I’m delighted to share this short review of Hetty Waite’s new book, Evolve as part of her blog tour. I was given a copy of the book in return for an honest review.
Review:
Although not usually my favourite genre, I devoured this as quickly as work and sleep would allow (and with a bit of deficiency regarding sleep!)
The characters and plot kept me gripped throughout. The premise was fascinating, and the author told her tale well. As a scientist with a biochemistry degree, I was fascinated with the way gender identity was handled in the story world.
An exciting and intriguing novel that kept me turning the pages (actually pressing my kindle to get it to move to the next bit, but the principle is the same!)
I would definitely read more books by this author.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Hetty Waite lives in Derbyshire with her husband, daughter, and cavapoo.
A former teacher, she spent many years sharing her love of stories with teenagers in the classroom before turning her own ideas into fiction. It was during the pandemic, while on maternity leave, that she finally found the time to write her first novel.
After initially self-publishing, a chance meeting with a director from Spellbound Books Ltd at a writers’ school changed everything. Impressed by her debut, they offered Hetty a three-book deal for her Young Adult dystopian series, The Chromosome Trilogy. The first instalment, Mutate, was re-released in 2024, followed by Evolve in October 2025.
When she’s not writing, Hetty tutors English, marks exam papers, and enjoys life in Derbyshire with her family and their lively cavapoo.
BLURB
Having survived the attack led by her sister, Cara is ready to move on.
A new city means a fresh start and a chance for her and Brown to live together, as equals.
However, the perfect façade of the Amex community hides dark secrets.
With a nightly curfew and a mysterious scientist in charge, Cara is convinced all is not as it
seems.
As her doubts grow, so do the arguments with Brown. And with Myla still alive and
looking for revenge, it’s not only the danger from inside the city walls that threaten to
tear her world apart – forever.
Ultimately, she will need to make a choice: protect her family at all costs, or save
herself..
LINKS TO BUY
KINDLE – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolve-Chromosome-Trilogy-Book-2-ebook/dp/B0FSD813JK
PAPERBACK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FWB7XCZG
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE – https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Hetty-Waite/author/B0BP7RSGRM
WEBSITE – https://hettywaite.co.uk
FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086494572838
INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/hettywaite
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