Artificial (The Kepler Chronicles #1)

Wow. I think I need a day or two to recover from the awesomeness of this book. Not even joking. It was the type of book that sinks its claws in you, drags you into the characters' world, and makes you not want to leave. I wanted the book to keep going and going....and then it said "Epilogue" and I about threw my Kindle. It was that good.

To start, this book takes place way into the future. Reminds me a bit of the Terminator movies - man creates robots, robots get smarter, robots want revenge, there's a war, robots kill humans, etc. It started off very interesting, totally pulled me in. The suspense of what was going to happen next was crazy! At first, the world is dreary and dark, filled with man-beast things called Cull (you'll find out why later) that want to eat the humans. A small faction of humans have survived, and they're just trying to make it one day at a time. Then we're introduced to a world of color and wealth - the robots' world. Here, humans don't exist except as pets. And some robots aren't filled with hate. Some want to help the humans. That's where Bastion comes in.

Bastion is our "hero" - an android built for sex but finds himself with a glitch - emotions! He feels, especially when he meets the "heroine", Syl. She's not some weak, needy female. She can kick butt as good as the men, if not better! She's been experimented on and Bastion finds her in dire need of help. He helps hide her and heal her, with the help of some other "organic sympathizers." So it begins...

I don't want to give too much away. You have to read it and experience it to truly understand all the depths of this book. I haven't felt so in need of the next book in a series since reading a Grace Draven book. This book will never let you go!! Read - but realize you will be thinking of this book for days.

Artificial (The Kepler Chronicles #1) by Jadah McCoy is an amazing sci-fi novel! The author creates two different worlds that totally engulfs you. The atmosphere, the tension, the fear, the air, the surroundings all feel so different from each other and it makes it feel as if you are truly there. She has a gift. She takes you from a land where humans are battling giant bugs to a world of androids that use humans as pets, experiments, or meat factory. We follow one girl as she goes from one world to the other and there are so many twist and turns that your heart is pounding none stop. Fear for her and those around her is on every page. Suspense is thick as the atmosphere this author creates. I will be watching this author. The cover is great also. I received this book for a honest review from NetGalley and it in no way effected my review or rating. I am so glad I got this book!

It is 2256 and the world is going to pieces.

Syl (short for Sylvia) is a young woman in a post apocalyptic world where the human/bug hybrids will kill and eat you especially if you wander away from safety at night.

Bastion is from a different but same post apocalyptic world that is run by androids and where human emotions are considered glitches and then destroyed.

Syl and Bastion's worlds collide and they must somehow work together to get out of this alive. Syl finds out you cannot always trust your friends and sometimes you can trust an android, something she thought she would never see.

This is the first book of a series named "The Kepler Chronicles". I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next story and where it will go from here.

I was very skeptical of the blurb for ARTIFICIAL and I actually almost passed it up on NetGalley, SO glad I didn't because it was an enjoyable, unique read with plenty of action and a great cast of characters.

One thing I learned quickly about Syl is that she is loyal, but bored with the life she is living. After an unfortunate series of events leads her to run from her home in the sewers she is taken away and soon realizes that her life will never be the same. Bastian is an android who works in the sex industry in New Elite. We learn about some of the hidden things he supports when he happens upon a human girl that looks like she's in need of saving. Little does he know, his life will never be the same.

I liked both of our main characters. Syl had a tough personality with a bit of fire mixed in. She has no trouble expressing what she's feeling or sticking up for what she thinks is right. Bastian was a bit reserved, but cares deeply about things he shouldn't being an android. I thought both characters worked well together and there was a definitely a spark, but the romance wasn't really a typical romance. I would like to see how it develops more in the next book though.

I really enjoyed ARTIFICIAL. The world was very unique and well built. The storyline was full of danger and suspense and the ending really threw me through a loop and made me want to read the next book in the series. I have no clue when book two will be available, but it will be on my wishlist as soon as I do.

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book blew me away! I truly loved every moment of it. It feels like this books was written specifically for me. I love it that much! McCoy writes a story that latches onto you and does not let you go. And honestly, you don't want to be let go. This story is intoxicating!

The first thing that you will notice while reading this is that the world building is phenomenal. There is so much to learn about this world, and you keep learning more and more as the story progresses. This world is so interesting and engaging. And the history is mysterious and suspenseful. You seriously will not want to stop reading.

The characters are amazing. I absolutely love them. And while I loved finding out more about the characters as the story went on, I also loved how the two main characters come together. Especially since Syl is human, and Bastion is an android. Each of the main characters are so complex and as they interact, things start getting even more intense.

There are so many injustices and horrifying things in this book. It truly makes you think about things. It really is an incredible science fiction read. Not only that, but there is also the dystopian aspect of the book. There is really so much to love about this book!

I am so impressed by this book. I seriously can't wait for the next book in this series! I now have a new favorite author and a new favorite series. I recommend this strongly for any science fiction and/or dystopian fans. This story will blow you away!

I was pleasantly surprised to find that 'Artificial ' has turned out to be one if my favourite reads of the year. I really cannot believe that it is McKoy's debut novel!

For me, this book had the perfect blend between showing and telling. At times this story read like a movie, especially the ending scenes. I could really see the action played out in my head.

The world building was imaginative and although I could see other sci-fi influences here and there, this was utilised in a fresh and positive way. Complete with really compelling characters, I devoured this book really quickly. What has taken me time is to write a review that does it justice! I simple think I'm going to have to reread this book again soon!

If you like a book with a great blend of sci fi, horror, dystopia, philosophy and a dash of humour pick up 'Artificial'! The sequel is definitely on my mental auto-buy list.

Disclaimer: I received this gem of a book from netgalley for free.

Honestly I just really enjoyed the way this author was able to weave such a complex idea so fluidly with the world and characters so that the book flowed almost effortlessly. It was a refreshing change of pace to have a story be thought provoking, fun and gritty while not getting bogged down in too much explanation and ending up being overly long.

I don't want to give too much away because I think that this is one of those books you really need to read without spoilers to appreciate but I can tell you that what McCoy has written, at least to me, is such a wonderful tale and the characters of Syl and Bastian will keep you reading almost non-stop until you finish this book. Especially for any lovers of science fiction, androids and maybe a little dystopian.