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It’s been months since everything familiar in Nora’s life vanished into the unforgiving waters off the Savannah coast, leaving her with nothing but her powers of mind reading. Although she’s lost her mother and her home, Nora has managed to move on, thanks in part to her sister Cameron, the only family she has left. Perhaps someday she can forget the pain she has endured…if only the past would stop haunting her.
Before she can truly move on and accept the relative normalcy of her new life, there are a few things she has to uncover. What happened to Maddox, the one guy to betray her trust and stomp on her heart? Did he escape S.P.I.’s clutches, or is he being held a prisoner as Cameron believes? But Maddox is the least of her worries when someone starts stalking Nora’s every move…a woman who looks eerily like her dead mother. For Nora, time is running out. In the end, she must learn to trust not only in herself, but also her dangerous new powers before it’s too late to save the only guy she’s ever loved.
As a child, thoughts of far-off places and adventure consistently kept Lori up late at night. After graduating high school, she came to the conclusion that there was no better way to seek adventure and nourish her love of history than to become an archaeologist. She went on to receive a degree in anthropology, but digging in the dirt during humid Midwestern summers wasn’t exactly as fun as she thought it would be.
Instead, she went to work in an air conditioned museum where she spent her days surrounded by creepy Victorian animal mounts. Still, she wasn’t satisfied.
Deciding the people in her imagination were slightly more exciting than the dead things in a museum basement, she set out to write her first romance novel. That book was soundly rejected. As was the next. Years went by and she began to wonder if she’d ever see her dream fulfilled. Until one day she came up with an idea for a book that brought together her love of history and adventure: a book now titled Wild Heart. Since Wild Heart's release, Lori has written Historical Romance, Contemporary Paranormal Romance and Young Adult.
Lori currently resides in the Southern U.S., where she juggles her time between a husband, a son, a golden retriever, a cat and the many, many people in her imagination.
This review is spoiler-free for the entire Mind Readers series.
The Mind Keepers is probably the most disappointing book I've read in 2014. I adored Brighton's other three installments in the Mind Readers series, they were quick and really fun reads that I enjoyed a whole lot when I read them and the third book in the series even left me a sobbing mess because the ending was so emotional.
Either way, The Mind Keepers was such a disappointment, I can't even believe it's part of the same series. I didn't recognize any of the characters I've grown to love in the three books before because all of them were so one-dimensional and I felt extremely distanced from them all and didn't care what was happening to them. I don't know if it has to do with the fact that it's been a while since I've read the other books or with the POV switch but I honestly just didn't care one bit about what was happening.
Other than that, why this book is called a "novella" is a mystery to me. It's almost as long as the first book in the series and it doesn't feel like a novella AT ALL when you read it. Basically, it continues after the end of book three and the plot is kind of unnecessary. I get that you're left wondering what's happened with the character that the plot in this "novella" is centered around but to dedicate a whole book to it just felt pretty pointless.
All in all, a pretty unnecessary continuation to a series that should have ended with the third book, which had a pretty emotional but also strong (series) ending. I'm sad to give this one star, especially because I've loved the previous books so much but in my opinion, this one just shouldn't have happened. I won't hesitate to recommend the other three books in the Mind Readers series but if you should decide to read it, I wouldn't advise you to read this "novella".
THIS COULD HAVE BEEN ALMOST 4 STARS :( SO several inconsistencies here. Why were people including Maddox and Tara who were long term undercover willing to blow their cover and die for Cam when everyone kept repeating the simple fact that if she died, the source would just find someone new? It was not the end of the world if she died. So why would people she barely knew, with years under and massive resources behind their cover throw it all away on a girl who kept changing sides and making dumb choices? It would have been inconvenient to have to track the new one down sure but the "good" side had Aaron AND Tara to access the source. Yes she had two parent sources but she was also highly unstable and could not control them and neither side ever expressed any interest in teaching her except Aaron briefly before she turned on him. I just had trouble buying the hype. Killing her actually seemed like the better idea.
This would have been a pretty good series if it was not for one major MAJOR ick fctor that I had a hard time ignoring. I get that Maddox was supposed to be the conflict for the MC and her love interest. He created an almost love triangle for plot twist... but why did the author have to take it so far?
I didn't care for this one. there were things that didn't make sense that I won't get into on here. I thought that book 3 could have been a little longer to just finish the story, because this one was really short. it started with the last chapter from book 3, but I was at 85% and it ended. Then it started the beginning of another of the airhors books. I also didn't like that this one was told through Nora. I just wasn't use to it since the other 3 were told by Cameron and I would put the book down, start reading hrs or days later and forget that it wasn't Cameron. I wanted a better explanation of some things.eg Tara and kids or Jake. In earlier books, it made Camerin out to be so special because she had the source or was a carrier, but now it seems that there were so many that weren't being hunted like her..so I thought that maybe it was because she had double energy from both parents..but no, I guess not.
I was so excited to read this series literally for the sole reason that mind reading seems so cool and the first line of the first book, "The man across from me was thinking about killing his wife", (or something to that effect) intrigued me from the get-go. Now, after having read books 1-3 and the ending novella, I have never been more annoyed or frustrated not only in a story line but also in a writer's incompetence for her own story.
-I can't say how many times Cameron said "This will be the last time I'll ever see ______." It lost it's punch quickly.
-The author had the same descriptions over and over. Pink and orange sunset, nails biting into her arms, the scent of spicy cologne, men being "warm". It just got lazy.
-The 2nd and 3rd book not only start out with the last chapter of the previous book, but also copy PAGES and pages of "memories" from prior books. I almost had to skip over them seeing as I'd just read them in the last book.
-The author literally changed names and spellings like it was nothing. The receptionist went from Ellen to Helen, and Aunt Elizabeth turned to Aunt Lindsey to Aunt Lyndsey. I can't.
Not much happened as I look back. The smallest actions were sooo drug out and it was a chore to finish the last book. Again, a great concept, just not a great execution.
I will admit that at first I was a little bummed that the story was no longer in Cameron's point of view. However, once I got started I found myself really liking to learning more about Nora. The Mind Keepers started off a little on the slow side, but really picked up the pace. Some of the main characters did not feel as strong as before -- Cameron and Lewis. In fact, Lewis seemed a lot more wimpy and like a scolded puppy. Maddox, however, really shined in this book. I have liked him in the beginning and even more so at the end.
Enjoyable ending to the series. So glad Nora and Maddox got their story. Annoyed that Nora is now also "the source" but only because that was supposed to be so rare and special. When everybody is special, nobody is special, so apparently it's no big deal to be a carrier or to be able to draw power from the source since 5 out of 8 of the lead characters in this series are now carriers. Other than that, I love Nora and I'm glad she gets her HEA.
A great YA guilty pleasure. I say that because YA books tend to be cheesy, fast reads that include lots of angsty pouting. Admittedly, this book had its fair share of teenage "you just don't understand me" moments but, hey, know your audience, right? All in all, I enjoyed the story and characters very much.
The worst ending in the world but couldn't be more perfect. Your get a big cliffhanger but it was perfect. This was one of my favorite and best series I have read! Great book.
I was happy that this book was following Nora because I was sick of Cameron. However, the author made Nora exactly the same and they weren’t. Again lazy writing almost ruining what could have been a great series.
Not happy with the new point of view. After reading three previous books, I enjoyed the main character. I do not like this other character and the fact this changed in book 4.
Living at Aaron’s house and taking care of the rescued children, Nora is trying her best to put the past behind her when Cameron begins insisting Maddox is in real danger and in need of a rescue. To top it off, she thinks she sees the ghost of her mother.
This novella started off slow and then took off, really took off. This had plenty of action and super powers, sprinkled with romance here and there. Twists and turns abound in this suspenseful story which kept me guessing and held my interest until the last chapter or so. With references like “Captain America” I was fully entertained and could not put this down.
Told from Nora’s point of view, I was not bothered at all by the point of view switch. Finally Nora and Cameron were strong characters here. These were the solid, capable superheroes I expected to see in Mind Games. However, by contrast, Lewis was unattractive and looked like a wimp.
The editing has much improved here. Errors were much less noticeable.
This was a great ending to a great series. It gave me the closure I was looking for in Mind Games.
A clean read, I recommend this for adults and young adults alike.
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WOW!! Yes, that's the word I would use to describe the 4th book in the "Mind Readers" series. Just finished the "Mind Keepers".. Wow! I loved Maddox from the beginning, but I love him even more! Nora is back after losing everything she loved. With Cameron and Lewis to offer her support and the addition of Aunt Lyndsey, they take on the S.P.I. and secure the man that mattered most to her... Nora is great... I wasn't sure about her previously, (I was a fan of Cameron), but this story made me realize where her personality cam from and I grew to like her so much more. Maddox is once again, the strong, handsome man who thinks clearly and loves hard. The flow was great - the story stayed on target with the past storyline. I love the characters. With some of the detail given that related to the past, I think someone new to the series could pick it up and still enjoy the story without reading the other 3... And in this story, you realize anyone can be corrupted by power...
Alright, so maybe I'm rating the whole series instead of just The Mind Keepers alone. That is probably because I have been reading the books from first to last nonstop.
Yes, there are a few grammar mistakes in the book, but none that come to mind at the moment.
At first, I wasn't sure I liked Nora as a narrator, but I grew to like her as the story carried on. Still, sometimes I wished I could read through Cameron's POV just so I could observe her beautiful relationship with Lewis as they grow closer. However, Nora too has fallen for someone and it's nice to see her vulnerable side, and it wouldn't be possible to truly understand the complexity of her emotions.
The plot itself was quite unexpected. I was on the edge of my seat because the revelations just wouldn't stop coming.The beginning is a little slow, but just you wait. Once I was 20 pages in, I couldn't put this book down.
Again, I'm not sure about my rating, but I really liked this book.
I am having a hard time with this book. Way more swearing than in even the second or third books. Also if was not for the fact I want to see Maddox freed and have that story satisfied I would not keep reading. It seemed to get dumbed up with the swearing. I swear it was a condition to have one to two on each page almost each paragraph. It seems forced then in the middle it's slightly back to a good story like the rest but I'm not holding out for it. It's a hope though. Maybe it's Nora' s attitude but if so I don't like her. She seemed intelligent in the other books the spots where she was there she was apart and in control and wicked amazing. This book has ruined all I ever thought of her simply through the writing its self. Just hope I can muddle through it. I'm just going to say I finished. I kept leaving because of all the swearing. I assume he was saved and the two ended up together.
This series was good. I got through it all in about a week which is always good. The writing was good, the characters were pretty good. I felt like there were a lot of inconsistencies, especially with Lewis. The Lewis in my head was constantly changing and I had to stop for a bit to figure out why I couldn't get a good grasp on who he was in my head until I realized that the things the author would say about him would contradict with earlier characterizations. I finally just made him how I felt he was and anything else that contradicted that I just chalked up to moodiness or ignored completely. Everything else was pretty good though. That was my only issue and it could have been a communication difference between myself and the author...who knows??? I thought the story was good though and it ended as well as it started which is always a HUGE plus for me! Wasn't a favorite but was definitely enjoyable so I would recommend to anyone looking for something fun to read.
When Nora's mother jumps off a ship into the angry ocean, taking Nora's father with her and leaving her with only Cameron, her half-sister, something inside her collapses. If only she could live a day without seeing her mother in Cameron or on her eyelids, things would be fine. But when a stranger who looks like her dead mother starts stalking her every move, maybe her mother won't haunt her dreams anymore. Maybe she's alive, is all the hope Nora has to hold onto. But when Maddox starts entering her dreams, Nora is torn between her love for him and the fact that he betrayed her. But when the truth starts to come out, Nora has to leave the only life that she has ever known behind and enter a new one-one without her loving mother and reckless father, and one with Maddox.
I just had to finish out the series. I was not however impressed with the last book.
I liked: 1. The change in perspective. I liked Nora a lot better than I liked Cameron. She seemed to be a bit more convincing as the heroine.
2. I also like the character of Maddox. I liked him from the very beginning. I enjoyed learning more about him and I am glad that we got some closure with his character.
Disliked:
1. The fact that the author got mixed up with her characters. She kept saying that Nora's half brother and sister were her step brother and sister. I thought that was annoying.
2. I got bored with the SPI story line. I was done after the third book with them being chased by the same people over and over again.
Overall it was ok, but it could have been much better.
While the first 3 books of this series were full of paranormal adventure, mystery, drama, heartbreak, torture, evil, living on the run, double crossing friends, memories erased, villains, faked deaths, lost loved ones, Daddy is the epitome of a power hungry psychotic mess. At this point, you know. You read it. This little Novella centers more on Nora. Trust is understandably an issue. Are there more secrets about Maddox? Cameron got her happy ending. Does her sister deserve one? Will she fight for it? What happens next? It's all in here. I had fun reading what happens to Nora, Maddox, the children, Aaron, Sylvia, and of course Cameron and Lewis.
At first I was sort of annoyed that this was told from Nora’s perspective rather than Cameron’s, but I decided that I like Nora a lot more. She is not as quick to react or jumping on her emotions without thinking about the consequences. You do however, get to know Nora better and realize that she is not as badass and fearless as she seems to be. You get to know the characters better and from that understand the story better. Since I read this series a while ago, it is not on the top of my mind, therefore, this review is a little shorter. check out my complete review of this book and others at: https://samisbookreviews.wordpress.com/
The final installment of the Mind Readers series, from Nora's perspective. With their mother dead Cameron and Nora have adjusted into a routine, raising the kids, running a school and saving Mind readers from S.P.I. Still she wakes up thinking of Maddox.
If you haven't read any of the other Mind Readers series, don't read this one on it's own. It ties everything up and contains far too many spoilers from the series to come in at this point. Not to mention the series is far far too good to miss out on the rest.
I think this was a great book for closer. It helped me to feel at ease with the characters' futures. I loved this series. I read all four books in a week. Lori Brighton is so good with painting that picture in your head that is so much better than any movie. She is an amazing author who knows what her readers want. This series is a great way to relax and unwind. This is why I love to read and look forward to my evenings when I get to pick up where I left off with the story and characters I've grown to love.
it's a very good read for me. it's nice to read of what's going thru Nora's mind when it concerns maddox. Wow talk about frustration. But, Nora makes it through all of her confusion and lands on top. I know there are a few people who may not know what I am talking about. you are the ones who should start reading the first book in the series all the way through to the last book in the series. have fun reading
I liked this book because it was from Nora's point of view, but I disliked it for the same reason. It was nice seeing things through her eyes, but she is not as likable as Cameron is. I just couldn't get any believable emotion from her, not even anger. I think I would have rather continued reading from Cameron's p.o.v. and finished the journey through her eyes.
Overall, this was a nice addition to the story and I did end up enjoying it.
Nora was never jealous that Cameron had the source. it demanded too much. but when she found out that Maddox had not betrayed her, Cameron's power couldn't be more useful. until her aunt showed up in the middle of a fight with news that filled Nora with horror and hope.
this was a superb way to and an extra wrap-up ending and i loved it. it's a must, an absolute must