Talk about a compelling, semi-creepy, twisty sci-fi novel! Evelyn Caldwell is a whip-smart scientist who has just won a coveted award. Why? She figured out how to take an adult clone and map their personality into their neurological framework. Yet, Evelyn doesn't have anyone to celebrate with. Why? It seems her ex-husband Nathan has stolen her research to make himself an Evelyn clone named Martine, cheated on Evelyn with the clone, and jilted Evelyn for the clone.

And that's just in the first twenty pages! I loved the female characters in this story, especially Evelyn. She's emotionally damaged (her upbringing is dysfunctional to say the least), strong-willed, ruthlessly driven, and unapologetically puts her ambition above all else. She knows what she wants, and she's going to get it. She also knows what she doesn't want: motherhood. Nathan is not thrilled about that (or her elevated status in her field of study), so he creates Martine, who's the docile, malleable, impregnable wife (clone) he's looking for. Yet, when he's found dead, Martine and Evelyn are forced to team up and, in doing so, take the reader on a fast-paced, twisty ride.

I certainly was kept guessing throughout this book and especially enjoyed the unique relationship between Martine and Evelyn. The trajectory of their relationship--from enemies to frenemies to co-conspirators to sort-of friends was as compelling as the storyline of the novel. If you're a fan of sci-fi, mysteries, or novels with female leads who growl more than charm, this one is for you.