CALCULATED
Book one
AUTHOR:
Nova McBee
GENRE:
Suspense
AGE:
16+
RATING:
5/5 Stars
REVIEW:
A math prodigy from Seattle meets Shanghai in an unexpected way. She is a girl with several different names and identities. Who is she? Why is she here? You will be begging for answers!
An intense, action-packed novel! I was blown away by all the unique twists throughout the book. The main character was fascinating to read about. She felt so real, through her struggles, her highs and lows, I couldn't get enough!
The book was pretty easy to follow along even as it jumped back and forth through different times in Jo’s life. I found myself unable to put it down. This book is unique, fascinating and overall, an INCREDIBLE book.
Before reading, keep in mind this is made for older readers and I advise going into it with caution. See warnings listed below.
WARNINGS:
Criminal activity / Abuse / Violence / Romantic tension
TAKEAWAYS:
What really stood out to me was the creative aspects throughout the whole story. I loved Jo so much and her uniqueness with the numbers was enticing. I absolutely loved the way the book was written where it made you want to know what’s behind every page.
Reviewed by: Aubrey Claire
The Blurb
She has many names – Octavia, Double 8, Phoenix, Josephine. She’s a math prodigy, a calculating genius and everyone wants her.
In seventeen-year-old Jo River’s complicated world of numbers, there’s no such thing as coincidence. When she is betrayed by someone she loves, kidnapped by the world’s most wanted smuggler, and forced to use her talent to shore up a criminal empire, Jo deems her gift a curse—until she meets Red.
Fellow captive and unlikely sage, Red teaches Jo to harness her true potential, so she can do more than just escape. Before he dies, Red reveals a secret about her enemies and makes her vow to right his wrongs. But Jo has a vow of her own. With help from Chan, a bitter billionaire, and Kai, his off-limits son, Jo rises into a new role, ready to take down those who ruined her life. Until a mathematical error comes back to haunt her with a threat much more dangerous than the criminals on the loose.
To beat the odds, Jo must decide who she really is and if risking everything is worth it.
After all, history is not made—it’s calculated.
Read the whole series!
About the Author
Nova McBee, a Seattle native, has lived nearly half her life in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. When she is not writing, she thrives on complex plots, deep conversation, ends of the earth adventures, and spending time with her family and friends.
Calculated is currently in development to become a major motion picture. Emmy-Award winning screenwriter, Ann Peacock, best known for The Chronicles of Narnia, will adapt the novel for the screen in partnership with One Door Studios, who owns the rights and options to all of the books.
For more info visit:
www.novamcbee.com or www.onedoorstudios.com
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