lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
4.0
Mind Games is eerily creepy, mysterious and a little scary. I loved getting to know Fia, Annie and James!
Full review to come soon. This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
Full review to come soon. This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
nannasa16's review
2.0
2+
the problem isn't the style, or the characters, but the total lack of plot. nothing frickin' happens. nothing. too many flashbacks that are really useless.
review to come.
the problem isn't the style, or the characters, but the total lack of plot. nothing frickin' happens. nothing. too many flashbacks that are really useless.
review to come.
jeev1017's review against another edition
1.0
I must say that i had really high expectations from this book after reading the paranormal series. While that series is one of my absolute favorites, this novel is one of my most hated. The characters annoyed me to the core as the main character's words always contradicted her actions. Her idea of protecting her loved ones by shunning them out seems completely absurd to me. It is needless to say that I not going to continue the series.
sweetdreams_sunshine's review
4.0
Probably more like 3.5 stars but I felt like rounding up.
This is a super easy, fast-paced read. White managed to keep me engaged with her story telling throughout the book and the ending definitely left me intrigued as to how the rest of this series will flow and develop.
My biggest complaint is I wish that White hadn't put so much focus on the flashbacks. Although some were important I felt they were repetitive to a point and were not completely necessary to show the changes and struggles in the sisters' relationship yet the unchanging devotion. I was far more interested in the present time story line and what was going on there. Also for whatever reason I thought Annie and Fia were twins, so it was definitely interesting to learn that there is a year or so age difference between the two.
Overall I really enjoyed the story. I loved Fia and Adam,. I have mixed feelings about Annie and James, although the ending definitely improved my opinion of both. The ending was fantastic and a great lead on to the next book. It definitely left me wanting more. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
This is a super easy, fast-paced read. White managed to keep me engaged with her story telling throughout the book and the ending definitely left me intrigued as to how the rest of this series will flow and develop.
My biggest complaint is I wish that White hadn't put so much focus on the flashbacks. Although some were important I felt they were repetitive to a point and were not completely necessary to show the changes and struggles in the sisters' relationship yet the unchanging devotion. I was far more interested in the present time story line and what was going on there. Also for whatever reason I thought Annie and Fia were twins, so it was definitely interesting to learn that there is a year or so age difference between the two.
Overall I really enjoyed the story. I loved Fia and Adam,
Spoiler
and am somewhat disappointed that there probably won't be a romantic relationship between the two. Although I'm not entirely surprised that it seems like Adam and Annie may be the two who do fall into a relationship>suzanna_gg's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
hannahhhhh's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! the reason I docked a star is because it's so short and abrupt. it feels like half of the story, not the whole thing. I definitely recommend this!
jlove731's review against another edition
4.0
A perfect mixture of thrills, intense moments, and torture. This is not a light book by any means. This is not just some powerful set of a girls with romance and smiles. It's manipulative and thrilling and you will constantly be guessing who you can trust.
Full review found at Shortie Says
Full review found at Shortie Says
librosydragones's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 estrellas de hecho.
Annie es ciega, pero tiene visiones sobre el futuro. Su hermana Fia nació con una intuición sin límites, su primer instinto siempre es el correcto.
Cuando les ofrecen un lugar en una escuela privada, Fia se da cuenta de que algo va mal, pero no imagina cuán mal... El Instituto Keane no es una escuela común y corriente, y Fia se convierte en una marioneta que utilizan para fines perversos. Y si ella se niega a cumplir sus órdenes, amenazan con asesinar a Annie...
¡Me encantó! Que sorpresa me llevé con este libro. Suelo desconfiar de los libros tan cortos (lo sé, prejuicioso), y a eso añadamos que lo suelen encasillar como thriller psicológico, un género que no suelo disfrutar. Pero el elemento paranormal le da otra dirección a la historia, y el ritmo es vertiginoso, de verdad, no podía parar de leer. Es mi primera lectura de Kiersten White, y ¡ahora sé que no va a ser la última! De verdad espero que pronto traduzcan la segunda parte de esta historia.
Estoy sorprendido por la cantidad de reseñas negativas que he visto, pero encontré un patrón. La mayoría de las reseñas negativas son de cuando el libro se publicó por primera vez, hace unos 7 años. La gente se quejaba por el estilo de narración, lo cuál me parece raro, supongo que en ese momento no estaba "de moda". Personalmente, me encanta la manera en que está narrado, si se utiliza bien, el flujo de conciencia hace que conectes de otra manera con los personajes.
Annie es ciega, pero tiene visiones sobre el futuro. Su hermana Fia nació con una intuición sin límites, su primer instinto siempre es el correcto.
Cuando les ofrecen un lugar en una escuela privada, Fia se da cuenta de que algo va mal, pero no imagina cuán mal... El Instituto Keane no es una escuela común y corriente, y Fia se convierte en una marioneta que utilizan para fines perversos. Y si ella se niega a cumplir sus órdenes, amenazan con asesinar a Annie...
¡Me encantó! Que sorpresa me llevé con este libro. Suelo desconfiar de los libros tan cortos (lo sé, prejuicioso), y a eso añadamos que lo suelen encasillar como thriller psicológico, un género que no suelo disfrutar. Pero el elemento paranormal le da otra dirección a la historia, y el ritmo es vertiginoso, de verdad, no podía parar de leer. Es mi primera lectura de Kiersten White, y ¡ahora sé que no va a ser la última! De verdad espero que pronto traduzcan la segunda parte de esta historia.
Estoy sorprendido por la cantidad de reseñas negativas que he visto, pero encontré un patrón. La mayoría de las reseñas negativas son de cuando el libro se publicó por primera vez, hace unos 7 años. La gente se quejaba por el estilo de narración, lo cuál me parece raro, supongo que en ese momento no estaba "de moda". Personalmente, me encanta la manera en que está narrado, si se utiliza bien, el flujo de conciencia hace que conectes de otra manera con los personajes.