Mila 2.0 (Mila 2.0, #1)

by Debra Driza

[layawaydragon]

The Good:
+Action packed fast read
+Mom's character arc
+Hooked quick
+Mila’s internal struggle

The Bad & The Other:
-Ending
-Instalove, didn't feel it wish there was more of a connection
-Intrigued to continue but unsure because of the romance.
-sci-fi isn't explained, it just is.

When I first started reading, I was hooked wondering what was wrong with Mila and her mother even knowing where it was headed due to the blurb. I liked getting to know them and their everyday lives.

Because of the push/pull of her mom, I thought Mila 2.0 would go a bit differently than the standard robot. I’m seemingly wrong so far but it’s a solid portrayal nonetheless.

I love Mila’s inner turmoil over her origins and her character growth. Her mother’s character arc was just as fantastic, if not more so. Seeing her from Mila’s POV was rough at first, but they both grew and became one of the best parts of the book.

Mila 2.0 is a pretty fast read with lots of action. While there’s the basic Evil, the scientists are well-done though the science behind it all instead expounded on much. I liked the fight with [Spoiler]. Definitely some predictions based on foreshadowing and I’m curious to see it play out.



The big liability is Mila and Hunter’s relationship. It was so short and convenient. Some obvious questions that should’ve been noticed, TBH. Anyways, there was hardly anything between them, including conversations. Beyond the “weirdos” that “found” each other insta-connect, there’s nothing to see. Considering how much the ending hinges on their relationship, it was extremely disappointing.



As much as I enjoyed everything before, that makes me hesitant to continue the Mila 2.0 series. I’ll give it a shot, but it’s down on the list to wait until the fancy strikes me.

Update: Read some reviews for the second book, Renegade, and then ones for Redemption, it doesn’t sound like a series for me. I’ll keep it on the list so maybe one day I’ll continue but for now: eh.