Replication by Jill Williamson ~ A Giveaway!

Summary

When Your Life Is Not Your Own

Martyr---otherwise known as Jason 3:3---is one of hundreds of clones kept in a remote facility called Jason Farms. Told that he has been created to save humanity, Martyr has just one wish before he is scheduled to 'expire' in less than a month. To see the sky.

Abby Goyer may have just moved to Alaska, but she has a feeling something strange is going on at the farm where her father works. But even this smart, confident girl could never have imagined what lies beneath a simple barn. Or what would happen when a mysterious boy shows up at her door, asking about the stars.

As the reality of the Jason Experiment comes to light, Martyr is caught between two futures---the one for which he was produced and the one Abby believes God created him to have. Time is running out, and Martyr must decide if a life with Abby is worth leaving everything he's ever known.

What I Loved

This book just might have turned me into a sci-fi fan. The story definitely turned me into a Jill Williamson fan.

First, the story. I felt sucked into the plot from the first chapter as I quickly realized Martyr was unlike any hero from any book I'd ever read. Reading this book was like riding a rollercoaster. Underground. In the dark.

I had no idea where the next page, paragraph, word might take me. Replication is masterfully done, with enough suspense to keep me up past bedtime and enough sweetness to make me smile and laugh along with the characters.

I mentioned Martyr is unique. Perhaps my favorite element in this book is the characterization the author poured into her characters. Martyr's and Abby's voices are soooo different and I loved that.

Also, it was hilarious seeing contemporary teenagerdom through Martyr's eyes. The first time he eats M&M's and pizza, the first time he uses a seatbelt, and the first time he watches television all made me shake my head in wonder. It was like seeing my reality through the eyes of someone from another era -- or another planet. Fascinating.

This book delves into an interesting topic -- human cloning, yet the Abby's strong beliefs and Martyr's new faith make it clear that only God can create and give us purpose. 

What I Didn't Love as Much

I sat here for a minute, staring at the cover of the book, trying to think of something I didn't like about Replication. Let's see...okay, I've got something (sort of). It ended without totally wrapping up.

...which I hope means that Marytr's and Abby's and the other Jasons' stories aren't over yet.

About the Author

Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. Growing up in Alaska led to a love of books, and in 2010 her first novel, By Darkness Hid, won the Christy Award. She loves working with teenagers and gives writing workshops at libraries, schools, camps, and churches. Jill lives in Oregon with her husband and two children. Visit Jill at http://www.jillwilliamson.com/.

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Extras

Visit the book website.

Watch Abby's book trailer.

Watch Martyr's book trailer.

Read the first chapter.

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The Giveway

The part ya'll have all been waiting for, right? :) Jill is going to give away a copy of the newly released Replication to one reader from the contintental US!

How to Enter

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The giveaway closes Sunday, February 5th at midnight EST. I'll either announce the winner Monday or Tuesday, depending on how crazy classes are Monday. :)

This giveaway is now closed.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.