In Vitro Lottery

This book turned out to be a technology and science filled, character driven story with strong villains that became a real page turner. I enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. This book meets the very definition of science fiction, while crossing into the territory of international thrillers.

The book put the science in science fiction. Two biological disasters lead to the post-apocalyptic world the book is set in. The author clearly knows biological science. I liked how the loss of technology was handled. The survivors lose technology a bit at a time, as machines wear out. And, we read about post-apocalyptic technological life, including how cars must be made to work without computers.

The story is filled with flawed characters. Each character has strong motivation to take the steps they do. I enjoyed that the villains saw themselves in positive ways. I believe the strongest villains are those that think they are the heroes.

After a slow start, the book became a thrilling page turner. I wanted to know what happened next. Kate was on a mission and would not let anything stop her. I think the story will work for young adult on up. A reader should be prepared to hear about science and expect characters to be in real danger. Give it a try, you might get pulled into this future fiction story.