A review by moodreadingmagic
Baby X by Kira Peikoff

mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 
Baby X is a technological thriller set to introduce a world in which the ability to create life is easily controlled by technology. Set in the future we have a multiple POV story highlighting the pros and cons of selecting your children’s traits through scientific and technological advances. The pacing is fast pace as a thriller should be and there are plenty of red herrings to try to keep you on your toes. That being said, I did find the plot to be predictable pretty early on. Despite that, it was entertaining and I found myself turning pages rapidly hoping for a good resolution, which I received. 

I listened to this story and found the narration to be great, the narrator did a wonderful job giving each POV and minor characters their own voice and let their personalities shine. 

If you’re looking for a Black Mirror type thriller this book will satisfy that itch. 

Thank you to Dreamscapes and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book.