The Designed by Kate Tailor
(The Designed Series #1)
Publication date: January 26th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Science Fiction
(The Designed Series #1)
Publication date: January 26th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Science Fiction
Synopsis:
What if the next new drug was you? Raleigh’s body produces a drug that could define the future of medicine if the dangerous world surrounding it doesn’t kill her first.
Eighteen-year old Raleigh Groves can sense disease in others and is suffering from her own unexplained illness as well. After years and dozens of doctor visits, she has given up hope of ever finding a cure, let alone a diagnosis. Then she meets a man who explains that her talent and curse are linked. Her body produces a drug, Lucidin, which allows her to sense others. She’s rare, and the drug she makes is coveted.
Rho has spent the last few years on the run. The Lucidin that is racing through his system makes him a target. Surrounded by addicts and dealers on one side and scientists and doctors on the other, he has to rely on his wits and his team to stay one step ahead. So far he has stayed afloat, but some of his brothers haven’t been as lucky.
As Rho and Raleigh collide they must face the perilous world of Lucidin together. Nothing is black-and-white and Raleigh must decide where her alliances lie. Sometimes the hardest heart to sense is your own.
Eighteen-year old Raleigh Groves can sense disease in others and is suffering from her own unexplained illness as well. After years and dozens of doctor visits, she has given up hope of ever finding a cure, let alone a diagnosis. Then she meets a man who explains that her talent and curse are linked. Her body produces a drug, Lucidin, which allows her to sense others. She’s rare, and the drug she makes is coveted.
Rho has spent the last few years on the run. The Lucidin that is racing through his system makes him a target. Surrounded by addicts and dealers on one side and scientists and doctors on the other, he has to rely on his wits and his team to stay one step ahead. So far he has stayed afloat, but some of his brothers haven’t been as lucky.
As Rho and Raleigh collide they must face the perilous world of Lucidin together. Nothing is black-and-white and Raleigh must decide where her alliances lie. Sometimes the hardest heart to sense is your own.
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I would like to thank the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of her book in exchange for an honest review. Doing so does not sway my review in any way.
The book starts out introducing the reader to Rho and giving a brief but intriguing look at what those with Lucidin in their system are running from. Just enough info is given that you know he is capable of taking care of himself, but you also feel bits of his vulnerability.
Next up we quickly meet Raleigh, and learn of her "disease" which is a double edged sword. Blackouts that have taken their toll on her ability to have a normal teen life and abilities that doctors wish they could have. It turns out that Raleigh and Rho have one thing in common, the Lucidin. They are both prime prey for those who want the chemical.
There is so much more to this story and is so hard to review without giving away spoilers. The characters start off a bit underdeveloped but over time, as the author gives you more info the characterization also builds up, giving them a life of their own. There is secrets, scandals, and so much more. A true page turner of a story that will make you thing while keeping you guessing.
This book is for anyone that likes a good science fiction read that also delves into the world of genetic sciences. A good what if type of read and one that will make you want the next book now. I look forward to reading further on with this series and whatever else the author publishes.
AUTHOR BIO:
Kate Tailor lives in Boulder, Colorado. She has a background in molecular biology and pharmacology. Writing has been a passion of hers since she was young.
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