What do you think?
Rate this book
Divided Worlds #3
Disrupt
Divisions must be shattered
Everything that Zachary lived for has changed. There are no rewards to come from scavenging. Just memories. But even they are not enough to remove thoughts of a worthless life. In the midst of death, a purpose to live appears. It wills Zachary to break the divide that has destroyed many. This fight will be on his terms.
------------------------
Read Book 1: Disconnect - for free from Amazon. If you email me at flickimp@gmail.com with a link to your review of Book 2 before July 29, I will send you the e-copy (mobi and ePub) of Book 3... for Free.
Everything that Zachary lived for has changed. There are no rewards to come from scavenging. Just memories. But even they are not enough to remove thoughts of a worthless life. In the midst of death, a purpose to live appears. It wills Zachary to break the divide that has destroyed many. This fight will be on his terms.
------------------------
Read Book 1: Disconnect - for free from Amazon. If you email me at flickimp@gmail.com with a link to your review of Book 2 before July 29, I will send you the e-copy (mobi and ePub) of Book 3... for Free.
318 pages, Paperback
First published July 19, 2013
306 people want to read
About the author
Imran Siddiq
9 books58 followersImran Siddiq may have tried to leave Leicester a few times, but it's become his place to wake up to, freeze when the heating is off, and serve two cats and, most of all, get down to writing.
At the age of 29, during a night in the jungle (of his mind –he is a writer, after all), Imran’s writing bug awakened, and for the last 5 years, he’s been sacrificing every second that he can to writing. A veteran of writing festivals, a constant presence on Twitter, and one who is still able to gobble up all forms of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, Imran hopes he can bring a smile to others through his stories.
Imran’s preferred genre is YA Sci Fi. He has a tendency to throw a droid into every novel –literally every novel.
At the age of 29, during a night in the jungle (of his mind –he is a writer, after all), Imran’s writing bug awakened, and for the last 5 years, he’s been sacrificing every second that he can to writing. A veteran of writing festivals, a constant presence on Twitter, and one who is still able to gobble up all forms of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, Imran hopes he can bring a smile to others through his stories.
Imran’s preferred genre is YA Sci Fi. He has a tendency to throw a droid into every novel –literally every novel.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
June 11, 2013
(I received a free copy of this book from the author).
(This review may contain spoilers).
Although I did notice some errors in this book as well, I really did like it as the final book in this trilogy. I liked Zachary and Rosa together - and I actually did start to like Rosa's parents in this.
It was interesting to see how Zachary coped with what had happened to him. I think I can safely say that this book was the best out of the three. There was a lot more action - and just when I thought I knew where the story was going, everything changed. And then again.
I don't want to give away too much of this story, because I know it's not scheduled for release just yet. Suffice to say, I enjoyed it - each of the three books - and it didn't hit my buttons the way so many young adult books do, even though romance is one of the main focal points of the story.
Patch was once again an awesome character. I'm still not sure if the androids feel because they're programmed to, or because they've evolved to. I suppose it doesn't really matter that much, but Patch definitely came across as a father figure for Zachary and it was quite clear how much he cared for him, from what happened in the book.
I definitely recommend this series for people who like this kind of genre. I'm glad I got a chance to read the whole thing.
(This review may contain spoilers).
Although I did notice some errors in this book as well, I really did like it as the final book in this trilogy. I liked Zachary and Rosa together - and I actually did start to like Rosa's parents in this.
It was interesting to see how Zachary coped with what had happened to him. I think I can safely say that this book was the best out of the three. There was a lot more action - and just when I thought I knew where the story was going, everything changed. And then again.
I don't want to give away too much of this story, because I know it's not scheduled for release just yet. Suffice to say, I enjoyed it - each of the three books - and it didn't hit my buttons the way so many young adult books do, even though romance is one of the main focal points of the story.
Patch was once again an awesome character. I'm still not sure if the androids feel because they're programmed to, or because they've evolved to. I suppose it doesn't really matter that much, but Patch definitely came across as a father figure for Zachary and it was quite clear how much he cared for him, from what happened in the book.
I definitely recommend this series for people who like this kind of genre. I'm glad I got a chance to read the whole thing.
August 2, 2013
"Disrupt" the third book in the Divided Worlds Trilogy is a science fiction thriller that keeps the reader riveted to each page as Zachary and Rosa struggle to stay alive, fleeing the corrupt military regime that holds the Galilei Research Base survivors hostage in the mine on Titan.
The story unfolds as Zachary, his battle bot Pack, and the mechanic Benedict grapple with life on the frozen moon Europa with the assistance of the androids left behind on Galilei when it crashed. What Zack will come to realize after recovering an Integrated Confederation module in the ice is that Rosa, her family and those that escaped on the Celeste and Fortress are struggling to survive the abuse and hardship in the mine on Titan. When they reunite Zachary and Rosa will not only have to deal with his secret, but also confront the Nucleus, the radical military underpin of the Confederation, expose the Galilei's destruction to the Titan's citizens and tackle General Sokolov and his troops who hold the key to the Souls Program. Together they face what seem to be insurmountable odds, but won't give up even at the cost of their lives if it means they can save family, friends and Galilei's survivors.
In this book Zachary undergoes a transformation that he must come to terms with before he can take on the antagonists that jeopardize the future of Titan's human and android population. He continues to be a strong character, determined and stubborn. After reuniting with her boyfriend, Rosa not only shows courage under fire, but determination and self-sacrifice. Add to the familiar characters in the series the androids Rupert and Phillip who overcome the basic directive of their programming to support Zachary in his struggle; their wit and indecision adding humour to the heightened tension. Benedict, the mechanic with his grumbles and groaning takes a central role not only devising a method of escaping Europa, but loyally and bravely standing with Zachary against the forces of the Nucleus and General Sokolov. I found the personalities of all the characters not only engaging but believable except for Zachary's overly obsessive love for Rosa.
Unlike the previous novels the plot of "Disrupt" traverses the darkness of space between the frozen wasteland of Europa, to the mine and stellar community of Titan where the Nucleus seeks to capture the Souls technology and Haven remains oblivious to the reasons behind the Galilei's demise and the whereabouts of its occupants. This is an action-packed story filled with brutal new antagonists who want the secret to immortality and who are willing to sacrifice anyone or anything to get it.
I did enjoy this book although I found the time sequence between events wasn't realistic nor was the fluidity of the story at times. But in saying that I enjoyed Disrupt and will look for other books from this up and coming author.
The story unfolds as Zachary, his battle bot Pack, and the mechanic Benedict grapple with life on the frozen moon Europa with the assistance of the androids left behind on Galilei when it crashed. What Zack will come to realize after recovering an Integrated Confederation module in the ice is that Rosa, her family and those that escaped on the Celeste and Fortress are struggling to survive the abuse and hardship in the mine on Titan. When they reunite Zachary and Rosa will not only have to deal with his secret, but also confront the Nucleus, the radical military underpin of the Confederation, expose the Galilei's destruction to the Titan's citizens and tackle General Sokolov and his troops who hold the key to the Souls Program. Together they face what seem to be insurmountable odds, but won't give up even at the cost of their lives if it means they can save family, friends and Galilei's survivors.
In this book Zachary undergoes a transformation that he must come to terms with before he can take on the antagonists that jeopardize the future of Titan's human and android population. He continues to be a strong character, determined and stubborn. After reuniting with her boyfriend, Rosa not only shows courage under fire, but determination and self-sacrifice. Add to the familiar characters in the series the androids Rupert and Phillip who overcome the basic directive of their programming to support Zachary in his struggle; their wit and indecision adding humour to the heightened tension. Benedict, the mechanic with his grumbles and groaning takes a central role not only devising a method of escaping Europa, but loyally and bravely standing with Zachary against the forces of the Nucleus and General Sokolov. I found the personalities of all the characters not only engaging but believable except for Zachary's overly obsessive love for Rosa.
Unlike the previous novels the plot of "Disrupt" traverses the darkness of space between the frozen wasteland of Europa, to the mine and stellar community of Titan where the Nucleus seeks to capture the Souls technology and Haven remains oblivious to the reasons behind the Galilei's demise and the whereabouts of its occupants. This is an action-packed story filled with brutal new antagonists who want the secret to immortality and who are willing to sacrifice anyone or anything to get it.
I did enjoy this book although I found the time sequence between events wasn't realistic nor was the fluidity of the story at times. But in saying that I enjoyed Disrupt and will look for other books from this up and coming author.
August 22, 2013
I'm sure other readers like me were dying to find out how Zachary reacts to the news that author Imran Siddiq drops on both Zach and readers alike in the final pages of Disassemble. Thankfully, Disrupt picks up from the moment Disassemble ends.
Zachary's bravery and devotion to Rosa continue in this third and final installment of the complex YA dystopian trilogy, Divided Worlds. Having risked his own life to save thousands of others, Disrupt finds Zachary stranded with the androids on Jupiter's frozen moon Europa in what's left of the badly damaged Galilei Research Base. When they receive word that the survivors are still in danger by the corrupt and powerful Confederation they sought to escape, Zachary again risks everything to save the innocents and heads to, literally, another world.
Like the first two installments of the series, the landscapes in Disrupt are bleak and chances of survival are slim, but Zachary's persistence to do what is right despite constant danger provides much needed hope in the most hopeless of places. Author Imran Siddiq has created an exciting sci-fi adventure story, full of strong characters, political corruption, power struggles, and complex themes that spans over the course of a trilogy and is full of tension and surprises right up to the very end.
Zachary's bravery and devotion to Rosa continue in this third and final installment of the complex YA dystopian trilogy, Divided Worlds. Having risked his own life to save thousands of others, Disrupt finds Zachary stranded with the androids on Jupiter's frozen moon Europa in what's left of the badly damaged Galilei Research Base. When they receive word that the survivors are still in danger by the corrupt and powerful Confederation they sought to escape, Zachary again risks everything to save the innocents and heads to, literally, another world.
Like the first two installments of the series, the landscapes in Disrupt are bleak and chances of survival are slim, but Zachary's persistence to do what is right despite constant danger provides much needed hope in the most hopeless of places. Author Imran Siddiq has created an exciting sci-fi adventure story, full of strong characters, political corruption, power struggles, and complex themes that spans over the course of a trilogy and is full of tension and surprises right up to the very end.
August 16, 2013
Once again, a real page turner, but often the action happens so fast that a lot of the details are lost along the way. I really liked the allusions to Zach's past, strengthening his characterization in this book. But at times the characters' choices seemed foolish rather than brave, and even "fate" can't excuse the convenience of certain occurrences. However the ending both surprised and pleased me. This book was also very thought-provoking regarding the value of life and the definition of humanity. Overall a fast-paced, enjoyable series that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys sci-fi or dystopian novels.
June 27, 2013
What a fabulous ending to a great trilogy. I feel as if Patch, Rosa and of course Zachary are close friends
I honestly am in two minds about the ending. Brilliant ending however cant decide exactly what happened. Read it and decide....
I have read many YA fiction (I am not a YA) and these books are brilliant.
I honestly am in two minds about the ending. Brilliant ending however cant decide exactly what happened. Read it and decide....
I have read many YA fiction (I am not a YA) and these books are brilliant.
June 25, 2017
The finale to the Divided Worlds Trilogy is very fast paced. At every turn you think 'this is it', and then something else happens. A tangled web of interplanetary Titan politics, and the lead character, Zachery's persistence keep the story moving and the tension high. I really enjoyed it.
I did occasionally struggle with the lack of description, in particular of scene setting, even down to placement in a room. The characters would move around in ways that didn't seem possible. And some of the action dialogue tags were confusing: they gave actions that were supposed to express an emotion or reaction, but often I had no idea of their intention, and I found that distracting from the pace.
But overall I love Imran's concepts, and depth of characters, and faced paced storylines. I look forward to future books from him.
I did occasionally struggle with the lack of description, in particular of scene setting, even down to placement in a room. The characters would move around in ways that didn't seem possible. And some of the action dialogue tags were confusing: they gave actions that were supposed to express an emotion or reaction, but often I had no idea of their intention, and I found that distracting from the pace.
But overall I love Imran's concepts, and depth of characters, and faced paced storylines. I look forward to future books from him.
September 15, 2019
The finale to the Divided Worlds Trilogy is very fast paced. At every turn you think 'this is it', and then something else happens. A tangled web of interplanetary Titan politics, and the lead character, Zachery's persistence keep the story moving and the tension high. I really enjoyed it.
I did occasionally struggle with the lack of description, in particular of scene setting, even down to placement in a room. The characters would move around in ways that didn't seem possible. And some of the action dialogue tags were confusing: they gave actions that were supposed to express an emotion or reaction, but often I had no idea of their intention, and I found that distracting from the pace.
But overall I love Imran's concepts, and depth of characters, and faced paced storylines. I look forward to future books from him.
I did occasionally struggle with the lack of description, in particular of scene setting, even down to placement in a room. The characters would move around in ways that didn't seem possible. And some of the action dialogue tags were confusing: they gave actions that were supposed to express an emotion or reaction, but often I had no idea of their intention, and I found that distracting from the pace.
But overall I love Imran's concepts, and depth of characters, and faced paced storylines. I look forward to future books from him.
April 7, 2014
The final volume in the Divided Worlds trilogy, that began with Disassembleand Disconnect.
The research base that once was home to Zachary and thousands of others is now a frozen-over bunker on Europa, people only by the androids that were abandoned as the base lost all power. Zachary is no longer human, which means that he and his love, Rosa, are no longer different from each other. This is of little comfort to Zachary, for Rosa is on Titan and believes Zachary to be dead. But there is yet one human left on Europa, a half-mad engineer who refuses to die on the frozen planet. Clinging on to that slim shred of hope, Zachary inspires the androids to build a spaceship from the wrecks that litter Europa, in an attempt for him to be reunited with Rosa and for them to be reunited with their people.
The characters from the original two books return once more, with the addition of Benedict, the engineer, and a few other incidental characters. Zachary's anatomy has changed radically, but Siddiq hasn't granted him any additional powers or abilities, if anything, Zachary seems even more fragile. Despite the new body, Zachary is still as determined and resourceful as ever.
Some writers approach each book in a series as a fresh novel, allowing for the fact that a reader may pick up a later volume and come into a series a little later in a character's journey. Siddiq, however has opted to continue the third book immediately after where the second left off, albeit 7 months having passed whilst Zachary lay senseless. This is perhaps due to the second two books releasing simultaneously, with the writer hoping that readers would purchase both books together. I downloaded all three books at the same time but did not read them consecutively, therefore found the opening chapter a little disorientating, much like the lead character must have felt on waking up after the seven months.
Also, the writing doesn't seem to have developed that much more than where Siddiq was in volume 2, again perhaps due to him having written the two books without pause in between. There are still some clumsy descriptions littered through the book, but overall the pacing, the twists and reader buy-in is still there and well maintained. There is also the issue of the conclusion to the novel and the trilogy being a little rose-tinted, with only the most vague suggestion that the conclusion is taking place in the protagonists mind. Personally, I would have liked to have seen a little more adversity and perhaps even continuity of style.
On its own, this book merits 3 stars. But with all that said, this volume should be seen as the final part of a trilogy and not as a standalone book. Therefore, I'm scoring the series as 4 stars. Its original, dark and edgy fiction and I am sure that Siddiq will continue to provide us with more stories and will continue to improve as a writer.
The research base that once was home to Zachary and thousands of others is now a frozen-over bunker on Europa, people only by the androids that were abandoned as the base lost all power. Zachary is no longer human, which means that he and his love, Rosa, are no longer different from each other. This is of little comfort to Zachary, for Rosa is on Titan and believes Zachary to be dead. But there is yet one human left on Europa, a half-mad engineer who refuses to die on the frozen planet. Clinging on to that slim shred of hope, Zachary inspires the androids to build a spaceship from the wrecks that litter Europa, in an attempt for him to be reunited with Rosa and for them to be reunited with their people.
The characters from the original two books return once more, with the addition of Benedict, the engineer, and a few other incidental characters. Zachary's anatomy has changed radically, but Siddiq hasn't granted him any additional powers or abilities, if anything, Zachary seems even more fragile. Despite the new body, Zachary is still as determined and resourceful as ever.
Some writers approach each book in a series as a fresh novel, allowing for the fact that a reader may pick up a later volume and come into a series a little later in a character's journey. Siddiq, however has opted to continue the third book immediately after where the second left off, albeit 7 months having passed whilst Zachary lay senseless. This is perhaps due to the second two books releasing simultaneously, with the writer hoping that readers would purchase both books together. I downloaded all three books at the same time but did not read them consecutively, therefore found the opening chapter a little disorientating, much like the lead character must have felt on waking up after the seven months.
Also, the writing doesn't seem to have developed that much more than where Siddiq was in volume 2, again perhaps due to him having written the two books without pause in between. There are still some clumsy descriptions littered through the book, but overall the pacing, the twists and reader buy-in is still there and well maintained. There is also the issue of the conclusion to the novel and the trilogy being a little rose-tinted, with only the most vague suggestion that the conclusion is taking place in the protagonists mind. Personally, I would have liked to have seen a little more adversity and perhaps even continuity of style.
On its own, this book merits 3 stars. But with all that said, this volume should be seen as the final part of a trilogy and not as a standalone book. Therefore, I'm scoring the series as 4 stars. Its original, dark and edgy fiction and I am sure that Siddiq will continue to provide us with more stories and will continue to improve as a writer.
June 14, 2015
The book was a bit dull and confusing in some places but overall it was decent. It was well written with a good story line and plot that made me want to finish to see what happens. And it being centered around robots who were like humans made it that much more interesting to finish.
The end of the series was done nicely, leaving no loose ends.
The end of the series was done nicely, leaving no loose ends.
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews