Escape to Eden

by Rachel McClellan

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In the first chapter,this story starts by giving you a huge adrenaline rush and doesn't stop from there. I was only going to read a few chapters before I went to bed and two hours later I was still reading. Beware: this novel will suck you into this exciting story and doesn't let you go very easily until the very end.

Escape to Eden takes place in a world where "normal" humans or Originals are scarce because the rest of the population have become Mutants from excess use of DNA from many sources, human and animal. Main character, Sage, is an Original and wakes up in a hospital room with no memory of who she is. From that moment on she escapes and slowly her memory returns. This fast paced novel runs as fast and hard as Sage does in her search for her brother Max and her father. The Primes want the Originals for their DNA to extend their lives. The world building is detailed and easily understood without dragging readers into boredom like some novels do. You learn enough about possible mutations, gene therapies, mutants and their powers which deeply involves you in this world. The bigger story is about what causes someone to lose the "human" side of them? Can a mutant still feel and show love? What happens when apathy takes over and humans lose the ability to feel and care? These are ideas and themes that run throughout the story and make you think, as well as be entertained by the kick-butt action.

This story is one of the best dystopian novels I've read in a long time. There is so much that is original and eye opening. I especially loved the characters of Colt a Noc, and Anthony and Tank. They all are Primes,humans that were given extra DNA to gain superior traits,with abilities that help Sage in her quest of getting to her father. Each character is so well developed that you can't help but care about each one and their well being.

Make sure to plan a time when you can sit down and read this all the way through. There are very few slow points in the book, because the action is always moving the story forward. The book ends in a way that leaves the door open to a sequel. I for one will be ready and excited to read the next book. I highly recommend Escape to Eden for adults and teens.

***Some violence, blood and mild gore.***