The Leap Year Gene of Kit McKinley spans a century following Kit’s life and scientific developments.
Synopsis
Kit McKinley was born on February 29, 1916. She ages one year for every four. It follows various POVs from WWI to the present day. Once Kit is a bit older, the reader also gets her perspective.
Living an exceedingly long life seems like it would be extraordinary; however, this book portrays how difficult that would be for the individual and everyone in their life.
Review of The Leap Year Gene of Kit McKinley
This book is character-focused and has short chapters. It is slowly paced but easy to get through, given the brevity of the chapters. The parts leading up to WWII were some of the most tense and terrifying.
The characters are well-developed and memorable. The author makes the reader feel everything the characters do.
This book discusses eugenics, science, and the suffragette movement.
If you like historical fiction with a twist, I highly recommend picking up this heartfelt novel.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Expected Publication: 06 August 2024
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