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Disconnected Paperback – May 10, 2023

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Chiara was born a mistake. An Anomaly. In her struggle to belong in Unity's genetically engineered social system, Chiara finds herself in the crosshairs of Auto, the ever-watching AI.


When her parents and grandfather are killed in a series of mysterious accidents, the teen is plagued by disturbing fragments of memory that suggest the deaths were no accident. Only Kaynine, her loyal robot dog, knows for sure what happened, and Chiara must find its corrupted memory files. She is desperate for the truth even if the cost is abandoning Silas, her long-time friend and unsanctioned crush.


She is on the verge of losing it all: honors-class ranking, best friend, and her dream of becoming an inventor.

The virtual realm and reality collide as Chiara's coding skills enable her to search for answers in the Forbidden Library. And when her journey takes her past Unity's city limits and face-to-face with other social outcasts, Chiara realizes that one girl with a book just might be dangerous enough to crash the entire system of lies.


Fans of dystopian science fiction will love the novel's deadly plot twists as it explores the darker nature of chasing perfection.

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Riley Cross is a language arts educator with a penchant for all things dystopian. She teaches creative writing courses by day and turns into a coffee-fueled writer by night. Riley resides in New Jersey with her family, who graciously tolerate her need to listen to epic movie scores or country music while working on her next project.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Monarch Educational Services, L.L.C. (May 10, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 195765614X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957656144
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.71 x 8.5 inches
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Customers find the book an enjoyable read with a fast pace and engaging story. They appreciate the strong protagonist and relatable characters that stay in their minds. The book's creative storytelling keeps readers hooked and interested.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it creative, fun, and exciting, making it perfect summer reading. The story contemplates important issues while providing enjoyment.

"This book is great! It has a great literature value for it's price and I would love to see it with the words "The New York Times Best Sellers" on it!..." Read more

"Loved everything about this book! "Disconnected" brings all the best elements of dystopian YA Sci Fi into a fantastic and exciting story...." Read more

"...This was a creative story and fun to read. I finished in only a couple days…had to know what would happen next!" Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book and I love a happy ending. Well written and thoughtful. I could not put it down!..." Read more

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Customers find the book's pacing exciting and creative. They appreciate the story's ability to keep them engaged and pondering questions. The book takes readers on various adventures, exploring themes like artificial intelligence and dystopia.

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"...is riveting, the characters well developed and relatable, the plot and pacing fast. And... there's a lovable robot dog...." Read more

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Customers find the book's characters well-developed and relatable. They say the protagonist is strong and has a villain with technology. The plot is riveting, and the characters stay in their heads, making it easy to turn pages.

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This book has much to contemplate while also giving enjoyment simultaneously…you won’t want to put this book down. Hoping for a sequel and the book just came out! Its a must read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
    This book is great! It has a great literature value for it's price and I would love to see it with the words "The New York Times Best Sellers" on it! I love how the story always has you posing questions, and how it your curiosity grows with every page (-My Daughter). You seem to grow and connect with the main character very well and it's like you are going on an adventure with her(-My Daughter)! Now, I haven't read much of it yet since I am not a big reader, but book gives me want to read. I can already tell this book will be great at it is sparking a new love of reading (-My Daughter). This book is truly amazing and I would love to see more book's with Riley's name on it! I hope I have convince you to buy this book because it truly is a great read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
    This book is dark, hopeful, sad, exciting, scary and most importantly unpredictable! I really loved it. You can read this, walk away and not care about Chiara..... however, if you do that you have no heart. It is a really good book that takes you to so many different adventures. There are things in the book that I wish I could do today and there are things that make me second guess my technology usage. My book club loved it and loved that the author was so easy to talk to and open-minded with our thoughts and comments. #must-read
    Thank you Riley!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
    Loved everything about this book! "Disconnected" brings all the best elements of dystopian YA Sci Fi into a fantastic and exciting story. Strong protagonist, evil technology-based villain, outcasts on the outskirts of society who aren't what most think they are. The action is riveting, the characters well developed and relatable, the plot and pacing fast.

    And... there's a lovable robot dog.

    Highly recommend for teen readers through middle age and beyond! If you love stories like Ready Player One, Divergent, The Hunger Games, etc., this book definitely deserves a place on the bookshelf right next to them. Hope to see this story on the big screen one day.

    This 40-something reader couldn't put this book down. :)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
    1984 meets Ready Player One in a game to win control. This well-written fast-paced novel sucked me in to the dystopian world and had me on edge as the mystery unfolded. Chaira is a strong female protagonist who earns her place and shows her mettle. Her smarts, courage, and tenacity are inspiring. This was a creative story and fun to read. I finished in only a couple days…had to know what would happen next!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
    I enjoyed reading this book and I love a happy ending. Well written and thoughtful. I could not put it down! Chiara and Silas great friends and couple.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
    Cross has created a unique, technology based world that brings forth an exciting sci-fi adventure. This timely story asks the question, what if AI controlled our everyday lives? Our unlikely hero, a teenage anomaly, navigates Cross’s world packed with intelligent tech, AI robots, mysterious orders, and curious characters.

    I really enjoyed this book! I read it in two days. I would recommend it to teens and adults alike who enjoy science fiction, technology, and call to adventure stories! I’m looking forward to seeing what comes from Riley Cross next.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
    This book has much to contemplate while also giving enjoyment simultaneously…you won’t want to put this book down. Hoping for a sequel and the book just came out! Its a must read.
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    This book has much to contemplate while also giving enjoyment simultaneously…you won’t want to put this book down. Hoping for a sequel and the book just came out! Its a must read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
    I enjoyed reading this book. I found myself not wanting to out it down because I needed to see what was going to happen next. It kept my attention from beginning to end.
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  • Rachael Rempel
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a book worth reading.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2024
    I give this book a solid 4.5 Stars!!

    This is very well written YA tale with a gripping plot for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, cyberpunk, a hint of romance (lightly-handled), and empowering heroines who face their fears to overcome adversity and do what's right.

    The ominous and overreaching AI authority in this tale gave me some Matrix vibes, while the tiered society and presence of the streamless brought the Divergent series to my mind, which was a fun dynamic.

    The characters felt real and though I didn't immediately connect with the protagonist, Chiara, within a couple of chapters I was fully invested. It's well worth the read.