LIFEL1K3 (Lifelike)

By: Jay Kristoff

Narrated by: Erin Spencer

From the coauthor of the New York Times bestselling Illuminae Files comes the first book in a new series that's part Romeo and Juliet, part Terminator, and all adrenaline.

On an island junkyard beneath a sky that glows with radiation, a deadly secret lies buried in the scrap. Seventeen-year-old Eve isn't looking for trouble--she's too busy looking over her shoulder. The robot gladiator she spent months building has been reduced to a smoking wreck, she's on the local gangster's wanted list, and the only thing keeping her grandpa alive is the money she just lost to the bookies. Worst of all, she's discovered she can somehow destroy machines with the power of her mind, and a bunch of puritanical fanatics are building a coffin her size because of it. If she's ever had a worse day, Eve can't remember it. The problem is, Eve has had a worse day--one that lingers in her nightmares and the cybernetic implant where her memories used to be. Her discovery of a handsome android named Ezekiel--called a "Lifelike" because they resemble humans--will bring her world crashing down and make her question whether her entire life is a lie. With her best friend Lemon Fresh and her robotic sidekick Cricket in tow, Eve will trek across deserts of glass, battle unkillable bots, and infiltrate towering megacities to save the ones she loves...and learn the truth about the bloody secrets of her past.

Critic reviews

"Kristoff's vivid world of grit, metal, and technology evokes all the senses, and his character' every emotion. This is a breathless, action-packed exploration of what humanity really means." — Marie Lu, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of The Young Elites

“I’d like to live in the vivid and raw world of LIFEL1K3, if only I wasn't certain it would kill me." —Beth Revis, bestselling author of Star Wars: Rebel Rising and the Across the Universe trilogy

“Put this grimy, beautiful, devastating, hilarious, screaming, writhing, all-out post-apocalyptic girl-buddy-road-warrior-lost princess-techno-thriller in your face and read it right now. It is every kind of badass.” —Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy

"Make LIFEL1K3 your next favorite book. Trust me." —Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken

"[A] thoughtful and thought-provoking work of science fiction."—VOYA, starred review

“A fast-paced adventure full of energy and verve that will leave readers breathless.” —School Library Journal

“A solid, fast-paced adventure.”—Publishers Weekly

“[An] action-packed thriller. . . . It’s the print love child of movies Mad Max and Tank Girl.” —Booklist

“Inventive and unexpected.”—Kirkus Reviews

Sequel: Take My Money

Kristoff is a fantastic emerging storyteller in the realm of dark sci-fi. This is one that rings a fabulous tone that ricochets off some animé titles like Alita: Battle Angel, Full Metal Alchemist and a pinch of Appleseed. And apart from those mentions, it’s a unique blend all of its own. I highly recommend this and already am looking forward to the sequel

a must-read of 2018

this was not originally on my list for 2018 but after finding out about it I knew I needed to listen to it instantly. this is a top 10 for sure not just story but also for an e-reader. I look forward to what book to has the offer next year

Entertaining

The book was a fun world and full of excitement. I liked it and enjoyed it and it definitely got me through work. The dialogue was a little cheesy at times but the world is so fun you get over it 😊

Post-apoc Jane Austen

Well written and executed, with good world building.

Unfortunately it's mostly a study of relationships rather than an adventure novel. If you want a telenovela set in a post-atomic wasteland, I guess this is for you.

An amazing book must read

I don’t do The Who review and rating I’m very picky about what I read/ listen to I listen to books 10-13 hrs a day at work and this book was amazing it had twists and a immersive story...... and the ending oh the ending!!! Talk about a shocking plot twist!!!! For once a book had a ending I didn’t expect awesome book 10/10 if you like fantasy post apocalyptic etc... this is a book for you!!! Amazing I loved it