Title: Mind
Games
Author: Kiersten
White
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date:
2.19.2013
Pages: 256
Genre: SciFi
Series: Yes (Mind Games #1)
Source: eARC
from publisher
Rating: A-
Summary (from Goodreads):
Two sisters, bound by impossible choices, are determined to protect each
other—no matter the cost.
James's frozen face melts into a smile. "Do you want to know the trick to getting in trouble under the watchful eye of a psychic?"
I think of the nailed-shut windows. I think of Clarice. I think of the two, the two, the two who are now zero. Tap tap. "Yes, I absolutely do."
"Don't plan it. Don't even think about it. The second you get an inkling of what you could do, do it then. Never plan anything ahead of time. Always go on pure instinct."
I smile. "I think I can do that.”
James's frozen face melts into a smile. "Do you want to know the trick to getting in trouble under the watchful eye of a psychic?"
I think of the nailed-shut windows. I think of Clarice. I think of the two, the two, the two who are now zero. Tap tap. "Yes, I absolutely do."
"Don't plan it. Don't even think about it. The second you get an inkling of what you could do, do it then. Never plan anything ahead of time. Always go on pure instinct."
I smile. "I think I can do that.”
Review:
Can
I just say I love Kiersten White? I mean, seriously. Thank you, Kiersten, for
writing a novel with an original plot, intriguing characters, and a whole lot
of action. Mind Games felt like such
a cool break from everything else I’ve been reading lately. I read a ton and
sometimes I get so bogged down with reading and reviewing that things start to
run together. Mind Games stood out
from the first chapter, and I love crawling back into this story.
I’m
a romantic at heart and the love story told here worked my heart over good. No I’m not talking about Fia and
James (yeah, I love these two), I mean the love between Fia and Annie. This story
is very much the story of two girl who love each other and are willing to risk
anything and everything for each other. While Fia may technically be the
younger of the two, she comes off as the big sister because of Annie’s
blindness and the role she has assumed to protect her sister. I love these two
girls to pieces. Usually a book (especially a young adult novel) needs a
romance to spark attention, but the heart of the story here is Fia and Annie.
Anyone who has a sister knows it is a bond like no other. I would take a bullet
for my sisters, and reading about Fia and Annie only strengthened that resolve.
The
story alternates perspective between the sisters, and I loved that. Because
these are two vastly different characters, it was essential to be able to get
into both of their heads and see how they ticked. I will say I’m a bit more
partial to Fia, but don’t discount Annie. I can’t wait to see how both of these
characters grow in future books.
I
was pretty surprised at how quick I blazed through Mind Games it isn’t a very lengthy read and at times I wished some
things had been elaborated on a bit more, but White maintains a quick, brisk
pace that really drives the plot and kept me entranced. This is definitely a
book action and SciFi fans need to grab ASAP. I hear White has another series …
Paranormalcy? Think I’ll check that
out while wait for book 2. If it’s half as good as Mind Games then I know I’ll be thoroughly entertained.
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I've read a ton of reviews for this one. I totally get where you are coming from. Kiersten White is greate, i've read paranormalcy and it is pretty awesome. I am not a big fan of multiple POVs but I can see that it worked for you.
ReplyDeletegreat review,
- Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
I'd heard some very mixed reviews of Mind Games. I just picked it up yesterday, so I'm pleased to hear that you liked it. And hooray for an original plot!
ReplyDeleteStephanie