Back of the Book: When the MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers. Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to change her appearance at will. She's what's known as an illusionist...She's also a thief.
After a robbery goes awry, Ciere must team up with a group of fellow super-powered criminals on another job that most would consider too reckless. The formula for the vaccine that gave them their abilities was supposedly destroyed years ago. But what if it wasn't?
The lines between good and bad, us and them, and freedom and entrapment are blurred as Ciere and the rest of her crew become embroiled in a deadly race against the government that could cost them their lives.
Described as “X-Men meets Ocean’s Eleven”, I couldn’t resist this book. And while the summary promises high hopes, I wasn’t disappointed. Lately, teen novels have developed into a niche of dystopian action- romances (The Hunger Games, Divergent, etc.). And while I adore those books, this young adult sci-fi thriller was a welcome change.
Illusive is a fresh book with a captivating plot, witty dialogue, and plenty of action and humor. And, hello, did I mention that it has superheroes?! No, this isn’t a life-changing novel, but it’s pretty incredible. The world Illusive takes place in is very well developed. It’s plain to see how these superheroes became criminals in a society such as the one Emily Lloyd-Jones developed. I’m impressed at the unique plot line. This book constantly takes twists and turns, and I had no idea what would happen next.
The only complaint is character development. While all of the characters are interesting, unique, and defy stereotypical roles, I wish Cierce, our protagonist, had grown more as a character. She’s a bit of a static character, which is never good in young adult stories. However, she is still a likeable character and I do not think that this really detracts from the rest of the book. Hopefully, we’ll get a sequel and be able to see Ciere grow more.
Illusive is a book that demands to be read. This book defies the stereotypes of modern teen fiction with its clever plot, compelling action, and superheroes—any book about a superhero is a good one! Illusive is a must-read!
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