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"A thought provoking thriller"
--Lancaster Guardian Series, 10 Jul 09
--Lancaster Guardian Series, 10 Jul 09
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When Theo discovers the father he thought died when he was a baby is still alive, he's determined to find him. The clues lead him to lonely Rachel, who has problems of her own, including parents who compare her unfavourably to her long-dead sister. But when Rachel and Theo are attacked by men from RAGE - the Righteous Army against Genetic Engineering - they are rescued by strangers and taken to meet a mysterious figure who leads them to make startling discoveries about their identities, which will affect their past, present, and future in dramatic and life-altering ways...
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Rachel and Theo are teenagers growing up with individual problems at home and in school. Rachel is shy, not at all confident with her appearance and is bullied horribly at school. Meanwhile Theo fights with his mother to discover the secrets in their family and why he constantly has to be protected by a bodyguard. When Rachel receives a strange text from her father reading "The goddess is safe in heaven", everything starts to escalate and the two come together in a race against time to find out the truth about their genetics, attempt to triumph over evil and have a little romance along the way!
Like 'Girl, Missing', this teenage thriller is jam packed with action and very unexpected twists and turns from start to end. I was dubious at first when the plot began to follow a fairly typical chick lit structure (unattractive, bullied girl falls for more attractive, popular boy) but it quickly picked up and although slightly surreal at times, it was still a fun read. The short snappy chapters told from alternate points of view of the two main characters made it difficult to not keep thinking "I'll just read one more chapter" and I found it hard to tear myself away.
Definitely give this a read if you enjoyed `Girl, Missing' and be prepared for lots of surprises.
Like 'Girl, Missing', this teenage thriller is jam packed with action and very unexpected twists and turns from start to end. I was dubious at first when the plot began to follow a fairly typical chick lit structure (unattractive, bullied girl falls for more attractive, popular boy) but it quickly picked up and although slightly surreal at times, it was still a fun read. The short snappy chapters told from alternate points of view of the two main characters made it difficult to not keep thinking "I'll just read one more chapter" and I found it hard to tear myself away.
Definitely give this a read if you enjoyed `Girl, Missing' and be prepared for lots of surprises.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This a brilliant book for any teenager, male or female! I finished it in 2 days because I couldn't put it down!
As it changes between the points of view of Theo and Rachel for each chapter, it makes it fast-paced and every chapter finishes with a cliffhanger! I really liked the relationship between the leads, struggling with there feelings for the other.
One of the best thrillers I've read in ages!
10/10!
As it changes between the points of view of Theo and Rachel for each chapter, it makes it fast-paced and every chapter finishes with a cliffhanger! I really liked the relationship between the leads, struggling with there feelings for the other.
One of the best thrillers I've read in ages!
10/10!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Blood Ties is a title I've often skimmed over on bookstore shelves, overlooking it in the mistaken belief that YA thrillers don't really appeal to me. But after initially opening it to check out the first few chapters and finding myself glued to the story in every spare moment I had over the next two days, I'm enlightened. With vivid and believable characters, breathtaking action and themes that sci-fi fans are sure to appreciate, Blood Ties is pure brilliance.
Uncomfortable in her own skin, unlikely heroine Rachel is overweight, unpopular, and - according to her school's queen bee and her own self perception - not particularly attractive. Having always felt that her parents compared her unfavourably to her sister Rebecca, who died before she was born, she seems to believe all the negative things that other people say about her. She shares the narrative with Theo, an outgoing and confident boy who at first seems out of her league. Unlike many YA novels, Blood Ties doesn't expect us to believe that this good looking guy takes one look at the awkward social outcast and somehow instantly sees what everyone else can't. While Rachel's starting to develop romantic feelings for him, he's only interested in tracking down the father he's never known. Just as it's starting to look as though Rachel's feelings are going to get majorly hurt, the plot takes off running - and Rachel has to forget her self-doubt and step up to become the person she always had the potential to be.
Because when Theo makes contact with Rachel, he unwittingly propels them both into the dangerous and shadowy world of illegal genetic engineering. It's a world where they find them pursued by not one but two dangerous enemies - RAGE, an organisation that opposes genetic engineering and will use any methods necessary to stop it, and self-serving scientist Elijah, whose experiments hold the key to the novel's central mystery. Theo and Rachel find themselves battling for their lives in a breathless tale of loyalty and adventure that sees them sharing a bond they never could have expected.
But while genetic engineering is something that most people won't have personal experience of, Blood Ties is nonetheless a book that will truly speak to readers. It's about identity: about what makes us who we are and how much control we have over who we'll become. Are we shaped by our parents' influence? Are we who others tell us we are? Or are we just a bunch of cells destined to fulfil the legacy of our genes? These are coming-of-age questions, and ones that most readers will have struggled with themselves at some point. Don't get me wrong, this book is first and foremost a wicked fast thriller - but it's also that rare gem, a YA thriller with substance and satisfying character development.
Blood Ties is a rollercoaster ride of a book. It's got the balance between characterisation and story just right, and literally gripped me from start to finish with its twisty plot and fascinating subject matter. Perfectly paced, it explores themes of identity and self-perception from the thick of the action. It's clever and thoughtful and thrilling and once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down again.
Uncomfortable in her own skin, unlikely heroine Rachel is overweight, unpopular, and - according to her school's queen bee and her own self perception - not particularly attractive. Having always felt that her parents compared her unfavourably to her sister Rebecca, who died before she was born, she seems to believe all the negative things that other people say about her. She shares the narrative with Theo, an outgoing and confident boy who at first seems out of her league. Unlike many YA novels, Blood Ties doesn't expect us to believe that this good looking guy takes one look at the awkward social outcast and somehow instantly sees what everyone else can't. While Rachel's starting to develop romantic feelings for him, he's only interested in tracking down the father he's never known. Just as it's starting to look as though Rachel's feelings are going to get majorly hurt, the plot takes off running - and Rachel has to forget her self-doubt and step up to become the person she always had the potential to be.
Because when Theo makes contact with Rachel, he unwittingly propels them both into the dangerous and shadowy world of illegal genetic engineering. It's a world where they find them pursued by not one but two dangerous enemies - RAGE, an organisation that opposes genetic engineering and will use any methods necessary to stop it, and self-serving scientist Elijah, whose experiments hold the key to the novel's central mystery. Theo and Rachel find themselves battling for their lives in a breathless tale of loyalty and adventure that sees them sharing a bond they never could have expected.
But while genetic engineering is something that most people won't have personal experience of, Blood Ties is nonetheless a book that will truly speak to readers. It's about identity: about what makes us who we are and how much control we have over who we'll become. Are we shaped by our parents' influence? Are we who others tell us we are? Or are we just a bunch of cells destined to fulfil the legacy of our genes? These are coming-of-age questions, and ones that most readers will have struggled with themselves at some point. Don't get me wrong, this book is first and foremost a wicked fast thriller - but it's also that rare gem, a YA thriller with substance and satisfying character development.
Blood Ties is a rollercoaster ride of a book. It's got the balance between characterisation and story just right, and literally gripped me from start to finish with its twisty plot and fascinating subject matter. Perfectly paced, it explores themes of identity and self-perception from the thick of the action. It's clever and thoughtful and thrilling and once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down again.
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Brilliant reading for teens
Purchased this book as i am a big fan of Sophie Mckenzies other books and I wasn't disappointed. Took me a couple of hours to read and by the end couldn't wait to buy the sequel. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Jade McLaughlin
Good read!
although i think the character description could have been improved i enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it! Read more
Published 27 days ago by britt hill
Great Book
Blood ties is a another really good book written by Sophie McKenzie. It is about a boy called Theo and a girl called Rachel who find out that their pasts are linked and not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sinead Coley
An amazing read
Anyone who likes Sophie McKenzie, or any other action-packed stories, buy this book. This is by far one of the best books I've read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mhayward
couldn t put it down!
My 12 year old daughter had read the first book Girl Missing and ordered this one hoping it would be as good. It wasn t. It was even better! Read more
Published 6 months ago by jo in Porto
so emotionally brilliant.
i'm a teenage girl and i've read a few books, and these sophie mackenzie books , this one and girl missing are my two all time favorites, there so emotional before you know it your... Read more
Published 7 months ago by mary.
fantastic book!!!
I am a young adult and often find it difficult to purchase books that I can relate to and enjoy. I had never read any of Sophie Mckenzies books, however after reading Blood Ties I... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Castleton
A must read for any age!!!!!
Firstly, thank you very much for reading my rewiev and looking into buying this book!! I am not going to make this too long but read blood ties, it is probably the best book i have... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Roseanne
Great value!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is AMAZING. I think i underestimated it when i first heard about it as i didn't think it would be that good. Read more
Published 16 months ago
Blood Ties - Amazing Book!
This book by Sophie McKenzie is great! I will be honest and say that I am not one to read books but in school I heard everyone raving about it! Read more
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