Jane is a leftover clone. Created for an unknown purpose, then abandoned at a rundown facility outside Grid City, she has a knack for trouble and a burning desire to find out why she was made.

When a powerful tycoon hires her to replace his son Isaac’s best friend, a girl from the same clone batch as her, Jane jumps at the chance to finally get some answers. All she has to do is convince the charming Isaac that his friend is still alive, without getting too close to him. Stepping into someone else’s life isn’t easy, though, even when you have the same genes.

As Jane struggles to survive at Isaac’s elite private school, she discovers the other clone’s death was no accident—and she might be next. She must solve her batchmate’s murder and unravel the mystery of their origins before the killer comes for her too.

Wow, what a great read…..recommend this one!

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for my review.

When I first started reading this, I wasn’t very into it. Hearing YA might’ve put me off slightly.

However… I got HOOKED. Once the story got going, I couldn’t put it down! It’s teen drama, and clones, and mystery, and murder- and the storyline is so original!!!

I can’t wait for the next book!!!!

This was such a great, fun read! The world building was subtle yet easy to dive into and very well thought out. I loved the idea that Jane wanted nothing more than to find another clone like her, rather than be a unique individual. This characterization was really different and so intriguing to read. The plot was twisty and solidly a strong YA story. I definitely can't wait to read the sequel, I'm totally hooked on this world and am dying to know what else Jane discovers about her past! Overall, easy to read and super engaging! A perfect YA sci-fi!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Victory Editing in exchange for an honest review.

I took a break from Fantasy again when I was gifted this ARC and found this to be an amazingly refreshing read.

While Replacement is touted as fans of Divergent and Orphan Black - I feel this reminded me more of Orphan Black and the Unwind Dystology. Basically if you love cloning, the implications and morality of it, then this is for you!

Replacement the first book in The Lost Clone series and set in a moderately futuristic world where cloning facilities are a norm, technology is quite automated and privacy/surveillance concerns are still afoot. It's not too farfetched to imagine this world as something achievable within our lifetime and this is what makes the story more realistic than actual "what if?"

Jane with her average name, and unknown clone status, sets the tone for being what you would expect her to be - plain, ordinary, unassuming, but a clone. We get a glimpse into the world of clone creation and the uniqueness between clones in a batch, something that Jane herself lacks. I loved seeing her friendships with clones from other batches and identifying their individuality. It's unfortunate that we don't get to see more of this once she leaves the facility to start her job of replacing Isaac's friend.

We are thrown into the mystery from the get-go as Jane faces puzzle after puzzle, with Isaac's family, their company, her strange teachers, and most of all the aunt of the clone she is replacing. We also get introduced to the mysterious Dean and the unknown organisation he works for. It's all one big set up for a giant conspiracy waiting to happen.

Jane faces constant struggle over who she should trust, while navigating the nuances of teenage life - something which she has never been taught. There are laughable moments where she completely misses the point of conversations alluding to romance between her friends, which only serves to remind you that despite all her average normalcy, she is still a clone, albeit human as she constantly reminds.

The mysteries and plot twists never dull here as we get jam packed action piled on top of each other, you solve one and uncover another one instead. Who made Jane? What is the purpose of her life? Why is her existence so heavily guarded? Who are all these different organisations up against each other that she's caught in the crossfire with? Also, will she ever get to experience love?

The book doesn't answer everything for you, neither does it end in cliffhanger, but prepare yourselves folks because we're going to be in for a long ride with this series.

*Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an E-ARC for this book!*
*The story introduces us to Jane, a leftover clone, who doesn't seem to find her place anywhere in her school.
She might have friends, but deep inside she feels like she belongs with her batch of clones, who so happened to have disappeared, along with Jane's records.
One day, Jane receives a phone call from Mr. Ironside, an important man, who needs her help to cover up a murder and to wash away any suspicions following his actions.
Jane gets pulled into Jamie's rags-to-ritches life, but while she pretends to someone who might be a part of the same batch of clones as her, Jane starts to search for answers involving both her life, but also Janice's.
But some people would kill to keep some things secret, and Jane can't trust anyone.
*This was an enjoyable quick read, who, in my opinion, had everything it needed. The story played out at a quick pace, but none of it seemed rushed.
*Overall, I'll rate it a 5/5 stars.

This book was so much more than I thought it would be and exactly what I wanted/needed. .

It’s a science fiction murder mystery with clones.

Perfection.

What did I like? The characters, the mystery, the way the author let Jane’s past unfold, just the right amount of technology and secrecy.

What did I dislike? Nothing. I liked all of it. I just chewed my pops husbands ear off about that book. I genuinely look forward to reading more books from this author.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Replacement, a scifi/YA dystopian novel, by Jordan Rivet. Jane is a leftover clone who is forever wondering about her past: who was her sponsor? why was she abandoned to a cloneworks facility? does she have any batchmates? Then, one day, she receives a phone call that could change her life. Jane is asked to pretend to be Janie, another one of her batchmates, who happened to have died. Jane is forced to take on this new identity, befriend Janie's friends, and lie to those around her. However, soon, Jane's inquisitive nature leads her to investigate the same mysteries that resulted in Janie's death.

Replacement had almost everything I'd want in a YA dystopian novel - the characters are interesting and well-developed (I particularly liked Isaac and Dean), and the mystery kept me guessing. However, I would have liked to have had more details/information on the world. Also, the "clones are people" was a bit repetitive throughout the book. Nonetheless, I found Replacement to be a fun, 5-star read.

I love YA Dystopian but I also love mysterys and this book has both of those in one.

We meet Jane who is a clone who is hired to be the best friend of Issac Ironside but all is not as it seems.

This story drew me in from the start and didn't let go until the very end. The story is fast paced and mysterious.

The descriptions of the settings and technology used is great.

I can't wait for the next book and will be excited to see how Jane and issac grow as characters.

Highly recommended

ok when is the next book out!! really enjoyed this book a real page turner i couldn’t wait to find out about jane/janie, so many questions to be asked that remain unanswered.

This book has it all a mystery, a look into the future with clones and an awesome setting in a private school. Just loved it! It was so exciting. An awesome surprising plot with many of twists and turns. Great cast if characters. Read it in one sitting. So can see this a movie or series! Waiting not so patiently for the next book in the series!

Highly recommend!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher and author for granting me an advance copy in return for my honest opinion.

this was a really great start to the Lost Clone series, it had what I enjoyed from the scifi genre. It also does what I was hoping for from the description, it had great characters that worked in this genre. I enjoyed the use of the scifi elements and how it moved the plot along. Jordan Rivet wrote this really well and I was glad I was able to read this. I look forward to more in this series as I really enjoyed this book.

“That’s the plan, Davies.” Isaac grinned, a spark of defiance in his eyes. It was infectious. I wished he and Janie could have gone off to school together, forging their own way far from his parents’ expectations and her secrets and whatever had finally broken them. They both deserved better."