(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

Two girls, two stories, one epic novel.
Turn REPLICA one way and read Lyra's story; turn the book over and upside down and read Gemma's story!
Lyra's story begins in the Haven Institute, a building tucked away on a private island off the coast of Florida that from a distance looks serene and even beautiful. But up close the locked doors, military guards, and biohazard suits tell a different story. In truth, Haven is a clandestine research facility where thousands of replicas, or human models, are born, raised, and observed. When a surprise attack is launched on Haven, two of its young experimental subjects - Lyra, aka number 24, and the boy known only as 72 - manage to escape.
Gemma has been in and out of hospitals for as long as she can remember. A lonely teen, her life is circumscribed by home, school, and her best friend, April. But after she is nearly abducted by a stranger claiming to know her, Gemma starts to investigate her family's past and discovers her father's mysterious connection to the secretive Haven Institute. Hungry for answers, she travels to Florida, only to stumble upon two replicas and a completely new set of questions.

*1.5 stars*

The blurb says the following: "REPLICA is an ambitious, thought-provoking masterwork."

It's not.

Here's why:

Lying gave her a sticky feeling in her chest, like she'd accidentally inhaled a condom.

Huh? What does that even mean? And why add it? And that's just one quote of many ridiculous ones in this book.

Want me to get started on the silly romance-y, teen angst-y, drama crap that fills this story? No, didn't think so.

"Thought-provoking"? Sure - thinking "Why did I even request this book...?"

No more for me, thank you very much!


Paul
ARH

This is incredible. It's both an interesting world and a new perspective as its told in such a different way. It's definitely thought provoking and the dystopian world is both frightening and interesting

I prolonged writing this review so that I could attempt (repeatedly) to finish the book, unfortunately, regardless of its excellent premise I just couldn't bring myself to finish the book.