Dualed by Elsie Chapman (SPOILERS AHEAD)

First impression: 
I knew instantly after reading the dust jacket that the basis for the Alts makes no sense, which means the whole plot would be on thin ice. In a war-ridden society, resources are just as important (if not more so) as having the best soldiers, and it takes a lot to raise two people with the exact genetic make-up only to have one kill the other. Now that I think of it, wouldn't it be better to have two soldiers instead of one? Aren't there other ways that govt can force its citizens to become soldiers? 

First couple of chapters:
So I am right about the first impression in terms of it not making sense. However, I like the main character, I like that romance is not the main focus, and the writing is above average (not so detailed that I want to gouge my eyes out but not so vague that I have no idea how characters go from step A to B). I actually had to stop myself from going over to the next page, and it's not because I was glazing over the words (which is usually what happens), but because I was so curious what was going to happen next. And then [ the striker concept is introduced, and the plot takes the incredulity to whole another level. The concept that they exist is definitely believable (very similar to rich people paying other to take their place in the draft during war times), but the fact that West would be allowed to do it with her limited skill set really gets me.

Chapter 4 onwards:
1. WTH? After receiving her assignment, 20 days have elapsed and she is still doing her striker job, killing other people's Alts? For someone who was doing the job to be stronger so she could kill her Alt, she's not taking this very seriously.
2. I have been pretty annoyed for the last couple of chapters since she is more interested in killing other people Alts than her own! I am doing that thing where I am perusing instead of actually reading because it's getting boring with her unnecessary flashbacks and basically doing nothing in the present except running. 
3. Chapter 7- Finally something interesting happens and we find out her Alt has a sniper on her. I was about ready to give up on this book! 
4. Chapter 10- Oh boy--a love revelation? Not sure how I feel about it, and that's never good.
5. Last few chapters- I am not even excited about her killing her Alt because it's been stretched so much. Ugghh.
Final recommendation: I would say don't read thIs unless you have nothing else to read. It's a solid 2 stars, but the main problems are: 1. plot is senseless from the very beginning 2. Even if you can get over the plot, the story itself only warrants maybe five chapters and has been stretched to twelve. 3. By the end of it, you could really care less whether the main character lives or not, and that's definitely a problem. There were too many unnecessary chapters, and not enough character development or plot development now that I think about it.