Baby X

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Baby X is set in the near future, where the medical world is far more advanced than today. Many diseases are no longer as threatening, but the biggest change is in genetic reproduction, allowing parents to select the optimal egg and sperm combination to create the “best” baby. The story is told from three perspectives: a surrogate carrying one of these genetically selected babies, a journalist, and a genetic security officer working for one of the biggest pop stars of the moment.


The core of the book revolves around the misuse of stolen DNA to conceive children, a thrilling and entertaining premise that is well executed. At the same time, I would have liked to see more depth in the identity crisis that could arise when only the “best” and “perfect” children are selected. This theme is briefly touched upon in Lily's storyline but deserved further exploration. How do these children grow up knowing they were designed to meet specific ideals? What does this do to their self-worth and autonomy?

That being said, Baby X remains a fast-paced thriller that makes you think about the future while skillfully weaving its characters together toward an exciting conclusion.