I didn’t find he and Pia had a whole lot of chemistry flowing between them, though. Raised in the jungle, Eio is much more suited for the outdoors than Pia he’s resourceful and strong. Soon, she meets a native outside the fence – a boy named Eio (do not ask me to pronounce this, it sounds like I stubbed my toe O_O).

Although I won’t admit to being completely in tune with her, she provoked a lot of wonderment and thought about her situation and what it would be like to know you will outlive everyone you love. Pia, our protagonist, is a very peculiar character her evident naiveté, lack of experience, and - surprisingly for someone immortal - vulnerability, would usually make for an unlikeable character, but because of her circumstance I found her quite compelling.

This encompasses immortality, science, magic, forbidden romance, betrayals, conspiracies, and evil plans, which are sure ways to create an exciting plot Origin is definitely no exception.įast paced and energetic, the plot in Origin is set at just the right pace to keep you vigilant, while letting you absorb and savor the atmosphere. When I wasn’t immersed in the beauty of the Rainforest, I was contemplating the secrets and lies that run rampant within it. Then, when you add hidden laboratories and secret experiments, it compels you even further. The jungle is not just the setting, it’s an ambiance with sounds, smells, visualizations that come alive when you’re reading this book. Exotic animals, plants, and cultures create an atmosphere that is both unique and enchanting.

I can’t say that I’m very familiar with that part of the world, and I think this fact played a large part in how mesmerizing it was for me. Born and raised in a small secret village, Pia has never left the compound, has never seen anything other than the same old faces, the same old sterile labs and homes… until now.įascinating in itself, this story is told in a wonderfully vivid setting that sets the perfect mood for the reclusiveness of this secret scientific project. Reminiscent of Lost, Origin takes place in the Amazon Rainforest where scientists are experimenting, and Pia is their most prized subject.

Last of Her Name by Jessica Khoury