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The Rules for Breaking Hardcover – May 20, 2014

by Ashley Elston (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 222 ratings
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Don't miss this thrilling mystery from Ashley Elston, author of the New York Times bestseller and Reese’e Book Club pick First Lie Wins!

Anna Boyd almost lost her life to get what she wanted most in the world: freedom.

But just when it seems that her family has finally escaped Witness Protection, the illusion that Anna could resume a normal life comes crashing down.

The deadly man Anna knows as Thomas is still on the loose, and now he's using her as a pawn in a dangerous game with the drug cartel determined to silence her forever. When Thomas and a mysterious masked man capture not only Anna but also her fragile younger sister and her boyfriend, Anna decides it's time to break all the rules-even if it means teaming up with the lesser of two evils.

Anna will do whatever it takes to protect the people she loves and win her life back once and for all. But her true enemies are hidden in plain sight. Before long, Anna will learn that putting her trust in anyone may be the last mistake she ever makes.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 2
    The Rules
  3. Print length
    320 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 12
  6. Lexile measure
    HL690L
  7. Dimensions
    5.88 x 1.13 x 8.63 inches
  8. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    May 20, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    1423168984
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1423168980
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More from Ashley Elston, author of Reese's Book Club Pick FIRST LIE WINS Witness Protection has taken everything, but she's determined to free her family and find out the truth. The only rule? Survive. Can Anna protect the people she loves and win her life back once and for all? The pulse-pounding sequel to The Rules for Disappearing. Five boys went hunting. Four came back. And the evidence shows any one of them could be guilty. A riveting, atmospheric, multi-generational, high-stakes mystery.

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Gr 9 Up—Anna's post—Witness Protection Program life isn't perfect, but at least she no longer has to keep her identity a secret or move from place to place at the drop of a hat. In Natchitoches, she's developed solid friendships and is dating a really great guy. Her sister, Teeny, is even beginning to recover from the trauma of their former lifestyle. Then Anna's missing journal is returned, along with a note from "T." Anna assumes it's from Thomas, the man hired to kill her, and the FBI agrees. Instead of going back into Witness Protection, the teen argues in favor of staying put, hoping that the FBI can apprehend Thomas before he finds her to finish his fatal task. He has a larger plan in place, however, and his accomplices are people Anna would never suspect. In order to outsmart them, she will have to think fast and stay strong—especially when her boyfriend and sister get dragged into the danger zone. This sequel to The Rules for Disappearing (Hyperion, 2013) doesn't stand well on its own, as pertinent backstory is not sufficiently explained for the uninitiated. There is, however, significant character growth over the course of this novel. Anna is a fairly likable heroine who realistically goes from pawn to triumphant victor. The plot drags at the start, but picks up the pace as it progresses. The underlying mystery and fits of suspense will keep readers' attention. Teens who enjoyed the first book will snap this up.—Heather Miller Cover, Homewood Public Library, AL

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After surviving the harrowing conclusion of The Rules for Disappearing (2013), Anna is finally able to cast aside her Witness Protection Program identity and live a normal life. She’s back with her hot boyfriend, Ethan, and her little sister, Teeny, has finally started to talk again. Normal lasts about one month, however, long enough for Anna’s nemesis, the once-trusted agent, Thomas, to re-enter her life. Thomas viciously kidnaps Anna, Ethan, and Teeny, claiming that he is protecting Anna from evildoers who still want her dead. It’s clear that Thomas is ready to kill anyone who tries to help Anna. When an old boyfriend of Anna’s turns out to be working with Thomas, Anna is thoroughly confused. Are they being protected, abducted, or something Anna can’t even imagine? The suspense is taut until the final pages as Anna desperately tries to figure out whom she can trust. Readers continuing the story from The Rules for Disappearing will find the sequel just as page-turning, while newcomers will get enough to orient them. Grades 8-11. --Diane Colson

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (May 20, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423168984
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423168980
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL690L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 1.13 x 8.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Ashley Elston lives in North Louisiana with her husband and three sons. She was a wedding and portrait photographer for ten years so most of her Saturday nights included eating cake, realizing no shoe is comfortable after standing for more than six hours and inevitably watching some groomsman do the alligator across the dance floor. Now, Ashley helps her husband run their small business and she writes as often as possible.

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Leslie Snell
5.0 out of 5 stars One more fantastic piece!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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Elston, does it again! Another book that can’t be put down. So many twists and turns it keeps you invested and wanting more.
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Brandi R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015
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My 16 year old daughter brought home the first book from school and we just had to have the second. The way this is written keeps you wanting more. We are both huge readers and just loved this book! We couldn't seem to put it down and had it read in a couple of days. I recommend this book to anyone that likes a good thriller / mystery.
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Kate R
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Great sequel! Really enjoyed this!
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Jessica@ThePsychoticNerd
3.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Series
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015
MY THOUGHTS
I enjoyed reading The Rules for Disappearing! Though, I was surprised that there was a sequel and wasn't quite sure where it was going, this book really surprised me!

Anna and her family are now free from the Witness Protection Program, but Thomas was still out there. After a series of events that cause the agents to suspect that he knows how to get to the family and that the family's lives are at risk, they, along with Ethan's family, move to an island temporarily. It's all in vain, as Anna, Teeny, and Ethan all get kidnapped and Anna has to figure out how to escape as well as save her family.

If I thought The Rules for Disappearing was fast-paced, wow, this book exceeded that! All of the events in my little (sucky) synopsis happen at the very beginning of the book! So much more happens in the book and it's hard not to talk about it but, really, spoilers aren't fun!

This book really felt entirely different than the first book and I oddly liked that. I already mentioned how this book is much more action-packed and fast-paced, but it also had an entirely different feel. In Disappearing, Anna (Meg then) was upset by being in Witness Protection and was getting tired of it. She also was entirely clueless to pretty much everything (i.e. why they were in the program) and she was trying to create a semi-normal life. Not that she wasn't strong in that book, but she became stronger after the events in the last book. The events in this book are so much worse and so much more life threatening, but Anna is able to think things through and find out how to get out of this with her loved ones still alive. She has her breakdowns, but that makes it more realistic.

It seems like I gave this a low rating and that might seem odd because all I've said have been good things, but I did like this book. That's what the rating means. This is a great thriller and I enjoy reading thrillers, but most thrillers are just that. They don't really get me thinking and they don't really blow my mind. *shrugs*

IN CONCLUSION
Overall, I did enjoy reading this book. This is a very thrilling series and this book is even more fast-paced than the last one! This sequel is definitely worth reading!
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish there was a third book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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Great book! Really enjoyed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2016
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FABULOUS SEQUEL. I loved this book it was a pleasant surprise after reading the rules for disappearing to find out there was a sequel. I was ecstatic. It did not disappoint
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
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This book met my highest expectations. I was utterly astonished when I finished reading it. I highly recommend this book for someone who loves a bit of mystery and action.
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Jerry Day
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
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Awesome book, really enjoyed the read
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