Review This series debut features a smart, surprising teaser of a plot that keeps readers off balance―in a good way―to the last page. An ingenious, compulsively readable cure for the blahs. (Kirkus Reviews)Corporate intrigue and a dangerous venture into the virtual realm enliven the cliffhanger ending. (Publishers Weekly)Fans of near-future distopian stories are going to eat this up. (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))A tense read full of twists, mystery and romance. Be ready for a mind-trip! ELUSION will leave you breathless! (Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited)Alluring, tense and mysterious, ELUSION will pull you into its reality and you won’t want it to let go. With plot twists you’ll never see coming, you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. (Elizabeth Norris, author of UNRAVELING and UNBREAKABLE) Read more From the Back Cover A new technology called Elusion is sweeping the country. An app, visor, and wristband will virtually transport you to an exotic destination where adventure can be pursued without the complications—or consequences—of real life.Regan is an Elusion insider. Or at least she used to be. Her father invented the program, and her best friend, Patrick, heir to the tech giant Orexis, is about to release it nationwide. But ever since her father's unexpected death, Regan can't bear to Escape, especially since waking up from the dream means crashing back to her grim reality.Still, when there are rumors of trouble in Elusion—accusations that it's addictive and dangerous—Regan is determined to defend it. But the critics of Elusion come from surprising sources, including Josh, the handsome skeptic with his own personal stakes. As Regan investigates the claims, she discovers a disturbing web of secrets. She will soon have to choose between love and loyalty . . . a decision that will affect the lives of millions. Read more About the Author Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam are the authors of Elusion. They met when Claudia edited Cheryl's previous novels, Learning to Swim and The Pretty One. Claudia works as an editor in New York, but she's also the author of several books for tweens and teens, including the In or Out series and the mash-up Romeo & Juliet & Vampires. They liked working together so much that they decided to write a bunch of things together, including movie proposals and TV sitcom scripts. And then one day they had the idea for Elusion, and the rest is the future.Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam are the authors of Elusion. They met when Claudia edited Cheryl's previous novels, Learning to Swim and The Pretty One. Claudia works as an editor in New York, but she's also the author of several books for tweens and teens, including the In or Out series and the mash-up Romeo & Juliet & Vampires. They liked working together so much that they decided to write a bunch of things together, including movie proposals and TV sitcom scripts. And then one day they had the idea for Elusion, and the rest is the future. Read more
R**D
Pretty good read!
I liked this book and will be reading the sequel when it comes out. I saw some really negative reviews of it after I finished (on GoodReads) and don't really understand why. I thought it was a pretty good effort. It's a YA story, but even as a 58 year old man I enjoyed it and could relate to the characters. I'd like to give it a half star more but that's not possible. I thought the authors did a good job of developing the characters and spinning a very enjoyable story. I read voraciously and am always on the lookout for new authors 'cause I can read 'em much faster than they can write 'em! Thumbs up from me!
M**3
I liked it, but it wasn't pulling me to keep ...
It was a little slow at first. I liked it, but it wasn't pulling me to keep reading it.... UNTIL I got about halfway through the book, and then I couldn't stop reading.It was interesting to see the take on a future polluted world and how much people would seek out a glimpse of the beautiful views of a healthy Earth. Following dystopian style, the system doesn't work how it is meant to, causing many problems, and forcing characters to realize that they need to fix the problem. I liked the twists in the story, some expected, some unexpected. The end is definitely a cliffhanger! I can't wait to read Etherworld when it comes out.Though I dislike how so many books get made into movies and aren't as good.... this book (and series) would make a great film! It would enhance the visual aspects of the escapes in my mind!
S**L
Great Book!!!
Elusion immediately took me in and captured my attention! I finished the book and ran to the computer looking to download the next book in the series only to find it hasn't been written yet! I can't wait! The descriptions of future Detroit and the new world were beautiful done and I could picture them in my minds eye a sign of a great author. The story line was new and unique.
A**S
Great read!
I really enjoyed this book and the characters! I flew through it on the edge of my seat and will be buying the next book in the series asap! Sci-fi, mystery, romance..it has it all!
M**T
I hope they make this into a movie!
For those of you who enjoyed The Hunger Game Series - this was truly enjoyable. The only thing not to like is waiting for the next book....I hope they make this into a movie soon!
W**E
Elusion Review
Thought this book was sort of good but nothing like some of the others I've read inthis genre'. I guess I'm just too old!!
M**S
Just great. What a world!
Just Wonderful! Ms Klam and Gabel really know how to keep the excitement going. I can't put it down. Anxiously waiting for book 2.
J**S
when is the next one coming out
can't wait for the next one. When will it be ready? I really want to find out what happens next.
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