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Upgrade by Blake Crouch
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bookshelves: net-galley, read-in-2022, sci-fi-elements

GPA = Gene Protection Agency

"I didn't want to become someone's lab rat."

Logan has been targeted with an "upgrade." He could feel his neurons firing, his IQ shot up to at least two hundred, his memory seemed to be preternatural.

"What am I. What am I becoming."

I was really into the fast action on steriods, and could feel Logan's tension as he wondered what he had been infected with and if his genetics were altered. He is having wild dreams, new emotions about the changes he is experiencing. He is filled with ecstasy, euphoria, horror, terror and joy all at once. Can Logan save humanity? Does it all come down to him?

Expect the usual mad science, genre blending, tense, and wild "think outside the box" read that Crouch does so well! The pace does plod a bit in the second half with all the genetic lingo, BUT still a roller coaster story, a little frightening (especially after the real life pandemic), but well worth the read. Go Logan!!

Thanks to NG and Ballentine for my arc. OUT July 12, 2022
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Reading Progress

April 16, 2022 – Started Reading
April 16, 2022 – Shelved
April 16, 2022 –
page 0
0.0% "Next up from my NG shelf!"
April 17, 2022 –
20.0% "Into it!"
April 18, 2022 –
42.0% ""The greatest threat to our species lies within us".

Enjoying this one, but giving me wild dreams!"
April 19, 2022 –
51.0% "The power of gene editing......."
April 20, 2022 –
83.0% "Some kind of gene war.........."
April 20, 2022 – Shelved as: net-galley
April 20, 2022 – Shelved as: read-in-2022
April 20, 2022 – Shelved as: sci-fi-elements
April 20, 2022 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Regina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 16, 2022 05:22AM

Regina Cannot wait to hear what you think!!


message 2: by Kay (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 18, 2022 07:01AM

Kay Sounds good already!


message 3: by Susanne (new) - added it
Apr 20, 2022 07:43AM

Susanne Looking forward to your thoughts on this Holly!


message 4: by Miya (severe pain struggles, slower at the moment) (new) - added it
Apr 20, 2022 10:13AM

Miya (severe pain struggles, slower at the moment) Looking forward to your review!


message 5: by Rebecca (new) - added it
Apr 20, 2022 05:47PM

Rebecca Ahhhh can't wait to read this!! 👏🏻💖


message 6: by Canadian Jen (new)
Apr 21, 2022 04:36AM

Canadian Jen I hope it’s an upgrade to his last one…lol. Glad you enjoyed it but I’m not sure I’m a fan just yet


message 7: by Michael (new)
Apr 21, 2022 04:40AM

Michael David (on hiatus) "Fast action on steroids" sounds like a great reading experience! Fantastic review, Holly!


message 8: by Barbara (new)
Apr 21, 2022 04:43AM

Barbara Blake Crouch does a fantastic job with sci-fi. I'm going to get this is July! Your review is very motivating Holly!


message 9: by Jayme (new)
Apr 21, 2022 04:51AM

Jayme Glad you enjoyed! Great review! ❤️


message 10: by Marialyce (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 21, 2022 05:26AM

Marialyce I have this one coming up eventually. Glad to see if was a worthwhile story, Holly.


message 11: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 05:41AM

Holly B Regina wrote: "Cannot wait to hear what you think!!"

It was wild!


message 12: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 05:42AM

Holly B Kay wrote: "Sounds good already!"

Enjoyed it mostly Kay!


message 13: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 05:45AM

Holly B Susanne wrote: "Looking forward to your thoughts on this Holly!"

Thanks Susanne! It is a wild premise and I'm still thinking about it.


message 14: by Regina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 05:49AM

Regina Completely agree! So glad you enjoyed it.


message 15: by Peter (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 07:23AM

Peter Wonderful review, Holly. I've just finished this book and we have similar thoughts - the overuse of scientific terminology does feel unnecessary at times, and that's from someone who loves that stuff.


message 16: by Tina (new)
Apr 21, 2022 07:37AM

Tina I really need to read a book by this author. This one sounds good! A fab review Holls! 🙌🏼


message 17: by Ginger (last edited Apr 21, 2022 08:14AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 07:55AM

Ginger So glad you enjoyed this one Holly and fab review!
I really liked this one too and still think back to how entertained and nervous it made me to read it. ha!


message 18: by Louise (new)
Apr 21, 2022 08:10AM

Louise Wilson Super review Holly!!


message 19: by Melissa (new) - added it
Apr 21, 2022 08:24AM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books "Upgrade" sounds like one I should read when I need an adrenaline rush. Fabulous review, Holly!


message 20: by Melissa (Always Behind) (new) - rated it 3 stars
Apr 21, 2022 08:48AM

Melissa (Always Behind) Excellent review Holly, I have this one coming up. I generally like his books.


message 23: by Terrie (new) - added it
Apr 21, 2022 01:06PM

Terrie Robinson I haven't read this author before so thanks for the glimpse of what to expect from this one, Holly. Lovely review!


message 24: by Jasmine (new)
Apr 21, 2022 01:50PM

Jasmine Great review, Holly! I’m glad you enjoyed! I need to try this author again.


message 25: by Yun (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 21, 2022 02:21PM

Yun Great review, Holly! So glad you enjoyed! I cannot wait to read this one! :)


message 27: by Nancy (new) - added it
Apr 21, 2022 03:28PM

Nancy Terrific review, Holly! Glad it was a big step up from your last book.


message 28: by Kat *is catching up* (new)
Apr 21, 2022 07:33PM

Kat *is catching up* Excellent review, Holly! I'm glad this book was much more satisfying than your last! 💕


message 29: by MarilynW (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 21, 2022 09:44PM

MarilynW Fab review, Holly, I'm almost done with this one and it's a bit more understandable to me than Crouch's previous books that I've read.


message 30: by Fran (new) - added it
Apr 22, 2022 03:05AM

Fran Holly...you made this read sound so enticing! I need to bump it up on my TBR! Outstanding review! 🌹


message 31: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 04:51AM

Holly B Rebecca wrote: "Ahhhh can't wait to read this!! 👏🏻💖"

Hoping you love it!


message 32: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 04:51AM

Holly B Jen wrote: "I hope it’s an upgrade to his last one…lol. Glad you enjoyed it but I’m not sure I’m a fan just yet"

He has a certain flavor for sure! Thanks Jen!


message 33: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 04:52AM

Holly B Michael wrote: ""Fast action on steroids" sounds like a great reading experience! Fantastic review, Holly!"

Thats Crouch! Thanks Michael!


message 34: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 04:52AM

Holly B Barbara wrote: "Blake Crouch does a fantastic job with sci-fi. I'm going to get this is July! Your review is very motivating Holly!"

He sure does think outside the box!


message 35: by Greta (new) - added it
Apr 22, 2022 05:16AM

Greta Samuelson Wow! I haven’t seen this book go by on any of my lists yet but your review makes it seem like one that I MUST read when it comes out.
Thank you for sharing.


message 36: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:10PM

Holly B Jayme wrote: "Glad you enjoyed! Great review! ❤️"

Thanks Jayme!


message 37: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:11PM

Holly B Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "I have this one coming up eventually. Glad to see if was a worthwhile story, Holly."

Hope you enjoy it too Marialyce!


message 38: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:11PM

Holly B Regina wrote: "Completely agree! So glad you enjoyed it."

Thanks Regina! I sure did.


message 39: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:12PM

Holly B Peter (on semi-hiatus) wrote: "Wonderful review, Holly. I've just finished this book and we have similar thoughts - the overuse of scientific terminology does feel unnecessary at times, and that's from someone who loves that stuff."

Yes, he is pretty heavy on the DNA talk, but I expect it from him.


message 40: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:13PM

Holly B Tina wrote: "I really need to read a book by this author. This one sounds good! A fab review Holls! 🙌🏼"

He is good Tina!


message 41: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:13PM

Holly B Ginger wrote: "So glad you enjoyed this one Holly and fab review!
I really liked this one too and still think back to how entertained and nervous it made me to read it. ha!"

Yes, a bit frightening for me too!


message 42: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 12:13PM

Holly B Louise wrote: "Super review Holly!!"

Thanks Louise!


message 43: by DeAnn (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 01:36PM

DeAnn Holly, great review! This was my first Crouch read.


message 44: by Ceecee (new)
Apr 22, 2022 02:18PM

Ceecee Great review Holly! Have yet to read this author…..


message 45: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 03:14PM

Holly B Louise wrote: "Super review Holly!!"

Thanks Louise!


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 03:15PM

Holly B Melissa wrote: ""Upgrade" sounds like one I should read when I need an adrenaline rush. Fabulous review, Holly!"

Thanks Melissa!


message 47: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 03:15PM

Holly B Melissa (In Catch-Up Mode) wrote: "Excellent review Holly, I have this one coming up. I generally like his books."

Same Melissa!


message 48: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 03:15PM

Holly B ©hrissie ❁ [on semi-hiatus] wrote: "Great review, Holly!"

Thanks Chrissie!


message 49: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 22, 2022 03:16PM

Holly B Miya wrote: "Fantastic review Holly!"

Thanks Miya!


message 50: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 23, 2022 05:04AM

Holly B Terrie wrote: "I haven't read this author before so thanks for the glimpse of what to expect from this one, Holly. Lovely review!"

Very sci-fi leaning! Enjoy Terrie!


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