Thursday, March 23, 2023

Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, & Friday 56: Enhanced by Candace Kade

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday.

This week I'm featuring Enhanced by Candace Kade. I've been in the mood for a sci-fi book lately and this is exactly what I've been looking for. Lots of interesting and futuristic tech and great world building. I'm loving it.

About the Book
Lee Urban is living a lie.

In a society where everyone's DNA determines their destiny, being a Natural means automatic relegation to the gritty and dangerous Outskirts. With the harnessed power of gene-editing, the ability to create a super-human race has transformed the world and offered the opportunity of a genetically enhanced life. But only to those who can afford it.

Born a Natural, Lee Urban was adopted into the Enhanced high society of the Asian Federation and forced to conceal her genetic roots. When her dream of attending Peking University becomes a reality, she is determined to go despite a warning from a mysterious source.

Targeted by a hacker bent on exposing her true DNA, Urban faces off with an Artificial Intelligence Game that puts her—and her lies—to the test. What was supposed to be a dream come true turns into a lethal gamble of hide-and-seek with her genetics. Can Urban continue the act, or will the cracks in her story expose her and endanger her family?

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
Urban marched into Gene-IQ, cursing New Beijing's summer heat. She wiped away the sweat beading on her chin. Her all-black attire, from her heeled boots to her leather jacket, even the motorcycle helmet in her hands, clashed with the garish walls of the crowded facility.

Friday 56
All was silent and dark except the air whistling through her helmet as she plummeted to the ground below.

What have you been reading lately?

20 comments:

  1. I'm wondering exactly how black clashes with any color, much less the ones I'm picturing for garish. But I'm a guy, what do I know about colors

    The 56 will definitely get your attention.

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    1. I didn't think about that until you mentioned it, but, yeah, black is supposed to go with everything. It must be an extremely garish, over the top building, or something, lol! Have a great weekend! :)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  3. Interesting! Have a good weekend, Ashley 😊

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    1. Thanks, Jody! Hope you have a good one too! :)

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  4. Sounds like a good book! I'd read it.

    Happy weekend!

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  5. I'm currently reading A Match in the Making by Jen Turano. It's so fun!
    "I don't believe you've thoroughly considered our current situation, Mrs. Parker," Gwendolyn said as she stuffed a bathing costume into the woven bag she was packing.
    I hope you have a great weekend! 😀❤️📚

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    1. I really enjoyed this one. Love Jen Turano's books. Hope you have a great weekend too! :)

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  6. Good sci-fi is always fun. I really like the line56 above...makes me want to find out what's going on. :D I just finished reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches which is also a very fun book.

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    1. I just looked up that book and it sounds really good! (It has a great cover too!) Hope you have a great weekend, Lark! :)

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  7. I hope you enjoy this one, Ashley! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thanks, Cindy! I hope you have a great one too! :)

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  8. Sounds intriguing!! Happy weekend!

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  9. I'm not a sci fi reader normally but have recently found books I though I'd like. Glad you enjoyed this one.
    https://bookdilettante.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks, Harvee! I used to read very little sci-fi, but I've been drawn to it more lately for some reason. Hope you have a great week! :)

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  10. Sounds interesting! I'm not usually a sci-fi reader, but it's always fascinating.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Danielle! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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