Kincaid, S. J. The
Diabolic. Simon
& Schuster 2016
416p
$17.99
ISBN 978-1-4814-7267-8
hs/adult
Science fiction
VG
In an interstellar world far in the future, mankind
has created genetically engineered humans, called
diabolics, to serve as protection for the elite families in a prominent
galactic court. Nemesis is one such
diabolic and is to serve as protection for Sidonia, the heir of
a prominent family. To protect her now teenage charge, Nemesis is sent to Court
masquerading as Sidonia, just as the empire starts to fracture.
I was instantly hooked on the book by the concept of diabolics, and then on the relationship of Nemesis with everyone around her, and found the book to be a fun read. The book is very well written if somewhat predictable in the end, and lends itself to a sequel. Highly recommended for inclusion in high school and public library collections.
I was instantly hooked on the book by the concept of diabolics, and then on the relationship of Nemesis with everyone around her, and found the book to be a fun read. The book is very well written if somewhat predictable in the end, and lends itself to a sequel. Highly recommended for inclusion in high school and public library collections.
Summary: Romance and court intrigue play with good
and evil in this novel about a diabolic (genetically engineered
human) who
finds her own humanity.
