I really enjoyed this book! This is the second story I've read by this author, and I really love the way she sets up the plot and how the mystery slowly unravels throughout. I loved the concept of the AI/synth incorporated into a reality dating show, and to add a mystery/thriller element on top really sold it to me! It was a real page turner, and I will absolutely be looking out for any and all books by this author. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller with sci-fi elements.

Thank you so much to Verve Books for the ARC via NetGalley and for giving me the opportunity to share my honest thoughts on the book.

A science fiction crime thriller that will appeal to fans of dark speculative fiction and reality romance programmes. I was interested in the science and ethics behind the making of Julia but this was never fully explored. An interesting novel but not for me.

Julia Walden has entered a competition to find love .. the only thing is she is not 'a real person' she is a Synth. specially made for the show.

fast forward and Julia is married with a child.. then her husband is killed and she stands accused.

This is a modern read and one that in this fast technically developing world seems all so real.

It is twisty and filled with drama and is a book that makes you think ..could this really happen.

Brilliant.