Author: Jessica Shirvington
Series: Book One in the Disruption Duology
Published By: HarperCollins (October 4, 2016)
Source: ARC Copy Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
Genre: YA Dystopian
My Rating: 4.5 Stars!
Book Description:
The heart-stopping first chapter in bestselling author Jessica Shirvington's Disruption series.
What if a microchip could identify your perfect match?
What if it could be used against you and the ones you love?
Eight years ago, Mercer Corporation's M-Bands became mandatory. An evolution of the smartphone, the bracelets promised an easier life. Instead, they have come to control it.
Two years ago, Maggie Stevens watched helplessly as one of the people she loved most was taken from her, shattering her world as she knew it. Now, Maggie is ready. And Quentin Mercer - heir to the M-Corp empire - has become key to Maggie's plan.
But as the pieces of her dangerous design fall into place, could Quentin's involvement destroy everything she's fought for?
In a world full of broken promises, the ones Maggie must keep could be the most heartbreaking.
I love when a book can not only pleasantly surprise me with how much I enjoyed it, but leave me hooked and begging for the second one.
This is my first Shirvington book and I can say with absolute certainty it will not be my last. Not only do I want book two now, but I can't wait to see what else she has written and to get my hands on them because I truly had that much fun with with Disruption.
I have a thing for authors who can think outside the box and come up with something totally new and completely entertaining. It doesn't always happen as much as one would like or even expect so when it goes, I take notice.
Disruption is something different from the norm. Not only imaginative and realistic feeling but believable in its complicated simplicity.
With great characters you will fall in love with, a slow burning romance, and secrets, truths, and twists around every corner, this book will hook you after the first couple chapters and leave you eagerly turning the pages until the very last one.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
I love the revenge aspect of this book. Especially if they've become involved somehow.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Ali!
They do Joy and that was definitely the fun part to it. ;)
DeleteI notice things that are new and original, too! Unfortunately, we don't get as many as we should. I haven't read anything by her, but I'll be reading this one for sure. Gorgeous review, Ali!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Maja, this is definitely something fun and exciting.
DeleteYEAH ALI!!! I'm so glad you've finally had a chance to give Jessica Shirvington a try! I've adored all the books I've read of hers and can't wait for this one. *happy dance*
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to read more from her now.
DeleteSounds like a rave to me. I'm in. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
Woo hoo!
DeleteI added this to my TBR because the concept sounds interesting and I like that. The author is new for me too.
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I'm so happy you did!
DeleteI haven't read anything by this author before, but I'm all for a surprising and creative new story. And that's a duology is even a bonus!
ReplyDeleteI know, it's a win win for sure. ;)
DeleteGreat review! Totally agree that nothing is better than the torture that comes from finishing a book that is part of a series or has a sequel and being super excited and anxious for the next installment! Glad you liked this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eva, I really am too and I will definitely be on edge waiting for the next one.
DeleteI love when I find a book that's different from what I'm expecting and the author has thought outside the box. This sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI really do too, makes reading all the better when it happens.
Deletelove the cover Kindlemom, I"m putting it on my list!
ReplyDeleteI really like it as well, the overseas one isn't bad either but I really like this one.
DeleteWell if the book didn't catch my eye, your review certainly did. Amazing review as usual Ali! I cannot wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Becca!
DeleteThank you!! I totally forgot about this series and author, and I so wanted to read for a loooong time!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad I could remind you about it and I truly hope you like it as much as I did.
DeleteIt was a really fun concept and very much different. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is quite rare to see something really new, but that's great it happened with this one!
ReplyDeleteThat sadly, is very true.
DeleteIt is always hard to find something completely new and different. Glad you enjoyed this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, me too!
DeleteAli you have me curious and the concept seems realistic..scary but realistic. I could see us lining up like mindless cows to get these devices.
ReplyDeleteYes! That is what I loved so much about it, how easy it was to believe that we would all fall for something like this.
DeleteI love when an author can give you something completely new. It seems that only authors can have an original thought (Hollywood sure doesn't, since they only seem to do sequels, remakes and movies based on books).
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
Ha ha, you're right, at least recently (past 10 years or so) there has been very little "new" stuff in movies.
DeleteI really enjoyed the Matched series, so I think I'd really like this one too.
ReplyDeleteI really need to read that one Tyler, I think I even have them all so I have no excuse not to!
DeleteI love when books do something new as well. I'll definitely be adding this one to my to read list!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that Erin! :D
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