Replika: Sky’s Mission (Replika Trilogy Book 1)
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They hacked her brother’s brain.
Then sent him into the simulation.
Sky must now get to him first… the future of reality is at stake.
“…an absolute blockbuster of a tale… I thoroughly enjoyed every single page…”
-Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite ✶✶✶✶✶
Earth’s ecological collapse is avoided when most of the world population agrees to permanently upload into a simulated reality called Replika. But the stability of the system is threatened when a group of neuroscientists hack their brains to interact with the simulations in unforeseen and dangerous ways.
Sky devotes her life to rebuilding the real world left in the shadows of Replika. But when she learns her brother, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances, is in danger, she must choose which world needs her most. All she wants is to find the brother she loves, but she will unwittingly get entangled in a ploy to redefine reality.
HUGO BERNARD masterfully weaves a thought-provoking and fast-paced sci-fi adventure with a highly original vision on how simulated reality will change our lives.
“…the worldbuilding on show here is sublime …a complex thriller about power and hope whilst never missing a beat.”
-K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite✶✶✶✶✶
From the Publisher
SKY’S MISSION (Book#1)
“An absolute blockbuster of a tale! I enjoyed every single page… ”
-Pikasho Deka forReaders’ Favorite
COHERENCE (Book#2)
“…continues at breakneck speed, with a plot that keeps pulling the rug out from under you.“
-Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
TERRA FIRMA (Book #3)
“A thrilling conclusion to the Replika Trilogy.” -KC Finn for Readers’ Favorite
ASIN : B09N9VNDT5
Publisher : Stéphane Bergeron (February 1, 2022)
Publication date : February 1, 2022
Language : English
File size : 951 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 293 pages
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Amazon Customer –
Humanity’s Future?
This novel is more than just entertaining, it raises a slew of moral issues that humanity could face in the near future. If an alternate world existed that felt real, looked real, and was better than the one we lived in but was entirely fake, what would you choose? Would you give up your body if your mind could be uploaded to a simulation that left all the troubles of humanity behind?This story blends the real with the simulated so well, it’s hard to keep them straight and will leave you pondering humanity’s future long after you close its final pages.
Huckleberry –
Interesting twists on common themes
Overall, an enjoyable read. Many of the themes and circumstances are familiar, but the author does a great job putting them together in intriguing ways. Some characters feel underdeveloped, though this may partially be in an effort to obscure motivations. There were parts I felt momentarily lost, again due to (I’d assume) deliberate obfuscation that may not be wholly needed, but it all came together in the end.
Luke W. Benson –
More like a prologueâ¦
So, the world building here is very good. The story was interesting and well written. The problem is this is in no way a complete story. I get that you want to start a series but book one still needs to tell a full and satisfying story.
Aqward Neko –
Beautifully intricate
Blending the real world and the virtual one in a novel could be a recipe for confusion, but Replika manages to keep all the characters and worlds straight. Attention to detail is needed for the reader to be sure what’s going on, so it’s not a light read, but it is a gripping one. The twist will leave you reeling!
Lynne Joseph –
What if it is all in your head?
This book is a cerebral delight! At first I was wary that this book would be too Matrix-y, but I’m glad it wasn’t!In Sky’s world, there are certain truths: the world has essentially been decimated; people are “reborn” into a simulated reality (known as Replika) to minimize further demands on the environment; and she would do anything for the brother she loves who was stolen away from her, including going into Replika.But nothing is as it seems. How is she to remember her brother when people are stripped of their memories when they enter Replika? But her genius-scientist mother says she knows a way, and if Sky doesn’t go into Replika, her brother will be killed.Overall a fantastic read! I enjoyed the expected tropes (desolation of the planet; mankind turning to AI for salvation; an evil genius), but I truly enjoyed the question: how far can this hall of mirrors go?I’m looking forward to the sequel!(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
Elpis –
Explores Other Realities
Replika was an interesting book with alternating chapters of viewpoints. Having these alternating POVs really helped move the book forward. Replika taking place partially within a simulated Reality was also interesting and was the most realistic simulated reality I ever read about.I had a hard time getting attached to all the characters and it felt like I was missing something in regards to Sky especially. Also the plot got a bit confusing at the end but neither of those things ruined the experience for me.There were also some cool plot twists regarding Replika that I didnât see coming that I donât want to spoil here.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Micchi –
A Surprising Read!
This was quite a surprising book! I really enjoyed the basic premise, and I felt like the author did do a great job of building the world. The twists and turns were enough of a surprise to keep me interested, but laid out well enough that I could see where they came from. There are still plenty of mysteries to explore as the series goes on, and I definitely will be keeping up with this series!Where the book fell flat for me is that⦠it felt like not a lot actually happened, in regards to the larger plot. This was very much a setup novel, and it did very well at setting up! But I felt like it could have been expanded a bit, answered some of the bigger mysteries lurking around.I received an advance review copy of this book for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Eric Bergeron –
Update: The last 189 are a roller-coaster of event that make it hard to put the book down. Things are revealed that answer questions posed along the way. With some suspence left at the end. Can’t wait for the next book. Well done.100 pages in and it’s very interesting. A post apocalyptic sci-fi. With some virtual reality mixed in. I need to know more, I need to keep reading. To see how it comes together.
D.K. Pike –
This was a great read. We find ourselves in a desolate world where most of humanity have turned their back on reality and instead focused their efforts to a life of blissful servitude in a simulation that is far more appealing (or so it seems). This concept will no doubt be part of the cultural zeitgeist in the next twenty to thirty yearsâwatch this space.On the outside you have a family of revolutionaries who seem to have spent many years trying to destroy the simulation and free humanity, however⦠one of the most compelling parts of this story is the fact that the revolutionaries themselves seemed to be at the mercy of their own apathy towards their goal, and not everyone seems to have the same ideal outcome.Another interesting element is the character Sky, who is torn between fulfilling the wishes of her mother, and finding her brother (who is inside the simulation). Watching Sky grow to be her own woman with her own agency was a real joy to witness.One last thing, I liked the parallels of the group âred scarvesâ serving as a fictional version of the jaune gilets protestors in France from 2018 to 2020.Overall a fantastic read, and one I highly recommend.
Nancy –
Very good story and intriguing storyline. You don’t want to put it down!
Amazon customer –
Replika is a well written dystopian Sci-fi which touches on a lot of the current discourse. The impacts of climate change and the meta verse are predicted, creating a world where many people choose to live in a virtual reality to help reduce their impact on the planet.Replika is a bit more high brow than what I normally read, but I follow the author on social media and wanted to give it a read based on the author being a nice guy. The writing is very tight and there is plenty of well described action, which I enjoyed. There are possibly too many POVs overall and this was unfortunate as while I bought in to the main characters story, I found myself not knowing enough about some of the POVs to get invested in their chapters.Over all this is an excellently written self published book and I think that anyone who enjoys high concept Sci-fi such as ‘Altered Carbon’ will enjoy this book.
Maurice D. –
I really enjoyed Replika. It is a well-written page turner. The only time I paused was to think at about my conception of realty. In a pandemic, as metaverse are gaining traction, this book is a most read as well as a great entertainment.