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January 30, 2018
Bullet Review:
DNF at 10% when the hottest boy at Bridget's school is blank to Sookie's - I mean, Bridget's - mind-reading. Oh and he asks her to the homecoming dance the night before homecoming and a huge chunk is spent on Emily being a vapid female obsessed with clothes even though a fellow classmate is dead.
Writing isn't bad, and there seems to be an interesting concept, but if the protagonist can't figure out that the hot boy has a superpower when it's staring her in the face, I'm done.
Update: OMG! I thought I had a book that didn't exist anymore! This shows up in my Amazon Content as Thoughtless by Jacqueline Gardner, but apparently, the book's name and author was changed! So weird!
DNF at 10% when the hottest boy at Bridget's school is blank to Sookie's - I mean, Bridget's - mind-reading. Oh and he asks her to the homecoming dance the night before homecoming and a huge chunk is spent on Emily being a vapid female obsessed with clothes even though a fellow classmate is dead.
Writing isn't bad, and there seems to be an interesting concept, but if the protagonist can't figure out that the hot boy has a superpower when it's staring her in the face, I'm done.
Update: OMG! I thought I had a book that didn't exist anymore! This shows up in my Amazon Content as Thoughtless by Jacqueline Gardner, but apparently, the book's name and author was changed! So weird!
March 12, 2013
I can't understand why I torture myself sometimes *sigh*
September 10, 2016
With an action-packed beginning, Thoughtless immediately grabbed my full attention. It's sassy, yet frustrating, female protagonist had me simultaneously eager for more and frustrated enough to walk away. But even with a slightly predictable plot, scattered with some minor plot holes, I still found Thoughtless to be a mostly enjoyable read.
Bridget is not always an easy protagonist to like. I want to say she's a good friend to Emma, but other then relying on her for rides to-and-from school, rolling her eyes at her enthusiasm over homecoming, and using her as someone with whom to eat lunch with, their friendship seems to exist out of habit or convenience. Her eventual friendship with Rory is also one of convenience, as he's always available to rush to her rescue - whether it's from an alleged attacker or as a cover so she can go out on a date. She seems to be allergic to any form of physical exertion, bending over in pain after running down a hallway for example, and though she lives in fear of someone discovering her secret, she's quick to use it to her advantage. Those small annoyances aside, I can also see how hard she's trying to just be a normal teenager. She does her best to give her friends their privacy and it wasn't surprising that she jumped at the chance to date a boy who's thoughts she couldn't read - someone with whom she could truly feel normal. She's quick witted, and has some comical one-liners:
As the story progressed, there were a couple things that happened that I felt were big enough plot holes that they should have been addressed. When Bridget first meets Rory, she doesn't recognize him. She uses her powers to read his thoughts, and decides she can trust him to keep it a secret that she found Stacey's body. The next time she sees him, she calls him by name, even though there's been no indication that he introduced himself or that she heard his name in his mind. Just a small thing, but it did have me flipping back to see if I had missed something. The idea that the FBI would seriously consider informing a couple of teenagers about the details of an ongoing investigation, even when they're directly involved, had me rolling my eyes, as did the lack of surveillance on the teenagers who were immediately threatened. At one point, Squires comments on how he was going to dispatch a detail to keep watch over both their homes, yet that detail is mysteriously absent when Bridget is attacked. Later, when Bridget meets Terrence and realizes that she can't read his thoughts, she's immediately intrigued. But as time goes on, and she begins to unravel the secrets surrounding Stacey's death, instead of finding his silence concerning, she chooses to stay in her bubble where he couldn't possibly be behind any of the attacks. Even as the evidence against him piles up, including the fact that he's new to town, the strange occurrences only began once he showed up, and that she has caught him in a couple different lies about his family, Bridget remains adamant that he can't be involved - because he would never do that.
Bridget's relationship with Terrance is exactly how I remember my high school crushes. The ever-present stomach butterflies whenever he's near, the hours spent daydreaming after the most minor of interactions, and the surety that the feelings were developing into something more substantial. I was concerned Gardner was going to throw around some insta-love, and though the elements were there, Bridget eventually recognized her feelings for what they truly were - a high school crush. She did throw around the L-word a couple times, but it was never said to Terrance, merely that she might see her feelings developing in that direction for him (and wondering if he felt the same way too). Her eagerness for their relationship to be something more substantial than a crush, yet her recognition that they didn't know much about each other, added a level of realism to their relationship that's lacking in a lot of current YA.
I found the timeline to be quite confusing. I was never sure whether it had been hours or days or weeks between different events, and it wasn't until towards the end when Bridget comments on how much her life has changed in the mere week she has known Terrance that I realized what a short time frame the story was framed in. At one point Bridget comments on how the days are shortening, the cold is creeping in and the snow is staying on the mountain peaks, which had me believing weeks, or even months must have passed. To find out it was only a week was a bit disconcerting. There were also seemingly insignificant moments (like when Bridget and Terrance are planning their first date after school and he says he'll see her at 7 and she replies how that's in just 2 hours - ummm, since when did high school end at 5?) that were timed so oddly that I was confused enough to backpedal and re-read the section to make sure I had in fact read it properly.
Flaws aside, Thoughtless was a fast and enjoyable read. Though I found the plot quite predictable, I still enjoyed watching it all unfold. Though I found Bridget annoying at times, I also found her banter with Rory charming. I love that everything has been resolved and that it's not necessary to read the second book to feel satisfied. That being said though, I probably will pick up the sequel, to see where the new direction Bridget is heading in takes her!
Bridget is not always an easy protagonist to like. I want to say she's a good friend to Emma, but other then relying on her for rides to-and-from school, rolling her eyes at her enthusiasm over homecoming, and using her as someone with whom to eat lunch with, their friendship seems to exist out of habit or convenience. Her eventual friendship with Rory is also one of convenience, as he's always available to rush to her rescue - whether it's from an alleged attacker or as a cover so she can go out on a date. She seems to be allergic to any form of physical exertion, bending over in pain after running down a hallway for example, and though she lives in fear of someone discovering her secret, she's quick to use it to her advantage. Those small annoyances aside, I can also see how hard she's trying to just be a normal teenager. She does her best to give her friends their privacy and it wasn't surprising that she jumped at the chance to date a boy who's thoughts she couldn't read - someone with whom she could truly feel normal. She's quick witted, and has some comical one-liners:
My legs wouldn't move - they were frozen. What a great time to become the cliche girl I always criticized in horror films.She's also humble enough to admit when she's wrong or has made a mistake - a quality that, for me, was able to redeem her in several situations.
As the story progressed, there were a couple things that happened that I felt were big enough plot holes that they should have been addressed. When Bridget first meets Rory, she doesn't recognize him. She uses her powers to read his thoughts, and decides she can trust him to keep it a secret that she found Stacey's body. The next time she sees him, she calls him by name, even though there's been no indication that he introduced himself or that she heard his name in his mind. Just a small thing, but it did have me flipping back to see if I had missed something. The idea that the FBI would seriously consider informing a couple of teenagers about the details of an ongoing investigation, even when they're directly involved, had me rolling my eyes, as did the lack of surveillance on the teenagers who were immediately threatened. At one point, Squires comments on how he was going to dispatch a detail to keep watch over both their homes, yet that detail is mysteriously absent when Bridget is attacked. Later, when Bridget meets Terrence and realizes that she can't read his thoughts, she's immediately intrigued. But as time goes on, and she begins to unravel the secrets surrounding Stacey's death, instead of finding his silence concerning, she chooses to stay in her bubble where he couldn't possibly be behind any of the attacks. Even as the evidence against him piles up, including the fact that he's new to town, the strange occurrences only began once he showed up, and that she has caught him in a couple different lies about his family, Bridget remains adamant that he can't be involved - because he would never do that.
Bridget's relationship with Terrance is exactly how I remember my high school crushes. The ever-present stomach butterflies whenever he's near, the hours spent daydreaming after the most minor of interactions, and the surety that the feelings were developing into something more substantial. I was concerned Gardner was going to throw around some insta-love, and though the elements were there, Bridget eventually recognized her feelings for what they truly were - a high school crush. She did throw around the L-word a couple times, but it was never said to Terrance, merely that she might see her feelings developing in that direction for him (and wondering if he felt the same way too). Her eagerness for their relationship to be something more substantial than a crush, yet her recognition that they didn't know much about each other, added a level of realism to their relationship that's lacking in a lot of current YA.
I found the timeline to be quite confusing. I was never sure whether it had been hours or days or weeks between different events, and it wasn't until towards the end when Bridget comments on how much her life has changed in the mere week she has known Terrance that I realized what a short time frame the story was framed in. At one point Bridget comments on how the days are shortening, the cold is creeping in and the snow is staying on the mountain peaks, which had me believing weeks, or even months must have passed. To find out it was only a week was a bit disconcerting. There were also seemingly insignificant moments (like when Bridget and Terrance are planning their first date after school and he says he'll see her at 7 and she replies how that's in just 2 hours - ummm, since when did high school end at 5?) that were timed so oddly that I was confused enough to backpedal and re-read the section to make sure I had in fact read it properly.
Flaws aside, Thoughtless was a fast and enjoyable read. Though I found the plot quite predictable, I still enjoyed watching it all unfold. Though I found Bridget annoying at times, I also found her banter with Rory charming. I love that everything has been resolved and that it's not necessary to read the second book to feel satisfied. That being said though, I probably will pick up the sequel, to see where the new direction Bridget is heading in takes her!
November 9, 2012
Thoughtless is a unique story about a teen girl with the ability to read minds and the need for a little peace in her head. The first chapter starts off a rather dramatic start and Bridget finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery. The pace barely slows down after that point and we are sent on a whirlwind journey to finding out just who killed the girl and why.
I had some mixed feelings on this one. I really enjoyed the overall idea of having a teenager who can read minds because that just comes with a whole load of issues, and for the most part Gardner touches on a few of those issues. I loved that Bridget had moments where she would confuse a thought for a voice, but I didn’t like that she did it with a lot of frequency. It made it seem like she is new to the ability and she’s not, she’s had it since she was little. I also like the bit of lore and mystic that was added to her ability. The problems that I did have with this book are mostly character based, with a few format issues (missing words).
Bridget is a rather nice girl with a bit of a reckless streak, though I’m almost positive it’s not meant to come off as a bad thing but it felt that way. She’s fairly relate-able when she’s not obsessing over someone else’s thoughts or doing something murder mystery related, but since most of the book is one of those two I ended up not really liking her. I didn’t understand her choices all that much and it just seemed like she would choose the most direct route to trouble every time. Rory is a fairly sweet guy with a sense of humor and the ability to tell when something is a bad idea, so I immediately like him when it comes to this story. He is the voice of reason…unfortunately with a girl like Bridget he needs to be a megaphone of reason, because she makes the effort not to listen. Then there is Terrance who I just didn’t like at all. He’s the hot foreign student (British) and he’s the very meaning of charming, but I didn’t get the whole relationship between the two. Just because he shows an interest and you have a few failed dates doesn’t mean you’re actually together, and I didn’t feel any sort of connection between the two. He just feels like a distracting for most of the story.
I really wanted to enjoy this one more because the concept is certainly there, and I’m actually quite curious about Bridget’s future given the uncertainy of the ending. I actually liked that the ending left off with such a tense moment and not a cliff hanger, because instead of frustrating me or feeling ‘done’ I am actually interested in reading the next book. It is a quick read so it’s great for those days you just want an easy read that doesn’t require a lot from you.
I had some mixed feelings on this one. I really enjoyed the overall idea of having a teenager who can read minds because that just comes with a whole load of issues, and for the most part Gardner touches on a few of those issues. I loved that Bridget had moments where she would confuse a thought for a voice, but I didn’t like that she did it with a lot of frequency. It made it seem like she is new to the ability and she’s not, she’s had it since she was little. I also like the bit of lore and mystic that was added to her ability. The problems that I did have with this book are mostly character based, with a few format issues (missing words).
Bridget is a rather nice girl with a bit of a reckless streak, though I’m almost positive it’s not meant to come off as a bad thing but it felt that way. She’s fairly relate-able when she’s not obsessing over someone else’s thoughts or doing something murder mystery related, but since most of the book is one of those two I ended up not really liking her. I didn’t understand her choices all that much and it just seemed like she would choose the most direct route to trouble every time. Rory is a fairly sweet guy with a sense of humor and the ability to tell when something is a bad idea, so I immediately like him when it comes to this story. He is the voice of reason…unfortunately with a girl like Bridget he needs to be a megaphone of reason, because she makes the effort not to listen. Then there is Terrance who I just didn’t like at all. He’s the hot foreign student (British) and he’s the very meaning of charming, but I didn’t get the whole relationship between the two. Just because he shows an interest and you have a few failed dates doesn’t mean you’re actually together, and I didn’t feel any sort of connection between the two. He just feels like a distracting for most of the story.
I really wanted to enjoy this one more because the concept is certainly there, and I’m actually quite curious about Bridget’s future given the uncertainy of the ending. I actually liked that the ending left off with such a tense moment and not a cliff hanger, because instead of frustrating me or feeling ‘done’ I am actually interested in reading the next book. It is a quick read so it’s great for those days you just want an easy read that doesn’t require a lot from you.
July 12, 2012
Thoughtless is the first in the Thoughtless series. The story centers around Bridget, whom is anything but just another teenage high school girl. In fact she gets headaches more often than the general population of your average high school combined. These aren't your average headaches though, Bridget gets recurring headaches because she can read the minds and constant disgusting and annoying thoughts of her peers. Most of us would kill to be able to read the thoughts of others but for Bridget this "gift" has been more of a burden since she was a toddler. Her mother keeps her mind on lock down and treats her daughter like she's a freak. You could compare her mothers reactions toward her ability to that of the frightened population when hearing about mutants in the Xmen movies. She doesn't want Bridget telling anyone about her ability, not even her closest friend, Emma. Emma is your typical airhead cheerleader, more concerned about her hair, makeup and whatever hot guy happens to take an interest in her that week. Bridget discovers a cheerleader's body in the gym one night before a football game and her life is never the same again. She becomes friends inadvertently with Rory, the nerdy, Science Lab junkie who walks in on her discovering the cheerleaders body in the gym and swears he won't tell anyone he saw her there. She then becomes romantically involved with the transfer student from London, the hottest guy in school, Terrance. He asks her to the Homecoming dance and of course its head over heels time for Bridget even though she's never really been interested in dating boys, mostly because of their disgustingly annoying and often kinky thoughts about the girls at their school. This boy is different though, Bridget can't read his thoughts and so she sees the quiet as a welcome reprieve from the usual chatter, instead of being suspicious as to why she can't hear him.
The mind reading aspect of the story has been done before but that doesn't mean that the way Gardner incorporates it into her story is any less worth reading. It is entertaining and has its moments of humor but it was fairly predictable even if you didn't read the summary before opening the front cover. You find yourself screaming in your head as teenagers will be teenagers and don't ever seem to contact the police or inform their parents when they are in grave danger. But this is what makes Gardners characters believable. Overall this was an enjoyable read. Compared to most YA novels I've read lately, this one is quite short at about 176 pages and would be a very easy read for middle school and high school students.
The mind reading aspect of the story has been done before but that doesn't mean that the way Gardner incorporates it into her story is any less worth reading. It is entertaining and has its moments of humor but it was fairly predictable even if you didn't read the summary before opening the front cover. You find yourself screaming in your head as teenagers will be teenagers and don't ever seem to contact the police or inform their parents when they are in grave danger. But this is what makes Gardners characters believable. Overall this was an enjoyable read. Compared to most YA novels I've read lately, this one is quite short at about 176 pages and would be a very easy read for middle school and high school students.
September 29, 2012
This book started out and I had kind of a rough time with it. But in the end I was really enjoying the storyline and the characters. I noticed a couple other reviewers have said the same thing, so I think this is definitely one of those books that turn out better than you’d expect. Personally, the first half was a little bit much for me. Things felt a little too convenient and plain. Like, “oh, we’re in this really tough situation, but here comes someone and just explains something crazy – and you know what, I’m A.O.K. with that!” Do you know what I mean? But then I noticed something kind of changed in the writing about halfway through, and it felt a little bit more cohesive.
At a football game Bridget finds Stacy dead. Her first instinct is to hide the body, rather than report it, because she doesn’t want to anyone to find out about her ability. This is one of the areas where I really had some trouble with the storyline. A teenager’s first instinct is to hide a dead body? I didn’t buy it. Then another classmate catches her in the act, and they become accomplices and allies all at once. They both leave Stacy there. Very odd, in my opinion.
We learn that someone is hunting Bridget because of her ability. An ability that up until now only her mother knew about. Bridget can read minds. Who do you trust when you’ve always kept your distance? Is the nerd at school trustworthy? The new hottie who is into you? Your best friend? Your mother?? There was a lot of “whodunit” in this story, and that’s something I really love. A good mystery gets me every time.
Bridget is unable to control whose thoughts she hears and whose she doesn’t, which can understandably be tough on a person. However, there were times that I felt Bridget was mean to people close to her for no reason, and a bit manipulative at times. I guess she’s an actual teenager, and maybe that is a sign of me getting older (insert canned laugher here)
Overall though, I must say, something about this story was really good. There was a lot of action and a lot of mystery. The characters were interesting and not always what you expected. I would definitely recommend this if you were into YA books.
Bonus, this book is still available for free on Smashwords if you wanted to read it for yourself!
At a football game Bridget finds Stacy dead. Her first instinct is to hide the body, rather than report it, because she doesn’t want to anyone to find out about her ability. This is one of the areas where I really had some trouble with the storyline. A teenager’s first instinct is to hide a dead body? I didn’t buy it. Then another classmate catches her in the act, and they become accomplices and allies all at once. They both leave Stacy there. Very odd, in my opinion.
We learn that someone is hunting Bridget because of her ability. An ability that up until now only her mother knew about. Bridget can read minds. Who do you trust when you’ve always kept your distance? Is the nerd at school trustworthy? The new hottie who is into you? Your best friend? Your mother?? There was a lot of “whodunit” in this story, and that’s something I really love. A good mystery gets me every time.
Bridget is unable to control whose thoughts she hears and whose she doesn’t, which can understandably be tough on a person. However, there were times that I felt Bridget was mean to people close to her for no reason, and a bit manipulative at times. I guess she’s an actual teenager, and maybe that is a sign of me getting older (insert canned laugher here)
Overall though, I must say, something about this story was really good. There was a lot of action and a lot of mystery. The characters were interesting and not always what you expected. I would definitely recommend this if you were into YA books.
Bonus, this book is still available for free on Smashwords if you wanted to read it for yourself!
October 15, 2012
First, I really like this cover, and the premise grabbed me immediately. Poor Bridget has an onslaught of thoughts running through her head, and they're not hers. It's especially hard in high school with aaalllll those hormonal boys with really only *one* thought on their minds. Hard to have a boyfriend. The plot was good for the most part...though I don't think I fully bought the reason Bridget felt like she couldn't tell anyone she'd found the dead cheerleader. Though Bridget works hard at keeping her mind-reading power a secret, to me that wasn't reason enough she had to hide...but of course I'm not a 17 year-old girl who just found a dead body. Maybe the right instinct is to run.
Bridget gains the aid and trust another student, and there's always her best friend, whom I'm happy to say both stick with her through the bad stuff that comes. Boyfriend Terrence is the stuff high school dreams are made of...um, a.ka. yummy.
Here's what brings down the star rating. Basically, the writing itself. In short summary:
1. The author is addicted to exclamation points. Readers will be more engaged if urgency and excitement are shown through actions and facial expressions...rather than a reliance on exclamation points.
2. There was a lot of telling. ...looking shocked. ... looked confused. ... I found myself getting nervous. ... Rory was nervously waiting. The thing is, sometimes these types of phrases were paired with action. The action itself was showing how the character felt...the statement of how the character felt is redundant.
3. The amount of the main character's internalization distracted from the story...especially when large chunks of internalization were mixed with dialogue. The dialogue doesn't snap or flow at a good pace. Let the story play out and trust the reader to come to his/her own conclusions. Especially when at the climax of the book; all that internalization slows down the climatic ending.
4. A bit of passive writing. I felt his hand grab my ankle. I could hear the sirens. Passive writing makes the reader feel like he/she is reading a story, rather than being immersed in the story.
This one was just okay for me.
Bridget gains the aid and trust another student, and there's always her best friend, whom I'm happy to say both stick with her through the bad stuff that comes. Boyfriend Terrence is the stuff high school dreams are made of...um, a.ka. yummy.
Here's what brings down the star rating. Basically, the writing itself. In short summary:
1. The author is addicted to exclamation points. Readers will be more engaged if urgency and excitement are shown through actions and facial expressions...rather than a reliance on exclamation points.
2. There was a lot of telling. ...looking shocked. ... looked confused. ... I found myself getting nervous. ... Rory was nervously waiting. The thing is, sometimes these types of phrases were paired with action. The action itself was showing how the character felt...the statement of how the character felt is redundant.
3. The amount of the main character's internalization distracted from the story...especially when large chunks of internalization were mixed with dialogue. The dialogue doesn't snap or flow at a good pace. Let the story play out and trust the reader to come to his/her own conclusions. Especially when at the climax of the book; all that internalization slows down the climatic ending.
4. A bit of passive writing. I felt his hand grab my ankle. I could hear the sirens. Passive writing makes the reader feel like he/she is reading a story, rather than being immersed in the story.
This one was just okay for me.
August 18, 2012
I actually wasn't going to do a review for this book but I actually found myself quite enjoying it and I decided to write a review on it. I actually got this book for free off of Amazon for my Kindle and I have to say that for costing me nothing that it was actually good and I couldn't wait to find out who the killer was! Bridget is the main protagonist in Thoughtless and sometimes I thought she was nice and then sometimes I thought she was a bit nasty. Bridget can read peoples minds and no-one knows about her ability apart from her mum. The mystery of Stacey's murder was fast paced and it held my interest. After Bridget finds the body of a murdered cheerleader the mystery begins. Bridget then meets Rory after he discovers Bridget trying to move the dead body and they investigate the murder together. I really liked Rory and Emma and I thought that they were good friends to Bridget. Agent Squires was an FBI agent who helped Bridget and Rory with the murder and also saved them when a brainwashed student tries to get a bracelet that the killer left behind. Agent Squires also finds out about Bridget's ability and Bridget later tells Rory as she doesn't want to lie to him anymore. Agent Squires also tells Bridget that a Coven are after her for her ability and they need a magic spell book to help her as if Bridget dies then the witch will be offered a seat in the upper circle of the Coven. Terrence turns up out of the blue which I found a bit weird and as Bridget can't hear his thoughts then she starts to suspect him and she was right to do so. I am not going to tell you who the killer is as then I would ruin the book for you! To be honest with you though I actually couldn't finish the book. I got about 70% into this book and then it just got a bit too weird for me but there will be people out there who may enjoy this book and as it was free then I can't complain.
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April 6, 2012
I really wasn't sure what to expect from this read, the description sounded so different and just something that would be really interesting and even fun.
I love YA books but sometimes it seems like the same plot line gets repeated and it isn't always easy finding something fresh and new. And while some of the concepts in this book aren't something new, a girl who can read minds, it was a very different take on a concept that has been around before and it made the read all that much better for it.
This book has some of the issues that all first books in a new series have, a lot of character and world building, secrets that need to be ferreted out, bad guys established and a plot revealed.
You know, the basics that can sometimes be overwhelming to read and can make the book a little slow, however this one was handled pretty nicely.
There were times that it was predictable but it still kept me interested and turning the pages.
I think this is a series that if handled right could really have a lot of potential.
I think it will be nice to see how Bridget handles all of her new found power and knowledge and how well she does at the academy.
She has a lot of changes coming her way and her whole world is about to get even more chaotic and strange. It will be really fun to see how the author handles it all and where the series goes from here.
I will definitely be reading the next installment to see how it all goes.
3.5 Stars
I love YA books but sometimes it seems like the same plot line gets repeated and it isn't always easy finding something fresh and new. And while some of the concepts in this book aren't something new, a girl who can read minds, it was a very different take on a concept that has been around before and it made the read all that much better for it.
This book has some of the issues that all first books in a new series have, a lot of character and world building, secrets that need to be ferreted out, bad guys established and a plot revealed.
You know, the basics that can sometimes be overwhelming to read and can make the book a little slow, however this one was handled pretty nicely.
There were times that it was predictable but it still kept me interested and turning the pages.
I think this is a series that if handled right could really have a lot of potential.
I think it will be nice to see how Bridget handles all of her new found power and knowledge and how well she does at the academy.
She has a lot of changes coming her way and her whole world is about to get even more chaotic and strange. It will be really fun to see how the author handles it all and where the series goes from here.
I will definitely be reading the next installment to see how it all goes.
3.5 Stars
January 16, 2016
3.5 Stars
While I did enjoy reading this book, it was fun to read! It was a bit over the edge for me. The first half of the book I enjoyed much more, it seemed more... "normal" to me. I liked the whole being able to read minds theme (I seem to like that in books) but as soon as it started going on about mind control and taking over their bodies, that's where it stopped for me. That's where it went from a high-school girl reading thoughts, to "Invasion of the body snatchers". This actually reminded me very much of a movie my daughter and have seen a few times - "The Faculty" Its one of those movies that is really "out there" kinda dumb, but you watch it over and over anyway, its addictive!
Even though this book was "way out there" for me, I still liked it! Now, of course I am reviewing this as an adult. I do think a teen would enjoy it much better than I did. it has lots of teen appeal. There were no boring pages, great character development, smooth story line, and lots of action, and a few twists to keep nit interesting - everything a teen would like.
So, I am recommending this for teens but if you are an adult - you might still enjoy this as long as you don't plan on taking it too seriously. Just read it for fun.
While I did enjoy reading this book, it was fun to read! It was a bit over the edge for me. The first half of the book I enjoyed much more, it seemed more... "normal" to me. I liked the whole being able to read minds theme (I seem to like that in books) but as soon as it started going on about mind control and taking over their bodies, that's where it stopped for me. That's where it went from a high-school girl reading thoughts, to "Invasion of the body snatchers". This actually reminded me very much of a movie my daughter and have seen a few times - "The Faculty" Its one of those movies that is really "out there" kinda dumb, but you watch it over and over anyway, its addictive!
Even though this book was "way out there" for me, I still liked it! Now, of course I am reviewing this as an adult. I do think a teen would enjoy it much better than I did. it has lots of teen appeal. There were no boring pages, great character development, smooth story line, and lots of action, and a few twists to keep nit interesting - everything a teen would like.
So, I am recommending this for teens but if you are an adult - you might still enjoy this as long as you don't plan on taking it too seriously. Just read it for fun.
May 3, 2012
Anyone who thinks a Young Adult novel can’t be tense, hasn’t read this one. In fact, I wasn’t even aware it was YA until I got a few pages into the story and realized most of the characters were teenagers.
Thoughtless is fast-paced, exciting, and (as stated above) tense. Besides dealing with the usual teenaged angst, Bridget is also running a race against time with a serial killer who has the ability to control other people’s minds and make them commit his crimes for him. The characterizations are true-to-life. Leave off the telepathy and Bridget’s your usual teenager, wanting a date for the prom, not wanting to settle for just any guy but yearning after the new hunk in school, fighting with her mom, confiding in her best friend.
Several times, I was certain I knew who the killer was, then I’d change my mind, then I’d go back to my original choice. The story keeps you guessing, and the climax itself is worthy of an “adult” novel.
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Thoughtless is fast-paced, exciting, and (as stated above) tense. Besides dealing with the usual teenaged angst, Bridget is also running a race against time with a serial killer who has the ability to control other people’s minds and make them commit his crimes for him. The characterizations are true-to-life. Leave off the telepathy and Bridget’s your usual teenager, wanting a date for the prom, not wanting to settle for just any guy but yearning after the new hunk in school, fighting with her mom, confiding in her best friend.
Several times, I was certain I knew who the killer was, then I’d change my mind, then I’d go back to my original choice. The story keeps you guessing, and the climax itself is worthy of an “adult” novel.
Thoughtless is available from Smashwords, http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
This novel was supplied by the author and no remuneration was involved in the writing of this review.
June 17, 2012
I enjoyed this story from the start. Fast paced, mysterious and twisting. I love the idea of mind readers. This is a wonderful YA paranormal.
Jacqueline Gardner has created a host of wonderful characters, my favorite being Rory - the science geek. The good guys were your average teens - not flawless and invincible. The bad guys too were young, but perfectly cruel and evil. She has set those characters in a realistic high school setting. I was cringing at the school interactions - I still remember high school and the author's descriptions were spot on.
The plot is intriguing and mysterious, with enough twists to keep you reading. The story was fast paced and nicely written. There was a little bit of romance with the "new boyfriend" for Bridget (Terrance) but I kept holding out for a budding romance between her and Rory.
The mind reading/mind control aspect of the book was well done. I liked the way the author twists the ritual (no spoilers - so that's all I will say).
This is a clever and creative story that shows the depth of the author's imagination. I can't wait for book two.
Jacqueline Gardner has created a host of wonderful characters, my favorite being Rory - the science geek. The good guys were your average teens - not flawless and invincible. The bad guys too were young, but perfectly cruel and evil. She has set those characters in a realistic high school setting. I was cringing at the school interactions - I still remember high school and the author's descriptions were spot on.
The plot is intriguing and mysterious, with enough twists to keep you reading. The story was fast paced and nicely written. There was a little bit of romance with the "new boyfriend" for Bridget (Terrance) but I kept holding out for a budding romance between her and Rory.
The mind reading/mind control aspect of the book was well done. I liked the way the author twists the ritual (no spoilers - so that's all I will say).
This is a clever and creative story that shows the depth of the author's imagination. I can't wait for book two.
April 13, 2012
Ms. Gardner has created a unique story that captured me within the first handful of pages. I wanted to figure out who was the killer and why. Bridget is a very like able and I thought acted much like a normal teenage. Yet Bridget is different and doesn't want anyone to find out. I would feel like the same way. I think everyone has moments when they fear rejection. I had mixed feelings about Terrence. I was like Rory, I had lots of questions about him. I found myself consumed by this story. I had to have answers. So, my laundry and dishes sat till I completed this story. When I finished I instantly wanted to read book two as this is going to be a series. But I was also happy to have my answers. My one complaint is the time frame. I wish it was a little clearer. Other than that I think this is a great story and quiet unique and I am sure with the next book Ms. Gardner writes will be even better. This is clean free from sex and only a handful of swear words.
April 16, 2012
An engaging read that held my interest from the very first page.
This was a great and not overly stereotypical story about a teenager with some unusual powers. The heroine was strong and handled herself well instead of just freaking out like so many do in stories like this. I really enjoyed getting to know all of these characters and figuring out the mystery of who the killer was right along with Bridget.
The story was exciting and had enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes. I also liked exploring the idea of being able to hear people’s thoughts and some of the consequences that come with that. It was really interesting because this is a power that I think many of us wish we had at some point in our lives.
This is a great read that will keep you entertained for hours. I highly recommend you try out Jacqueline Gardner’s “Thoughtless”.
This was a great and not overly stereotypical story about a teenager with some unusual powers. The heroine was strong and handled herself well instead of just freaking out like so many do in stories like this. I really enjoyed getting to know all of these characters and figuring out the mystery of who the killer was right along with Bridget.
The story was exciting and had enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes. I also liked exploring the idea of being able to hear people’s thoughts and some of the consequences that come with that. It was really interesting because this is a power that I think many of us wish we had at some point in our lives.
This is a great read that will keep you entertained for hours. I highly recommend you try out Jacqueline Gardner’s “Thoughtless”.
May 6, 2012
It had me pretty hooked from page one and I read it in one fantastic sunny day. I couldn't put it down.
The main character can read minds, after she finds the dead student she begins hearing thoughts directed at her which freaks her out. There turns out to be a bigger mystery going on and she's in danger. It's got a well rounded plot, with a main character that makes some stupid decisions, but brave and goes down fighting.
The story had the perfect combination of elements. She has a dedicated best friend that gives the reader a real connection to the characters. They are not perfect but are able to love each other for who they are, flaws and all. We get the mysterious thriller aspect of trying to figure out who the murderer is and why they might want Bridget. It leads to a suspenseful edge of your seat read.
It's clean there's no sex, no swearing, and a great price!
The main character can read minds, after she finds the dead student she begins hearing thoughts directed at her which freaks her out. There turns out to be a bigger mystery going on and she's in danger. It's got a well rounded plot, with a main character that makes some stupid decisions, but brave and goes down fighting.
The story had the perfect combination of elements. She has a dedicated best friend that gives the reader a real connection to the characters. They are not perfect but are able to love each other for who they are, flaws and all. We get the mysterious thriller aspect of trying to figure out who the murderer is and why they might want Bridget. It leads to a suspenseful edge of your seat read.
It's clean there's no sex, no swearing, and a great price!
March 20, 2012
When Jacqueline Gardner asked me to promote her book on my site, I agreed. We all know there aren?t enough paranormal books for YA hanging around but I love to help out indie authors. So I did the interview.
Before I do an interview I always have to read some of the book so that I can ask intelligent questions (I only review books if I read them though), but this book I couldn?t just stop reading after I started. Then I had to send the link to my nieces so they could grab it, too. We all loved it.
Before I do an interview I always have to read some of the book so that I can ask intelligent questions (I only review books if I read them though), but this book I couldn?t just stop reading after I started. Then I had to send the link to my nieces so they could grab it, too. We all loved it.
October 15, 2012
This book was just OK.
Structurallly, it was well written with really no grammar, spelling, or spacing issues. The only issue was that the denouement came and then the story kept going. and going.
But, the story was eh.
It was predictable. Parts that were supposed to be exciting weren't. And the main character was a bit annoying.
Based on this book, I wouldn't want to read further in the series, but many interesting things are introduced at the end of this book that could make the next better.
Structurallly, it was well written with really no grammar, spelling, or spacing issues. The only issue was that the denouement came and then the story kept going. and going.
But, the story was eh.
It was predictable. Parts that were supposed to be exciting weren't. And the main character was a bit annoying.
Based on this book, I wouldn't want to read further in the series, but many interesting things are introduced at the end of this book that could make the next better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2016
There's nothing Thoughtless about this book! (Yes, I went there.) From Chapter One's dead cheerleader to the final page's surprise ending, Jacqueline Gardner kept me reading late into the night. Her characters are engaging, her heroine is charmingly sassy, and her villains are so smoothly crafted I loved to hate them... once I figured out who they were. This was a really fun read, and I'm excited to see what Bridget Ferns gets herself into next!
January 29, 2013
Others have already given a synopsis, so I won't do that. I enjoyed the story and the characters. The book could use some editing to make it a little more polished and to correct some typos, fill in some missing words, and clear up a few other issues that would make it flow a little better. But I enjoyed the storyline/plot so much the good outweighed any flaws. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes YA and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
September 17, 2013
Ooh were to start. The main character Bridget is dump person.She can read the minds of every one except Terrence so that would have to be a big hint in who the killer is right?? Wrong even though everything ( yeah the writer was n't subtle about this) directs to Terrence she still want out go out with him, she never questions why he just calls her, to go to the school dance even if they never talked to each other. Bridget was not only dumb but selfish to. I liked Rory and Emma.
September 30, 2012
Got this free from amazon and I was really pleasantly surprised. The writing was decent and the story was pretty good. A bit transparent in some instances, but I think that came more from being legitimately directed at early teens then from anything else. I'll definitely read the next in the series if I see them around, but am not sure if I will seek them out.
March 20, 2013
I loved this book. Although I kinda figured purveyor the "bad guy" was, it was still super suspenseful. I lived the dialogue. I felt the strength in the main character. I cannot wait for the second one!
August 14, 2012
SLIGHT SPOILER
i enjoyed this book alot, its not a favourite of mine but i recommend to anyone that likes reading about mindreaders on the run from hunters/witches that want to wield their powers
i enjoyed this book alot, its not a favourite of mine but i recommend to anyone that likes reading about mindreaders on the run from hunters/witches that want to wield their powers
March 5, 2013
Another little book like the mind readers or ethereal. Nothing life changing like harry potter e.g. It is well written but the main female character is annoying. Her gift makes her blind to her obvious from the start enemies due to her only (normal to be fair) desire to have a normal life.
March 16, 2012
The book was ok. The premise had a lot of promise but I found myself really disliking the heroine at times and it was hard to sympathize or pull for her. I'm not sure if I would read the sequel.
January 4, 2013
The story was okay but sometimes just to obvious. Like it was clear pretty fast who is the bad guy and how they will react.
March 29, 2013
This book was awesome. It was action filled. You never know what to expect. I can't wait to get the next one.
April 14, 2013
I liked it, but it was SUPER predictable...I predicted everything before it happened, but it was still enjoyable.
July 3, 2013
Love it, super exciting read and even more once she acknowledges her power!!! Love this, can't wait to read more!!!
October 27, 2013
loved the book very good read however the grammar is appalling!!!
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