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Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 3.5*

This was an honest-to-goodness science fiction novel and I loved it for that. There is lots of science, but not too much that it is difficult to understand. A lot of what we learn is already things we have at least a bit of basic knowledge of if you paid even minimal attention in science class. And that was great because I hate when things get too technical that the common person can't understand it. The one thing I love about Science Fiction is that it is for everyone, even if you don't have a vast knowledge of STEM. FACSIMILE really delivers on this front because you can completely understand everything that is happening without having to stop and think too much.

The characters were all really well developed, although I would say that at some points it felt like the dialogue didn't feel very real. But the interactions and the relationships all were well developed. I liked Emie and Ann's friendship the best -- they would support one another no matter what, but still held secrets. They felt like real best friends. I also really liked that Ann was so willing to do what she thought was best for herself and for others, even if it meant she would be hurt in the process. I also really liked her relationship with Raiden. I thought he had such an interesting personality and that Ann really took him for granted sometimes.

One of the highlights of this novel is that it was diverse. A colony like this is bound to have a lot of people with diverse backgrounds. It was nice to have that shown in this world because it was nice to have that diversity but still show that people are still just people. However, I thought the inclusion of Emie wanting to help the cybers was nice but a little over the top and cheesy at times. There were better ways of handling it IMO, but it was good to have it in there. It made the plot that much more deeper to have this other problem of who is considered human and not.

My one complaint is that the pacing was a bit off: at times it felt like things were moving too slowly and then other times it was as though a week had passed when it was really a day. It was difficult to get the concept of time in this one, tbh. As well, I was REALLY hoping that even though there were two eligible dudes that there would not be a love triangle, but alas there was. And like I'm okay with that but it just felt a bit forced as though BECAUSE there are two eligible dudes that means there must be a love triangle. Like no thanks.

Otherwise I really liked the plot and am looking forward to continuing with this series. I think it will be a good one from start to finish as it has interesting characters, situations, and I really like Raiden. So there's also that.


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Facsimile Vicki L Weavil Books Reviews

I was trapped in the passenger seat on a long road trip, so I ended up reading Facsimile in about six hours. Facsimile has a slow beginning. The premise was interesting, but it was difficult to connect with the characters. There was this odd love triangle, but it didn’t seem to work for me. I had just finished reading the Generations series by Scott Sigler, and I was hoping that Facsimile would be similar. There are a lot of parallels – children left to cope on their own; No adults around to guide the youth who just want to get off the planet; a strong female protagonist.
I think that the narrative was a bit long. There were some interesting social justice components, but they seemed forced. I think if I had to sum up my quibbles with Facsimile, it would be “forced.” The story just didn’t seem to flow smoothly. Don’t get me wrong, I’d still read a sequel, because the overall story was interesting. In the end, I’d award Facsimile 3.5 stars.
Science fiction has always been one of my top two favorite genres, and now that I almost exclusively read YA, I absolutely love YA sci-fi. Ms. Weavil’s sophomore effort is an excellent addition to the genre, and it was a 4-star read for me, which means I think it’s great!

I have to first mention the cover – I loved it from the minute I saw it, but having read the book I now appreciate it even more. It’s a *perfect* representation of Eco, the dusty planet on which the story takes place. It can be hard to find a sci-fi cover that is different from the norm, but this one definitely is, and I just love it. It’s great when a cover matches or suits the story inside so well.

As for the story, I think Ms. Weavil did an excellent job of describing why these people exist on this terraformed planet, Eco, and not on Earth. The science behind it was very sound – how they exist when the planet doesn’t support vegetation (hydroponics for crops and climate-controlled domes for animals), how they keep from becoming an inbred population (very, very strict rules and careful planning about when and to whom children will be born), etc. I appreciate any author taking the time to give some explanation for those questions that naturally arise in a reader’s mind as they learn about the new world the author has created. Without explanations, we cannot suspend disbelief and immerse ourselves in the story, and Ms. Weavil did an A+ job!

I also really liked the characters, particularly Ann, her best friend, and the boy who loves her and who everyone assumes she will marry. I liked that Ann was strong-willed and independent, yet her family is very important to her, dysfunctional as it is. I think Ms. Weavil challenged us to think outside typical norms and maybe give the characters some slack when they do things that might be distasteful to us; I’m thinking especially of Ann’s mother and how she rebels against the strictures of her marriage, a marriage that she didn’t especially want in the first place. Similarly, I was a little frustrated with Ann regarding the love triangle, but the more I thought about it the more I understood where she was coming from. I mean, if you’ve only known less than 10 people your age for your whole life, and you know there’s not going to be anyone new magically appear, when someone your age does unexpectedly pop up, you’d naturally want to explore that person. And even if Dace had never shown up, it’s clear that Ann is chafing against the inevitability of her marriage to Raid, which I did understand the more I thought about it. After all, who wants to just settle??

Although the romance aspect wasn’t my favorite, I did really enjoy the discovery that Dace and Ann make and thinking through the implications of it for the people of Eco. I admit that I was fascinated by the idea of the Cybers, and I could’ve read a whole book just around that issue! I have no idea if there is a sequel planned, but if there is, I hope that we will learn more about the Cybers and their struggles. I thought that was a fascinating aspect to the story.

Overall, if you like YA sci-fi, or are willing to give it a try, I definitely recommend this book from Vicki Weavil. Her writing style is engaging and accessible, and she engages with issues that we are currently grappling with in our society today (eg, what does it mean to be “human”?). I loved this book and highly recommend it! Thanks to Ms. Weavil and Month9Books for allowing me to read an early copy, and to Chapter by Chapter for having me as part of the blog tour!
Disclaimer I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating 3.5*

This was an honest-to-goodness science fiction novel and I loved it for that. There is lots of science, but not too much that it is difficult to understand. A lot of what we learn is already things we have at least a bit of basic knowledge of if you paid even minimal attention in science class. And that was great because I hate when things get too technical that the common person can't understand it. The one thing I love about Science Fiction is that it is for everyone, even if you don't have a vast knowledge of STEM. FACSIMILE really delivers on this front because you can completely understand everything that is happening without having to stop and think too much.

The characters were all really well developed, although I would say that at some points it felt like the dialogue didn't feel very real. But the interactions and the relationships all were well developed. I liked Emie and Ann's friendship the best -- they would support one another no matter what, but still held secrets. They felt like real best friends. I also really liked that Ann was so willing to do what she thought was best for herself and for others, even if it meant she would be hurt in the process. I also really liked her relationship with Raiden. I thought he had such an interesting personality and that Ann really took him for granted sometimes.

One of the highlights of this novel is that it was diverse. A colony like this is bound to have a lot of people with diverse backgrounds. It was nice to have that shown in this world because it was nice to have that diversity but still show that people are still just people. However, I thought the inclusion of Emie wanting to help the cybers was nice but a little over the top and cheesy at times. There were better ways of handling it IMO, but it was good to have it in there. It made the plot that much more deeper to have this other problem of who is considered human and not.

My one complaint is that the pacing was a bit off at times it felt like things were moving too slowly and then other times it was as though a week had passed when it was really a day. It was difficult to get the concept of time in this one, tbh. As well, I was REALLY hoping that even though there were two eligible dudes that there would not be a love triangle, but alas there was. And like I'm okay with that but it just felt a bit forced as though BECAUSE there are two eligible dudes that means there must be a love triangle. Like no thanks.

Otherwise I really liked the plot and am looking forward to continuing with this series. I think it will be a good one from start to finish as it has interesting characters, situations, and I really like Raiden. So there's also that.