Plot Summary

The Rules for Disappearing

Ashley Elston

The Rules for Disappearing

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Ashley Elston

The Rules for Disappearing

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston, readers follow a young female protagonist in the Witness Protection Program. She navigates new identities, schools, and friendships while unraveling the mystery behind her family's plight. The narrative explores themes of identity, secrecy, and change, highlighting her resilience and courage amidst uncertainty.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.9

13,828 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston offers a gripping narrative with intriguing mystery and strong character development. The plot delivers suspense that keeps readers engaged, though some may find pacing uneven. Elston’s depiction of identity and survival captivates, despite occasional predictability in twists. Suitable for young adult thriller fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Rules for Disappearing?

A reader intrigued by The Rules for Disappearing would enjoy gripping YA thrillers with a mix of mystery and romance. Fans of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars and April Henry's The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die will appreciate the suspense and emotional depth in Elston's narrative.

3.9

13,828 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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