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adelevarley's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars
This book's general idea was fabulous, but I didn't like how it came out on the page.
Taemon lives in a society where everyone uses psi. Psi is a power where you can move things with your mind, and do chores and tasks. Taemon can also see inside of things, which is another form of psi called clairvoyance, which is very rare. His brother Yens wants to take it from him and almost kills him.
As I said, that sounds like a fabulous idea, but how the book flows is very choppy. The scenes seem rushed, and more than once I had to re-read what I had just read to understand it. It was good, don't get me wrong. I couldn't put this book down, but honestly, I was expecting a whole lot more.
This book is on the Maude Hart Lovelace 2017 reading list.
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This book's general idea was fabulous, but I didn't like how it came out on the page.
Taemon lives in a society where everyone uses psi. Psi is a power where you can move things with your mind, and do chores and tasks. Taemon can also see inside of things, which is another form of psi called clairvoyance, which is very rare. His brother Yens wants to take it from him and almost kills him.
As I said, that sounds like a fabulous idea, but how the book flows is very choppy. The scenes seem rushed, and more than once I had to re-read what I had just read to understand it. It was good, don't get me wrong. I couldn't put this book down, but honestly, I was expecting a whole lot more.
This book is on the Maude Hart Lovelace 2017 reading list.
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debbiebarr's review against another edition
3.0
A nice dystopian for younger readers, the plot was compelling enough for a ten or eleven-year-old, and the world one young readers will enjoy thinking about when the story is over. Although it was at times predictable and the characters a little flat, it was an enjoyable read overall.
jennymock's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy the way this story is developed. I can tell the author kept asking herself "why" and "how" while developing the details and I fully appreciate her showing the reader versus just telling the reader. The main character is not weak. He is an example of how outside influences can cause a large amount of internal struggle and self doubt, especially for a thirteen year old boy.
kaelilcook's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Entertaining read. Not super complicated so it was easy to get into. Saw the ending coming a mile away though.
heidisreads's review against another edition
4.0
A captivating first book in the Psi Chronicles! Great readalike for fans of Margaret Peterson Haddix's Shadow Children series, Marie Lu's Legend, the Hunger Games, etc. This is appropriate for those who aren't quite ready for the Hunger Games, but want something like it, too. The audiobook has an engaging narrator.
malreynolds111's review against another edition
4.0
What an interesting world to live in, where you do everything pychically. I'm very curious where the author is going to go next with this series. I just ordered the next two books in the series.
tismlogswithember's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very entertaining books and i highly recommend the audio book version. It keep me entertained and i loved the dynamic of the people. I find going into the book not knowing anything about it is the best or you guess everything ahead of time which, again you kinda do but it really is best to not know anything.
maryehavens's review against another edition
1.0
About halfway through and I abandoned it. I just couldn’t get into it — not sure why but I just got bored. I kept thinking “ugh, when is this going to be over?” That was a good sign to jump ship.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
Another MG one, but I was really surprised when I read that this one was MG. There was violence, death, threats of violence and even a hint of a threat of sexual violence. I get that the main character is 13 so I guess that makes it more MG then, but, since it is labelled as MG some really young readers could read it. But maybe kids these days are more used to things. Still, I would say this one is more for younger YA readers. Cos no, there is not that much violence. YA has more, but I still feel like it was a bit to dark for MG. I mean an 8 year old could read this and they just kill a kid like that and torture people so...maybe I am the only one that feels like this. It was just such a change from the other MG I just listened to.
Speech over. 11 up absolutely. Not under that. But older YA would find it too simple so yes it lies there in the shadow land of upper MG, lowerYA
Is this a fantasy world? Is it our world? No idea. I do like when things are clearer cos I always wonder. Is it dystopia? Sci-fi? Interesting mix at least. A world where a group of fanatics (yes I will call them that) left and made a mountain (why no one come over the sea and takes a look I have no idea), and then they live there using psi powers they got. Which to me seems to exhausting. They can do NOTHING by hand. Not eat, not going to the toilet I assume. NO lifting. Nothing. I wonder how they make babies, I guess they can touch then...or? Cos the kid keeps saying that no one touch each other. You do not want to know what I am thinking now. Touch is a sense. Why take away that completely?
Anyway, this kid Taemon loses his powers and is sent away. I liked him, though he really should just have killed his psycho brother. That does make it MG, he was so damn nice.
There is an evil guy who is evil and Taemon will obvi save the world.
Interesting world and a nice story, even if, I mean come on people, touch is a sense!
Narrator Nick Poedl
I liked his voice and omg the voice for Tae's sociopath of a brother, yes he sounded evil!
Speech over. 11 up absolutely. Not under that. But older YA would find it too simple so yes it lies there in the shadow land of upper MG, lowerYA
Is this a fantasy world? Is it our world? No idea. I do like when things are clearer cos I always wonder. Is it dystopia? Sci-fi? Interesting mix at least. A world where a group of fanatics (yes I will call them that) left and made a mountain (why no one come over the sea and takes a look I have no idea), and then they live there using psi powers they got. Which to me seems to exhausting. They can do NOTHING by hand. Not eat, not going to the toilet I assume. NO lifting. Nothing. I wonder how they make babies, I guess they can touch then...or? Cos the kid keeps saying that no one touch each other. You do not want to know what I am thinking now. Touch is a sense. Why take away that completely?
Anyway, this kid Taemon loses his powers and is sent away. I liked him, though he really should just have killed his psycho brother. That does make it MG, he was so damn nice.
There is an evil guy who is evil and Taemon will obvi save the world.
Interesting world and a nice story, even if, I mean come on people, touch is a sense!
Narrator Nick Poedl
I liked his voice and omg the voice for Tae's sociopath of a brother, yes he sounded evil!
maryanne6828's review against another edition
3.0
A good audio read by one my favorite readers, Nick Podehl.