Title: Evolve
Author: Alysa Wolfe
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1669846338
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 316
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey
Pacific Book Review
Kamille is ready to take the throne, though unrest is threatening her country. With her mother killed in a recent attack; Kamille is assigned Agent 86 as her bodyguard. Though the guard does not hold back her distaste for the privileged life, Kamille is able to form a bond with her. Rumors of an uprising are growing by the day and Kamille begins to discover secrets which have her questioning everything she thought she knew about love and family. Struggling to break from her past and the ghosts that haunt her, Kamille is determined to be something different than her ancestors.
Author Alysa Wolfe presents her readers with a novel which is both captivating and extraordinary. Her impressive storytelling takes readers to an exclusive new world filled with emotion, action, and friendship. From the very beginning it is difficult to set this book aside and walk away. The story is a gripping page turner that keeps the readers guessing, never knowing what to expect next. Wolfe does an impressive job of interlacing elements from various genres into a compelling story which is unique and one which stands out from others. This memorable novel challenges many themes from identity and self-worth to morality and consequences. Readers witness characters making choices and then learning from their mistakes, giving depth and distinctive quality to her story.
The author delivers well developed, compound and multifaceted characters. Readers can see personalities develop and grow throughout the novel; readers end up feeling as if they are a part of the characters’ lives. Wolfe doesn’t give one-dimensional characters. Kamille, Agent 86 and the other characters all have their own unique personalities. Readers are presented with characters they can relate to, characters who feel like someone they know or someone they could be friends with.
Evolve by Alsya Wolfe is a novel which will remain in readers’ minds long after they have finished reading it. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a little science fiction, fantasy and some drama, especially someone who is new to the genres; this is the perfect introduction. It is easy to imagine this book quickly becoming a bestseller, and the next big hit among the young adult reader fan-base. Any reader young and old will enjoy this book.
