Candy Savant
by A.L. Hawke
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Pub Date Jan 26 2019 | Archive Date Apr 01 2019
Description
In 2234 men are extinct, having been deemed unnecessary.
This is the story of Candice Harlow, a brilliant young scientist arranged by Arkite’s supreme ruler, Elise Jackson, to lead the Savant project. A.I. is forbidden to experiment with human genes, so it enlists researchers—Savants. Savants work to create a human being from scratch to serve as a blueprint for immortality.
Candice likes her newfound wealth and status, but she’s not sure she likes Elise. Elise is unhinged. She’s manic, has a furious temper, and seems to care more for Candy’s dollface than her scientific aptitude. By day, Candy flies her bike to HQ laboratory. By night, she’s whisked off to fancy restaurants and nightclubs.
The project’s genesis is not unlike Frankenstein’s creature. Though not hideous, the creation is shunned by the all-female society. Candy shelters and cares for the creation, but not before she’s unfairly betrayed and accused of the worst possible crime.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781732956315 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Michele G, Reviewer
This book takes place in a futuristic society in the year 2234. Candice "Candy" Harlow, a talented, young scientist, is appointed as head of the Savant project by Elise Jackson (otherwise known as "Mother") who is the supreme ruler. The Savant project is very elite and involves research into designing a human being "from scratch" to be used as a blueprint for the ultimate goal of attaining immortality. Men no longer exist in this futuristic society. The only remote indication of a male influence is through their AI/computer known as Rex. Elise selects Candice for this position due to her physical attributes and not her actual qualifications. However, she is surprised when Candice proves to be a gifted scientist who progresses quickly with the project.
Candice is unsure of her feelings for Elise but she can't really refuse her advances as Elise is the head of their society and everyone fears her. Candice enjoys the wealth and prestige that her new position has provided her. She also is very dedicated to her job and spends countless hours working in her lab. Elise runs their society with a iron fist and appears to have little to no loyalty to anyone except for possibly Candice.
The book, Candy Savant, is a sci-fi blending of Frankenstein along with a futuristic tale of an all-female society. Initially, it wasn't quite what I expected but I kept reading. As it progressed, the storyline proved to be unique and creative. There were some things that felt rushed. In addition, I would have liked a little more backstory. Specifically, I wanted to better understand what happened to all of the men. Were they killed? Did they gradually die off? Did they intentionally breed them out? Also, for me, it would have enriched the story if there had been more information about their societal structure and the different classes. It was touched on but not in depth. The end of the book is written in a way that a sequel could easily follow so perhaps some of these questions will be answered in the future. This was definitely a different read for me and I enjoyed it.
I would rate this book at 3 1/2 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
