Gigi, Ellen, Lilly… three women so desperate to change their lives that they turn to the mysterious Dr. Kite, who offers them an implant that can control their mind. Will Gigi find her true love? Can Ellen’s miraculous, sudden weight loss bring her romance and self-respect? Can Lilly put her bitter divorce behind her? They’re willing to risk it all to find the happiness they’ve always searched … searched for.
But sometimes your deepest desire can become your worst nightmare.
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Alterations is a mysterious sci-fi read that draws you in from the first chapter and holds you captive until the last. What really drew me into this book was the theory of it all. Science is constantly advancing, changing, and things like cellphones, microchips, and robots are ever-changing – the impossible has become possible. So, when the idea of ‘altering’ something on cellular levels is posed in the way that it has been in this book, I was hooked. The events of the book are told in such a way you’re constantly finding something new out – either about the advancements of a doctor’s technology or that of the lives of people he’s directly or indirectly affecting. You can see the intentions of the tech is good, but there’s that little voice in the back of your mind whispering, ‘something’s not quite right here…’.
Alterations (Alterations Trilogy, Book 1) by Jane Suen
4 of 5 Stars
This original and intriguing story is the first book in a new trilogy and having been gripped all the way through this first instalment I now can not wait for book two. This fairly short but action packed read is a real page turner of a sci-fi thriller and although not my normal genre I was thoroughly immersed in the unique storyline and felt engaged with the main characters. This is a book that really gets the reader thinking. The story is told from three very different but relatable women’s view, Gigi, Ellen, and Lilly all of whom are desperate to change their lives and so turn to the fourth main character, the mysterious Dr. Kite. He offers them a radical new medical procedure, a ‘quick fix’, an implant that can control their mind. The three women are willing to risk the unknown side effects in the hope that they find the happiness they crave. However, will getting their deepest desires become their worst nightmare. A thought provoking read which I definitely recommend and as the story continues in book two I am now eager to read the next instalment.
I enjoyed this book by Jane Suen. Alterations explored the possibility of individuals being able to change aspects of their bodies or minds with technology. The story gave us a glimpse of what the future could be, both the good and the bad should humans try to go down the path of playing god in the attempt to perfect the human body. Jane Suen’s novel provides both hope and caution to humans as we continue to look for easy fixes in a quest to live forever. Jane Suen is a new author for me but based on the book Alterations, I look forward to reading more from her.
Alterations is a very intriguing sci-fi thriller. Jane Suen does an excellent job interweaving the character’s stories. The concept of the chip has an originality and drew me in from the start. Easy-to-read and thought provoking I devoured the book. I am really looking forward to continuing the trilogy and seeing what happens with Dr. Kite.
Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading the synopsis, Alterations intrigued me. The author chose to start with a slow build then implementing twists and turns to keep the reader guessing and waiting for more. I appreciated the various characters and their points of views. It was cohesive and while some areas left you with questions, they were answered masterfully later in the story. Some of the events left my jaw hitting the floor. The idea of an implant that the character Dr.Kite made is not far-fetched in the real world, making this story a hair tingling possibility. I am looking forward to reading the next book and follow the trilogies progression.
What would you do if someone offered you a way to lose weight quickly and easily with no surgery and no side effects? How about if they offered to treat a chronic illness that you have? Or maybe help you overcome bitterness and anger towards an ex? Would you do it? In Alterations, find out what three women will choose to do and what the consequences are in their lives. This was a very fast read, and I loved the concept and story. The only thing I didn’t like was that it felt very incomplete due to being the first book in a series. I recommend reading this story as well as the rest of the series!
This book is a Sci-Fi short story craftily told. Gigi, Lily, and Ellen are every day women struggling to find that happy medium and happy ending. We explore their search for love, youth, and the battle to be thinner.
Dr. Kite believes he has the promises and answers which can be your worst nightmare, or your greatest risk with a success. It makes you question how far you would go to fulfill your dreams. This sci-fi book will certainly have you question the avenues and the limits you’re willing to go for that quick fix. Jane Suen weaves an amazing tale lacking no mystery/suspense about the lengths taken to obtain your desires.
This is a good book with an interesting premise. A magic little implant to solve your big problem, what could go wrong? A topical story premise in this age of science, where editing DNA is possible and carries with it a big debate of ethicality. Dr. Kite is as you would expect, smart but a little fanatical and rushing progress in spite of problems (and let’s not forget his questionable title of “Dr.”). The women are desperate for a change. A heady combination. The story moved along well and I liked seeing the perspective from not only the doctor’s eyes, but the patients as well. However, at times it felt like an omniscient narrator barged in to make observations that were not in line with the character’s voice. It would have been even better if the characters just spoke for themselves, not being overridden with interjections about them. Something about that felt a bit inauthentic to me. However, besides that, I thought the book was well-written and worth a read.
This was a very interesting take on body, mind, and health alterations. Makes you second guess what you allow to be put into your body and the effects it will have. Dr. Kite is not what he portrays. It left me feeling kind of freaked out to be honest. The three women are each unique in the help they are hoping to receive but is it worth it in the end? This is a very quick read that will keep you pondering for a while.
This was a very interesting book. Imagine being able to change something you don’t like about yourself quickly and easily. The characters in this book attempt to do just this using chips that a doctor created. Is it worth the prices they pay though? This was an easy read and very thought provoking. As someone who struggles with weight I related to the character Ellen the most.