Greetings, fellow humans, and thanks for stopping by my website! Today I’m reviewing a YA Dystopian novel called Immortal Cells. I received this book as an ARC copy, and I’m happy to share by honest opinions about it with you. Enjoy!
The blurb (from Goodreads)
Malin’s only crime is existing.
After successfully avoiding arrest for centuries, a selfless act lands the tall immortal in prison, where inmates are fed poison and drained of blood. It’s the ultimate punishment for any monstrosity who refuses to abide by an existential expiry date.
But then the impossible happens. An immortal dies, defying all known logic.
As Malin navigates life through the prison, she must come to terms with her destiny…a destiny that will alter the fate of the immortals forever.
My thoughts on Immortal Cells
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. YA Dystopian is one of my all-time favorite genres to read, especially when it’s done well. This book is comparable in its worldbuilding and intensity to the Hunger Games trilogy, which is high praise coming from me. I was pulled into it from page one and was surprised to find myself over 100 pages into the ebook in less than a day!
The main character, Malin, is one of the “reluctant hero” types, a lot like Katniss, who just wants to survive. She has a shadowed past that isn’t revealed right away, and ends up playing an important role in the novel’s plot. I was left wondering who this character is and why she did the things she did… don’t want to spoil it lol. The other main character, TAylin, reminds me quite a bit of Caelena/Aelin from the Throne of Glass series: defiant and unlikely to show emotion, with a hidden caring side that doesn’t come out very often.
The world of Immortal Cells is also compelling, with immortal beings in each corner of the world who have different abilities. The humans have revolted against the immortals, hunting them down and imprisoning them in absolutely horrific conditions. This part is definitely on par with The Hunger Games and The Throne of Glass, and it made me root for the characters and hope for their success.
In short, this was an enjoyable YA dystopian novel, and I’m interested to see where the series goes next. There were some unexpected twists at the end that really surprised me!
Do you have any YA dystopian book recommendations for me? I’d love to hear them!
Happy reading!
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