Remade

Nice introduction to fascinating world and characters

From the very first chapter, Novotny pulls you into the world that Aliya finds herself in without any unnecessary build-up. Just boom, things are happening! I immediately empathized with her and had very strong (read negative) feelings for the doctor that rebuilt her and his intentions hinted at throughout the first part of the book.

As I continued following Aliya through her adjustment to a new life in a new galaxy, I enjoyed learning the differences between our galaxy and this new one: languages, races, etc. One thing I would have liked see more detailed descriptions of the characters. Some of them were hard for me to really picture in my mind and others I only knew by their specific and unique feature, such as bright blue eyes or a metal arm.

The middle and end (especially) had a lot of action that was super fun to read! I also loved learning about the the enemies and their connection to the rest of her peers. I did feel that the very ending was a bit rushed, but it seems to be set up for a sequel, which I would be very excited about if there is to be one.

Overall, Remade is an enjoyable sci-fi tale with a fish out of water sort of feel. I highly recommend it and look forward to more from this author.