Although it raises a few questions that cannot be answered (at least as far is this installment of the story goes), I really liked Imitation. The concept of having clones on standby in case of an emergency or medical necessity for important people (think the president or the queen of England) is creepy, and realistic enough to drive the entire plot. That the clones know this is why they have been created and have been made to study and emulate those they're to possibly replace makes it more frightening.
There are a few gaps to be found. For example, we never know if those who are after Raven Rogen are the same people trying to eradicate Ven. We don't really understand why the people trying to help the imitations escape their life of servitude employ the same tactics as the "bad guys."
Despite the issues, the story itself was good. The writing is solid, it flows well, and even though there is the presence of (heaving sigh) an instant love connection, it does promise a riveting sequel.
Imitation by Heather Hildenbrand: 4 out of 5 Stars. Available from Amazon (Kindle edition) now.
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