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The Mind Readers
Cameron Winters is a freak. Fortunately, no one but her family knows the truth... that Cameron can read minds. For years Cameron has hidden behind a facade of normalcy, warned that there are those who would do her harm. When gorgeous and mysterious Lewis Douglas arrives he destroys everything Cameron has ever believed and tempts her with possibilities of freedom. Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Cameron heads to a secret haven with Lewis; a place where she meets others like her, Mind Readers.
But as Cameron soon finds out some things are too good to be true. When the Mind Readers realize the extent of Cameron’s abilities, they want to use her powers for their own needs. Cameron suddenly finds herself involved in a war in which her idea of what is right and wrong is greatly tested. In the end she’ll be forced to make a choice that will not only threaten her relationship with Lewis, but her very life.
But as Cameron soon finds out some things are too good to be true. When the Mind Readers realize the extent of Cameron’s abilities, they want to use her powers for their own needs. Cameron suddenly finds herself involved in a war in which her idea of what is right and wrong is greatly tested. In the end she’ll be forced to make a choice that will not only threaten her relationship with Lewis, but her very life.
170 pages, ebook
First published December 7, 2010
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About the author
Lori Brighton
26 books721 followersAs a child, thoughts of far-off places and adventure consistently kept Lori up late at night. After graduating high school, she came to the conclusion that there was no better way to seek adventure and nourish her love of history than to become an archaeologist. She went on to receive a degree in anthropology, but digging in the dirt during humid Midwestern summers wasn’t exactly as fun as she thought it would be.
Instead, she went to work in an air conditioned museum where she spent her days surrounded by creepy Victorian animal mounts. Still, she wasn’t satisfied.
Deciding the people in her imagination were slightly more exciting than the dead things in a museum basement, she set out to write her first romance novel. That book was soundly rejected. As was the next. Years went by and she began to wonder if she’d ever see her dream fulfilled. Until one day she came up with an idea for a book that brought together her love of history and adventure: a book now titled Wild Heart. Since Wild Heart's release, Lori has written Historical Romance, Contemporary Paranormal Romance and Young Adult.
Lori currently resides in the Southern U.S., where she juggles her time between a husband, a son, a golden retriever, a cat and the many, many people in her imagination.
Instead, she went to work in an air conditioned museum where she spent her days surrounded by creepy Victorian animal mounts. Still, she wasn’t satisfied.
Deciding the people in her imagination were slightly more exciting than the dead things in a museum basement, she set out to write her first romance novel. That book was soundly rejected. As was the next. Years went by and she began to wonder if she’d ever see her dream fulfilled. Until one day she came up with an idea for a book that brought together her love of history and adventure: a book now titled Wild Heart. Since Wild Heart's release, Lori has written Historical Romance, Contemporary Paranormal Romance and Young Adult.
Lori currently resides in the Southern U.S., where she juggles her time between a husband, a son, a golden retriever, a cat and the many, many people in her imagination.
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January 29, 2012
This is one of the more polished and well-written indie YAs I've read. The Mind Readers is a fast-paced, entertaining read with a likable heroine in Cameron Winters, who knows the most intimate and frightening secrets of those around her. The book moves along at a brisk pace with a plot concerning a murder mystery, a training facility for kids with supernatural powers, and the investigative society who is out to stop them.
Some of the secondary characters could have been fleshed out a little more, as well as the subplot involving the younger children. It's also a little disconcerting that there are few mentions or thoughts of Cam's previous life once she leaves her hometown for the island, though she has good reason for leaving. But the book ultimately succeeds in being a very short, fun read by a promising author new to the YA genre. There is a terrific bang of an ending in which you know something very important that the main character doesn't, and for the price of $2.99 on Amazon, this e-book is a bargain. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Some of the secondary characters could have been fleshed out a little more, as well as the subplot involving the younger children. It's also a little disconcerting that there are few mentions or thoughts of Cam's previous life once she leaves her hometown for the island, though she has good reason for leaving. But the book ultimately succeeds in being a very short, fun read by a promising author new to the YA genre. There is a terrific bang of an ending in which you know something very important that the main character doesn't, and for the price of $2.99 on Amazon, this e-book is a bargain. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
September 23, 2011
i really wanted to like this book, i really did. the story seemed very interesting right from te start, with all this x-men-ish supernatural stuff going on. but then Cam (that's the main character - she doesn't deserve to be called heroine) had to up and ruin EVERYTHING. any possible delight from reading. how she did that? well, let's see....
1 - every decision she made was stupid and immature, including telling her equally stupid "friend" she could read minds, and then leaving her grandma, the only family she has left - and insulting her along the way - for some cute guy she met a week ago. Seriously?
2 - despising her other "friend" for wanting to be the center of attention, but then, after recieving a lame compliment and fatherly pat on the back from a stranger - turning into pathetic attention slut herself. Hypocritical much?
3 - she was so needy and whiny around that guy of hers, it was disgusting. always tearing up and hugging herself and swimming in her endless insecurities. cry me a river, bitch. and grow some backbone, for godsake.
All in all, I'd have enjoyed this book much more, if i haven't had the urge to put the main mind-reader out of her misery. non too gently, by the way.
1 - every decision she made was stupid and immature, including telling her equally stupid "friend" she could read minds, and then leaving her grandma, the only family she has left - and insulting her along the way - for some cute guy she met a week ago. Seriously?
2 - despising her other "friend" for wanting to be the center of attention, but then, after recieving a lame compliment and fatherly pat on the back from a stranger - turning into pathetic attention slut herself. Hypocritical much?
3 - she was so needy and whiny around that guy of hers, it was disgusting. always tearing up and hugging herself and swimming in her endless insecurities. cry me a river, bitch. and grow some backbone, for godsake.
All in all, I'd have enjoyed this book much more, if i haven't had the urge to put the main mind-reader out of her misery. non too gently, by the way.
May 21, 2020
***2 stars***
I really liked the premise of this book and was really excited to read it, but after a few chapters it just started to annoy me more and more with every page. I rolled my eyes more times than I care to admit and was just happy to finish it! (I rarely leave a book unfinished, even if it's really bad)
I can also say I won't be reading the rest of this series. Too bad though, because I had high hopes it would be a good read...
I really liked the premise of this book and was really excited to read it, but after a few chapters it just started to annoy me more and more with every page. I rolled my eyes more times than I care to admit and was just happy to finish it! (I rarely leave a book unfinished, even if it's really bad)
I can also say I won't be reading the rest of this series. Too bad though, because I had high hopes it would be a good read...
March 10, 2016
"I...I like him.It was more than like. We were connected in a way no one else could possibly understand."
"I was shocked by his sudden touch, even more surprised when he leaned forward and pressed his lips to my forehead. Was it a brotherly kiss or something more? My heart slammed widely in my chest as I prayed it was something more."
Omg, I can't. I can't i can't i can't!!! This book made me want to pull my hair out. I'm sorry, I do not want to come off rude to the author or to anyone who enjoyed this book but geez, this book was the mother load of all cliches!
First let me rant about the above quotes. ^^^
It was literally 30 some pages into the book, they met once prior to the quotes above and already she feels this incredible connection. Girrrrl please, you met this guy once, the second time you're already thinking this, she reminds me of the "overly attached girlfriend" on YouTube. Big red flag. If there's one thing that annoys me the most when it comes to reading is insta-love! I cannot stand it at all! And the second quote, omg, my face just dropped. I mean, why on Earth would you question if a guy you literally just met kissed you in a brotherly way??!!! What's wrong with you!?! Who thinks that!
No I didn't have high hopes for this book, but I expected much MUCH more than what I got. The plot was promising, it was intriguing and it was damn false! Lured me in to only spit me out. And to think I was so close to buying the rest of the series, so close! I almost did because they were just $3 a piece but I am so grateful that I had some logic and decided "eh better wait". *patting myself on the back*
I felt like I was reading a slightly different/bad
re-telling of Twilight but I quite enjoyed Twilight.
My points is, this book lacked in character development completely. I felt no connection towards them nor did I feel any connexion towards the characters for one another. In fact, I felt uncomfortable while reading this.
I did not like at all and will not even bother to read the next books or even finish the first one to be honest.
"I was shocked by his sudden touch, even more surprised when he leaned forward and pressed his lips to my forehead. Was it a brotherly kiss or something more? My heart slammed widely in my chest as I prayed it was something more."
Omg, I can't. I can't i can't i can't!!! This book made me want to pull my hair out. I'm sorry, I do not want to come off rude to the author or to anyone who enjoyed this book but geez, this book was the mother load of all cliches!
First let me rant about the above quotes. ^^^
It was literally 30 some pages into the book, they met once prior to the quotes above and already she feels this incredible connection. Girrrrl please, you met this guy once, the second time you're already thinking this, she reminds me of the "overly attached girlfriend" on YouTube. Big red flag. If there's one thing that annoys me the most when it comes to reading is insta-love! I cannot stand it at all! And the second quote, omg, my face just dropped. I mean, why on Earth would you question if a guy you literally just met kissed you in a brotherly way??!!! What's wrong with you!?! Who thinks that!
No I didn't have high hopes for this book, but I expected much MUCH more than what I got. The plot was promising, it was intriguing and it was damn false! Lured me in to only spit me out. And to think I was so close to buying the rest of the series, so close! I almost did because they were just $3 a piece but I am so grateful that I had some logic and decided "eh better wait". *patting myself on the back*
I felt like I was reading a slightly different/bad
re-telling of Twilight but I quite enjoyed Twilight.
My points is, this book lacked in character development completely. I felt no connection towards them nor did I feel any connexion towards the characters for one another. In fact, I felt uncomfortable while reading this.
I did not like at all and will not even bother to read the next books or even finish the first one to be honest.
November 16, 2016
Downloaded for free from Amazon.co.uk
This was a YA paranormal story about a girl who could read minds.
Cameron was an okay character and I appreciated why she didn’t want to sit back and do nothing when people’s lives were in danger.
The storyline in this was about Cameron being able to read minds, and then being approached by a new boy at school who seemed to have the same ability. The story went on from there, but it seemed like Cameron’s crush on Lewis was centre-stage a lot of the time, and the book really dragged.
The ending to this was a bit of a cliff-hanger.
6 out of 10
This was a YA paranormal story about a girl who could read minds.
Cameron was an okay character and I appreciated why she didn’t want to sit back and do nothing when people’s lives were in danger.
The storyline in this was about Cameron being able to read minds, and then being approached by a new boy at school who seemed to have the same ability. The story went on from there, but it seemed like Cameron’s crush on Lewis was centre-stage a lot of the time, and the book really dragged.
The ending to this was a bit of a cliff-hanger.
6 out of 10
November 15, 2016
Really enjoyed reading this book good series.
August 21, 2013
Initially I was not aware it was a YA novel when I downloaded this to read free to my Kindle. As I read, I discovered elements that indicated that was the case. Even so, I found this to be an enjoyable read.
I needed to overlook some writing elements that could have used some improvement. Trite and constant repetitive usage of phrases like “raking hands through hair” & “I never felt this way before” coupled with multiple examples of reminding the readers of certain facts (like Aaron was rich) made me wonder if the author had used a qualified editor.
To a certain extent the author’s plot reminded me of the conflict between mind readers and a controlling authority group in the television series Babylon 5. Unlike that show, this novel focused mainly on an almost 18 year old who'd spent the majority of her life moving from place to place in an effort to hide her ability. When a stranger offers the promise of acceptance with others having the same talent she becomes hopeful of a secure happy future trying to develop her skills. Motto: Be careful what you wish for.
You’d might think from these comments I’d have a negative view of the book. Despite the shortcomings, I found myself gobbling up the novel to read it as quickly as I could. The plot was intriguing. Call it a guilty pleasure. I intend to pay for the download for the second book in the series.
Update: In the next book, as the main character recalled events, entire sections from this book were cut and pasted into it. This happened frequently and felt like a lazy effort in writing. The second book ends mid- story forcing you to purchase the next in the series if yoou want to know what happens to the characters. I felt manipulated and chose not to. I do not recommend the series.
I needed to overlook some writing elements that could have used some improvement. Trite and constant repetitive usage of phrases like “raking hands through hair” & “I never felt this way before” coupled with multiple examples of reminding the readers of certain facts (like Aaron was rich) made me wonder if the author had used a qualified editor.
To a certain extent the author’s plot reminded me of the conflict between mind readers and a controlling authority group in the television series Babylon 5. Unlike that show, this novel focused mainly on an almost 18 year old who'd spent the majority of her life moving from place to place in an effort to hide her ability. When a stranger offers the promise of acceptance with others having the same talent she becomes hopeful of a secure happy future trying to develop her skills. Motto: Be careful what you wish for.
You’d might think from these comments I’d have a negative view of the book. Despite the shortcomings, I found myself gobbling up the novel to read it as quickly as I could. The plot was intriguing. Call it a guilty pleasure. I intend to pay for the download for the second book in the series.
Update: In the next book, as the main character recalled events, entire sections from this book were cut and pasted into it. This happened frequently and felt like a lazy effort in writing. The second book ends mid- story forcing you to purchase the next in the series if yoou want to know what happens to the characters. I felt manipulated and chose not to. I do not recommend the series.
February 21, 2011
Warning: This book is definitely addictive!
My Rating: 5 out of 5
My Cover Thoughts: The cover is absolutely gorgeous! On the front it draws you in because you can see a girl in a black dress at the beach flying in the air. Her hair is blowing in the wind of the sea like a storm is coming. Then in the sky there are flowers and symbols floating around. The cover is also my favorite color Sky Blue (just like someone’s eye color in the book)
My Thoughts/Review: When I first started reading this book I could not put it down. There was so much going on right from the start. Cameron is a teenager who is living in Maine with her grandmother. She is considered weird and has a few friends at school but they are not her real friends. She is friends with them because she knows what they want and what they are thinking. See the thing is Cameron is a mind reader and she hates it. She is friends with a girl named Emily and she cannot stand her but because Emily is popular and to be friends with her is to be a part of the in crowd. Cameron so desperately needs to be seen and not heard she tolerates the mistreatment that Emily gives her.
As the story goes on a new student comes to school whose name is Lewis. Cameron is instantly attracted to him and she cannot get enough of him. At first she pushes him away but as time goes on Cameron realizes he is a mind reader just like her. Lewis offers Cameron a way out by offering her to come back to the school and place where he lives. He tells her she can learn to block minds out and to read other people’s minds, thoughts and body language. Lewis tells her she is not the only mind reader out there. Cameron agrees to go with him because she is tired of being treated like a weirdo by people. So she leaves Maine to go to the Island where Lewis lives.
When she gets t the island she is greeted by Aaron whose house she is going to be living in. She finds out that he is a mind reader to. She also learns that he was her father’s best friend and wants to help her. As time goes on she learns how to block minds and also learns that Lewis and Aaron are using her because of her powers that she is not aware of. Cameron also learns that Aaron s stealing children who can read minds as well as carries other paranormal powers. When she confronts Aaron he tells her she can leave the house and go back to her grandmother’s house. She tells Aaron that that is what she wants because she does not agree with what he is doing. But before she can go home Aaron tells her she has to have her mind wiped clear of him and of Lewis. Lewis begs her not to do it but to stay with him s they can be together because he loves her. She says no because she is not comfortable with what they have done to an S.P.I agent. No matter what you should never hurt anyone to get them to leave you alone.
I loved this story because Cameron had such a hard time deciding what was right and what was wrong. She knew she wanted to be with Lewis but he was doing wrong and no matter what her heart felt she had to follow right. She wanted to be back in the safe arms of her grandmother. So they sent her back to her but they took away her memory. At first I was leery about reading this book because it had so many mixed reviews. But I am so GLAD I did because I thought it was GREAT! Some people said it was just like other paranormal books but it was not. Not a lot of authors have ventured out and done books about mind reading and telekinesis. Kudos to Lori for sharing this story and I cannot wait to read the second book because Cameron has so much more to explore and with Maddox by her side I think she is going to learn a lot about her powers and she may even learn about her father. I recommend this to any young adult who loves paranormal stories.
Memorable Quotes: Page 112 Lewis Talking to Cameron: “I hope she believes me. I hope she understands why this is so important. Please, don’t leave. I need you here.”
(Cameron) The words rushed through my mind, tangling with my own. Thoughts so emotional, so true, that my eyes stung with tears.
“Why,” I whispered. “Why do you want me here? So you can use me?”
(Lewis) At first, but now because I think I might be in love with you.
Advice: This is a must read for all Young Adult Paranormal Readers
My Rating: 5 out of 5
My Cover Thoughts: The cover is absolutely gorgeous! On the front it draws you in because you can see a girl in a black dress at the beach flying in the air. Her hair is blowing in the wind of the sea like a storm is coming. Then in the sky there are flowers and symbols floating around. The cover is also my favorite color Sky Blue (just like someone’s eye color in the book)
My Thoughts/Review: When I first started reading this book I could not put it down. There was so much going on right from the start. Cameron is a teenager who is living in Maine with her grandmother. She is considered weird and has a few friends at school but they are not her real friends. She is friends with them because she knows what they want and what they are thinking. See the thing is Cameron is a mind reader and she hates it. She is friends with a girl named Emily and she cannot stand her but because Emily is popular and to be friends with her is to be a part of the in crowd. Cameron so desperately needs to be seen and not heard she tolerates the mistreatment that Emily gives her.
As the story goes on a new student comes to school whose name is Lewis. Cameron is instantly attracted to him and she cannot get enough of him. At first she pushes him away but as time goes on Cameron realizes he is a mind reader just like her. Lewis offers Cameron a way out by offering her to come back to the school and place where he lives. He tells her she can learn to block minds out and to read other people’s minds, thoughts and body language. Lewis tells her she is not the only mind reader out there. Cameron agrees to go with him because she is tired of being treated like a weirdo by people. So she leaves Maine to go to the Island where Lewis lives.
When she gets t the island she is greeted by Aaron whose house she is going to be living in. She finds out that he is a mind reader to. She also learns that he was her father’s best friend and wants to help her. As time goes on she learns how to block minds and also learns that Lewis and Aaron are using her because of her powers that she is not aware of. Cameron also learns that Aaron s stealing children who can read minds as well as carries other paranormal powers. When she confronts Aaron he tells her she can leave the house and go back to her grandmother’s house. She tells Aaron that that is what she wants because she does not agree with what he is doing. But before she can go home Aaron tells her she has to have her mind wiped clear of him and of Lewis. Lewis begs her not to do it but to stay with him s they can be together because he loves her. She says no because she is not comfortable with what they have done to an S.P.I agent. No matter what you should never hurt anyone to get them to leave you alone.
I loved this story because Cameron had such a hard time deciding what was right and what was wrong. She knew she wanted to be with Lewis but he was doing wrong and no matter what her heart felt she had to follow right. She wanted to be back in the safe arms of her grandmother. So they sent her back to her but they took away her memory. At first I was leery about reading this book because it had so many mixed reviews. But I am so GLAD I did because I thought it was GREAT! Some people said it was just like other paranormal books but it was not. Not a lot of authors have ventured out and done books about mind reading and telekinesis. Kudos to Lori for sharing this story and I cannot wait to read the second book because Cameron has so much more to explore and with Maddox by her side I think she is going to learn a lot about her powers and she may even learn about her father. I recommend this to any young adult who loves paranormal stories.
Memorable Quotes: Page 112 Lewis Talking to Cameron: “I hope she believes me. I hope she understands why this is so important. Please, don’t leave. I need you here.”
(Cameron) The words rushed through my mind, tangling with my own. Thoughts so emotional, so true, that my eyes stung with tears.
“Why,” I whispered. “Why do you want me here? So you can use me?”
(Lewis) At first, but now because I think I might be in love with you.
Advice: This is a must read for all Young Adult Paranormal Readers
March 9, 2011
Will be posted on the blog on 3/10/11.
In a Sentence: The Mind Readers started out as a mediocre YA mystery but steadily improved to a page-turning thriller culminating in one heck of an ending.
My Thoughts
For those of you who like to be immediately sucked into a story, The Mind Readers just might be the book for you. The action starts right off the bat, as you can probably tell by reading the first sentence (included above). However, the thing that instantly drew me into the story wasn’t just because of the suspense, but because I was curious about the main character, Cameron. Cameron is a mind reader, but she has the firm belief that she can’t help anyone with her abilities because of how they would react. This simultaneously drove me crazy because it was probably the exact opposite of what I would do, but at the same time, it intrigued me. I figured Cameron probably had a reason for her choice to remain silent, and she did, though it was one that I had a bit of a difficult time understanding.
This is where I got a little annoyed by the book. It had nothing to do with the author’s writing style or even the plot, but Cameron was starting to rub me the wrong way. I felt like all she cared about was fitting in and having “friends—” even if those friends didn’t really care about her at all. She had so many insecurities, and it seemed like those insecurities were all she ever thought about. In fact, she started to drive me just a little bit crazy. Then I remembered what it was like to be a teenager trying to make it through high school. Everything kind of clicked into place. While a lot of things Cameron did at the beginning and even into the middle of the book annoyed me, I was definitely guilty of doing very similar things when I was in high school. Though thinking about that had me cringing, I think Brighton knew what she was doing in portraying Cameron’s character in the way that she did. In retrospect, it was very realistic.
The only other little complaint I can think of mentioning is that The Mind Readers is a pretty formulaic YA paranormal romance. This doesn’t make it any less entertaining, but I know there’s been some reader burnout lately with the genre, so I thought I’d give a heads up to those who might want one. On the other hand, if you’re still reading through PNR books like candy, then you should really consider giving this book a shot. Though The Mind Readers doesn’t really add a whole lot of new ideas to the genre, it’s better than quite a few recent paranormal romance books I’ve read. Furthermore, it DOES deal with mind readers, which are less common than, say, vampires or werewolves, so there’s a chance it might be something a little different and refreshing for some of you.
The thing I really enjoyed about The Mind Readers was that Cameron continued to develop as a character throughout the entirety of the book. Though we kind of butted heads through half of the book, I felt that she came into her own skin and started trusting in herself more and more as the book progressed. By the time the ending came around, I was starting to like her. In fact, I flew through the last fifty pages or so of the book, because I was so caught up in what was happening.
Another character that I liked was Maddox, though he only makes a few brief appearances throughout the novel. I have a feeling that he’ll definitely be important in the sequel though! Speaking of sequels, I’m planning on reading the rest of the books in the series when they come out. Though I’m giving The Mind Readers a rating of three overall, the second half of the book was a solid four, which makes me have high hopes for the sequel!
In a Sentence: The Mind Readers started out as a mediocre YA mystery but steadily improved to a page-turning thriller culminating in one heck of an ending.
My Thoughts
For those of you who like to be immediately sucked into a story, The Mind Readers just might be the book for you. The action starts right off the bat, as you can probably tell by reading the first sentence (included above). However, the thing that instantly drew me into the story wasn’t just because of the suspense, but because I was curious about the main character, Cameron. Cameron is a mind reader, but she has the firm belief that she can’t help anyone with her abilities because of how they would react. This simultaneously drove me crazy because it was probably the exact opposite of what I would do, but at the same time, it intrigued me. I figured Cameron probably had a reason for her choice to remain silent, and she did, though it was one that I had a bit of a difficult time understanding.
This is where I got a little annoyed by the book. It had nothing to do with the author’s writing style or even the plot, but Cameron was starting to rub me the wrong way. I felt like all she cared about was fitting in and having “friends—” even if those friends didn’t really care about her at all. She had so many insecurities, and it seemed like those insecurities were all she ever thought about. In fact, she started to drive me just a little bit crazy. Then I remembered what it was like to be a teenager trying to make it through high school. Everything kind of clicked into place. While a lot of things Cameron did at the beginning and even into the middle of the book annoyed me, I was definitely guilty of doing very similar things when I was in high school. Though thinking about that had me cringing, I think Brighton knew what she was doing in portraying Cameron’s character in the way that she did. In retrospect, it was very realistic.
The only other little complaint I can think of mentioning is that The Mind Readers is a pretty formulaic YA paranormal romance. This doesn’t make it any less entertaining, but I know there’s been some reader burnout lately with the genre, so I thought I’d give a heads up to those who might want one. On the other hand, if you’re still reading through PNR books like candy, then you should really consider giving this book a shot. Though The Mind Readers doesn’t really add a whole lot of new ideas to the genre, it’s better than quite a few recent paranormal romance books I’ve read. Furthermore, it DOES deal with mind readers, which are less common than, say, vampires or werewolves, so there’s a chance it might be something a little different and refreshing for some of you.
The thing I really enjoyed about The Mind Readers was that Cameron continued to develop as a character throughout the entirety of the book. Though we kind of butted heads through half of the book, I felt that she came into her own skin and started trusting in herself more and more as the book progressed. By the time the ending came around, I was starting to like her. In fact, I flew through the last fifty pages or so of the book, because I was so caught up in what was happening.
Another character that I liked was Maddox, though he only makes a few brief appearances throughout the novel. I have a feeling that he’ll definitely be important in the sequel though! Speaking of sequels, I’m planning on reading the rest of the books in the series when they come out. Though I’m giving The Mind Readers a rating of three overall, the second half of the book was a solid four, which makes me have high hopes for the sequel!
April 28, 2016
This review is short, to the point, and will have a spoiler.
I picked this book up a while back because it was available for free. On one hand I thought the world the characters live in -with the two sides and fighting blah blah blah- was interesting. I kind of liked Cameron at first....but then the relationship happened. At first it was ok, but later on. I wanted to kill her. I lost all respect for this book at that point. At the end, I swayed and thought maybe there was something coming in the next book that might win me over. But after learning from other readers I think I might pass...
I picked this book up a while back because it was available for free. On one hand I thought the world the characters live in -with the two sides and fighting blah blah blah- was interesting. I kind of liked Cameron at first....but then the relationship happened. At first it was ok, but later on. I wanted to kill her. I lost all respect for this book at that point. At the end, I swayed and thought maybe there was something coming in the next book that might win me over. But after learning from other readers I think I might pass...
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April 5, 2019
Picking up this book for a challenge where I had to read a book someone had “given up”, had me going in with pretty low expectations. I wasn’t at all expecting to enjoy it as much as I did!
Cameron, our main character, was extremely likable & I found myself becoming invested in her life & what happened to her. It’s not often I find myself truly enjoying everything about a character, but that’s exactly how I felt about Cameron. She was strong & caring, & just an overall genuine person.
The Mind Readers is one of those books that continually keeps you guessing. Throughout the book, I flip-flopped back & forth on what to believe; who were the good guys, who were the bad guys. The ending was honestly shocking for me! The lead up into book two definitely bumped this up to a four star read for me, & you can count on me picking up the second book in the series! I can’t wait to see what happens with Cameron in the next installment & to see how this ending with Maddox plays out!
Super thrilled I chose to pick this one up! It’s on Kindle Unlimited, so if you have it, you should check it out, too!
Cameron, our main character, was extremely likable & I found myself becoming invested in her life & what happened to her. It’s not often I find myself truly enjoying everything about a character, but that’s exactly how I felt about Cameron. She was strong & caring, & just an overall genuine person.
The Mind Readers is one of those books that continually keeps you guessing. Throughout the book, I flip-flopped back & forth on what to believe; who were the good guys, who were the bad guys. The ending was honestly shocking for me! The lead up into book two definitely bumped this up to a four star read for me, & you can count on me picking up the second book in the series! I can’t wait to see what happens with Cameron in the next installment & to see how this ending with Maddox plays out!
Super thrilled I chose to pick this one up! It’s on Kindle Unlimited, so if you have it, you should check it out, too!
December 23, 2014
I love my Kindle. I do, I love it like I love few other inanimate objects. When I got my Kindle, I downloaded a ridiculous amount of books onto it. Like, all the books that were free or one dollar or whatever. I quickly put so many books on there that I realized that I never had any hope of reading all of them.
So I organized that bitch to at least make the task feel surmountable. Then I got into Netgalley and ARCs and let's just not talk about the status of my Kindle, okay?
This was one of the first books I downloaded to my Kindle when I got it, which was a long time ago which meant I had this book very close to publication. It looked extremely interesting and I was determined to read it. Why didn't I?
The first books I read on my Kindle, in no short order were Need, Evermore, Intrinsical, Starfire Angels, and Significance. Everything in common with those books? I disliked them immensely. So yeah, I love my Kindle but I can't pick out books very well to put on it. So I more cautiously tiptoed around all those books that I picked out ridiculously quickly. The Mind Readers just got lost by the wayside.
Which is a shame, because I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Is it groundbreaking? No, but I wasn't expecting it to be. All I wanted was a nice way to pass the time and be entertained, and I was.
The Mind Readers follows Cameron, or Cam for short, around. Cam can read people's minds, as can her grandmother. It has gotten her into a great deal of trouble since it seems like people are after them. Cam thinks she's all alone in this world until Lewis comes into the picture. Lewis can also read minds and helps catch a murderer before he whisks Cam off to a secluded island to be trained by Aaron into controlling her thoughts and abilities.
I'm not going to lie, for the first eighty percent of this book, I was content with giving this book three stars. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Lewis takes Cam to this island to be taught by the much older Aaron who jumped in as Cam's father figure. And that all sounded like a cult to me.
In fact, I'm still not convinced this wasn't some sort of cult.
Only instead of all white, they were really expensive suits and dresses.
This meant that Lewis, our resident love interest, was thrown in my mind as cult follower/leader and I couldn't get behind him. He and Aaron always seem to say exactly the right thing to Cameron and it just feels all sorts of emotional manipulation going on. And you know what I am definitely not okay with? Emotional manipulation.
So Lewis who is a good guy was placed into a villain slot for me. Same with Aaron. So then some guy called Rodgers comes along and talks to Cam for three seconds and I want to see more of him. Who cares if Lewis says he's part of SPI, the group trying to hunt down the Mind Readers, because finally some humor and I didn't like Lewis anyway.
Sarcasm for the win. This is why Tony Stark is my favorite Avenger and Loki one of my favorite villains. If you've got sarcasm, it's the quickest way to my morally corrupt heart.
Ahem. Anyway, after Cam starts learning more about her abilities we really get into the heart of the plot in the last 30%. And it comes in with a pretty big scene with
What bumped this up wasn't really the plot though, instead it was the fact that when Cam was faced with something that went against her values versus the boy she liked, she chose her values! It seems like it should be obvious, but dear God does that go against most YA novels these days! She stuck with her values and essentially told the guy to fuck off.
HALLELUJAH!
This made Cam go from an okay character to a likable one in my books. Because fuck that Lewis guy, I never even liked him anyway.
The book does leave on a cliffhanger, but it's part of a series so that's to be expected. I will pick up the next book in the series to see where the plot goes.
Also, for an indie novel, it is remarkably error free. There was only one noticeable error in the whole thing, I think, but it wasn't one that grated on me so much that I can remember it.
Let me tell you though, if a love triangle comes anywhere near this, I will burst a blood vessel. You already told Lewis to go away, Cam. Let's keep it that way.
So I organized that bitch to at least make the task feel surmountable. Then I got into Netgalley and ARCs and let's just not talk about the status of my Kindle, okay?
This was one of the first books I downloaded to my Kindle when I got it, which was a long time ago which meant I had this book very close to publication. It looked extremely interesting and I was determined to read it. Why didn't I?
The first books I read on my Kindle, in no short order were Need, Evermore, Intrinsical, Starfire Angels, and Significance. Everything in common with those books? I disliked them immensely. So yeah, I love my Kindle but I can't pick out books very well to put on it. So I more cautiously tiptoed around all those books that I picked out ridiculously quickly. The Mind Readers just got lost by the wayside.
Which is a shame, because I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Is it groundbreaking? No, but I wasn't expecting it to be. All I wanted was a nice way to pass the time and be entertained, and I was.
The Mind Readers follows Cameron, or Cam for short, around. Cam can read people's minds, as can her grandmother. It has gotten her into a great deal of trouble since it seems like people are after them. Cam thinks she's all alone in this world until Lewis comes into the picture. Lewis can also read minds and helps catch a murderer before he whisks Cam off to a secluded island to be trained by Aaron into controlling her thoughts and abilities.
I'm not going to lie, for the first eighty percent of this book, I was content with giving this book three stars. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Lewis takes Cam to this island to be taught by the much older Aaron who jumped in as Cam's father figure. And that all sounded like a cult to me.
In fact, I'm still not convinced this wasn't some sort of cult.
Only instead of all white, they were really expensive suits and dresses.
This meant that Lewis, our resident love interest, was thrown in my mind as cult follower/leader and I couldn't get behind him. He and Aaron always seem to say exactly the right thing to Cameron and it just feels all sorts of emotional manipulation going on. And you know what I am definitely not okay with? Emotional manipulation.
So Lewis who is a good guy was placed into a villain slot for me. Same with Aaron. So then some guy called Rodgers comes along and talks to Cam for three seconds and I want to see more of him. Who cares if Lewis says he's part of SPI, the group trying to hunt down the Mind Readers, because finally some humor and I didn't like Lewis anyway.
Sarcasm for the win. This is why Tony Stark is my favorite Avenger and Loki one of my favorite villains. If you've got sarcasm, it's the quickest way to my morally corrupt heart.
Ahem. Anyway, after Cam starts learning more about her abilities we really get into the heart of the plot in the last 30%. And it comes in with a pretty big scene with
What bumped this up wasn't really the plot though, instead it was the fact that when Cam was faced with something that went against her values versus the boy she liked, she chose her values! It seems like it should be obvious, but dear God does that go against most YA novels these days! She stuck with her values and essentially told the guy to fuck off.
HALLELUJAH!
This made Cam go from an okay character to a likable one in my books. Because fuck that Lewis guy, I never even liked him anyway.
The book does leave on a cliffhanger, but it's part of a series so that's to be expected. I will pick up the next book in the series to see where the plot goes.
Also, for an indie novel, it is remarkably error free. There was only one noticeable error in the whole thing, I think, but it wasn't one that grated on me so much that I can remember it.
Let me tell you though, if a love triangle comes anywhere near this, I will burst a blood vessel. You already told Lewis to go away, Cam. Let's keep it that way.
May 1, 2012
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If you would have asked for my opinion of this novel while I was reading it, I would have told you that I liked it. If you were to ask me that same question right now, now that I have finished reading this novel, I would tell you that I absolutely loved it!!! The conclusion switched my opinion from like to love; it was a mind-blowing cliffhanger that left so many options open for the sequel. I can’t wait to get my hands on The Mind Thieves, available late spring of 2012.
The Mind Readers is the first novel in a new young adult series by Lori Brighton. This intriguing, fast-paced novel will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat. It’s been a few days and I am still thinking about this story. If you are a fan of suspense novels, then this is the story for you. I still can’t decide who to trust. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys? I am definitely leaning toward one side right now, but I’m not positive about anything.
I’m undecided on the romance between Cameron and Lewis. It seems like there are two sides to Lewis: his sweet, attentive side and his angry, revengeful side. It’s hard to root for him because I can’t decide if he is a good guy or a bad guy. His character is very mysterious, and there is still a lot to discover about his character.
Cameron is a great protagonist. She is compassionate and strong willed. She doesn’t think people should be harmed even if they are the “bad guy”. But, the best thing about Cameron is that she isn’t perfect; she has flaws. (I am sick of perfect protagonist because they aren’t realistic.) Cameron has vulnerabilities and insecurities, mainly from her lack of knowledge about her powers and her limited experience with boys. Cameron’s insecurities made her character come to life.
The only thing that really bugged me about this novel was Cameron’s grandma. Why do adults insist on keeping everything from their supernatural children/grandchildren? I had this same issue with another novel I recently finished, Beg For Mercy. I don’t enjoy conflict based on lack of communication. It’s frustrating. Talk to the girl about her gift, train her, and help her protect herself. DUH!
I gave The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton 4 STARS. It’s a unique and captivating new series. I strongly recommend this novel to young adults.
-XOXO
READING, EATING AND DREAMING
If you would have asked for my opinion of this novel while I was reading it, I would have told you that I liked it. If you were to ask me that same question right now, now that I have finished reading this novel, I would tell you that I absolutely loved it!!! The conclusion switched my opinion from like to love; it was a mind-blowing cliffhanger that left so many options open for the sequel. I can’t wait to get my hands on The Mind Thieves, available late spring of 2012.
The Mind Readers is the first novel in a new young adult series by Lori Brighton. This intriguing, fast-paced novel will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat. It’s been a few days and I am still thinking about this story. If you are a fan of suspense novels, then this is the story for you. I still can’t decide who to trust. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys? I am definitely leaning toward one side right now, but I’m not positive about anything.
I’m undecided on the romance between Cameron and Lewis. It seems like there are two sides to Lewis: his sweet, attentive side and his angry, revengeful side. It’s hard to root for him because I can’t decide if he is a good guy or a bad guy. His character is very mysterious, and there is still a lot to discover about his character.
Cameron is a great protagonist. She is compassionate and strong willed. She doesn’t think people should be harmed even if they are the “bad guy”. But, the best thing about Cameron is that she isn’t perfect; she has flaws. (I am sick of perfect protagonist because they aren’t realistic.) Cameron has vulnerabilities and insecurities, mainly from her lack of knowledge about her powers and her limited experience with boys. Cameron’s insecurities made her character come to life.
The only thing that really bugged me about this novel was Cameron’s grandma. Why do adults insist on keeping everything from their supernatural children/grandchildren? I had this same issue with another novel I recently finished, Beg For Mercy. I don’t enjoy conflict based on lack of communication. It’s frustrating. Talk to the girl about her gift, train her, and help her protect herself. DUH!
I gave The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton 4 STARS. It’s a unique and captivating new series. I strongly recommend this novel to young adults.
-XOXO
READING, EATING AND DREAMING
November 8, 2013
** 2.5 Stars***
Being able to read minds, do you think could be a blessing or a curse ?
The plot for this book is really interesting, I mean how many times have you wished you could read somebody's mind? but sadly I have to say that I really struggled to finish reading it, it just wasn't my thing.
Cameron is a teenager who's' only living relative is her grandmother, they live as if they are always hiding and trying to go through life unnoticed. They've been in a small town in Maine for almost a year and now that Cameron is a senior in high school she wants nothing more than to go to Prom, graduate and do all the normal things she's never been able to do, because of her distinctive gift; she can read minds.
She's not really happy but is content with faking to be someone she's not because is the sensible thing to do, but one day that started seemingly normal will end with the murder of one of her classmates and the appearance of a new really cute boy in town. She can feel everything in her life shifting and it all connects to Lewis , he's handsome, smart and very mysterious, so much in fact that for some unknown reason she can't read his mind, problem is she really wants to...
Everything was going fine for me in the beginning, although I quickly realized this book felt to young for me, but the real problem was that there was so much stuff going on in the story and it got so confusing and consequently boring. The whole thing felt really messy and just when I would finally think I had something figured out, it would shift so far to the other side of the spectrum and it just didn't make any sense to me.
This book was appointed by my book club to discuss it and when I first heard of it I was really excited , but unfortunately it wasn't what I expected at all, maybe the other girls of my club saw it with a better perspective, but I'm just still confused about what I just read.
Being able to read minds, do you think could be a blessing or a curse ?
The plot for this book is really interesting, I mean how many times have you wished you could read somebody's mind? but sadly I have to say that I really struggled to finish reading it, it just wasn't my thing.
Cameron is a teenager who's' only living relative is her grandmother, they live as if they are always hiding and trying to go through life unnoticed. They've been in a small town in Maine for almost a year and now that Cameron is a senior in high school she wants nothing more than to go to Prom, graduate and do all the normal things she's never been able to do, because of her distinctive gift; she can read minds.
She's not really happy but is content with faking to be someone she's not because is the sensible thing to do, but one day that started seemingly normal will end with the murder of one of her classmates and the appearance of a new really cute boy in town. She can feel everything in her life shifting and it all connects to Lewis , he's handsome, smart and very mysterious, so much in fact that for some unknown reason she can't read his mind, problem is she really wants to...
Everything was going fine for me in the beginning, although I quickly realized this book felt to young for me, but the real problem was that there was so much stuff going on in the story and it got so confusing and consequently boring. The whole thing felt really messy and just when I would finally think I had something figured out, it would shift so far to the other side of the spectrum and it just didn't make any sense to me.
This book was appointed by my book club to discuss it and when I first heard of it I was really excited , but unfortunately it wasn't what I expected at all, maybe the other girls of my club saw it with a better perspective, but I'm just still confused about what I just read.
November 21, 2011
This book really made my brain hurt - for a number of reasons. But like a demented, crazy person who can't think straight, I can't wait for more. I LOVED the concept, and I thought the book had a kick-butt end. Having said that, the book can't be more infuriating to read. The book was very chaotic, and basically everything jumped all over the place.
Before I begin, I want to say I don't think Brighton gave me a chance to like Lewis. I mean, he had his moments, but he never made me swoon. It felt like he was always so pushy when it came to her, even when he's patient, he's always urging her - to like him, to come with him, to stay with him, etc. And even though he could be romantic, there was always something there to make you doubt his intentions.
Now, getting to the chaotic pace, first of all, you're left to assume a lot of stuff. Like Cameron's mother thought she was a freak and shoved her to her grandmother, another freak. Does that meant her grandmother has an ability too? We're left to assume so, but if she does, why did she have to try to pry about the cafe incident and why couldn't she just know? Then it talks about the Michigan incident - when Cameron warned someone and they almost got caught. We're left wondering what happened and what does she mean by they almost got caught and by who? It's not until the end that we find out her neighbors had heard rumors and called the cops on her.
Then, you had Cameron's thoughts jumping all over the place. You know, for a girl who wishes that she can block the world out, she sure does have a lot of thoughts, and they're so freaking wishy-washy. Should she say something about something she has heard or just mind her own business? Should she humor Emily or stop being her friend because she is just using her? How much does she like Lewis or can she trust him? Should she trust Aaron or Maddox? Don't get me wrong, her thoughts have some merit, but they all give me a headache.
And it's frustrating to me that I'm confused about the end. We see a brief glimpse of the blue eyes and gray eyes, but I want to know who yelled enough. I want to know how they were able to stop. I want to know how Maddox was unharmed. I want to know who said to take her and who actually carried her out the door.
In the last chapter, as awesome as it was, left me with even more questions. It's bugging the hell out of me, and I'm so desperate to find out. But even now, almost a year later, I still have no clue about the sequel and when it's going to be released.
Before I begin, I want to say I don't think Brighton gave me a chance to like Lewis. I mean, he had his moments, but he never made me swoon. It felt like he was always so pushy when it came to her, even when he's patient, he's always urging her - to like him, to come with him, to stay with him, etc. And even though he could be romantic, there was always something there to make you doubt his intentions.
Now, getting to the chaotic pace, first of all, you're left to assume a lot of stuff. Like Cameron's mother thought she was a freak and shoved her to her grandmother, another freak. Does that meant her grandmother has an ability too? We're left to assume so, but if she does, why did she have to try to pry about the cafe incident and why couldn't she just know? Then it talks about the Michigan incident - when Cameron warned someone and they almost got caught. We're left wondering what happened and what does she mean by they almost got caught and by who? It's not until the end that we find out her neighbors had heard rumors and called the cops on her.
Then, you had Cameron's thoughts jumping all over the place. You know, for a girl who wishes that she can block the world out, she sure does have a lot of thoughts, and they're so freaking wishy-washy. Should she say something about something she has heard or just mind her own business? Should she humor Emily or stop being her friend because she is just using her? How much does she like Lewis or can she trust him? Should she trust Aaron or Maddox? Don't get me wrong, her thoughts have some merit, but they all give me a headache.
And it's frustrating to me that I'm confused about the end. We see a brief glimpse of the blue eyes and gray eyes, but I want to know who yelled enough. I want to know how they were able to stop. I want to know how Maddox was unharmed. I want to know who said to take her and who actually carried her out the door.
In the last chapter, as awesome as it was, left me with even more questions. It's bugging the hell out of me, and I'm so desperate to find out. But even now, almost a year later, I still have no clue about the sequel and when it's going to be released.
October 11, 2012
Where have I been?? I've seen this book a few times here and there. It was published in 2010, but I just never dove in for some reason. I wish I had!
I loved this book. I stayed up late and read it on my phone Kindle app every chance I got in the car while hubby drove until I was done. Even though it's usually not the type I like, because the guy turns out to be a 'jerk'. Well...not really. :) I usually am all about the true love. But it's was a conundrum. I felt for this book like I felt for Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson. I LOVED that series. LOVED!!! It's still in my top 5 series ever to be read by me, but the 'guy' situation was different. The guy you thought you wanted her to be with, winds up being the guy you kinda hate, and then you fall for another guy and then some other stuff happens.
I know I'm not making sense, but it's totally on purpose!! :) I don't want to spoil anything, but I'll tell you this; these two authors know how to pull those guys to finagle it and make your heart move in one direction and then the other. It's not a love triangle, which I dislike immensely.
The story flowed. It wasn't too wordy or drawn out. I never felt like I was lost or struggling to keep up with the plot. It was a semi-light read. There were some moments in the book that made me cringe or tear up, but for the most part, it's a lighter read, which was what I was looking for.
So in conclusion, I've started book 2 already and am VERY intrigued by where things are going. I hope Maddox doesn't break my heart, but I'm ready to find out where this is going.
5 edge-of-my-seat, kissy, torn but hanging on, stars from me!!
I loved this book. I stayed up late and read it on my phone Kindle app every chance I got in the car while hubby drove until I was done. Even though it's usually not the type I like, because the guy turns out to be a 'jerk'. Well...not really. :) I usually am all about the true love. But it's was a conundrum. I felt for this book like I felt for Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson. I LOVED that series. LOVED!!! It's still in my top 5 series ever to be read by me, but the 'guy' situation was different. The guy you thought you wanted her to be with, winds up being the guy you kinda hate, and then you fall for another guy and then some other stuff happens.
I know I'm not making sense, but it's totally on purpose!! :) I don't want to spoil anything, but I'll tell you this; these two authors know how to pull those guys to finagle it and make your heart move in one direction and then the other. It's not a love triangle, which I dislike immensely.
The story flowed. It wasn't too wordy or drawn out. I never felt like I was lost or struggling to keep up with the plot. It was a semi-light read. There were some moments in the book that made me cringe or tear up, but for the most part, it's a lighter read, which was what I was looking for.
So in conclusion, I've started book 2 already and am VERY intrigued by where things are going. I hope Maddox doesn't break my heart, but I'm ready to find out where this is going.
5 edge-of-my-seat, kissy, torn but hanging on, stars from me!!
February 20, 2013
4 UNEXPECTED, MIND BENDING STARS
Wow, these freebie amazon reads are really impressive. This story was so much better than I’d expected. This crazy sci-fi-action-thriller of a book did have some editing issues, but not enough to hinder the flow. I had no problems reading this in one setting, give or take a few cig breaks.
In sum, I had some issues with Cameron, as she was so insecure and needy at times, but I guess I can’t really blame her, especially with how she was brought up – thinking she was a freak and all. But, she really was very insecure (to the point where I was getting really annoyed), and sort of (majorly & stupidly) boy crazy…
However, I really loved the premise, and the direction it took. The plot was wonderfully juicy and ripe with thrilling action scenes, and bubbling romance on the surface. I definitely felt Lewis and Cameron’s chemistry in the beginning, but then when Cam went with him to Aaron’s, the chemistry definitely fizzled. And all the gov’t conspiracies and lurking dangers seemed a bit repetitive & predictable, but the pacing was spot on, and easy to follow.
I’m not sure if I want to read to sequel, instead of skipping to book 3, but either way, I will finish the series. I’m hoping Lewis redeems himself, because I’m really disappointed in him.
If you’re looking for something with a lot of action, with a twinge of almost-romance, and loads of drama-- Read. This. Book.
Wow, these freebie amazon reads are really impressive. This story was so much better than I’d expected. This crazy sci-fi-action-thriller of a book did have some editing issues, but not enough to hinder the flow. I had no problems reading this in one setting, give or take a few cig breaks.
In sum, I had some issues with Cameron, as she was so insecure and needy at times, but I guess I can’t really blame her, especially with how she was brought up – thinking she was a freak and all. But, she really was very insecure (to the point where I was getting really annoyed), and sort of (majorly & stupidly) boy crazy…
However, I really loved the premise, and the direction it took. The plot was wonderfully juicy and ripe with thrilling action scenes, and bubbling romance on the surface. I definitely felt Lewis and Cameron’s chemistry in the beginning, but then when Cam went with him to Aaron’s, the chemistry definitely fizzled. And all the gov’t conspiracies and lurking dangers seemed a bit repetitive & predictable, but the pacing was spot on, and easy to follow.
I’m not sure if I want to read to sequel, instead of skipping to book 3, but either way, I will finish the series. I’m hoping Lewis redeems himself, because I’m really disappointed in him.
If you’re looking for something with a lot of action, with a twinge of almost-romance, and loads of drama-- Read. This. Book.
August 27, 2019
Rating: 3 stars
Characters: 5/10
Plot: 6/10
Enjoyment: 6/10
Wow ok so I didn't like this book as much as I thought I would. To be fair though when I got this for free on amazon I didn't have any high expectations.
Ok so the characters, I don't really know what to say to be honest. I only liked Cameron and even then there were some times where I got extremely pissed off with her. There were some things she did that I agreed with and there were times she did things that were so stupid that I really wanted to just throw my phone. There really isn't much else I can say about the characters because a lot of them were boring and useless with the ending we got but I will get into that next.
So the plot was actually not that bad for 85% of this book, it was quite fast pace and there were no boring parts. BUT LET ME GET INTO THE ENDING. I AM SO ANGRY. What the hell was that ending? Not only was it the biggest cliffhanger but it also meant that everything that happened in this book was useless and I looked at the summarys of the next books in this series and we aint returning to this anytime soon. The cliffhanger wasn't even the type of cliffhanger that I like, it was predictable and pretty much made me want to read the sequel even less.
Overall I didn't really like this book but I suppose I didn't hate. This book would not be one of the first books I would recommend but I think one of my friends might like it. I also have no intentions of reading the rest of the series anytime soon.
Bye
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Characters: 5/10
Plot: 6/10
Enjoyment: 6/10
Wow ok so I didn't like this book as much as I thought I would. To be fair though when I got this for free on amazon I didn't have any high expectations.
Ok so the characters, I don't really know what to say to be honest. I only liked Cameron and even then there were some times where I got extremely pissed off with her. There were some things she did that I agreed with and there were times she did things that were so stupid that I really wanted to just throw my phone. There really isn't much else I can say about the characters because a lot of them were boring and useless with the ending we got but I will get into that next.
So the plot was actually not that bad for 85% of this book, it was quite fast pace and there were no boring parts. BUT LET ME GET INTO THE ENDING. I AM SO ANGRY. What the hell was that ending? Not only was it the biggest cliffhanger but it also meant that everything that happened in this book was useless and I looked at the summarys of the next books in this series and we aint returning to this anytime soon. The cliffhanger wasn't even the type of cliffhanger that I like, it was predictable and pretty much made me want to read the sequel even less.
Overall I didn't really like this book but I suppose I didn't hate. This book would not be one of the first books I would recommend but I think one of my friends might like it. I also have no intentions of reading the rest of the series anytime soon.
Bye
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September 24, 2020
As far as YA paranormal indie books go, this wasn't all that bad... if only the protagonist hadn't been such an annoying, whiny moron who just epitomizes the concept of TSTL and we could have skipped the exceedingly irritating romance that the otherwise pretty good premise just wasn't enough to make up for.
January 6, 2012
When I was in the fourth grade my teacher posed a very interesting question. “Think about this long and hard” she said to us while scribbling the question across the chalkboard. “Because…no matter your answer, there are always repercussions.”
The question was: “If you could have ANY super-power, what would it be and why?”
Not such difficult a question right? Wrong. See, the tricky part comes in the second part of her statement, not necessarily the question itself. “There are always repercussions.”
Now, being in the fourth grade I didn’t really concern myself with the inevitable repercussions Ms. Keister was referring to. I picked “Stop Time” because I wanted to check out (very stealthily) the really cute boy in the front of the class, but as I got older I finally started to understand the meaning of the original question, and why she worded it the way that she did. It was to teach a lesson; that regardless of how invincible we think we are, not matter our strength, our abilities or our beauty…everything you do or say will cause and action an a re-action.
The reason I bring this up (besides it being a very convenient tie-in) is because Cameron from “The Mind Readers” (by Lori Brighton) had to learn this the hard way. She was given a gift, and if used incorrectly, this gift had very horrifying repercussions.
Cameron Winters is a freak. Fortunately, no one but her family knows the truth …that Cameron can read minds. For years Cameron has hidden behind a facade of normalcy, warned that there are those who would do her harm. When gorgeous and mysterious Lewis Douglas arrives he destroys everything Cameron has ever believed and tempts her with possibilities of freedom. Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Cameron heads to a secret haven with Lewis; a place where she meets others like her, Mind Readers. But as Cameron soon finds out some things are too good to be true. When the Mind Readers realize the extent of Cameron’s abilities, they want to use her powers for their own needs. Cameron suddenly finds herself involved in a war in which her idea of what is right and wrong is greatly tested. In the end she’ll be forced to make a choice that will not only threaten her relationship with Lewis, but her very life.
First, let me talk about the characters, (cause let’s face it, if they are flat the whole damn book is sure to be a flop.) Cameron was about as solid a character as I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Her exterior dialogue fit well with her inner turmoil, (which is sometimes difficult to do if you have a million things going on at once – aka the mind reading) and though the plot offered up several “opportunities” that could have (very easily) swallowed Cameron’s personality whole (or at the very least morphed it) her original values stood their ground. (This is a mark of solid character development and quality writing.)
As for the 2 men in the story (Max and Aaron) …WOW!
While I’m sure your first thought was, “great…another love triangle” let me assure you that THAT is not the case at all. BUT…that doesn’t mean that the two don’t hold very integral pieces to the plot that surrounds Cameron and what she believe to be “true.” (Let’s just say they add the mystery to the story.)
So…what about the plot?
Well, like I stated above, Cameron is faced with probably one of the hardest questions of all: Does she use her powers for good or evil? The problem however appears when she’s not sure which is which. Her journey to discover the difference is what drives the book and makes it worth the time you’ll spend reading it.
This read spans several genres of literature (paranormal, mystery, romance, sci-fi) so if you are a fan of 1 or all of these, chances are you will like it too. My only warning…it is the first in a series and YES…it ends with you hanging over a cliff. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Happy Reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: life is too short to read crappy books.
The question was: “If you could have ANY super-power, what would it be and why?”
Not such difficult a question right? Wrong. See, the tricky part comes in the second part of her statement, not necessarily the question itself. “There are always repercussions.”
Now, being in the fourth grade I didn’t really concern myself with the inevitable repercussions Ms. Keister was referring to. I picked “Stop Time” because I wanted to check out (very stealthily) the really cute boy in the front of the class, but as I got older I finally started to understand the meaning of the original question, and why she worded it the way that she did. It was to teach a lesson; that regardless of how invincible we think we are, not matter our strength, our abilities or our beauty…everything you do or say will cause and action an a re-action.
The reason I bring this up (besides it being a very convenient tie-in) is because Cameron from “The Mind Readers” (by Lori Brighton) had to learn this the hard way. She was given a gift, and if used incorrectly, this gift had very horrifying repercussions.
Cameron Winters is a freak. Fortunately, no one but her family knows the truth …that Cameron can read minds. For years Cameron has hidden behind a facade of normalcy, warned that there are those who would do her harm. When gorgeous and mysterious Lewis Douglas arrives he destroys everything Cameron has ever believed and tempts her with possibilities of freedom. Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Cameron heads to a secret haven with Lewis; a place where she meets others like her, Mind Readers. But as Cameron soon finds out some things are too good to be true. When the Mind Readers realize the extent of Cameron’s abilities, they want to use her powers for their own needs. Cameron suddenly finds herself involved in a war in which her idea of what is right and wrong is greatly tested. In the end she’ll be forced to make a choice that will not only threaten her relationship with Lewis, but her very life.
First, let me talk about the characters, (cause let’s face it, if they are flat the whole damn book is sure to be a flop.) Cameron was about as solid a character as I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Her exterior dialogue fit well with her inner turmoil, (which is sometimes difficult to do if you have a million things going on at once – aka the mind reading) and though the plot offered up several “opportunities” that could have (very easily) swallowed Cameron’s personality whole (or at the very least morphed it) her original values stood their ground. (This is a mark of solid character development and quality writing.)
As for the 2 men in the story (Max and Aaron) …WOW!
While I’m sure your first thought was, “great…another love triangle” let me assure you that THAT is not the case at all. BUT…that doesn’t mean that the two don’t hold very integral pieces to the plot that surrounds Cameron and what she believe to be “true.” (Let’s just say they add the mystery to the story.)
So…what about the plot?
Well, like I stated above, Cameron is faced with probably one of the hardest questions of all: Does she use her powers for good or evil? The problem however appears when she’s not sure which is which. Her journey to discover the difference is what drives the book and makes it worth the time you’ll spend reading it.
This read spans several genres of literature (paranormal, mystery, romance, sci-fi) so if you are a fan of 1 or all of these, chances are you will like it too. My only warning…it is the first in a series and YES…it ends with you hanging over a cliff. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Happy Reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: life is too short to read crappy books.
May 1, 2013
Colour me suprised, I actually enjoyed this one.
My track record with self-published books isn't the best, I can list the ones I actually enjoyed reading with a peace sign (The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back, which I adored and Armed & Fabulous, which was a fun read). After some really annoying waste-of-time-reads, I gave up hope that I'd find another read in the self-published area that I'll enjoy as much as The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back and Armed & Fabulous.
I don't know what made me decide to try it with The Mind Games next and not with one of the other 80 books in my ebook TBR pile but I'm glad I chose this one.
The Mind Games was an entertaining read and the paranormal element of the story was done well. Though there were times where I wondered how it can be that there's only this one ability, which seemed a little odd to me, I think that the world building isn't done yet and that there may be suprises coming in the sequels. There were already things hinted at in this installment but the focus was on Cameron and toward the end, her way of deciding (not necessarily finding out) who the bad guy is and who she should trust more than anything else.
While I was pretty suprised with my enjoyment of this book in general, I was even more suprised with how Lori Brighton not only made Cameron almost unable to fully decide who she should trust but the reader, too. There were times where I wasn't even sure who the bad guy was, even if one "party" was doing more wrong than the other at the moment. The line between good and bad was so blurry and there were just so many lies and secrets that it confused the hell out of me that I couldn't even trust my own judgement anymore.
I liked the plot (even if it dragged a bit toward the end), I liked the main character Cameron and I liked how the paranormal element of the story was handled. I can't talk about the romance without spoiling anything but I have to say, even if it was a little fast how they developed feelings for each other, there were moments between them that made me smile and cheer for them. Oh, and I think there is a tiny space in my reader heart for little Caroline. I always have a soft spot for little kids main characters come to care about (and that kind of feel like siblings to them).
The book ended on a cliffhanger but I kind of saw it coming from the beginning, so it didn't suprise me that much. Still, it suprised me that the ending made it seem like there may be an attraction between a certain someone and Cameron. I really hope this doesn't mean there is a love triangle coming in the sequels!
All in all, I really enjoyed The Mind Games, although I went into it with the lowest expecatations possible. It's a suspenseful and entertaining read that kept me glued to the pages until the end. The end would have been more of a cliffhanger if I didn't saw what was revealed coming from the beginning but I'm still really excited for the sequels and can't wait to read them.
(Shhh... this one is still downloadable for FREE on amazon at the moment, go grab it before the offer is gone!)
My track record with self-published books isn't the best, I can list the ones I actually enjoyed reading with a peace sign (The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back, which I adored and Armed & Fabulous, which was a fun read). After some really annoying waste-of-time-reads, I gave up hope that I'd find another read in the self-published area that I'll enjoy as much as The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back and Armed & Fabulous.
I don't know what made me decide to try it with The Mind Games next and not with one of the other 80 books in my ebook TBR pile but I'm glad I chose this one.
The Mind Games was an entertaining read and the paranormal element of the story was done well. Though there were times where I wondered how it can be that there's only this one ability, which seemed a little odd to me, I think that the world building isn't done yet and that there may be suprises coming in the sequels. There were already things hinted at in this installment but the focus was on Cameron and toward the end, her way of deciding (not necessarily finding out) who the bad guy is and who she should trust more than anything else.
While I was pretty suprised with my enjoyment of this book in general, I was even more suprised with how Lori Brighton not only made Cameron almost unable to fully decide who she should trust but the reader, too. There were times where I wasn't even sure who the bad guy was, even if one "party" was doing more wrong than the other at the moment. The line between good and bad was so blurry and there were just so many lies and secrets that it confused the hell out of me that I couldn't even trust my own judgement anymore.
I liked the plot (even if it dragged a bit toward the end), I liked the main character Cameron and I liked how the paranormal element of the story was handled. I can't talk about the romance without spoiling anything but I have to say, even if it was a little fast how they developed feelings for each other, there were moments between them that made me smile and cheer for them. Oh, and I think there is a tiny space in my reader heart for little Caroline. I always have a soft spot for little kids main characters come to care about (and that kind of feel like siblings to them).
The book ended on a cliffhanger but I kind of saw it coming from the beginning, so it didn't suprise me that much. Still, it suprised me that the ending made it seem like there may be an attraction between a certain someone and Cameron. I really hope this doesn't mean there is a love triangle coming in the sequels!
All in all, I really enjoyed The Mind Games, although I went into it with the lowest expecatations possible. It's a suspenseful and entertaining read that kept me glued to the pages until the end. The end would have been more of a cliffhanger if I didn't saw what was revealed coming from the beginning but I'm still really excited for the sequels and can't wait to read them.
(Shhh... this one is still downloadable for FREE on amazon at the moment, go grab it before the offer is gone!)
November 22, 2016
Rating: 1/5
***Minor spoilers***
Cameron has always been able to read minds. Whenever she does anything, the thoughts from around her just seep in, and she can't do much about it. She knows things that she didn't want to, but she also knows how to make everyone like her, since she knows what they want from her. She lives with her grandma who is also a mind reader, but refuses to tell her much about it, or about their history. When a new student at school named Lewis shows up and it turns out that he can read minds too, Cam is surprised and excited. She didn't know there were more, and according to Lewis, there's a whole group of them living with a man named Aaron, and she's invited to join them. Although her grandmother is against her going, saying that they're the people who got her father killed, Cam's curiosity is too strong, and she leaves with Lewis to see what's out there.
I didn't like this book at all. I feel like it could've been a lot better, but it just didn't impress me in any way. Cameron always made terrible choices, and she came off pretty stupid at times. A lot of what she thought or did was understandable considering what she was going through, but she made some terrible decisions that could've been avoided had she stopped and thought about the problem for two seconds. Lewis was all over the place, and I didn't like him at all. Cameron had some obsession with him for some reason that annoyed me to no end. It was like everything was about Lewis. Oh, I wish I could read Lewis's mind. Does Lewis like me? Does he love me? I just want to look good for Lewis. Lewis, Lewis, Lewis. It got so old so quickly. The other characters weren't anything special either.
The plot was also super slow and it seemed to be going nowhere. It basically consisted of Cam in her normal life, followed by Cam going to Aaron's home with the rest of the mind readers, followed by training. There was a bit of action right at the end, but it didn't really have a real outcome. We don't know what happened afterwards. Also, I found the ending so unfulfilling, the book didn't seem finished at all. I'm not a big fan of that sort of thing, especially as a conclusion, so I wasn't impressed. It seemed like taking the easy way out rather than coming up with something interesting.
Overall, there was nothing that made this book good to me. The characters were boring and/or annoying, the insta-love obsession romance was so annoying, especially because Lewis would do something rude or stupid, Cam would get mad and say she's done with him, only to go running back and want his attention. The plot didn't seem to actually exist, and the ending didn't feel like an ending. I definitely wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.
***Minor spoilers***
Cameron has always been able to read minds. Whenever she does anything, the thoughts from around her just seep in, and she can't do much about it. She knows things that she didn't want to, but she also knows how to make everyone like her, since she knows what they want from her. She lives with her grandma who is also a mind reader, but refuses to tell her much about it, or about their history. When a new student at school named Lewis shows up and it turns out that he can read minds too, Cam is surprised and excited. She didn't know there were more, and according to Lewis, there's a whole group of them living with a man named Aaron, and she's invited to join them. Although her grandmother is against her going, saying that they're the people who got her father killed, Cam's curiosity is too strong, and she leaves with Lewis to see what's out there.
I didn't like this book at all. I feel like it could've been a lot better, but it just didn't impress me in any way. Cameron always made terrible choices, and she came off pretty stupid at times. A lot of what she thought or did was understandable considering what she was going through, but she made some terrible decisions that could've been avoided had she stopped and thought about the problem for two seconds. Lewis was all over the place, and I didn't like him at all. Cameron had some obsession with him for some reason that annoyed me to no end. It was like everything was about Lewis. Oh, I wish I could read Lewis's mind. Does Lewis like me? Does he love me? I just want to look good for Lewis. Lewis, Lewis, Lewis. It got so old so quickly. The other characters weren't anything special either.
The plot was also super slow and it seemed to be going nowhere. It basically consisted of Cam in her normal life, followed by Cam going to Aaron's home with the rest of the mind readers, followed by training. There was a bit of action right at the end, but it didn't really have a real outcome. We don't know what happened afterwards. Also, I found the ending so unfulfilling, the book didn't seem finished at all. I'm not a big fan of that sort of thing, especially as a conclusion, so I wasn't impressed. It seemed like taking the easy way out rather than coming up with something interesting.
Overall, there was nothing that made this book good to me. The characters were boring and/or annoying, the insta-love obsession romance was so annoying, especially because Lewis would do something rude or stupid, Cam would get mad and say she's done with him, only to go running back and want his attention. The plot didn't seem to actually exist, and the ending didn't feel like an ending. I definitely wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.
February 16, 2013
OH MY GOSH!!!!!! For 2 or 3 months, I thought The Last Song was the best novel out there. I have been proven wrong! Lori Brighton's YA novel was filled with action, emotional pains, characters that I wanted to hurt -- physically. Once I got closer to the climax, I was practically yelling at the charries for doing stupid .... stuff :). The story's somewhat-hero, the one I yelled at the most, describes Cameron as a "sitting duck" while trying to persuade her into going back with him to Aaron's hosue to train her powers. Yeah, she agreed. So she was, what, a swimming duck? Something to ask the author :). I have honestly never read anything like this. If I could change anything, I might make it a little longer, but I LOVE the cliff hanger at the end. With that steep of an ending, there has to be a sequel. So many ends were left untied. This novel definitely gets 5 stars!!
July 20, 2013
This is mostly a rant about the hero. But the book is good..
I feel conflicted about his. I really liked it. It was really an interesting book. Cameron was alright. She had her moment where she really annoyed me. Lewis, what can I say about him? At first I was unsure, then intrigued, but I never fully warmed up to him. There was always something off about him and by the end I was right. Hes the freaking hero who I thought was a selfish jerk. And at the end when he never once, not one freaking time,did that jerk fight for her. I just felt like it was one betrayal after another. I was furious with him. Now some people may think otherwise but seriously??? What a weak man. He better man up and soon cause right now I'm liking the mysterious Maddox. At least he had some back bone. Although who knows maybe hes even worse. With all the twist and turns who knows. Man I hope not.
I feel conflicted about his. I really liked it. It was really an interesting book. Cameron was alright. She had her moment where she really annoyed me. Lewis, what can I say about him? At first I was unsure, then intrigued, but I never fully warmed up to him. There was always something off about him and by the end I was right. Hes the freaking hero who I thought was a selfish jerk. And at the end when he never once, not one freaking time,did that jerk fight for her. I just felt like it was one betrayal after another. I was furious with him. Now some people may think otherwise but seriously??? What a weak man. He better man up and soon cause right now I'm liking the mysterious Maddox. At least he had some back bone. Although who knows maybe hes even worse. With all the twist and turns who knows. Man I hope not.
November 20, 2013
I saw this book was free on kindle and HAD to get it. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. With an intriguing plot line, interesting characters, and pieces from at least 10 different genres this book has something for everyone! The characters can easily be identified with (not the mindreading aspect) and showcase a wide array of qualities typical of the character's age. What I especially like about this book is the lack of entirely happy ending and it's use of the loved literary technique, the cliffhanger. A fast paced read recommended to 13-18 year olds. 4 out of 5 stars.
November 2, 2013
Wow!!! This book is amazing...I am still realing from Tyne ending... This book held me in its grasp with the very first word!!! I am definitely going to be reading the next in the series!!!...I am still not sure who I trust...though I do love the character of Cameron...and would love to have her ability...especially since I am teacher...I would love to know what my students are thinking...or would I ??? On to the next book...
March 5, 2012
In the beginning, I was actually skeptical of this book and really thought I wouldn't like it. While I do think it could have used more development all around—the setting, the characters, motivations, etc.—I found myself getting very interested in the latter half of the book. I really liked how the author brought the story around at the end. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 29, 2014
Errr..
I dunno what to think of this. I've rated it a 3 because it wasn't bad, but then it wasn't good either. It's somewhere in the middle for me. It started very strong for me, but I started to lose interest when the story became a bit dragging.
Full review to follow.
I dunno what to think of this. I've rated it a 3 because it wasn't bad, but then it wasn't good either. It's somewhere in the middle for me. It started very strong for me, but I started to lose interest when the story became a bit dragging.
Full review to follow.
March 22, 2017
I had actually been looking forward to reading a book about mind-reading (if you know any good ones, let me know!) but sadly I was disappointed.
The writing style wasn't descriptive enough for me to immerse myself in the story, and the main character just felt kind of annoying.
It is a good idea though, I just wish it was executed better.
The writing style wasn't descriptive enough for me to immerse myself in the story, and the main character just felt kind of annoying.
It is a good idea though, I just wish it was executed better.
October 26, 2015
Totally didn't see that ending! Wow! Loved this book! Awesome! 5 stars!
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