Nexis

In the domed city of Evanescence, appearance is everything. A Natural Born among genetically altered Aristocrats, all Ella ever wanted was to be like everyone else. Augmented, sparkling, and perfect. Then...the crash. Devastated by her father's death and struggling with her new physical limitations, Ella is terrified to learn she is not just alone, but little more than a prisoner.

Her only escape is to lose herself in Nexis, the hugely popular virtual reality game her father created. In Nexis she meets Guster, a senior player who guides Ella through the strange and compelling new world she now inhabits. He offers Ella guidance, friendship...and something more. Something that allows her to forget about the "real" world and makes her feel whole again. But when their separate worlds collide, Ella will have to choose between love and survival. Because Nexis isn't quite the game everyone thinks it is.

And it's been waiting for Ella.

5 stars: "I recommend this book like a thousand times over to anyone who loves SF, fantasy, or YA. And even if you don't read these genres regularly (or in combination) I STILL recommend this book to you because it's fantastically written and the author is super talented." - Tally Catarina

"This book kept me so engrossed I did not want to stop reading. There was never a boring or dull moment It does not matter what age you are teen or older , you will love this story. [...] The depth that the author puts into this story is amazing. I can not go into much detail because you have to read to appreciate the story. This is a 5 star read." - Rosemary Hendry

5 Stars: "The characters are vivid and completely realized, and the story is imaginative and wonderful. This is one of those books that it doesn't matter what age its written for, it touches you and will hold a place in your heart.

I love this book with so much of all that is me." - Stella