Elise’s voice comes through so strongly, and her personality is so distinct and easy to love.

The prose is easy to read, and very voicey. I couldn’t predict what was happening, and while the book had some heartbreaking moments, it also had moments that were poignant and hilarious. I’m so excited for the sequel, THE HIDDEN BASE, and I’ll be jumping into it as soon as I get my hands on it. It’s not especially long, but the pacing is fantastic and I’m glad it wasn’t dragged out any more than it needed. I blazed through most of this book in an evening, forcing myself to stop and sleep, and it was the first thing I reached for the next morning so I could finish it. What did I think?Ī.E Warren’s writing is unbelievably compelling and readable. This job may be Elise’s only chance to escape a stagnating life in an ostracised and impoverished community.īut it doesn’t take long for Elise to realise that, away from the familiarity and safety of her home, her own secrets are much harder to conceal.Īnd the longer she stays the more she comes to realise that little separates her from the exhibits. About the book:Įlise’s world is forever changed when she is given the opportunity of a lifetime – to work at the Museum of Evolution and be a Companion to the Neanderthal, Subject Twenty-One.Īs a Sapien, a member of the lowest order of humans, she and others like her are held responsible for the damages inflicted on the world by previous generations.

It has not affected my honest review.Ĭontent Warnings: death during childbirth, imprisonment, discrimination. Thanks to Del Rey for the review copy of this book. I can’t wait to get my hands on THE HIDDEN BASE, and I’m glad I don’t have to wait long to read the sequel. Picked it up one evening to read a few chapters and get a feel for the writing and I read the entire thing in two sittings – I only stopped to sleep. Del Rey sent me an invite for the blog tour for SUBJECT TWENTY ONE, and I signed up because I love sci-fi and the cover is pretty.

Subject Twenty One by A.E. Warren