DEVIATION ( The Sophisticates #1)
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Author: Christine Manzari
Genre: Sci-Fi
Released on: August 9, 2013
Publisher: CreateSpace
Book Summary:
Being a Sophisticate of the Program seems like it’d be a
pretty sweet deal: a little genetic alteration and anyone can be smarter,
faster, and stronger. It’s a dream come true. All you have to give up is your
freedom.
Cleo is a Sophisticate and she has a bright future in the Program. But she has
a secret. When she gets upset, bad things happen. Explosive things. Things she
can’t control.
When her secret is discovered, she’s sent to the Academy to train in the
military branch of the Program. She’s destined to be a human weapon in the war
that’s been going on since Wormwood occurred nearly 30 years ago. She soon
learns that although her ability is unique, there are others like her — other
Sophisticates with lethal skills and odd code names like Archerfish and Mimic
Octopus.
Immersed in a dangerous game of supernatural powers and dubious motives, Cleo
doesn’t know who to trust. Ozzy, the annoyingly attractive cadet who has
perfect aim in weapons class and deviant lips behind closed doors, begs her not
to use her powers. He’s the golden boy of the Program, but can she trust him?
Or will she find herself a target, caught in his crosshairs?
My Thoughts:
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange
of an honest review.
Firstly I would like to thank Christine Manzari, author of Deviation, for
giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this fabulous book.
I really liked the concept of genetically engineered humans because it somewhat
feels to be real and maybe someday we will get to see that happen in reality.
Though the concept is not a new one in this genre the author introduced quite a
lot of twists which made the read unpredictable and interesting as well.
The characterization is good and I felt that the characters were developed well
and the side characters were great as well. Cleo has a good life, as good and
comfortable as a genetically altered sophisticate can have but she is different
than the others and a bit too dangerous as well because if she gets annoyed she
can cause a hell of an explosion, literally. So she is shipped off and forced
to train in the military section of the Program where she meets others like her
and discovers many secrets which are invisible to everyone. What price would
she have to pay for knowing the actual truth? Ozzy, the golden boy of the
Program warns her not to use her powers, what is his actual motive? Is he an
enemy or a friend? Whom to trust and whom not to?
I adored Cleo’s character, she is strong, confident and a heck of a heroine.
Ozzy was likable but I didn't felt him really attractive though. The super
powers that we got to see are cool and some of them are unusual too. The action
scenes are power-packed and I loved the fast pace of the story. The mystery
kept me hooked in and I really enjoyed myself. Hope that you guys will enjoy
this book too, go for it guys!
Rating: 4 Broken Hearts
About The Author:
Christine Manzari grew up in Elkton, Maryland and loves to
brag that she never had to suffer through middle school thanks to a very small
highschool that she attended from grade 7-12. Christine graduated salutatorian
of her class and is still immensely surprised by that fact seeing as how helping
her son do his homework often gives her migraines. After highschool, Christine
attended the University of Maryland at College Park and studied Fine Arts. When
she wasn’t battling it out with paints and colored pencils in art classes,
Christine could usually be found rollerblading around campus or flipping
through a ring of fire (totally true).
Christine always wanted to be a writer, though, and for years while she
fulfilled her need for creativity as a graphic designer, she kept reading and
kept dreaming about writing. She never forgot those summers she spent at
writing camp and promised herself that one day she would write a book.
In the summer of 2009, after five years as a stay-at-home mom and freelance
graphic designer, Christine decided to make her dreams of becoming a writer
come true. She started a blog called Tine vs. The
World where she could chronicle all the silliness that was her life
and get her storytelling skills the exercise they so desperately needed. In
January 2010, Christine was finally ready. She turned on her computer and wrote
the first sentence of her first book.
When Christine isn’t writing, she can usually be found running on her
treadmill, taking photos with her beloved camera, spending time with her
family, or buying books at the bookstore to add to her already teetering
to-read pile. Christine’s addictions include staying up late, drinking copious
amounts of coke, collecting skulls (not real ones), wasting time on social
media, and reading books...of course. Christine currently lives in Maryland
with her husband and three absurdly adorable children.
Contact Information:
Website: www.christinemanzari.com
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