Once I started, I couldn't put the book down, excited to get to the next chapter.
Humans vs. Machines (many who look almost human), with humans seemingly losing the battle - at times terrifying, at times inspiring. Amy Johnson pulls you into this dystopian world run by machines who strive to be as human as possible in their looks, movements, etc...everything that makes us human, minus human emotion. The machines conduct ruthless and violent tests on the humans they capture, all in an effort to advance their kind, and it is truly terrifying. The author writes in a way that is detailed and immersive while keeping an excellent pace and driving the novel forward at every turn. I found myself cheering for the Luddites (a group of humans), especially the M/C & heroin of the novel, Eden, and hoping that she could save her people. Each time that Eden was at risk, I felt saddened and heartbroken, but then she'd make a comeback and I'd be cheering for her success and for those around her. This book reminded me of a movie because it's so well-written that it was like watching it unfold on a screen, and it reminded me of stories like Terminator and The Hunger Games.
Terrifying and violent, while also inspiring and even uplifting, this is an outstanding novel and I'd give it 5.5 out of 5 if I could. This is one of the most enjoyable and memorable books I've read recently and I highly recommend. Can't wait to read the next book in the series and see what happens with the Idyllics!
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