Allegiances will be tested.Identities will be revealed.No one is safe. While searching for the HelixB88 anti-serum on the black market, Ava uncovers valuable intel that may help the rebels in their fight to bring down ISAN—the location of a hidden facility. But first, the insurgents must find the female citizens unexpectedly displaying powers without use of the Helix serum before ISAN captures … of the Helix serum before ISAN captures them.
As the rebels join forces with other sectors, ISAN plans their destruction by using someone they don’t suspect at the rebel home base. A traitor within.
Now, Ava must make a dangerous decision, one that could risk their capture—or worse.
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Genes is the third book in the award-winning International Sensory Assassin Network series. Awards for the series include:
2019 Gold Medal Winner – IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards – Fiction: Science Fiction & Fantasy
2018 Gold Medal Winner – American Fiction Awards – Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic
2018 Gold Medal Winner – International Book Awards – Science Fiction
2018 and 2019 Gold Medal Winner – Readers’ Favorite Awards – Young Adult Action / Young Adult Thriller
2019 Silver Medal Winner – Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Young Adult Fiction: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
2019 Finalist – Silver Falchion Awards – Action Adventure
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This tale has more layers than I ever imagined, & I have enjoyed every single page. I adore these characters that Ting brings to life in such vivid detail. In each installment I am simply blown away. Always entertaining & exciting. New additions, loads of action, many questions (some finally answered & some new to leave us biting nails), tons of feels, & a very real desire to have more, more, more! I can not wait to see what she unleashes next!!
Wow! Oh Wow!
This was a page turner at the edge of your seat ride. This was all over the place emotion wise and full of surprises.
I was a little disappointed at who Ava’s twin is, but I’m sure it will reveal why in the next book. I would like to reach in and twist it’s neck, what an ass.
The book had me totally engrossed and I couldn’t put it down. I loved how Ava and Rhett finally got some time together. Zen’s compound is amazing and the kids are awesome. I felt like I was there with them and a part of the team.
Then came the end and I knew for sure Ava would do something stupid. The last words were a slap in the face and if it is her father, I’m going to scream and holler. Oh please let me be wrong. So now I can’t wait for the next book.
Note: This review contains NO spoilers
Wow! Mary continues to slay with this series! The build up of intrigue with the various twists and turns leading to the end of this installment… Oh yes, by end of this installment, I meant that darn cliffhanger! As with the previous two installments of the series, Mary ends GENES with me wanting more! Oh-my….WHAT!?! Yes, Mary did it… AGAIN! She wrote another action-packed thrilling YA story that kept me guessing and at the “edge of my seat” with anticipation of what’s next for these characters!
From the first book to this third book, so much character and story development that continues to blow me away with the intensity of the varying twists in the storylines and abundance of details in this dystopian world of the International Sensory Assassin Network. GENES, as well as the previous two titles, are absolute page turners! I can already imagine this as a television series… Ha! I think that would be awesome to see this series come to life on the television screen. So, yeah, I am definitely am excited to get my hands on the next installment of the continuing saga in the ISAN series!
Reviewer: Jasmine
Ava is working to find the ingredients to make a cure for HelixB88 in the black market, but while doing so, she discovers the location of a hidden ISAN facility. This information could be just what the rebels need to bring ISAN down once and for all, but they first must find the female citizens that are displaying powers without an injection of Helix before ISAN gets to them first. While the rebels keep working toward their ultimate goal, ISAN enacts their plan to end the rebel force by using someone inside the rebel base to cause the base to collapse on itself. Ava will be forced to make a decision that could potentially lead to recapture or maybe even death.
Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only my opinion, and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this book as a free review copy; however, this did not influence my review. This is 100% my honest opinion. Let’s begin:
I’m officially giving Mary Ting the title “Queen of Making Books Fly By” because this is the third time I’ve watched the progress bar on one of her books make just one or two giant leaps. Granted, there were a couple of parts in this book that were a bit slower, mostly in the first half, but the book went by extremely fast overall. With the exception of 28 pages, I read this entire book in one day because it was that good. If that seems like a normal thing for you then I’ll add this on- I took away an entire day from my Star Wars binge to read this. I repeat, I interrupted the marathon that I am highly invested in because I decided I couldn’t only read a few chapters after starting. If you don’t like Star Wars, replace that with whatever movie/show you love and would do a marathon for. If this doesn’t speak volumes for how great this book is then I don’t know what will.
When I sat down to write this review initially I was considering taking away half a star from my rating for those moments where the book got a little bit slow. Once I started writing, though, it just didn’t feel right. Nothing in life constantly flies by (at least, nothing I can think of) and books are no exception. There has to be some slower parts to set up for those fast paced moments. The slower parts really weren’t that bad anyways. I could see their importance to the book, so they didn’t upset me much. Plus, the rest of the book- especially the second half- easily made up for them and then some.
One of Ting’s other strengths is plot twists and mysteries. There were A TON of plot twists throughout this entire book that definitely kept me invested. I liked how the big cliff hanger at the end of Helix was answered almost right away in this book with a major plot twist that helped set the entire tone of the book. There were so many moments where I was shocked at something that was revealed (like at the end, I mean WHAT?!).
I also really liked the point of view additions of Mitch and Justine. These are two characters that I became very interested in during book 2, so I enjoyed getting in their heads at times. I think this was a great way to introduce new secrets and allow readers to see sides of them that I don’t think we would get to see otherwise. I know these chapters were really impactful for me and changed my opinions on them at least a little.
Overall, this book was fantastic and a really strong addition to the series. It had me shocked and questioning the entire read, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am SO excited for Code (book 4) and am sure I will devour that one in a day too if it is anywhere near as good as this one.
Thank you so much to Mary Ting and Angie from the Instagram page @marytingnews for the copy of this book!
Rating: 5/5 stars
Author: Mary Ting
Publisher: Vesuvian Books
# of Pages: 352 (Kindle edition)
Genre: YA, Sci-fi
Series: International Sensory assassin Network (Book 3)
In this book 3 of the series, things get more and more complicated. Just when you think things will work out in favor of the ISAN team turned rebel, more problems come up. It’s an exciting read that will keep you turning the pages. Don’t miss this series!
Wow! This was a great addition to this series. I thought this one was going to be the end but wow what a cliffhanger!!
Ava and Rhett are back together battling ISAN. New friends are made and lost along the way. Will Ava get the answers she is looking for?
Anxiously awaiting the next book!
This is the third book in the series and starts back where we left off previously.
I did actually think this was going to be the final instalment, it’s not as this one ends on another cliffhanger.
Ava is now firmly back with Rhett and the rebel faction this time taking both Tamara and Brooke with her.
Brooke is still in a coma after being purposely injected with the wrong helix and Tamara has come clean about her own double agent status.
ISAN is frantic to get Ava back into there fold and will stop at nothing to achieve this.
While Justine Ava’s former teammate wants Ava taken down her hate and jealousy blinding her.
Ava also discovers the identity of her twin and it’s unfortunately not who she was expecting.
In fact, it’s everything opposite of what she’s been hoping.
There’s a war brewing between ISAN and the rebels and the fallout from this is not going to be pretty.
This one is told from Multiple POV’s
It’s action-packed and fast-paced with plenty of emotional upheavals throughout.
This also had some hard-hitting moments.
This was again well written and kept my attention.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of Genes.
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Don’t ever give up on hope. If you do, there is nothing left. Hope is life. -Rhett
I am in complete and utter shock with the way this story turned out. We found out about a few unanswered questions and some shocking revelations and now there are a few new secrets that we have to impatiently wait to have answered. Ugh, Ting is very good at leaving us hanging at the end of her books and this one is no different. But I am not one to add spoilers in my reviews so you will have to get your copy and find out what I am talking about.
“We are two halves of a heart beating as one.” -Rhett
The characters are still as amazing and I still love them just as much in this story. The love and relationship between Rhett and Ava is so amazing and heartfelt and the line above should give you a bit of a teaser as to what I am talking about. I also love the new characters that are introduced into the story as well.
The story-line was phenomenal. Like I said above, many things happened that left me craving more and so many more questions. This is by far my favorite one and I will have to be patient and wait for the author to release the next book, and I do highly recommend this read because this was such an awesome adventure in the ISAN series.
Extraordinary! Heart-breakingly brilliant! Genes gives us the next steps in this fascinating journey of hope and determination. This latest book takes the wonderfully complicated and multi-layered plot to the next level. You never know what will happen next, but you are guarrenteed to love every second of it. This book will challenge and push you to the breaking point, and you will love everything about it.
Ava put herself in harm’s way for one purpose. That purpose fueled her motivation and kept her going. No matter the results she can’t regret anything she has went through
After all none of her sacrifices have been in vain. Rhett has come back to life since Ava’s return. He is determined to savor every moment, and he will so everything he can to further their cause. When Ava and Rhett are faced with more cunning and danger then he ever expected, will they stretch themselves too thin, or will they be able to turn the tables on their enemies?
I forgot how much I enjoyed this world with it’s beauty and danger at every turn. When you feel the most alive is when you are the most vulnerable and hope is the most elusive. Rhett and Ava are not done yet. They have only just begun to fight together, and they are a fierce duo to go up against. When you add their friends to the mix, they become a force to be reckoned with. Only the truly insane and ignorant would stand in their way. Watching this group work together is truly a sight to behold as they grow and formulate the best way to take down ISAN.
Mary Ting has proven once again that she knows how to capture my heart with this truly amazing battle fought by underdogs with more heart and soul then you know what do with. I can’t get enough of these fascinating characters who sneak into my heart when I am not looking and leave their mark for all time. What a incredible journey that we are given the privilege of experiencing and enjoying. I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
Mary Ting’s GENES is an awe-inspiring addition to the International Sensory Assassin Network. GENES takes place where book two, HELIX left off. Ava and crew are searching for the HelixB88 anti-serum to help save Brooke. Meanwhile, Ava discovers some things about her family. This book is suitable for young adults.
I loved this novel. Ava and friends go through compelling situations in this book. There is never a dull moment in this story. GENES is emotional and extraordinary. The conspiracy and drama are noteworthy. Mary Ting continues to do a phenomenal job with the International Sensory Assassin Network.
I would love to see these books turned into a television or movie series. It would be visually appealing and thrilling. I am highly anticipating book four. I do not recommend reading this book as a stand-alone. You want all information from the previous books. I recommend this series to people who enjoy dystopian science-fiction novels like the Divergent series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
This series just gets better and better. As the Rebels prepare for war, Rhett and Ava get closer and look for answers about their families. Rhett and Ave put themselves on the front line as outside forces unravel. Alliances will be tested, friendships will be formed and lives put on the line.
New allies are identified, new threats are uncovered as the team searches for answers and anticipates ISAN’s next move. This was a roller-coaster ride from the first page to the last. The ending was intense and holy cow, there are more jaw dropping revelations waiting for us fans. Mary Ting did not disappoint in this installment and I cannot wait to see how it all pays out next.
Ava’s enveloping story continues in this wonderfully written novel. Secrets are revealed and the plot thickens. Living in the ISAN world was captivating, I didn’t want the story to end. I can’t wait for the next book. Great job Mary
Mary has done it again.
I love this fascinating world that she has created. She has a way of drawing us into her stories and keeps us there until the end.
I can’t wait to see what happens next. It’s a must read book