Replacement

The Lost Clone, Book 1

By: Jordan Rivet

Narrated by: Talon David

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Jane is a leftover clone. Created for an unknown purpose, then abandoned at a rundown facility outside Grid City, she has a knack for trouble and a burning desire to find out why she was made.

When a powerful tycoon hires her to replace his son Isaac’s best friend, a girl from the same clone batch as her, Jane jumps at the chance to finally get some answers. All she has to do is convince the charming Isaac that his friend is still alive, without getting too close to him. Stepping into someone else’s life isn’t easy, though, even when you have the same genes.

As Jane struggles to survive at Isaac’s elite private school, she discovers the other clone’s death was no accident—and she might be next. She must solve her batchmate’s murder and unravel the mystery of their origins before the killer comes for her too.

©2022 Jordan Rivet (P)2023 Jordan Rivet

Wonderful read!

I can’t wait for the next book and to have all Jane’s questions answered at last.

Made Even Better with Narration 😍

I knew this would be good! The synopsis peaked my interest on the get go, so I was SUPER excited to get this ARC. And man, Jordan Rivet did NOT disappoint!
I loved every minute of Replacement! The first few pages did confuse me a little as I got used to the world, but I caught on pretty quickly and fell in love with Jane and her naughty curious ways haha
I'm a curious person myself and I love a good mystery so I thoroughly enjoyed putting the pieces together with Jane and Dean. Although, Dean has a lot to make up for, hmph 😤 lol
My heart ached for Isaac too and I liked how his friendship with Jane developed.
The ending left a lot of questions unanswered, but Jordan made it clear this would be a new series, and man the wait is going to kill me! I want to get my hands on book 2 right now 😂
Such a good book! Giving it 10 stars! I recommend it to everyone! And the Narration only made it better 👍👍

Great YA with an Interesting Concept

4.75 out of 5 stars

In Jordan Rivet’s latest YA novel, Replacement, we are introduced to Jane, a leftover clone abandoned at a rundown facility outside Grid City. With a burning desire to uncover the purpose of her creation, Jane seizes an opportunity when a powerful tycoon hires her to replace his son Isaac’s missing best friend, who happens to be from the same clone batch (known as batchmates). However, as Jane immerses herself in Isaac’s elite private school, she soon realizes that her batchmate’s death was no accident, and she may be the next target.

Rivet, known for her captivating Seabound Chronicles series (which I loved), once again delivers a thrilling YA read. Replacement showcases Rivet’s ability to craft a story filled with suspense and intrigue. Replacement immediately drew me in as I was taken along with Jane on her quest for answers. I picked this up because I’ve been in a bit of a reading funk, and when I say that, I was drawn in from the first chapter – I really was. It felt like a combination of The Island (the Michael Bay film about clones) combined with a few other YA stories. It was a bit “tropey” at times, but Rivet pushed past these things into a beautifully written tale about finding out who and why Jane exists.

Jane proves to be an excellent main character, with her initial struggles piquing my curiosity and investing me in her journey. As the plot unfolds, her circumstances undergo drastic changes, and it is a blast to witness her adapt and grow in the face of adversity. Rivet effectively captures Jane’s emotions, allowing readers to empathize with her throughout the story.

The supporting characters in Replacement, including Jane’s best friend(s) before her departure, her new companion Isaac, his family, and her Aunt, add depth and richness to her story. Sometimes allowing her to grow and find out new things, and other times squashing her hopes and dreams. They enhance Jane’s experiences and create a vibrant backdrop against which her story unfolds. Rivet’s skillful execution ensures that these characters complement the protagonist without overshadowing her, resulting in a well-balanced ensemble.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Rivet masterfully weaves a captivating plot with well-developed characters, leaving readers eagerly turning the pages. While the book concludes with a slight cliffhanger, it also manages to tie up several loose ends, providing a satisfying reading experience. I eagerly anticipate delving further into this series and uncovering more secrets alongside Jane in the books to come.

Talon David absolutely nails the character of Jane (and Janey). Her narration almost stole the show. I applaud Rivet for seeking out such a great talent to voice this story (and, hopefully, the Lost Clone series).

Great beginning to a series

I am not a huge science fiction fan, but I loved the series Orphan Black and I am fascinated by the idea of clones.
This book was a mixture of science fiction, mystery, and action. It was fast-paced and fun. I really enjoyed going along for the ride.
The main mystery was wrapped up, but others remain - leaving much to still be discovered in future books in the series. I, for one, will be reading the next one.

Very much enjoyed this book. Stopped listening to other books, because I enjoyed this so much.

Good characterization. Good story. I’m looking forward to the other books in this series. I stopped listening to the other books I’ve been listening to because I was more interested in this one.

Great

I have loved everything I’ve read previously by this author and was excited to see something new by her, so I immediately jumped right in! This was such a different storyline than anything i’ve listened to before! I loved how the story brought up questions about cloning that I found really riveting. It was an awesome story, but also made me think a lot about how I feel about different things in our current world. I enjoyed the characters and the writing was superb as always. I can’t wait to continue this series!

Surprisingly entertaining

Book 1 was good (and very good audio narrator), so was book 2. Got a little bored by the third but still like it enough that I'll use a credit for the next in the series. The first book is almost always the best what with the world building, introducing the characters, etc., and this was no exception. Very entertaining--especially if you like a clone theme.