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When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or f ...more
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or f ...more
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October 15th 2019
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A bit dishevelled read.
Q:
In Woods, they don’t expect you to do anything but be.
That doesn’t mean we don’t have goals and metrics.
That doesn’t mean they don’t evaluate our every move.
That doesn’t mean they aren’t constantly watching.
But it does mean that I can breathe. (c)
Q:
There is something so peaceful about being the one and only person in the world who can connect to a tiny child and help them to be right with the world. I cherish it. I am not supposed to, but I do. (c)
Q:
“What are you doing? ...more
Q:
In Woods, they don’t expect you to do anything but be.
That doesn’t mean we don’t have goals and metrics.
That doesn’t mean they don’t evaluate our every move.
That doesn’t mean they aren’t constantly watching.
But it does mean that I can breathe. (c)
Q:
There is something so peaceful about being the one and only person in the world who can connect to a tiny child and help them to be right with the world. I cherish it. I am not supposed to, but I do. (c)
Q:
“What are you doing? ...more




From the very first page, this story caught my attention and consistently kept it throughout. We were introduced to the other side of a conflict that has spanned several series and were given a reality that isn’t as black and white as one assumes.
We met Callum. He was smart, dangerous, and being raised to be a weapon. We meet Kina, she is cunning, strong, brilliant, and underestimated. They make a great match and in the process start something that wasn’t supposed to be.
The plot was riveting. ...more
We met Callum. He was smart, dangerous, and being raised to be a weapon. We meet Kina, she is cunning, strong, brilliant, and underestimated. They make a great match and in the process start something that wasn’t supposed to be.
The plot was riveting. ...more

Oct 16, 2019
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When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

Oct 16, 2019
K. Bromberg
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When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

Oct 16, 2019
Sawyer Bennett
added it
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✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

Oct 16, 2019
Kennedy Ryan
added it
✩ Romantic Suspense
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

Oct 16, 2019
Rachel Dyken
added it
✩ Romantic Suspense
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

Oct 17, 2019
Willow Winters
added it
✩ Romantic Suspense
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

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Ilsa Madden-Mills
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✩ Political Intrigue

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When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

Oct 17, 2019
Louise Bay
added it
✩ Romantic Suspense
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our ...more

This is the first book in the Stateless trilogy. They do need to be read in order. You can start with this trilogy as a stand-alone, though it will have a couple references to the Harmless and Shameless trilogies also. It does have a bit of a suspense cliffhanger that Meli excels at.
Kira and her identical twin Glen have been raised Stateless. Saved from a violent family at four and brought into the schooling to be human killing machines, deep undercover in all governments and major fields. The g ...more
Kira and her identical twin Glen have been raised Stateless. Saved from a violent family at four and brought into the schooling to be human killing machines, deep undercover in all governments and major fields. The g ...more

Absolutely loved this book, from the first page to the last I could not put it down. It has been a while since I read a book all in one day but this one had me gripped right from the start and kept me engrossed until the end.
Kina and Glen are identical twin sisters. Having been at the compound for as long as they can remember they know no other way of life. Callum, their friend, has been with them since childhood but it is Kina and Callum who have the stronger connection, a connection that cann ...more
Kina and Glen are identical twin sisters. Having been at the compound for as long as they can remember they know no other way of life. Callum, their friend, has been with them since childhood but it is Kina and Callum who have the stronger connection, a connection that cann ...more

Oct 22, 2019
Meghan Quinn
added it
✩ Romantic Suspense
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her. I hunt for her. I kill for her. And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do. Treason comes in many forms. Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our teacher ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her. I hunt for her. I kill for her. And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do. Treason comes in many forms. Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our teacher ...more

Wow.
Yet again the author has started a series off with a bang.
After finishing her last book I was so excited to read this and boy did she deliver.
The hidden world of Stateless has to be read to be believed.
Whether you have read all books by this author or just starting now, you need to read immediately.
Every series of hers I start thinking it can't be better than the last, & every time I'm happily proven wrong.
This book will grip you from cover to cover and blow your mind with all the twists an ...more
Yet again the author has started a series off with a bang.
After finishing her last book I was so excited to read this and boy did she deliver.
The hidden world of Stateless has to be read to be believed.
Whether you have read all books by this author or just starting now, you need to read immediately.
Every series of hers I start thinking it can't be better than the last, & every time I'm happily proven wrong.
This book will grip you from cover to cover and blow your mind with all the twists an ...more

What a web of suspense you spin Meli!!! This follows the False trilogy that you don't need to read to enjoy this story. Kina and Callum are trained to infiltrate the world without any feelings. This political thriller/suspense needs to be read in order to tell the story - No spoiler here but this book will keep you on the edge of your seat all night!!! I honestly volunteered to review this arc.
...more

I know better than to start a Meli Raine Trilogy without having the whole thing available and ready to devour. I know better, and yet, I couldn't stop myself and now the waiting will be torture.
This is in the same universe as her False series (possibly others, but that's where I found her) and OMG. There are some serious Hunger Games type vibes when it comes to the Compound and the Stateless. Kina, 'The Mule' is seen as the weak link in her class, Callum is the top performing Alpha and an unlike ...more
This is in the same universe as her False series (possibly others, but that's where I found her) and OMG. There are some serious Hunger Games type vibes when it comes to the Compound and the Stateless. Kina, 'The Mule' is seen as the weak link in her class, Callum is the top performing Alpha and an unlike ...more

I am blown away again by Meli's writing. This is the first book in the series and if it's any indication of what the other ones will be like, we're all in for an awesome ride.
...more

Stateless Book One.*
Kina and her twin, Glen, have been raised in the compound since they were brought there at the age of four, but the two couldn't be more different. Glen is The Star and Kina is The Mule. However, Callum knows that underestimating Kina is a mistake. Because of this, Callum lets more show than he should during the final days of their training. He takes her side and helps her out, even when everyone else assumes Kina is weak. Callum knows that Kina is smart enough to trick even ...more
Kina and her twin, Glen, have been raised in the compound since they were brought there at the age of four, but the two couldn't be more different. Glen is The Star and Kina is The Mule. However, Callum knows that underestimating Kina is a mistake. Because of this, Callum lets more show than he should during the final days of their training. He takes her side and helps her out, even when everyone else assumes Kina is weak. Callum knows that Kina is smart enough to trick even ...more

I love Meli Raine’s suspenseful trilogy series - Harmless, Shameless, False. Each trilogy on its own is a great story but together, as they all play in the same universe, they contribute to a higher goal and grow this story into a bigger and much more complex and suspenseful storyline.
I’m so happy that it finally continues with the Stateless trilogy, which I’ve been waiting for forever. Although this book had a different feel to it and I didn't have this instant connection as I did with the pre ...more
I’m so happy that it finally continues with the Stateless trilogy, which I’ve been waiting for forever. Although this book had a different feel to it and I didn't have this instant connection as I did with the pre ...more

(audiobook) I was happy to get the whole trilogy. Two of my fave narrators, in a very interesting plot mixing hidden facility, child training and worldwide conspiracy, what not to like. Especially with a bit of romance–and mild steamy scenes.
I was also prepared for the darker undertones. It goes with the genre. And nothing is too graphic, though you’ll get some blood and death, and more disturbing things–like the whole mindset behind Stateless, oh my god. But the atmosphere is fascinating, and t ...more
I was also prepared for the darker undertones. It goes with the genre. And nothing is too graphic, though you’ll get some blood and death, and more disturbing things–like the whole mindset behind Stateless, oh my god. But the atmosphere is fascinating, and t ...more

Stephannie 5 Star Review:
Stateless, book 1 a new romantic suspense trilogy that has something to do with another series called Harmless.
Wow, this one is great book that captives you from the start. I was hooked trying to figure this one out. This is a new series that should almost be a continuation of the Harmless series but there new characters that could possibly fit into the other series. Wow, mind blown ! Right?
But there is romance between Callum and Kina.
state·less /ˈstātləs/ adjective ...more
Stateless, book 1 a new romantic suspense trilogy that has something to do with another series called Harmless.
Wow, this one is great book that captives you from the start. I was hooked trying to figure this one out. This is a new series that should almost be a continuation of the Harmless series but there new characters that could possibly fit into the other series. Wow, mind blown ! Right?
But there is romance between Callum and Kina.
state·less /ˈstātləs/ adjective ...more

Oct 16, 2019
Jessica Hawkins
added it
✩ Romantic Suspense
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our teachers for ...more
✩ Deep State Operatives
✩ Psychological Thriller
✩ Political Intrigue

Read it here
When you’re born without a trace, no one knows you’re a weapon.
I lie for her.
I hunt for her.
I kill for her.
And above all, I betray my mission for her.
She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t care why.
I do.
Treason comes in many forms.
Love is one of them.
Our training taught me to be a sociopath. A machine. A pawn. Nothing more than a tool for a larger goal, without attachments or feelings.
Our teachers for ...more

May 18, 2020
Jodi Perkins
marked it as abandoned
DNF @ 78%.
I'm surprised that I abandoned this one. Stateless features such a compelling beginning and I love how Raine doesn't hold back on Callum's character. I've grown weary of pansy boys in YA, and Callum is unapologetically male. Pair him with Kina, our heroine who's inherently strong without trying to be, and you have an awesome duo. The story was simply lacking in a cohesive plot, and I couldn't get past that. What exactly is the conflict? A strong conflict should fit into this formula: ( ...more
I'm surprised that I abandoned this one. Stateless features such a compelling beginning and I love how Raine doesn't hold back on Callum's character. I've grown weary of pansy boys in YA, and Callum is unapologetically male. Pair him with Kina, our heroine who's inherently strong without trying to be, and you have an awesome duo. The story was simply lacking in a cohesive plot, and I couldn't get past that. What exactly is the conflict? A strong conflict should fit into this formula: ( ...more

Stateless is a great introduction into this new trilogy. I've always enjoyed Meli Raine's books because she definitely knows how to hook me in. This one was no different, and I found myself really questioning everything I've read by her before.
One thing I've picked up on when reading Meli Raine, all of her books are interconnected. Although her books can be read as standalones, I like knowing more pieces of the puzzle. It seems with every new series, more pieces of the bigger puzzle comes to su ...more
One thing I've picked up on when reading Meli Raine, all of her books are interconnected. Although her books can be read as standalones, I like knowing more pieces of the puzzle. It seems with every new series, more pieces of the bigger puzzle comes to su ...more

As young children Kina and her twin sister Glen were taken from one dangerous situation and placed into another. They are being trained to follow orders and densensitize themselves to others so that they can complete whatever task they are given successfully and without distractions.
Calum was also sent to the same facility as a child however he has emerged as one of the strong ones but where his training has gone sideways is that he has feelings for Kina and that could have deadly consequences ...more
Calum was also sent to the same facility as a child however he has emerged as one of the strong ones but where his training has gone sideways is that he has feelings for Kina and that could have deadly consequences ...more

Who are the bad guys and who are the good guys? It is a murky question when you are not even sure which one you are.
Kina and her twin Glen are two of the trainees of Stateless. One is seen as a weak mule and the other as a rising star. Like the twins, Callum was brought into Stateless at 4 years old. And like Kina, he has dreams that feel like memories.
All three want nothing more than to be a valuable entity for the mission.
Secrets, lies, and never knowing who to trust are quickly becoming the ...more
Kina and her twin Glen are two of the trainees of Stateless. One is seen as a weak mule and the other as a rising star. Like the twins, Callum was brought into Stateless at 4 years old. And like Kina, he has dreams that feel like memories.
All three want nothing more than to be a valuable entity for the mission.
Secrets, lies, and never knowing who to trust are quickly becoming the ...more
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