For Regan, the hot new virtual reality app, Elusion, is nothing new. Her father and her best friend, Patrick, were the ones who created it after all. After her father died though, Regan doesn't feel like escaping anymore when it means having to remember his death all over again when she wakes up. Soon, however, rumors run rampant about problems with Elusion, problems that could mean more death. Regan will have to find out what the truth behind this program, even if it disillusions the images she had of the people dear to her.

ELUSION by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam is an intense young adult science fiction story that will make your heart pound from both high action scenes and some swoony moments. Gabel and Klam use rich descriptions to show how enticing the worlds of Elusion are, and it creates a perfect picture in your head as to what it might be like having an escape like that. I love how Regan never denies the pull it has or the temporary freedom it can offer. She constantly tries to see things for what (or who) they are, and that makes her character so nice to read about it. She isn't (at first) die hard set on either side of the Elusion debate, but always attempts to see what's really going on. Her clear mind is so refreshing, and she is a character I have no trouble rooting for.

The romance isn't as heavily focused on as the sci-fi/dystopian elements, but it still makes an excellent element of the novel. Josh is so sweet, and I love how caring his backstory shows him to be. I really hope to see more of him in the next book.

ELUSION will give you thrills, swoons, and high entertainment. Though I did think some of the plot was a tad predictable, I can see some excellent twists and turns happening in a sequel. Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam are a great writing duo, and I can't wait to read what they come up with next.