Title: Mind Writer
Authors: Mike Lynch & Lisa Godfrees
- Date read: January 24, 2018
- Rating: 4 stars
- Genre: Futuristic Thriller / Sci-fi / Dystopia / Christian Fiction
- Age: YA
- Year pub: 2016
- Pages: 360
- Fave character: Clixon
- Source: The author
- Notes: I was given a copy of this book when I met the author at a writing workshop. (Thanks, Lisa!) I voluntarily reviewed this; my opinions are my own.
- Links: Goodreads • Amazon • Lisa’s Website • Mike’s Website
5 Thoughts on Mind Writer
1. I don’t usually read sci-fi, thrillers, futuristic novels, or dystopia—and this is all of those in one! So I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. 🙂 I do make exceptions in my usual reading genres to try different things sometimes, though, and when I was given a copy of this book and thought the premise sounded intriguing, I decided to dive in. I’m glad I did!
2. Mind Writer is a thrilling, engaging read, very well written and exciting. There are many twists and surprises, and each time the characters have a plan and it’s thwarted, they have to dash right into a new one… Governmental plots, a hired assassin, a heroine on the run with a special ability, crime bosses, and an underground Christian movement. The plot was fascinating to follow, with all its twists and turns, and all the little sub-plots and motives of the different characters! It felt like a movie. 🙂
3. The concept of people who have the ability to transfer someone’s mind/memories/soul to another body was interesting (though it seemed more fantasy-like than scientific to me, personally, which was fine). It was unique, and intriguing how that came into play in the story, particularly the memory aspect, and how the “colors” of people’s souls reflected on their level of goodness… I don’t want to spoil anything, though. 😉
4. I liked the heroine, Rinee, as well as anti-hero Clixon who has secrets of his own and something of a character arc, and other characters like Saminy with her accent and sweet family, and another unexpected ally or two… I particularly loved the parts with Rinee and Clixon—they make a great pair, and I loved their talks; they often made me smile or laugh. 🙂
5. Some of it was a bit scary for me (I just… don’t usually prefer dystopia! Just a me-thing. I know I’m in the minority. XD) and it was a bit gruesome occasionally, but otherwise as far as I remember it’s a clean read, and I believe young adults and adults alike would enjoy it. If you’re looking for a YA futuristic thriller with a Christian theme and a dash of sci-fi and dystopia, this is the book for you! ^_^
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The Page Dreamer (Deborah O'Carroll) 
It definitely sounds intriguing! It looks like a wild ride of a book, which I always enjoy. Plus I really like books that take a bunch of different genres and kinda smush them together. It definitely adds a touch of originality to a story. This looks like a lot of fun all around. ^_^
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It is indeed! Genre-smushing is one of my FAVE things as well. 😀 And I also appreciate that it’s a thriller-y thingamy without language or other content, because that seems kinda rare? Anyway, ’twas unique and enjoyable! 🙂
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Thanks for the thorough review, Deborah! I really appreciate that you took not only the time to read it, but the time to give it this much thought! And that you enjoyed it as well. I love your book review page! ❤
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Oh, you’re so welcome! Thanks for the copy! 🙂 And I’m so glad to hear you like the page as well! 😀 That makes me happy. ^_^
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