The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston
Hyperion Book CH (May 14, 2013)
ISBN-10: 1423168976
ISBN-13: 978-1423168973
320 pages
Ages 12+
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My Rating: 4/5
Summary from GoodReads: She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she has decided that this fake identity will be her last.
Witness Protection has taken nearly everything from her. But for now, they’ve given her a new name, Megan Rose Jones, and a horrible hair color. For the past eight months, Meg has begged her father to answer one question: What on earth did he do – or see – that landed them in this god-awful mess? Meg has just about had it with all the Suits’ rules — and her dad’s silence. If he won’t help, it’s time she got some answers for herself.
But Meg isn’t counting on Ethan Landry, an adorable Louisiana farm boy who’s too smart for his own good. He knows Meg is hiding something big. And it just might get both of them killed. As they embark on a perilous journey to free her family once and for all, Meg discovers that there’s only one rule that really matters — survival.

The Verdict: I've come to expect one thing from Disney's Hyperion publishing house... Quality books. They definitely don't rank in the best book of the year category but they will always be well written and enjoyable. Much like how I feel about Disney movies. I can get my hands on either, it's going to be a good night :)

The Rules for Disappearing is much like a Disney Channel Movie. There is conflict and mystery but it's kept light enough to keep the story flowing quickly. But I was pleasantly surprised by all the plot twists I didn't anticipate. There was an excellent balance of allusion and mystery that lasted all the way to the end. 

As with most Disney stories, the male protagonist, Ethan, comes on a bit strong and of course is instantly infatuated with the female protagonist. While he is a harmless and lovable character, their relationship seems way to intense and dependent for the small amount of time they have known each other. Definite knight-in-shining-armor syndrome going on here. 

In the end, I enjoyed the book and was happy to give it a chance and my time and attention :)

I received a free review copy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley but the opinions expressed here are my own.