Mind Games by Kiersten White

Source: Publisher
Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future. 
Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways… or risking each other’s lives by refusing to obey.
In a stunning departure from her New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy, Kiersten White delivers a slick, edgy, heartstoppingly intense psychological thriller about two sisters determined to protect each other—no matter the cost
Fia is a strong character that no one would want to cross, but she cared deeply for her sister Annie. So much that she is controlled by the boarding school that she is at. Annie is an interesting character that I found intriguing. I also liked their abilities, but wish that White went into it more deeply. James' father runs the boarding school and James became a very intriguing character to me and I hope to learn more about him. Adam became an amazing character and I just loved him. 
The plot of Mind Games is very fast paced. I read this book very quickly and wanted more when it was done. I liked the way that Mind Games was told. It switched between Fia and Annie's perspective while alternating past and present. This book felt very original and I liked the world that White built.  White's writing enchanted me and I became immersed into the story. I would recommend this book to fans of White's previous books.  I can't wait for the sequel and to discover what will happen next.

Six books that you should read in 2013

In no order...
1. Pivot Point by Kasie West
Pivot Point is epic, because it tells two stories at the same time. I became invested in the characters and just adored the plot. I am excited to see what she writes next.
2. Nobody But Us by Kristin Halbrook
I connected with the characters from the beginning. I didn't want to stop reading this book even when it was done.
3. Unremembered by Jessica Brody
I love Jessica Brody's other books, so I was excited to read this book from the beginning.
4. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepard
This book has such a unique premise and I want more. I also loved Juliet. This book was just fantastic.
5. Taken by Erin Bowman
The world building of this book, was epic. I really enjoyed the character and it had a very fast pace plot.
6. Mind Games by Kiersten White
I don't know how to explain this book, but it was so awesome. The characters are easy to connect to and care for. The plot was also fast paced and awesome.
A more complete review for there book will come closer to their release date.

Book Trailer...

I really love the first book, so I really want to read Supernaturally. This trailer is really cute and I am so excited for it to come out next week.

Pretty Covers!

So Silver Bright by Lisa Mantchev

I loved the past two covers and book three is no different. The curtains or gorgeous as are the dress. I also love the fairies that are in it, like the past two books. I am so excited to read this book.Supernaturally by Kiersten White

This cover is gorgeous. It looks similar to how Paranormalcy looked, except a bit more creepy. The dress is gorgeous and I am the only one questioning if those flowers are dead.

Ekk, I can't wait for these two books. Now I am going back to collapsing.

Interview with Kiersten White

Kiersten White started writing after having her first child. As a stay-at-home mom and writer, she uses whatever time possible to write, which usually happens late at night. Kiersten also blogs daily, which you can check out here. Paranormalcy is her first book and is available now. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and her two children.
1. Your book is really original. Where did you get the idea for the International Paranormal Containment Agency?
I was playing around with the question of what you'd do with a vampire if you didn't want to kill it, and the idea of a huge international government agency popped into my head. It all spun out from there!
2. How do you manage to write with being a stay at home mom?
I don't sleep much. It's always a struggle finding the time to write, because my kids come first, plain and simple. I do let other things slide, though. My apartment is almost never clean and I make terrible dinners!
3. What are some of your favorite young adult books?The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, by E. Lockhart, Anna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie Perkins, the Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling, and whatever I am reading at the moment.
4. Your blog has an amazing following. Where do you get the ideas for your awesome posts?
Sleep deprivation mostly, I think. I just write whatever comes to mind at the moment, and am amazed and grateful that people enjoy reading it!
5. Is there anything that you would like to add?
Not numbers, that's for sure. I hate math. But addition is easier than division. I hated division. And times tables.

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Rating:
Characters: 18/20
Plot: 19/20
Originality: 20/20
Writing: 19/20
Recommendation: 19/20
Overall: 95/100 or A
Source: Bought
Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie's always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best friend is a mermaid, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals' glamours, but still. Normal.
Only now paranormals are dying, and Evie's dreams are filled with haunting voices and mysterious prophecies. She soon realizes that there may be a link between her abilities and the sudden rash of deaths. Not only that, but she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures.

I adored Evie. She was quirky, smart, and strong. I sort of felt that I could relate to her, even though she is in such a different world, then I am. Lish was also such of an awesome character. I loved that she was a mermaid and was also unlike most best friends in Paranormal Romance. I loved Lend. Seriously, I wanted to kidnap him. He was so sweet and unique. I have never seen a shape shifter like him. I am intrigued to learn more about him in the future. Evie's ex-boyfriend Reth was so creepy, every time he was in the book I was engross with him, while I also couldn't wait for him to leave. It added another character to Evie's character. Paranormalcy had such an action packed plot that kept me guessing the next move. I loved how the plot flowed together in such a stunning way. Paranormalcy is the most authentic book that I have read in a while. White is a fantastic writer that created astoundingly realistic characters, a thrilling plot, and incomparable originality. I highly recommend that you read Paranormalcy. I don't think that you will be disappointed.