Illusive, Emily LloydJones
Illusive, Emily LloydJones
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Illusive

Author: Emily Lloyd-Jones

Narrator: Caitlin Davies, Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 10 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/15/2014


Synopsis

The X-Men meets Ocean's Eleven in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure about a band of "super" criminals.

When the deadly 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, and Americans suffering from these so-called adverse effects were given an ultimatum: Serve the country or be declared a traitor.

Some people chose a third option: live a life of crime.

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 crossing a gang of mobsters, Ciere must team up with a group of fellow super powered criminals on a job that most would have considered impossible: a hunt for the formula that gave them their abilities. It was supposedly destroyed years ago--but what if it wasn't?

Government agents are hot on their trail, and 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 that could cost them their lives.

About Emily Lloyd-Jones

Emily Lloyd-Jones grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests and learned to fear sheep. She has a BA in English from Western Oregon University and a MA in publishing from Rosemont College. She is a former bookseller and the author of four young adult novels, including the Indie Next Pick The Bone Houses. Emily Lloyd-Jones lives in Northern California. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emma on March 12, 2015

Oh my god. Literally everyone on the planet needs to pick up this book. Absolutely hooked from page 1. I'm definitely going to be doing a spoiler free review on my channel, but WOAH. Any lover of Sci-Fi/dystopians (especially the darkest minds series because I swear it's like TDM's long lost cousin......more

Goodreads review by Sara on September 06, 2018

I've had this book on my TBR for almost two years and I randomly decided to finally pick it up. This story was so much fun! I really loved the world and enjoyed the characters. The story had a lot of action and the plot was super interesting. I'd describe it as White Collar (the crime side of things......more

Goodreads review by Corinne on December 20, 2013

*swoons* The characters. The writing. The superpowers. The conflicts. I have a massive crush on this book.......more

Goodreads review by Trike on December 21, 2022

This is so much better written than I was expecting, and the construction of the story with character revelations is expertly done. In a debut novel. Super impressive. A few niggles linger, but overall I really enjoyed it. I've seen some people call this a superhero novel. I disagree. Yes, the folks......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on September 19, 2014

This was billed on Goodreads as The X-Men meets Ocean's Eleven in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure about a band of "super" criminals. For the most part it delivered on that claim. The superhero elements of the story and the world building was very good. The plot was interesting, even if I do......more