the cure they've all been searching for, and she's the key.

The writing for this was wonderfully descriptive, and the overall plot and pacing was good. I never felt bored, or feel the need to skip text to get into the action - the action was pretty much continuous, and I didn't want to stop reading.The world building is also done well, and fully explores the world in which the characters inhabit. However a downside to this was that I wanted to send more time with Catarina on her own in the world, especially when we first meet her. More time spent exploring the horrors that the people left behind must face, and the sacrifices they make, would have helped to better understand the virus itself, and why everyone is so afraid of it. I feel I could have understood the former Neurosurgeon and his family more, and perhaps had more sympathy for them, if I had a better understand of what they'd been through. As it was, I just really wanted Catarina to punish them, and I felt a little let down by her actions.

Aside from this, I liked Catarina as a main character. She's intelligent yet insecure about her abilities, brave yet still reckless and foolhardy. I would have liked to have seen her portrayed in the eyes of the other main characters as someone who can look after themselves though. Too often I've seen these YA protagonists portrayed as fragile young women who need protecting. I want more badass female characters who don't need wrapping up in cotton wool. However, that said I did enjoy her early interactions with Cole, and the playful too-ing and fro-ing of their relationship with some obvious chemistry. This later evolved into something a little forced in my opinion, and it lost the early charm that the author had managed to develop as soon as their feelings progressed.

I would have liked to have seen more interaction with Agnes, her friend first introduced early on. She's quickly dropped as soon as Cole arrives, and barely mentioned again aside from a few offhand comments about her comms link. It felt a bit like she had served her purpose to the early plot, and was quickly left without any further thought until near the end. 

However, I did like the moral ambiguity that we see with all the characters throughout the novel, especially with Catarina's father Lachlan. Often the characters are put into morally questionable situations and must decide what course to take. Questions such as: to save millions, is it ok to let a few suffer? What would you do to survive? 

The most unique aspect of this book was the inclusion of DNA and technology as the driving factor behind the virus, and humanities growing reliance on it to maintain all aspects of their life. Genetically modified food which tastes like nothing unless an app is downloaded. Apps that allow a person to alter their sight, make them fast, strong. Although sometimes the jargon got in the way of the story at times, I appreciated it for the unique quality it brought to the text.

The ending left me feeling a little bit left down. Not giving anything away, I had very mixed feelings with regards to how the novel developed and I felt I invested a lot of my time in a character that ultimately turned into something else entirely. I thought it was a little bit like taking the easy way out.

That said, this is still a decent science fiction YA novel, and I'd read the sequel.
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I gave up on This Mortal Coil halfway through. There was nothing bad as such about it - though there were too many chunks of exposition about coding etc - it just didn't hold my interest.
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This book had me hooked from start to finish.

This Mortal Coil is a masterpiece laced with brilliant twists and turns; fascinating, awesome science and real, vivid characters. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. It's easily one of the best books I've read this year.
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I've just finished an awesome book! I got This Mortal Coil from NetGalley so thanks to them for letting me read it. It was soooo good!! 

5 Stars!!!

This Mortal Coil is a dystopian story that tells the story of Catarina who, along with friends has to find out who she is among the strife of a deadly plague that's killing off the worlds population through hydra clouds. 

The story is told from first person POV, which I loved! I thought the author did a great job at tackling different emotions that our main character, Catarina went through. 

There are too many good parts to quote. I'm not going to do that as this review would be so long if I did but I've summarised what happens below...SPOILERS!!!  

We see Catarina start as a shy girl with not much experience of the outside world become a warrior. Some may class this as a "special snowflake story", whereby Cat is the special one that everyone has been waiting for. She doesn't know this, though. While the story is that, it's also so much more. I, personally quite like those sorts of stories, anyway. 

Cat is working as a hacker for the Skies resistance movement against Cartaxus, the imposing cooperation who don't care about helping people, they just want to win the war against the hydra plague.

Cat's father, Dr Lachlan Agatta is a bit of a mysterious character at first. We don't know whether he's good or evil. This does eventually get revealed. I don't want to spoil  anything here, as it's better if you read it yourself but he has many secrets. Most of which, Cat doesn't know. 

Dax is another main character. He worked with Lachlan to try and find a cure to the plague. He and Cat have a relationship at the beginning of the book. That's quickly wiped out, though, when Cat meets Cole. Cole is a young man, Lachlan sent to protect Cat.   
   
There's a romance between Cat and Cole that develops throughout This Mortal Coil. Cole is always there to help and protect Cat. 
I really enjoyed this. There were fast paced action scenes but also a few slower romantic scenes. I always think it's good if an author can do both, well. This author did that! 

I loved the settings. They're described so vividly so I could actually imagine that I was there, with Catarina and Cole, fighting against this plague. We spend most of the story in 2 settings. One, Catarina's bunker, where she's been hiding out. And two, at Cartaxus, the place she's been scared of. 

There's a lot of technical talk in This Mortal Coil. It's explained well, but I must admit that some of it went over my head. As this is a dystopian, the author is able to create new concepts that we haven't heard of, yet. I enjoyed this on one level but my capability for understanding some of it wasn't quite there. 

I finished this on Halloween, and there's certainly a creepy feel to the events that happen in This Mortal Coil. 

What did I like about This Mortal Coil?

I liked how each of our characters seemed separate. They were telling their own story as well as being a part of the main plot. No characters were jumping on top of another, figuratively speaking. 

I liked how This Mortal Coil had elements of horror, romance and comedy. The author wrote all three of these parts well. 

I liked how the story flowed well. There weren't any parts that I thought were redundant. Everything was necessary, hence why there are no quotes above...

I loved the twists and turns that the story took. One minute I was thinking one thing but the next I was thinking something else, towards the end. I love books that keep me on my toes. 

I loved how the story centred around who Catarina was. The other characters played into this but it was interesting to see Cat come to her own conclusions. 

What didn't I like about This Mortal Coil?

The only thing I didn't love was all of the technical talk, even though I understood the story as a whole. 

I cannot wait to read book 2!!! Thank you, again to NetGalley for giving me permission to read and review this, early. I LOVED it, hence the 5 star rating.
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I really really loved this book and so will be doing a full video review on it. It will go online on 5th of November and you can find the link to the video on our book blog at www.psilovethatbook.com 
I will also share a link to the video on twitter, our facebook page, goodreads and amazon.
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This didn't confuse me as much as I expected. One of the twists I didn't see coming. But looking back I feel like I should of. Overall I really enjoyed this.
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What immediately grabbed me from the start and impressed me was the writing style. From the very first line, it intrigued me. The writing is vibrant and colorful, and I absolutely loved it. If a book can grab me with the writing, it says a lot, and this book could.

The premise itself is not that original, actually, it is not at all original at the first glance. It is about a girl surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, with zombie-like humans, corrupt corporations, and a plague. But despite its unoriginal premise, the story is completely new and different. It brings many new aspects and interesting things to the table.
Her words are clipped and sharp. She speaks the way a rife fires. She is steel and glass and blood fused into a blade.

I loved the gene-hacking and coding aspect to the story. There are many scientific descriptions about how it works, but it wasn't overwhelming. What Emily Suvada did really well is to describe scientific things in a simple but realistic way. The world felt so much more realistic due to the scientific aspect of the story. It also made me think about how gene-hacking (which basically means you manipulate your genes) would work in the real world and it felt like the things that happened there, would also be able to happen here.
The word was here before I was born, and it will be keep spinning after I am dead. The universe is continuous; I am the anomaly. I am the thread that begins and ends, the flame that sputters out. A chance collection of proteins and molecules that perpetuates itself, bound by the electric fire of my mind.

The characters were all really great and multi-faceted. I loved Catarine and Cole and I thought they made a great duo. Cat was smart and determined and wanted to do the right thing. She was also funny at times, which I really liked. The only character that I didn't really like was Dax (who is Cat's ex), but the sole reason for that was that he kept calling Cat "Princess".

The one thing that annoyed me mildly was the romantic storyline, which I thought was a little unnecessary. But that's probably just my romance-aversion talking.
'How are you feeling?'
'I feel like... I feel like I got shot in the back.'
'That's a common side effect of getting shot in the back.'

The book is mildly disturbing, has many plot twists you never see coming, and is brilliantly woven into a story that you won't forget easily. I am giving it 4.5 stars because it was gripping and had amazing writing. I really loved it! I am not giving it 5 stars because the romance was a little unnecessary and there was no diversity in it.
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Set in a future where humanity has been devastated by a terrible plague and implanted tech is the norm Emily Suvada has created a story which is clever and complex as well as being emotional and gripping. The plot is smart and intricate and I very quickly connected to the characters especially the main character Cat. I don't want to give too much away but I loved the twists and turns and the big plot twists towards the end are superb. I cannot wait for more in this series and I recommend it to anybody who enjoys a gripping and enjoyable dystopian thriller. I found it very hard to put down.
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The world is under assault. A deadly plague is ravishing society. The only way to survive is to surrender yourself to a military organisation and live by their rules. For Cat, this is not an option. Her Father worked for them before and has warned her to stay away from them. But in this new world where humans have become closely integrated with technology, where infection causes people to explode and where the Wrath can make you do terrible things, nothing is as clear cut as it seems.
An incredible premise and story with characters that you will love (and hate!), well crafted and completely absorbing. Comparable to The Hunger Games but with a hefty blend of The Matrix. A wonderful read.
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This Mortal Coil is Emily Suvada’s debut novel and is a rich science based thriller that intermingles elements of sci-fi, dystopia and action into a fast faced, mysterious and engaging read.

Catarina Agatta is the daughter of legendary geneticist Dr Lachlan Agatta, the man who may be humanity’s last hope against a deadly virus that has crippled the population. In a world where everyone is implanted with technology that allows people to change their bodies any way they like, the majority of society survive in airtight underground bunkers, while Cat lives above ground; alone in a deserted cabin and fighting to stay alive and away from the infected. During the beginning of the outbreak, Dr Agatta was kidnapped by a shady company called Cartaxus and ever since, genius hacker Cat has managed to remain off their radar, just like her father wanted. Until the day a Cartaxus soldier comes baring the news that Cat’s father has died and she is now the only hope humanity has of a vaccine being made. Cole is a typical Cartaxus solider, encompassing everything her father told her not to trust about the organisation, but when it becomes clear there are more dangers out there than just the plague, will Catarina be able to survive the secrets she discovers? Or will learning the truth get her killed?

This Mortal Coil is a fast paced and highly detailed novel from Emily Suvada that offers readers a fresh twist on the age old zombie apocalyptic tale. Focusing heavily on the technology based themes of this futuristic society, Suvada has created a world in the middle of a catastrophe where codes and apps are a key element of everyday life and can act as everything from medicine and medicinal treatments to upgrades and alterations to an individual’s DNA and genetic makeup. It made for fascinating reading.

The main character in This Mortal Coil is Catarina. I did like her as the heroine; she was capable and resilient—clearly able to survive in extreme conditions, if her existence alone for so long was any indication. She was intelligent and willing for fight for herself and the right thing. I liked that as well as the relationships she had with those around her.

My only issue with this book is that there’s a twist towards the end of the story that I’m not sure was really necessarily if I’m being honest. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but with the way in which the story was progressing and the relationships developing, the revelation seemed a little bit like a setback to the characters growth. I’m not saying it was the worst twist I’ve ever seen, but I feel like Suvada could have left it out of the story and all still would have been right with the world.

There are plenty of twists and revelations with this story and with Emily Suvada concluding this tale with a few key heart pounding chapters, I’m keen to see what happens next. I’m still eager to learn what happened to some of the characters including Agnes and Dax and will be hoping for a sequel so I can discover all the secrets we’re still left to uncover.
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4.5 stars

Wow, this was a blast! (You know, because the Hydra virus makes you blow up and stuff? ... no? Screw you, that was funny.)

This Mortal Coil was such an insane ride from start to finish. It was wild, it was gruesome, it was bloody and fantastic and bloody fantastic. You have no idea what's going on half of the time, and when you finally figure it out you actually know even less - but it was awesome. I had a very hard time putting it down and managed to finish the thing within three days.

The story was insane, the main character tough, the pace quick. It was actually quite reminiscent of zombie novels, though told in a way that doesn't seem too far-fetched in our society. Even though it was a tad too graphic for me, I really enjoyed every page. There's also a little bit of romance for the fans, with some added pains of maybe possibly falling in love on the last day of your life. All in a day's work.

Seriously though, there are no words. It was brilliant. On all accounts, This Mortal Coil should be a hit.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy
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OH MY GOODNESS, my mind is still reeling after reading this book! This Mortal Coil is genuinely one of the best, if not the BEST debut novel that I have ever read. An exhilarating story with plot twists around every corner, comprising of hackers, coding and gene-enhancement, this book will blow your mind!

Set in a post-apocalyptic world where genetic modification is widespread, you have a choice to either be locked up in bunkers by Cataxus, who seizes control of your being, or to be “free” out in the open where infected people roam, as you live in constant fear and paranoia… This brutal world made for an intriguing setting, and as the protagonist, Catarina is left to navigate the destructive world all by herself, we genuinely feel her permanent sense of panic and horror.

The characters in This Mortal Coil were unique in their abilities, as well as being fearless, courageous and determined. Catarina is a skilled hacker, she knows how to code and read any information provided to her, and her power over technology makes her deadly. Catarina is one of those defiant female characters that you can’t help but love. She had to face the most gruelling situations, and she was willing to get hurt in order to save other people’s lives. Cole is a black-out agent, he was born and raised as an experiment and had unusual superhuman abilities. Although Cole is immensely powerful, he has this sensitive and vulnerable side to him which I really enjoyed. Along with Leoben and Dax, the four of them worked collectively to unbury the cure, together they made an incredible team! I thoroughly enjoyed the romance between Catarina and Cole, it was so endearing and they didn’t argue about fickle matters, like most teenage relationships in books nowadays.

The plot was what really made This Mortal Coil a winner for me, it was so fast-paced and chock full of action, this book really read like a movie, and personally, I think this book would make an amazing on the big screen! As soon as I read the first couple of pages I was hooked, there was never a dull moment, you are hit with plot twists left, right and centre! You will never BELIEVE where this story takes you, it’s mind-blowing! And with that cliff-hanger at the end, I NEED the sequel NOW!

My review doesn’t give this book justice, but if hackers, coding, genetics, technology, secrets, enhanced humans, plagues and lots of plot-twists sounds even remotely interesting to you, then you definitely need to read This Mortal Coil! Please pre-order this book or pick it up from your local library when it’s released, you won’t regret it!
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I received a copy of this from Netgalley in return for a review.

Here is the blurb

"3 billion lives at stake. 2 people who can save them. 1 secret hidden in their DNA. A breathtaking debut series about one girl's quest for answers in a genetically and technologically advanced future. There's no gene for RUN LIKE HELL. When a lone soldier, Cole, arrives with news of Lachlan Agatta's death, all hope seems lost for Catarina. Her father was the world's leading geneticist, and humanity's best hope of beating a devastating virus. Then, hidden beneath Cole's genehacked enhancements she finds a message of hope: Lachlan created a vaccine. Only she can find and decrypt it, if she can unravel the clues he left for her. The closer she gets, the more she finds herself at risk from Cartaxus, a shadowy organization with a stranglehold on the world's genetic tech. But it's too late to turn back. As the pieces fit together it's clear there is one final secret that Cat must unlock. "

If I am honest it took me a while to get into this book which is why I gave it 4 stars rather than 5. However, it got to a point where I could not put it down and if there was a 4.5 I would have picked it.. Would they be able to unravel the vaccine? Who was the mysterious Jun Bei (hope I spelt that right, not got book to hand) Yes I agree that this pretty much follows the usual path of young adult dystopian but it is much more than that. If this is your thing, I guarantee you will like it.
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I enjoyed this book because the writer took a well-worn path (YA apocalyptic setting) but added so many twists and turns to the plot that I was kept guessing. there were elements of action, horror,  science fiction and political thriller genres nicely woven into the narrative. Every time I thought I had worked things out I was thrown sideways by a new plot twist which added to my greater enjoyment of the novel. I did find one of the final big twists (maybe the most important one) a bit predictable as I had anticipated it by the time I got halfway through the book. The clues were all there.  I worked it out because I was looking for it though, which is just something I do. All of the plot twists were well set up so that they did not feel like 'add-on' ideas when the inevitable revelations were made. One thing that did surprise me was that the other main character did not figure out that last twist - and I am not going ot explain why because you should read it and find out for yourself!  I love the way that the backstory and exposition were expertly woven into the narrative. 

Another thing that I liked about this novel is that at no point did I feel the need to skate over whole sections like I do with many books, where it feels like I have to wade through reams of description with nothing happening. It felt like all of the description/exposition was still moving the story forward, like a movie in writing. I like that in a book. 

The themes woven into the narrative included the nature of identity and what I think is a fresh take on the whole nature vs nurture debate. I found the science/technical aspects very believable without the Star Trek style 'techno-babble'. The themes woven into the narrative included the nature of identity and what I think is a fresh take on the whole nature vs nurture debate. I found the science/technical aspects very believable without the Star Trek style 'techno-babble' which I think is important for a science fiction story to work.
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The twists and turns in this novel keep you reading.  

It's the near future and woman has turned into a tech driven, app using survivalist.  There's a global virus that's created a survivors style situation with a bit of irobot thrown in which puts it into the 'hunger games' genre of novels.  

Geeks have become the saviours of the world with the ability to make themselves over into soldiers using app/nanite tech.

Can Caterina, daughter of a noted scientist, use her dead fathers clues to put together the app which will cure the virus in time to save the world and find the love of her life? The race is on.

It's never as easy or uncomplicated as you think it will be. This novel proves that rule with it's many missteps and errors before the virus is cured about 2/3 rds through the novel.  Then everything goes wrong as everyone gets 'Wrath'.  This is then looking like a twist that's solved by the end of the novel when it's becomes clear that this is not a standalone novel.

I heartily recommend it if you enjoyed either the Hunger Games or the Divergent series.

I received a free copy from net galley.com for my fair and honest review.
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Must've requested this by accident, sorry. Not interested in reading it but thanks to the publisher for the opportunity anyway. :)
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HOLY FREAKING BATMAN.

Warning: All usual professionalism I try to claim when writing book reviews has completely gone out of the window with this one. However, the excess capitalisation, occasional screaming and my soul sobbing it's guts out is completely 100% honest and an accurate portrayal of my current state of emotions.

I. Am. A. Wreck.

Sometimes in life, authors provide us with a book that we don't know we needed until it actually appears before us. 

THIS IS HOW I FEEL WITH "THIS MORTAL COIL".

It's managed to dominate mY HEART AND MY SOUL AND MY MIND AND I JUST--

*Insert emotional screaming here*

GUYS I SERIOUSLY CAN'T FUNCTION---

"This Mortal Coil" is my ultimate favourite read so far this year.

SERIOUSLY.

It's up there above all of Leigh Bardugo's books and even fREAKING LADY MIDNIGHT BY OUR QUEEN CASSANDRA CLARE. (I know I know, I didn't think it was possible either!)

'This Mortal Coil' collides a deadly-zombie virus, computer hacking and cyborg tech into one plot line to create a heart-killing novel that draws you in and takes you on a wild journey with the characters

Emily Suvada is a master in writing, an absolute GODESS when it comes to ripping your heart open, and she's completely managed to sweep in and claim a five star review from this very stubborn reader.

AND THAT PLOT TWIST NEAR THE END?

HOLY HECKFISH...

I would 100% highly recommend just for that epic turn of events alone! I've never been quite to ground-breakingly shocked when it comes to plot twists, as some are usually pretty easy to predict but- DAMN. 

I WASN'T READY.

and you won't be too.

Not only is the plot line the best thing to have happened to YA in a while, but the post-apotloytic, technic, dystopian world was beautifully described and, though I wouldn't want to live in it myself, has me anticipating more.

SERIOUSLY. WHEN DOES THE NEXT BOOK COME OUT?
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