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The Phoenix Project: Book I: Flight Kindle Edition

by Katherine Macdonald (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Made in a lab, Ashe was manufactured to be a genetically perfect specimen and raised to be a leader, a soldier. Until one day she fought back… at a terrible cost. Ashe and her remaining family flee towards the city of Luca, a dark, grim metropolis riddled with violence and disease.

Despite this, and the loss that haunts them still, they manage to thrive and stay hidden from their creators. All that is threatened when Ashe saves the life of Nick, a member of the resistance group known as Phoenix. Nick is convinced that Ashe is the key to bringing down a corrupt government and building a better tomorrow, and Ashe finds herself increasingly drawn to him.

But then the past catches up to them, and Ashe is forced to finally confront her true purpose...

Book I of the explosive Phoenix Project Trilogy. Upper YA/New Adult: mild/infrequent language, some sexual content, violence, trauma
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    The Phoenix Project
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    February 28, 2020
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  6. Grade level
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084FCM8L7
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.4 MB
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  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Phoenix Project
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
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  1. Kate Macdonald

    Kate Macdonald

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    Born in Redditch, England, to a solicitor and an ex-military man, one of Kate Macdonald's earliest memories was of watching her parents disappear behind the pages of a book and wanting to follow them. For her, books were little pocket dimensions that could be carried about, and the safest way to have a very real adventure.

    Rather than rebel during her teenage years, she spent most of them locked up in her room, furiously writing down the hundreds of stories filling her head. Her little sister Kirsty served as her primary audience, and first fan. Without her, Macdonald would never have continued to write.

    After completing a BA in English and Creative Writing at Lancaster University, she moved to Exeter to train as an English teacher, and then to Kent to start her career. There she met her future husband, adopted two cats, and had a baby boy. It was only after surviving a year of parenthood and a full-time job on less than six hours a night that she finally gained the courage to publish her most recent work, "The Rose and the Thorn" a retelling of Beauty and the Beast inspired by a dream of a girl surrounded by snow in a field of flowers.

    At her heart, Macdonald is storyteller, and it is her dream to inspire others in the way that she has been inspired.

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    Born in Redditch, England, to a solicitor and an ex-military man, one of Katherine "Kate" Macdonald's earliest memories was of watching her parents disappear behind the pages of a book and wanting to follow them. For her, books were little pocket dimensions that could be carried about, and the safest way to have a very real adventure.

    Rather than rebel during her teenage years, she spent most of them locked up in her room, furiously writing down the hundreds of stories filling her head. Her little sister Kirsty served as her primary audience, and first fan. Without her, Macdonald would never have continued to write.

    After completing a BA in English and Creative Writing at Lancaster University, she moved to Exeter to train as an English teacher, and then to Kent to start her career. It was only after surviving a year of parenthood and a full-time job on less than six hours a night that she finally gained the courage to publish her most recent work, "The Rose and the Thorn" a retelling of Beauty and the Beast inspired by a dream of a girl surrounded by snow in a field of flowers.

    At her heart, Macdonald is storyteller, and it is her dream to inspire others in the way that she has been inspired.

    She currently lives in Devon with her manic 2-year-old, in a cabin in the woods.

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Customers find this book to be a stunning story-telling achievement with amazing characters and witty banter, featuring flares of romance and passion. Moreover, the sci-fi content receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its unique world-building. Additionally, the book is fast-paced and customers appreciate the author's talent, while one review highlights the wonderful found family aspect.

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a stunning story-telling achievement and enjoyable read, with one customer noting it's a definite page-turner.

"...This author has such talent. Action, scifi, romance, a tough heroine, witty banter, and a touch of existential dread...." Read more

"...another editing pass would easily fix, overall I found the story to be well-written and a quick, fun adventure...." Read more

"...All in all an amazing book and I can't want to read the revised remaining 2 books in the series! Squee!!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the witty banter between characters, with one customer describing it as an unexpectedly touching superhero romp.

"...Mi's character is absolutely hilarious and I love his sarcasm. Ben is precious and Abi is interesting, I hope we get to see more of her...." Read more

"...This review is for the revised version. What an amazing cast of characters here - Ashe, Nick, Scarlet, Mi, Abi, Ben, Harris, Julia, Rudy,..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the romance in the book, noting its emotional depth and passionate moments, with one customer describing it as a dystopian dream come true.

"...don't let those turn you off from checking this out as the story is amazing and more than makes up for it. I'm looking forward to book two now!" Read more

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"...Amazing characters, detailed settings, and emotional connections galore make this book hard to put down. The best parts of this book:..." Read more

"...The found family aspect was wonderfully done, the romance element adorable. And that ending! You’ll want to jump right into book two. So good!" Read more

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An enjoyable read!
I initially chose this book because the blurb reminded me of books I’ve really enjoyed in the past, including the Shatter Me series and the Project E.L.E. series. The idea of a “super” teen is very appealing, especially one designed for nefarious purposes who rebels against her makers. The book is set in first person so it’s a fairly simple matter of slipping into the mind of the main character, Ashe. Made in a lab and trained to be an unfeeling killing machine, she revolts and her ‘family’ escapes into the slums of a city known as Luca. Now Ashe might inexperienced with life, but she is a certified badass chimera and responsible for three other lives so she does her best to care for her own in a place where people are starving. The initial “us against the world” vibe is altered when the MC does a terrible deed against those who don’t deserve to suffer and guilt sets in. Once the guilt exists, the rest unfolds. She joins the Phoenix Project, those she wronged, to fight for what is right. Soon it’s a family affair, and, of course, there are a couple boys. The good looking Nick is also part of the Phoenix Project, and he’s got his own grudge against the establishment, while Gabe, her childhood love haunts her every day. It doesn’t take long for everything to go wrong and for Ashe to face a terrible choice: to allow her family to risk themselves to save their new friends, or run and hide, a chance for Ashe and her family to live another day. Of course, no good story would be complete without the main antagonist, the Institute, the very place where Ashe was created and fled with her family into hiding. Once she joins the Phoenix Project, she comes face to face with her oldest nemesis, Adam. Not only is does he seem void of emotions, he is eager to recapture Eve and bring her back to the Institute. The story continues on with action and suspense. There are flares of romance and passion. Soon she has to return to the place that created her to fight the destiny in order to make the choices she believes in. The conclusion, as part of a trilogy, leaves a cliffhanger, but good news, the rest of the The Phoenix Project Trilogy is available now. While there are a few punctuation and sentence flow issues another editing pass would easily fix, overall I found the story to be well-written and a quick, fun adventure. Although there were a few emotional scenes, this book is fast-paced, and I am sure anyone who picks up The Phoenix Project: Book 1: Flight will enjoy the time they spend in Katherine Macdonald’s world.
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  • Ree
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh wow, that ending oh my gosh
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
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    This. Was. AMAZING! Like a rollercoaster that you don't want to get off. This author has such talent. Action, scifi, romance, a tough heroine, witty banter, and a touch of existential dread. I was practically heartbroken for a character that's already dead before the story starts, and that takes skill
    The characters are all diverse without it being thrown in your face.
    The pacing was just right, now I usually always lean towards liking faster paced books but I thought this had the perfect balance of slow and fast.
    It has the found family trope in it and it's done very well. I LOVE all these characters so much. Ashe is tough and bada** and the witty banter between her and Nick is just so funny. Mi's character is absolutely hilarious and I love his sarcasm. Ben is precious and Abi is interesting, I hope we get to see more of her. I also love that a lot of tropes that are seen with heroines are being turned on their head here. Ashe is by far stronger than her love interest, and she's not shy about her body for example. And her personality isn't dulled by meeting the love interest, nor is she suddenly weak. There's a lot more focus on the action and political drama than the romance, and I prefer that.
    Now the ending. That ending, rarely do endings leave me wanting to scream and speechless at the same time. It IS a cliffhanger and while I love cliffhangers when handled well(this one was definitely perfect) I try to avoid books that have them unless the entire series is out because I get impatient. I have a feeling the sequel to this will be worth the wait and I already plan to buy it as soon as it's out.
    Now, there is some typos throughout and the formatting was a little off in places. It probably could've used a proofreader or a second one if there was one, but definitely don't let those turn you off from checking this out as the story is amazing and more than makes up for it.
    I'm looking forward to book two now!
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  • Leah
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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    I initially chose this book because the blurb reminded me of books I’ve really enjoyed in the past, including the Shatter Me series and the Project E.L.E. series. The idea of a “super” teen is very appealing, especially one designed for nefarious purposes who rebels against her makers.
    The book is set in first person so it’s a fairly simple matter of slipping into the mind of the main character, Ashe. Made in a lab and trained to be an unfeeling killing machine, she revolts and her ‘family’ escapes into the slums of a city known as Luca. Now Ashe might inexperienced with life, but she is a certified badass chimera and responsible for three other lives so she does her best to care for her own in a place where people are starving.
    The initial “us against the world” vibe is altered when the MC does a terrible deed against those who don’t deserve to suffer and guilt sets in. Once the guilt exists, the rest unfolds. She joins the Phoenix Project, those she wronged, to fight for what is right. Soon it’s a family affair, and, of course, there are a couple boys. The good looking Nick is also part of the Phoenix Project, and he’s got his own grudge against the establishment, while Gabe, her childhood love haunts her every day.
    It doesn’t take long for everything to go wrong and for Ashe to face a terrible choice: to allow her family to risk themselves to save their new friends, or run and hide, a chance for Ashe and her family to live another day.
    Of course, no good story would be complete without the main antagonist, the Institute, the very place where Ashe was created and fled with her family into hiding. Once she joins the Phoenix Project, she comes face to face with her oldest nemesis, Adam. Not only is does he seem void of emotions, he is eager to recapture Eve and bring her back to the Institute.
    The story continues on with action and suspense. There are flares of romance and passion. Soon she has to return to the place that created her to fight the destiny in order to make the choices she believes in. The conclusion, as part of a trilogy, leaves a cliffhanger, but good news, the rest of the The Phoenix Project Trilogy is available now.
    While there are a few punctuation and sentence flow issues another editing pass would easily fix, overall I found the story to be well-written and a quick, fun adventure. Although there were a few emotional scenes, this book is fast-paced, and I am sure anyone who picks up The Phoenix Project: Book 1: Flight will enjoy the time they spend in Katherine Macdonald’s world.
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    Leah
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    An enjoyable read!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
    I initially chose this book because the blurb reminded me of books I’ve really enjoyed in the past, including the Shatter Me series and the Project E.L.E. series. The idea of a “super” teen is very appealing, especially one designed for nefarious purposes who rebels against her makers.
    The book is set in first person so it’s a fairly simple matter of slipping into the mind of the main character, Ashe. Made in a lab and trained to be an unfeeling killing machine, she revolts and her ‘family’ escapes into the slums of a city known as Luca. Now Ashe might inexperienced with life, but she is a certified badass chimera and responsible for three other lives so she does her best to care for her own in a place where people are starving.
    The initial “us against the world” vibe is altered when the MC does a terrible deed against those who don’t deserve to suffer and guilt sets in. Once the guilt exists, the rest unfolds. She joins the Phoenix Project, those she wronged, to fight for what is right. Soon it’s a family affair, and, of course, there are a couple boys. The good looking Nick is also part of the Phoenix Project, and he’s got his own grudge against the establishment, while Gabe, her childhood love haunts her every day.
    It doesn’t take long for everything to go wrong and for Ashe to face a terrible choice: to allow her family to risk themselves to save their new friends, or run and hide, a chance for Ashe and her family to live another day.
    Of course, no good story would be complete without the main antagonist, the Institute, the very place where Ashe was created and fled with her family into hiding. Once she joins the Phoenix Project, she comes face to face with her oldest nemesis, Adam. Not only is does he seem void of emotions, he is eager to recapture Eve and bring her back to the Institute.
    The story continues on with action and suspense. There are flares of romance and passion. Soon she has to return to the place that created her to fight the destiny in order to make the choices she believes in. The conclusion, as part of a trilogy, leaves a cliffhanger, but good news, the rest of the The Phoenix Project Trilogy is available now.
    While there are a few punctuation and sentence flow issues another editing pass would easily fix, overall I found the story to be well-written and a quick, fun adventure. Although there were a few emotional scenes, this book is fast-paced, and I am sure anyone who picks up The Phoenix Project: Book 1: Flight will enjoy the time they spend in Katherine Macdonald’s world.
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  • Emily G
    5.0 out of 5 stars A dystopian dream come true!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022
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    I read The Phoenix Project book 1: Flight awhile back for the the first and was super excited to hear the books were being revised! This review is for the revised version.

    What an amazing cast of characters here - Ashe, Nick, Scarlet, Mi, Abi, Ben, Harris, Julia, Rudy, Pilot... I could go on! One of my favorite things in all of Katherine Macdonald's books is how deep characters are built. We really get the know levels of so many characters and that just added to the depth of the story itself. I really felt a connection to so many characters here - beautifully done.

    I'm not going to give a plot synopsis in this review other than to say if you like dystopian NA novels - read this book! It made me fall in love with dystopian books again after having read some ho-hum series in recent years. Amazing characters, detailed settings, and emotional connections galore make this book hard to put down.

    The best parts of this book:
    Hands down number 1. Mi. You cannot read this book and not love Mi! I'd read 10 books just about Mi he's so lovable. He is the scene stealer every time he appears on the page!
    2. Nick. If ever there was a H to love, Nick is it. Selfless, humorous, brave, confident, and caring - Nick is the real deal. 'd read 9 books about just him. ;)
    3. The plot - well thought out and intricate - you don't know where you're going until you get there.
    4. Ashe and Nick together - I loved watching how Nick brought out emotions in Ashe that she didn't even know she had. He helped her fight the fear it brought out in her - they were a perfect match.

    All in all an amazing book and I can't want to read the revised remaining 2 books in the series! Squee!!

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Jacob Klop
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great characters. Worldbuilding is excellent.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2021
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    The Phoenix Project is a dystopian novel centered around a genetically altered human named Ashe. She and three others escaped from a prison where they were being trained and experimented on. Ashe is tormented by her history and would like nothing better than to get revenge on her captors.

    I quite liked the world building and the characters. The writing is strong and I was able to visualize the scenes clearly. Ashe is particularly good, as she has a great mix of humor and determination.

    I enjoyed the first half of the novel more than the second half. The second half was good, but focused quite a bit on a budding romance with a rebel named Nick that Ashe rescues early in the novel. The first half felt faster paced to me.

    Over-all, The Phoenix Project is a great novel and I recommend giving it a read.
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  • Sean Goodwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2020
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    I work full time doing long hours, but I finished this trilogy in a week.

    This series had me utterly gripped the whole way through. There's daring raids, near misses and tension galore. But its really (to me) a book about relationships. If you enjoyed Kate's inter-personal tension in Rose and Thorn, you'll love this. In many ways its a book about family and first love, it just happens to have a massive government conspiracy, very well written action sequences and hand grenades in there too.

    Also...want characters with disabilities? Want LGBTQ characters? Want characters with drug addictions? They're all here, they're all rounded, engaging characters, but its not a book *about* any of those things. Kate just has a very rich cast in her novels.

    I'm also going to chuckle and think of this trilogy every time I play I-Spy from now on.
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  • T. Dar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely enjoyable and surprisingly relatable dystopian action!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2020
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    I enjoyed this book so, so much!

    It's very reminiscent of The Hunger Games, which I love, as well as Dark Angel and to a certain extent, The X-Men.

    Katherine Macdonald's greatest achievement, though, is her immensely relatable characters. From Ashe, the protagonist, to every member of her 'family' and The Phoenix Project, you get really involved in their stories and believe everything they are feeling.

    The story itself is fast-paced, action-packed and marvelously told.

    If you want something which deals with virtually every facet of human life, from family to freedom, 'Flight' has it.

    Can't wait to read the sequel!
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  • Matthew leadbetter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2020
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    Echoing other reviews here, I found the characters in Kate’s novel to be fantastic and by far my favourite part of the book. They are distinct, well developed and considering they are super humans, very relatable. There is a familiar human element to them despite their genetic prowess. I look forward to Mi’s character development in particular.

    The story itself was engaging and filled me questions throughout. I found the pacing of the story spot on, with enough time given to character relationships but also plenty of action.

    I don’t normally read any YA but I think you’ve converted me, Kate. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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  • C Aspinall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2020
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    I couldn't put this book down.

    It's gritty, raw, and heartbreaking in places. The characters were beautifully created, with a realness that made them all easy to connect with.
    This book is exciting, fast paced, and the descriptions brought the world alive.

    Wholly recommend everyone give this a read.
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