Sixteen-year-old Maddie Dunn is special, but she needs to figure out how to use her new abilities before somebody else gets hurt. Ganzfield is a... read full description
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Dec 01, 2010
TheBookVixen
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WOW! That’s the first thought that came to mind when I finished reading Minder. I had such an overwhelming feeling of sweet reward and satisfaction from reading this book! I had a silly grin on my face. This book pulled me out of my reading slump.
When I first got Minder, I didn’t know what to expect. I read the blurb but I really didn’t know what I was in for. I wasn’t prepared to be completely absorbed by this fascinating tale. I started reading and I was immediately pulled right in More...
When I first got Minder, I didn’t know what to expect. I read the blurb but I really didn’t know what I was in for. I wasn’t prepared to be completely absorbed by this fascinating tale. I started reading and I was immediately pulled right in More...
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Oct 17, 2011
Kate
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Yeah, of course I gave it 5 stars--I wrote it!
But honestly, I LOVE these characters. Maddie is strong, funny, and vulnerable. I feel like I'm just writing down what SHE'S saying, rather than coming up with "dialogue." And Trevor--I have a MAJOR book-crush on Trevor. *sigh*
I really hope you like it, too!
But honestly, I LOVE these characters. Maddie is strong, funny, and vulnerable. I feel like I'm just writing down what SHE'S saying, rather than coming up with "dialogue." And Trevor--I have a MAJOR book-crush on Trevor. *sigh*
I really hope you like it, too!
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Mar 25, 2011
Stella
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I remember seeing glowing reviews of Minder when it was released and so I was very curious to see what all the hype was about. Well I can say in all honesty that Minder deserves every single one of them, it definitely lived up to all the praise, hype and excitement!
It has been some time since I read such an enthralling YA novel which gripped me so intensely from start to finish. It was intense in both its fast paced, action packed plot as well as the emotional journey and discovery More...
It has been some time since I read such an enthralling YA novel which gripped me so intensely from start to finish. It was intense in both its fast paced, action packed plot as well as the emotional journey and discovery More...
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Aug 10, 2011
Trisha
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One book that has been on my TBR list that I finally got around to reading (and I’m so glad I did!) is Minder. If you read my blog enough, you know that I have series issues with abuse in stories. I just can’t read it myself--don’t watch it in movies, and find it very difficult to invest myself in a book that deals heavily on the subject. When we first meet Maddie, she is in the midst of being attacked. Oh God, my heart almost gave out on me. I almost put the book down. However, the scene was qu
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Sep 06, 2011
After putting this book off for so long, I finally decided to give it a shot. I don’t know what I was expecting when I started reading, but it was definitely different that what I found within the pages of Minder. Kate Kaynak has found a way to blend a sweet romance with some exhilarating action that had me flipping the pages eagerly the whole time reading.
I really enjoyed the premise of Minder, and the Ganzfield series. I love it when several different paranormals come together in a More...
I really enjoyed the premise of Minder, and the Ganzfield series. I love it when several different paranormals come together in a More...
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Nov 22, 2011
Cheree
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After getting attacked one night, Maddie Dunn does the impossible. She fights back with her mind. Her life is turned upside down, told she is a "Minder", a person who possesses telepathic powers, she is transported to Ganzfield, a secret training facility with people just like her, but they're not. The majority of kids here possess pyrokinetic (fire) powers and mind control, she is the only minder.
Here, she meets Trevor, a person who she instantly connects with. It could be More...
Here, she meets Trevor, a person who she instantly connects with. It could be More...
Oct 07, 2011
Steffy
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I quite enjoyed reading this book. It’s about a boarding school taking care of kids with special abilities but it’s not like the other one I read about it’s much more like the Xavier School For Gifted Youngsters (Seen/read X-men? If yes you know exactly what I mean).
The characters are very different and the gifts are also pretty diverse, there is no vampires or fairies it’s mind readers, healers, fire starters etc…
Maddie is a very lovable protagonist and she tried to make the best of More...
The characters are very different and the gifts are also pretty diverse, there is no vampires or fairies it’s mind readers, healers, fire starters etc…
Maddie is a very lovable protagonist and she tried to make the best of More...
Jan 04, 2011
Siobhan (Totally Bookalicious)
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When I first got this book I was really excited to start reading it. I had never heard of it so I decided to not read any reviews on it before hand and when into reading very opened minded, and what an amazing read this is.
Minder is the first in the Ganzfield series and an excellect first opening book. First from the first page is fast paced that really grips you. It really captured my imagination from the event revolving around our main character Maddie. She really is a breath of fres More...
Minder is the first in the Ganzfield series and an excellect first opening book. First from the first page is fast paced that really grips you. It really captured my imagination from the event revolving around our main character Maddie. She really is a breath of fres More...
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Dec 15, 2010
Ruby
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Minder is certainly a Private School Paranormal. At least, it doesn’t get much more paranormal than a bunch of teenagers with abilities ranging from telepathy to telekinesis to mind control. The title refers to the main character, Maddie. The story opens with Maddie discovering her telepathic abilities in the worst way possible. When she’s attacked by some schoolmates, her powers manifest, allowing her to protect herself, but resulting in th More...
Minder is certainly a Private School Paranormal. At least, it doesn’t get much more paranormal than a bunch of teenagers with abilities ranging from telepathy to telekinesis to mind control. The title refers to the main character, Maddie. The story opens with Maddie discovering her telepathic abilities in the worst way possible. When she’s attacked by some schoolmates, her powers manifest, allowing her to protect herself, but resulting in th More...
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Nov 07, 2010
Paranormal
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After a scary near gang rap that ended with all of the boys suddenly dropping dead leave Maddie Dunn wondering what she is. She is approached by a man by the name of Dr Williamson. He claims to run a school where she can attend to lean to Channel her gift. Of course any idea that gets her out on Jersey and facing murder charges sounds good to her right now.
Once at the school she finds it’s full of other kids with special gifts. They have what they call charms they are the bullies of More...
Once at the school she finds it’s full of other kids with special gifts. They have what they call charms they are the bullies of More...
Jul 13, 2010
Lady
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This book sucked me in and would not let me go, not that I would have wanted it to. From the beginning, it captured me with the suspense of what was happening, then kepted me intrigued with the possiblity of what would happen. It starts off a little disturbing for a young adult novel, but the situation really was relevent to setting the foundation for the story.
The protagonist, a 16 year old New Jersey girl named Maddie, was the narrator of this book. In the beginning of the book, s More...
The protagonist, a 16 year old New Jersey girl named Maddie, was the narrator of this book. In the beginning of the book, s More...
Jul 04, 2010
Rebecca
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It. Some books have it, some don't. And I'm not talking about "amazingness" or "ridiculous-awesome," although the two do tend to overlap. It doesn't always make a book awesome - rather, it is simply what makes you keep reading, what pulls you forward, what keeps a book niggling in your mind until you simply have to reread it...or pick up the sequel.
Minder has it, although even now I'm having trouble pinpointing why. Could it be the integration of real-life organiz More...
Minder has it, although even now I'm having trouble pinpointing why. Could it be the integration of real-life organiz More...
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Jun 08, 2010
Ellz
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My thoughts...Suspenseful, enchanting, and romantic, Minder is a great start to an exciting new series.
Minder is an exciting debut YA novel from author Kate Kaynak. In this first book, we meet some exciting characters including the heroine Maddie. She is a smart girl who finds herself in some unpleasant situations. Despite this, she finds her confidence quickly and takes charge of her life. Maddie's character is very strong and memorable. I liked her and found her believable an More...
Minder is an exciting debut YA novel from author Kate Kaynak. In this first book, we meet some exciting characters including the heroine Maddie. She is a smart girl who finds herself in some unpleasant situations. Despite this, she finds her confidence quickly and takes charge of her life. Maddie's character is very strong and memorable. I liked her and found her believable an More...
Sep 28, 2010
Brandi
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Minder grabbed my attention and did not let go! This has supernatural powers, an awesome love story, and a protagonist that I can admire, she can stand her own. Maddie is a strong character, a protector, quick learner and holds her own ground. She questions the immediate attraction to her love interest, instead of just simply accepting love at first sight. I like that because they know what each other is thinking, there is a real reason for this quickly developing relationship. There is no room
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May 22, 2010
Kirstyn (Kit)
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My mom actually got this ARC in the mail for review but she was reading some other books so I stole it :) I LOVED this book, and I know I say that alot but I really really mean it this time! It only took me 2 days to read and thats only because we went to DC all day on thrus. (I SO could have finished it in 1 day)
I loved how the conversations she had with people in their heads flowed so well with the normal conversations, it wasn't hard to follow at all. I did think it had More...
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Jun 20, 2011
Francesca
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I barely finished reading the first chapter that I thought: ok, this series is going to be awesome!!
Minder is the first book in the Ganzfield series. We meet Maddie, a girl who, after a tragic event, moves to the Ganzfield facility, a place for people with special abilities. Maddie, infact, is a minder (short for mind-reader) and can hear everyone's thoughts.
At first I didn't realize, but it's basically like X-Men but for teenagers. I was trying to explain my friend Silvia what the boo More...
Minder is the first book in the Ganzfield series. We meet Maddie, a girl who, after a tragic event, moves to the Ganzfield facility, a place for people with special abilities. Maddie, infact, is a minder (short for mind-reader) and can hear everyone's thoughts.
At first I didn't realize, but it's basically like X-Men but for teenagers. I was trying to explain my friend Silvia what the boo More...
Mar 03, 2011
Inga
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Yesterday evening I finished reading Kate Kaynak's book Minder.
As I wrote in one of my previous posts, I liked the beginning of the book very much. The author simply made an introduction that got your attention from the first page.
Teenager girl Maddie finds out that there is something very special about her. When she is threatened in an unexpected and aweful way, she reacts.. and suddenly 3 people are dead.
Thanks to a mysterious man, she ends up i More...
Sep 26, 2010
Erika
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Plot: 3/5
Creativity: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Impact: 3/5
Overall: 4/5
What would you do if you found out you have special abilities not unlike those you see in sci-fi movies? Maddie Dunn never thought she was particularly special, but she finds out otherwise when she's assaulted by two teenage boys and, to defend herself, she unknowingly kills them using her dormant telepathic abilities. Finding her way to Ganzfield, a secret training facility for sp More...
Creativity: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Impact: 3/5
Overall: 4/5
What would you do if you found out you have special abilities not unlike those you see in sci-fi movies? Maddie Dunn never thought she was particularly special, but she finds out otherwise when she's assaulted by two teenage boys and, to defend herself, she unknowingly kills them using her dormant telepathic abilities. Finding her way to Ganzfield, a secret training facility for sp More...
Jul 11, 2011
Cyp
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Long story short: Maddie Dunn killed 3 teenage boys(unintentionally but well deserved on the guys' parts) and was about to be questioned in the interrogation room when one Dr Jon Williamson and Cecelia walked into the room, made her feel some weird things in her head, and swiftly escorted her to this camp for people with special abilities called Ganzfield.
Sidetrack for awhile. Wow, this really reminds me of SO many other books..Percy Jackson, Born at Midnight,(in a way) Cherub by Rob More...
Sidetrack for awhile. Wow, this really reminds me of SO many other books..Percy Jackson, Born at Midnight,(in a way) Cherub by Rob More...
Dec 06, 2010
Kristen
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Ok so this book is about a group of kids who have extra abilities. I loved this book. Maddie the main character starts off with a tragic event that leads to her ending up at Ganzfield a school for students who are special. Maddie is a minder she is a telepath. She meets and falls in love with Trevor the only Telekenetic at Ganzfield. They have a unique way of communicating with eachother that goes beyond their powers. They are special to eachother and have a connection that know one else has. T
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Aug 03, 2010
Amna
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The book gets straight into the action as we are first introduced to Maddie while she is running for her life. Maddie has to find a way to deal with her special, unique powers. She is enrolled into Ganzfield- a private school for the gifted. The students can use their minds to start fire, move objects or compel other people. I liked the descriptions of each unique power, especially the mind control. I really started to love Maddie when she went out of her way to improve the lives of the other st
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Jun 14, 2010
Audrey
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Minder: A Ganzfield Novel, written by Kate Kaynak, tells a story that will blow your mind when you delve into the mind of Maddie Dunn, a telepathic sixteen year old girl who must learn how to control her awesome powers before someone gets hurt - or worse.
The novel opens in Ganzfield, a top secret training facility that teaches Maddie and others like her how to take command over their innate abilities that could lead to devastation. It's not an easy job, and Ganzfield isn't an easy pl More...
The novel opens in Ganzfield, a top secret training facility that teaches Maddie and others like her how to take command over their innate abilities that could lead to devastation. It's not an easy job, and Ganzfield isn't an easy pl More...
May 11, 2011
Debbie
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Minder is one book that you shouldn't judge by its cover. It's totally AWESOME!
Maggie Dunn is a sixteen year old girl who discovers she has special powers after she is almost horribly victimized. Dr. Williamson's takes Maggie to Ganzfield, a very different kind of school. There Maggie meets other teenagers like herself. She falls for Trevor Laurence who has a unique power of his own.
Maggie and Trevor have a special relationship to each other, being soul mates has a very More...
Maggie Dunn is a sixteen year old girl who discovers she has special powers after she is almost horribly victimized. Dr. Williamson's takes Maggie to Ganzfield, a very different kind of school. There Maggie meets other teenagers like herself. She falls for Trevor Laurence who has a unique power of his own.
Maggie and Trevor have a special relationship to each other, being soul mates has a very More...
Feb 16, 2011
Megan
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Minder is the first in the Ganzfield Series. I have to be completely honest, I click dislike on the cover. I know that if you read the book, it makes perfect sense but if you are looking for something to read this cover hides all of the awesomeness that is inside. Minder takes you into a world where there are people among us with special skills that they can strengthen by taking regular injections of a drug called dodecamine. Their skills all come from the mind and work in different ways but
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Jun 08, 2010
Rich
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Minder is a tremendous novel -- it has elements of other books I have read, but put together in a refreshingly original way. Action rises and falls, characters are introduced and developed, and battle lines are drawn, all through the sarcastic, intelligent voice of Maddie, the sometimes fragile main character. As a middle school teacher, I was struck by how authentically these teenagers sound and act. Their words, their desires, their behavior -- they all ring true to actual young adults. This i
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Dec 22, 2010
Larissa
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After a long hiatus from Y.A. Books, I have found recently I am in the mood for some Young Adult Paranormal. I think I just got tired of hot n’ heavy romances for a while and I need some of the “innocence” of Y.A. for a little while LOL. One of the first books I read on this new phase of mine was Minder and I really enjoyed it.
Maddie Dunn is special, but doesn’t know it yet. She is attacked by three boys fr More...
After a long hiatus from Y.A. Books, I have found recently I am in the mood for some Young Adult Paranormal. I think I just got tired of hot n’ heavy romances for a while and I need some of the “innocence” of Y.A. for a little while LOL. One of the first books I read on this new phase of mine was Minder and I really enjoyed it.
Maddie Dunn is special, but doesn’t know it yet. She is attacked by three boys fr More...
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Apr 22, 2011
Jodie
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I really didn't know what to expect with this book and even though l did find a few things which l disliked about this, l really did enjoy it and l am excited to read the next in the series.
What l loved most about this book is how much is going on beside the romance as well as having a fast paced beginning. Minder starts off, straight away, dealing with a very difficult situation which has you gripped from the first page and very quickly feeling emotions for More...
I really didn't know what to expect with this book and even though l did find a few things which l disliked about this, l really did enjoy it and l am excited to read the next in the series.
What l loved most about this book is how much is going on beside the romance as well as having a fast paced beginning. Minder starts off, straight away, dealing with a very difficult situation which has you gripped from the first page and very quickly feeling emotions for More...
Jan 14, 2012
Katy
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I'm hyperventalating still. This book is awesome. Its full of romance, kick a** powers and action.
I'll save you guys the summary of the book.
First of all, the romance. It felt real and the whirlwind of emotions that people felt were written well. The romance wasn't cheesy or sleazy and it was romantic it left me swooning for Trevor.
Another good point of the books was moments in this book made me LOL. A school full of super-powers kids, was full of drama and th More...
I'll save you guys the summary of the book.
First of all, the romance. It felt real and the whirlwind of emotions that people felt were written well. The romance wasn't cheesy or sleazy and it was romantic it left me swooning for Trevor.
Another good point of the books was moments in this book made me LOL. A school full of super-powers kids, was full of drama and th More...
Sep 23, 2010
Matthias
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This young-adult supernatural romance novel was written by a friend of mine, so I'm not entirely objective; on the other hand, I don't normally go in for young-adult supernatural romance novels, so I wouldn't likely have read it otherwise. But it's a really good read, and people in the audience it's written for especially should absolutely devour it.
This is the first book in a series about a teenager who learns she has special powers, placing it squarely in a subgenre that I couldn' More...
This is the first book in a series about a teenager who learns she has special powers, placing it squarely in a subgenre that I couldn' More...
Aug 16, 2010
Lea (YA Book Queen)
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My Summary: When Maddie Dunn starts hearing people's thoughts after a horrifying encounter, she doesn't know what to do. Luckily for her, she's come to the attention of Dr. Williamson, the man in charge of a school called Ganzfield.
Arriving at Ganzfield, it's nothing like she expected. Some students can literally "charm" their way through anything, controlling you completely. Others are quick to start fires in their sleep by accident. And almost everyone distrusts Maddie for More...
Arriving at Ganzfield, it's nothing like she expected. Some students can literally "charm" their way through anything, controlling you completely. Others are quick to start fires in their sleep by accident. And almost everyone distrusts Maddie for More...
