Rating: 3/5
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy through NetGalley for an honest review. The galley I received only contained four of the five parts of the story.
I haven't had a chance to check out Orphan Black yet, but I've heard really good things, which is what prompted my interest in this book. This is set in 2001 in Helsinki. Veera is the main character here and she is dropped right in the middle of a mystery when she discovers her uncle/guardian is spying on her.
She begins to track down the other girls that her uncle is watching, and things spiral out of control when she discovers the other girls look exactly like her. Those familiar with the show will know that they are clones, but the way if unfolds for Veera is done really well.
Something to keep in mind about Veera is that she has been homeschooled. Within the story it means that she is socially awkward. But she is very intelligent and uses that to her advantage. As her counterparts are introduced, it is great to see that they are very different from each other.
I wouldn't recommend this as a starting point for the series because there are things left unexplained that may be covered elsewhere and worth knowing before going in. But fans of the series should enjoy this as it explores a part of the mythos that has only been hinted at.
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