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Hive Mind #2
Defender
Becoming a telepath was hard. Being a telepath is harder.
Eighteen-year-old Amber is the youngest of the five telepaths who protect the hundred million citizens of one of the great hive cities of twenty-sixth century Earth. Her job is hunting down criminals before they commit their crimes, but this time her team arrive too late. Someone is already dead. Someone that Amber knows.
Amber is determined to catch the murderer, but she doesn’t realize who she’s up against, or the true danger of opening her mind to the thoughts of others.
Defender is the second book in the Hive Mind series.
Eighteen-year-old Amber is the youngest of the five telepaths who protect the hundred million citizens of one of the great hive cities of twenty-sixth century Earth. Her job is hunting down criminals before they commit their crimes, but this time her team arrive too late. Someone is already dead. Someone that Amber knows.
Amber is determined to catch the murderer, but she doesn’t realize who she’s up against, or the true danger of opening her mind to the thoughts of others.
Defender is the second book in the Hive Mind series.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2017
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Janet Edwards
32 books494 followersLatest release:- Adversary, the fifth book in the Hive Mind series.
Please visit Janet's website to get more information, and sign up for her newsletter if you'd like to be kept informed of future releases.SET IN THE HIVE FUTURE
PERILOUS: Hive Mind A Prequel Novella
TELEPATH
DEFENDER
HURRICANE
BORDERLINE
ADVERSARY
SET IN THE 25th CENTURY PORTAL FUTURE
SCAVENGER ALLIANCE
SCAVENGER BLOOD
SET IN THE 28th CENTURY PORTAL FUTURE
Set in 2781
HERA 2781: A Drago Short Story
HESTIA 2781: A Drago Novel
ARRAY 2781: A Drago Novel
SOL 2781: A Drago novel
Set in 2788, the year before the Earth Girl Trilogy
EARTH 2788: The Earth Girl Short Stories
EARTH AND FIRE: An Earth Girl Novella 1
EARTH AND AIR: An Earth Girl Novella 2
FRONTIER: An Epsilon Sector Novella
Set in 2789, the Main Earth Girl Trilogy
EARTH GIRL
EARTH STAR
EARTH FLIGHT
Set in 2789 directly after the Earth Girl Trilogy
EARTH PRIME: The Earth Girl Aftermath Stories 1
SET IN THE GAME FUTURE
REAPER
EARTH GIRL:-
◾Voted an American Library Association YALSA Teens' Top Ten title for 2014.
◾A Tayshas 2014 choice.
◾Kirkus starred review for a book of exceptional merit.
◾A Kirkus best book of 2013.
◾Booklist starred review for being outstanding in its genre.
◾Booklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth, 2013.
◾An Amazon.co.uk best Young Adult book of 2012.
◾A Kobobooks.com best Young Adult book of 2012.
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January 9, 2018
Давно не секрет, что я фанбой. И даже жутенькие обложки меня не отпугнут, а кого отпугивают - зря, Эдвардс прекрасна во всем, что делает (очевидно, кроме выбора дизайнера))
Первая книга серии заканчивается вполне однозначно, так что здесь у нас уже новое расследование... и новые грани созданного автором мира, и новые испытания для полюбившихся героев.
Как всегда, все продумано до мелочей, с вотэтоповортами и ненавязчивым стебом.
Ну и... блин, если вы еще не знакомы с автором - давно пора xD
А я включаю режим Хатико до следующей книги в любой из серий.
Первая книга серии заканчивается вполне однозначно, так что здесь у нас уже новое расследование... и новые грани созданного автором мира, и новые испытания для полюбившихся героев.
Как всегда, все продумано до мелочей, с вотэтоповортами и ненавязчивым стебом.
Ну и... блин, если вы еще не знакомы с автором - давно пора xD
А я включаю режим Хатико до следующей книги в любой из серий.
April 2, 2020
Interesting series, especially if you enjoy thinking about how people respond to crazy situations. It is very psychological. A future earth, with a completely different way of living. Read them in order, as it is helpful to have the background from book 1. I really enjoy the lead characters and the telepaths.
The only thing that got to me is that everyone speaks quite properly, so sometimes it doesn't feel like realistic spoken language. Especially for me, since I am not nearly that orderly when speaking!
But a great idea, interesting world and a good mystery to solve. Looking forward to the next one
The only thing that got to me is that everyone speaks quite properly, so sometimes it doesn't feel like realistic spoken language. Especially for me, since I am not nearly that orderly when speaking!
But a great idea, interesting world and a good mystery to solve. Looking forward to the next one
June 9, 2018
3.75 stars
Amber, one of only five Telepaths in one of the great Hive Cities on future earth, helps stop crime from happening, and if that fails, helps capture the criminals. Someone she knew is dead, and it's only a matter of time before someone else dies. Amber and her team are not only working to stop this criminal who is very elusive, but Amber has challenges of her own due to the risk of reading the thoughts of nefarious types.
While there are a few weaknesses in this book, overall I still really enjoy Janet Edwards' writing. Since the POV is an 18 year old, I don't worry too much if not all of the other characters are fully developed. This is about action, danger, love and various and sundry other things in this scifi novel.
Amber, one of only five Telepaths in one of the great Hive Cities on future earth, helps stop crime from happening, and if that fails, helps capture the criminals. Someone she knew is dead, and it's only a matter of time before someone else dies. Amber and her team are not only working to stop this criminal who is very elusive, but Amber has challenges of her own due to the risk of reading the thoughts of nefarious types.
While there are a few weaknesses in this book, overall I still really enjoy Janet Edwards' writing. Since the POV is an 18 year old, I don't worry too much if not all of the other characters are fully developed. This is about action, danger, love and various and sundry other things in this scifi novel.
September 2, 2023
Overview: An excellent detective story in a fascinating future setting designed to ask serious questions about society. Science Fiction and Detective Fiction at it's best.
After 1st Reading: Janet Edwards is excellent. I've enjoyed all of her books, she creates interesting settings and characters that you instantly care about. With this book however she shows a new level of quality writing, and a crime investigation worthy of Arthur Conan Doyle (which I can say with confidence having just finished The Valley of Fear).
Finishing this novel was one of those moments where I wanted to shout "Yes!" because of the excellent ending - and then almost instantly felt sad because I already missed the characters.
I just need to repeat the key fact in this review: Janet Edwards is excellent.
After 3rd Reading: This book stands up to three readings. It is confirmed Janet Edwards is excellent.
After 4th Reading: So, so gooooood! As always a huge part of me just wanted to start the book again. The rest of me just couldn't wait to read the next book in the series which is even better!
After 5th Reading: Five times. Do I recommend this series? Obviously. This is now clearly confirmed as my go to series if I want something to grab me and suck me in. It still does that after five reads.
After 1st Reading: Janet Edwards is excellent. I've enjoyed all of her books, she creates interesting settings and characters that you instantly care about. With this book however she shows a new level of quality writing, and a crime investigation worthy of Arthur Conan Doyle (which I can say with confidence having just finished The Valley of Fear).
Finishing this novel was one of those moments where I wanted to shout "Yes!" because of the excellent ending - and then almost instantly felt sad because I already missed the characters.
I just need to repeat the key fact in this review: Janet Edwards is excellent.
After 3rd Reading: This book stands up to three readings. It is confirmed Janet Edwards is excellent.
After 4th Reading: So, so gooooood! As always a huge part of me just wanted to start the book again. The rest of me just couldn't wait to read the next book in the series which is even better!
After 5th Reading: Five times. Do I recommend this series? Obviously. This is now clearly confirmed as my go to series if I want something to grab me and suck me in. It still does that after five reads.
December 9, 2017
If there was one author that I would be comfortable in saying that you could read any book by them and you would love it Janet Edwards would be it, you can pretty much be guaranteed a great read for anything she writes.
I am loving this series and am always glad to see a book or novella so I can visit the world, this one picks up after the first in the Hive Mind series and while it could be read as a stand alone you will enjoy it more if you have read the others in the series. There is plenty of action, a little romance, as well as a mystery that will keep you guessing.This review was originally posted on Books In Brogan
I am loving this series and am always glad to see a book or novella so I can visit the world, this one picks up after the first in the Hive Mind series and while it could be read as a stand alone you will enjoy it more if you have read the others in the series. There is plenty of action, a little romance, as well as a mystery that will keep you guessing.This review was originally posted on Books In Brogan
July 16, 2021
Lots of action as they race to save the Hive. Enjoyable series.
March 31, 2025
When I first heard that Telepath is going to be a series, and after finishing the first book. I was like: How is she going to continue this story? Book one felt so finished.
Then I picked up this book and I was pleasantly surprised. Of course, I thought, this book and the third one are going to focus on the cases Amber needs to solve.
Eventhough I was slightly confused what this book is going to be about, but still, I was so pumped! Earth Girl is, and will forever (?) be my favourite book of all time, but Telepath is closely behind.
Oh boy, this book didn't disappoint. Not at all!
I was clued to my e-book readers screen and I just couldn't put it down. But a little disclaimer: There are events mentioned and people appear, that happened and were introduced in the novella "Perilous". So if you want to pick up this book and don't want to be confused, read the novella first.
This book follows Amber as she is send on a case, which turns out to be a bigger issue than firstly expected. Everything starts when she discovers the person who died, prior to her new case, is someone who she knows. Amber decides to catch her killer. But while investigating she discovers, that this persons death is part of something way bigger. Something so big, that threatens the entire Hive.
The whole story was super interesting, and just wouldn't let you go. It swollowed you whole. The story had twists and turns that you couldn't predict.
In my unbiased opinion *cough* I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Then I picked up this book and I was pleasantly surprised. Of course, I thought, this book and the third one are going to focus on the cases Amber needs to solve.
Eventhough I was slightly confused what this book is going to be about, but still, I was so pumped! Earth Girl is, and will forever (?) be my favourite book of all time, but Telepath is closely behind.
Oh boy, this book didn't disappoint. Not at all!
I was clued to my e-book readers screen and I just couldn't put it down. But a little disclaimer: There are events mentioned and people appear, that happened and were introduced in the novella "Perilous". So if you want to pick up this book and don't want to be confused, read the novella first.
This book follows Amber as she is send on a case, which turns out to be a bigger issue than firstly expected. Everything starts when she discovers the person who died, prior to her new case, is someone who she knows. Amber decides to catch her killer. But while investigating she discovers, that this persons death is part of something way bigger. Something so big, that threatens the entire Hive.
The whole story was super interesting, and just wouldn't let you go. It swollowed you whole. The story had twists and turns that you couldn't predict.
In my unbiased opinion *cough* I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
November 6, 2023
This was a great sequel to Telepath. All of the characters continue to grow and develop along with Amber. The main plot is a roller coaster of a ride full of twists and turns while still keeping the signature element of humor. Amber and Lucas both reach critical points where they have to either rise to the challenge or collapse under the pressure of their jobs.
I love how Amber and Lucas both have to fight their own battles but they always support each other through them. There were some tear jerking moments in Defender. I deeply felt Amber’s fear, confusion, and determination. The introduction of Buzz and Sapphire as core characters really takes the series to a whole new level.
The exploration of borderline telepaths in comparison to true telepaths is intriguing but it was the whole concept of fragmentation that blew me away. It was utterly fascinating to see fragmentation portrayed as a form of multiple personality disorder. There were a couple of truly chilling moments.
I can’t get over the complexity of all of these different concepts and subplots all woven together into the main storyline. It seems like you should get lost in it but instead you get taken along on a dazzlingly mind boggling ride. The humor is brilliant, Eli and Spike’s comedy routine had me wheeze laughing. Another well rounded book.
I love how Amber and Lucas both have to fight their own battles but they always support each other through them. There were some tear jerking moments in Defender. I deeply felt Amber’s fear, confusion, and determination. The introduction of Buzz and Sapphire as core characters really takes the series to a whole new level.
The exploration of borderline telepaths in comparison to true telepaths is intriguing but it was the whole concept of fragmentation that blew me away. It was utterly fascinating to see fragmentation portrayed as a form of multiple personality disorder. There were a couple of truly chilling moments.
I can’t get over the complexity of all of these different concepts and subplots all woven together into the main storyline. It seems like you should get lost in it but instead you get taken along on a dazzlingly mind boggling ride. The humor is brilliant, Eli and Spike’s comedy routine had me wheeze laughing. Another well rounded book.
January 5, 2020
I love all of Janet Edwards' work, and I have read this book multiple times. Somehoe it still grips me each time, pulling me back toit. The characters are compelling and complex, and feel so real you could imagine them as close friends. The world building and ongoing storytelling of this series is impeccable in my opinion.
January 26, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this YA SF sequel and look forward to Amber’s future adventures
February 19, 2018
The first book is a coming-of-age science fiction story featuring Amber when her telepathic abilities first manifest, so I was keen to see how Edwards would develop the story. I was also interested to discover if I liked Amber as much in this novel as I had in Telepath. Well, there were no worries there as Edwards is very good at writing engaging and positive young protagonists. The pacing is excellent and while I have read the first book, I don’t think anyone who hadn’t would have any difficulty in quickly getting involved in the story. So what about the crime aspect? As this is essentially a science-fiction whodunnit, the plot has to reflect that, with a suitably shocking crime and a tricky villain who is able to pose a real problem for someone who can read his mind.
I was impressed that Edwards managed to provide all these requirements with a fast paced, tight-knit storyline that once it took off, made it difficult for me to put the Kindle down. I also very much enjoyed how Amber is jeopardised by the very process of reading minds. This nicely upped the stakes both for herself and her team, which really mattered because I have grown to like the group of people who support and protect her. As she tries to grapple with this situation without sinking into permanent mental confusion, we also gain some intriguing insights into the rest of the world. I really appreciated being able to meet another telepath and it was reassuring to discover there is a high price to possessing such a talent, which gives the story a harder edge, which I appreciated.
The final denouement was suitably thrilling and once I reached it, there was no way I could stop reading before discovering how it all went down – I was already aware that Edwards is quite capable of killing one of her supporting characters, so I was fully invested in the story and genuinely concerned on behalf of the team. If you enjoy your crime with a futuristic twist, I highly recommend this series and while you can read this book as a stand-alone, I do think it would be a shame to miss out on Telepath goodness.
9/10
I was impressed that Edwards managed to provide all these requirements with a fast paced, tight-knit storyline that once it took off, made it difficult for me to put the Kindle down. I also very much enjoyed how Amber is jeopardised by the very process of reading minds. This nicely upped the stakes both for herself and her team, which really mattered because I have grown to like the group of people who support and protect her. As she tries to grapple with this situation without sinking into permanent mental confusion, we also gain some intriguing insights into the rest of the world. I really appreciated being able to meet another telepath and it was reassuring to discover there is a high price to possessing such a talent, which gives the story a harder edge, which I appreciated.
The final denouement was suitably thrilling and once I reached it, there was no way I could stop reading before discovering how it all went down – I was already aware that Edwards is quite capable of killing one of her supporting characters, so I was fully invested in the story and genuinely concerned on behalf of the team. If you enjoy your crime with a futuristic twist, I highly recommend this series and while you can read this book as a stand-alone, I do think it would be a shame to miss out on Telepath goodness.
9/10
April 11, 2021
This time, it's personal.
No, but seriously, I like that the second book in this series makes the story so personal to our Unit, it really ups the tension. And there were a lot of little things in here that I would have loved to be expanded on for an already long book. (My edition is over 500 pages and it could have easily been a hundred or two more than that and I wouldn't have minded.)
Adore most of the characters, though I do wish more attention was given to some of them, and I really, really love the bonds in the story. There's a solid reliance and affection in this Unit and it's so awesome to see.
Still love the world building, like the fact that there is some refreshers in the story to the first book. It does get a little draggy at times because of that - and because I just reread the first one last month - but too many books don't offer you anything to remind you who the characters are or what the world building is like that I won't complain about the info-dumpy-ness of some of it.
Finally, there is at least some mention of LGBT+ characters. Not enough, but the first book had none and at least I now know they exist in this future.
(Side note: I'm still not fully convinced about the method of choosing the Strike Team and are straight people really that uncomfortable around their own gender? Probably the only things that dropped it from a 5 star rating for me.)
No, but seriously, I like that the second book in this series makes the story so personal to our Unit, it really ups the tension. And there were a lot of little things in here that I would have loved to be expanded on for an already long book. (My edition is over 500 pages and it could have easily been a hundred or two more than that and I wouldn't have minded.)
Adore most of the characters, though I do wish more attention was given to some of them, and I really, really love the bonds in the story. There's a solid reliance and affection in this Unit and it's so awesome to see.
Still love the world building, like the fact that there is some refreshers in the story to the first book. It does get a little draggy at times because of that - and because I just reread the first one last month - but too many books don't offer you anything to remind you who the characters are or what the world building is like that I won't complain about the info-dumpy-ness of some of it.
Finally, there is at least some mention of LGBT+ characters. Not enough, but the first book had none and at least I now know they exist in this future.
(Side note: I'm still not fully convinced about the method of choosing the Strike Team and are straight people really that uncomfortable around their own gender? Probably the only things that dropped it from a 5 star rating for me.)
May 14, 2022
Apropos of nothing, how profoundly creepy would it be for everyone to be able to look at you surrounded by 20 dyed-to-look-identical dudes and know exactly what your type was?
Anyway. In this book, there's been a murder, and will be more. Crisis of the faith abounds for everyone, but they pull it together to eventually figure out what is going on.
I started reading book three when I finished this one, and by the time I started writing this I had managed to completely forget how they managed to solve the case. It was a bit messy down there. But at any rate, it continues to be a weird combo of relaxing and oddly not.
Anyway. In this book, there's been a murder, and will be more. Crisis of the faith abounds for everyone, but they pull it together to eventually figure out what is going on.
I started reading book three when I finished this one, and by the time I started writing this I had managed to completely forget how they managed to solve the case. It was a bit messy down there. But at any rate, it continues to be a weird combo of relaxing and oddly not.
January 23, 2018
Weak
The writing isn't bad, but the characters are weak. The whole book the main character is pampered and worried about. I understand why, but it gets annoying and she feeds into it. One mishap and even her lead guy is ready to break down. My other issue is why can't 40 people take down one person. Even in current times it would be nothing to take down a single man with some intelligence. If we knew what he planned it would be crazy stupid easy to stop him, yet they struggle to do that. Where are the security cameras? It make no sense not to have a high tech detection system when there main goal is to relieve pressure on there telepaths. Also you learn nothing of the other hives and there is little to no power progression.
The writing isn't bad, but the characters are weak. The whole book the main character is pampered and worried about. I understand why, but it gets annoying and she feeds into it. One mishap and even her lead guy is ready to break down. My other issue is why can't 40 people take down one person. Even in current times it would be nothing to take down a single man with some intelligence. If we knew what he planned it would be crazy stupid easy to stop him, yet they struggle to do that. Where are the security cameras? It make no sense not to have a high tech detection system when there main goal is to relieve pressure on there telepaths. Also you learn nothing of the other hives and there is little to no power progression.
January 25, 2020
The last book had elements of a ‘Mystery’, but this one is very much a ‘Mystery’. Normally the Telepath just goes out and finds the guilty party, but this is more like a criminal investigation, this made the book even more interesting.
However there were a few areas that were mildly irritating. Repeating information that had been repeatedly covered in the first book Telepath. Perhaps because I read this book straight after Telepath I found this more annoying than I should have done.
The other concern, is given their resources, how much of a meal they make of taking down one person, but I still really enjoyed the story.
However there were a few areas that were mildly irritating. Repeating information that had been repeatedly covered in the first book Telepath. Perhaps because I read this book straight after Telepath I found this more annoying than I should have done.
The other concern, is given their resources, how much of a meal they make of taking down one person, but I still really enjoyed the story.
December 18, 2021
The first book was good, but I got really into this one. Several times I was reading and picturing everything happening in my head so vividly that when I looked up, being suddenly reintroduced to the real world was quite jarring! The book is fast-paced in many areas, and some of the scenes don't let up for even a moment, leaving you catching your breath. More of the characters' backstories are shown, and they really start to come alive.
Five stars. The series is awesome. I truly love the Earth Girl series, maybe a little bit more than what would be considered normal haha, and it took me a long time to get into this series, but I'm really glad I did!
Five stars. The series is awesome. I truly love the Earth Girl series, maybe a little bit more than what would be considered normal haha, and it took me a long time to get into this series, but I'm really glad I did!
January 29, 2025
I'm enjoying this series set in a post-apocalyptic earth where all civilization lives in one of several hives so structured that everyone is happy in their perfect job and with their perfect mate. Since that's an impossibility, there are teams of people who sniff out and prevent trouble. In Defender they and the telepath that heads the team use their many talents to stop a plot that will destroy the hive and the millions of people within it.
December 12, 2017
Very interesting story
This is a very interesting world with a different take on society and I love the main character looking forward to more from this series.
This is a very interesting world with a different take on society and I love the main character looking forward to more from this series.
November 10, 2020
Excellent young adult and adult
Compelling series. I didn't think I'd like it at first. Now I can't get enough! 1st person all in the telepath POV. Highly recommended.
Compelling series. I didn't think I'd like it at first. Now I can't get enough! 1st person all in the telepath POV. Highly recommended.
October 10, 2022
Great book!
April 14, 2023
Had to read this after enjoying Hive Mind 1, but, as I often find with sequels, this was not as strong,, and had too many stunted explanations of events and references to the first book
December 6, 2023
As good as the first
Good whodunnit in the future with varied twists and turns. Read the first in the series first - obvious but an easy m istake to make if downloading.
Good whodunnit in the future with varied twists and turns. Read the first in the series first - obvious but an easy m istake to make if downloading.
January 28, 2018
There’s something special in Janet Edwards writing that I just can’t quite figure out. I’ve loved every book I’ve read and crave the next. Strong female lead characters are empowering but they also have weaknesses that a reader can relate to. Earth Girl remains my favourite series, but Hive Mind is very close behind. I would recommend reading the series in order due to character relationships developing but not 100% necessary to follow along. Can’t wait for a new book.
March 12, 2020
Сначала о хорошем: Джанет мне действительно импонирует, у нее приятный язык, богатое воображение и она не ляпает драму ради драмы. Да, бывают напряженные (и даже трагичные) моменты, но это очень органично обычно, показывает рост персонажа и т.п., а не тупо нагнанный надрыв.
Так же в ее книгах присутствует романтическая линия, но герои обычно преодолевают трудности вместе, а не как любят у нас сделать авторши, что даже если в томе1 все хорошо, то в томе2 обязательно должен быть скандал, разрыв, уход в закат и все прочее, а еще лучше в конце тома1, чтоб было о чем писать дальше. Тут этого, хвала богам, нет. И самое приятное, что книги обычно с законченным промежуточным сюжетом. Это несказанно радует мое сердце))
А теперь о плохом и спорном, само собой для меня. Честно сказать, от книги я ожидала несколько иного и поэтому немного разочарована. Как говорится, сама придумала - сама обиделась (ц).
Я ждала раскрытия темы Улья. Ясно, что есть Лотерея, есть телепаты, их службы и вот это вот все, но непонятно все остальное. Т.е. между строк мне читается, что есть определенные правила лотереи, импринтинга, взаимодействия служб и т.п., но есть и правила для бесценных телепатов. Т.е. вывод, что кто-то стоит над всем этим, он даже не напрашивается, он сверкает огромными буквами. И меня безумно волновало, кто же стоит за всем этим, зачем это все и другие, вытекающие из этих, вопросы. Но увы, сюжет был повернут совсем в иную сторону, и не только не дал ответов, но и усугубил остроту вопросов.
Плюс еще местами меня изрядно выбесили мысли и поступки героев. Но это лично мой таракан и триггер.
В целом это были 2 "болезненные" для меня ситуации:
1). развитие отношений Меган - Адика (особенно их, так сказать, консенсус).
Вот это вот лично для меня за гранью бобра и козла - никак я не могу понять подобного авторского решения (особенно то, что все от него счастливы и довольны). Я и так, и сяк крутила эту ситуацию с разных сторон, но в мою картину мира это просто не пролезает. От этого у меня прямо случился приступ попоболи и до сих пор не прошел)).
2). когда произошел инцидент с командой Сапфиры. Тут у меня тоже глаза немножко из орбит. Очень отдавало все это поведением "блаженненьких", которое я гноблю у наших авторов, когда они пытаются лепить добрых и понимающих ггероинь. Так и хотелось возопить: камон! понимание, принятие, прощение и забивание на -- не есть синонимы одного и того же явления/действия. Можно по-человечески понять некоторые вещи, попытаться встать на место человека или хотя бы не судить, дабы не оказаться судимым... но п��тать теплое с мягким тоже не дело. Что дозволено Юпитеру, не дозволено быку (ц). Тут, на минутку, дело в профессионализме раз, в последствиях действий два(размер урона от которых не просто заметен, он колоссален), возможность повторения - три. Тут блин не вину перед Сапфир чувствовать надо, а нафиг обрубать все контакты и неограниченный доступ к внутренней информации (да и доверия к лотерее и выбору психологического профиля для данной конкретной работы, это не добавляет). И ладно ггероиня этого может не понимать в силу возраста, отсутствия опыта и ментальных проблем, но остальные-то??!! Честно говоря, я была немного шокирована.
Так же в ее книгах присутствует романтическая линия, но герои обычно преодолевают трудности вместе, а не как любят у нас сделать авторши, что даже если в томе1 все хорошо, то в томе2 обязательно должен быть скандал, разрыв, уход в закат и все прочее, а еще лучше в конце тома1, чтоб было о чем писать дальше. Тут этого, хвала богам, нет. И самое приятное, что книги обычно с законченным промежуточным сюжетом. Это несказанно радует мое сердце))
А теперь о плохом и спорном, само собой для меня. Честно сказать, от книги я ожидала несколько иного и поэтому немного разочарована. Как говорится, сама придумала - сама обиделась (ц).
Я ждала раскрытия темы Улья. Ясно, что есть Лотерея, есть телепаты, их службы и вот это вот все, но непонятно все остальное. Т.е. между строк мне читается, что есть определенные правила лотереи, импринтинга, взаимодействия служб и т.п., но есть и правила для бесценных телепатов. Т.е. вывод, что кто-то стоит над всем этим, он даже не напрашивается, он сверкает огромными буквами. И меня безумно волновало, кто же стоит за всем этим, зачем это все и другие, вытекающие из этих, вопросы. Но увы, сюжет был повернут совсем в иную сторону, и не только не дал ответов, но и усугубил остроту вопросов.
Плюс еще местами меня изрядно выбесили мысли и поступки героев. Но это лично мой таракан и триггер.
В целом это были 2 "болезненные" для меня ситуации:
1). развитие отношений Меган - Адика (особенно их, так сказать, консенсус).
Вот это вот лично для меня за гранью бобра и козла - никак я не могу понять подобного авторского решения (особенно то, что все от него счастливы и довольны). Я и так, и сяк крутила эту ситуацию с разных сторон, но в мою картину мира это просто не пролезает. От этого у меня прямо случился приступ попоболи и до сих пор не прошел)).
2). когда произошел инцидент с командой Сапфиры. Тут у меня тоже глаза немножко из орбит. Очень отдавало все это поведением "блаженненьких", которое я гноблю у наших авторов, когда они пытаются лепить добрых и понимающих ггероинь. Так и хотелось возопить: камон! понимание, принятие, прощение и забивание на -- не есть синонимы одного и того же явления/действия. Можно по-человечески понять некоторые вещи, попытаться встать на место человека или хотя бы не судить, дабы не оказаться судимым... но п��тать теплое с мягким тоже не дело. Что дозволено Юпитеру, не дозволено быку (ц). Тут, на минутку, дело в профессионализме раз, в последствиях действий два(размер урона от которых не просто заметен, он колоссален), возможность повторения - три. Тут блин не вину перед Сапфир чувствовать надо, а нафиг обрубать все контакты и неограниченный доступ к внутренней информации (да и доверия к лотерее и выбору психологического профиля для данной конкретной работы, это не добавляет). И ладно ггероиня этого может не понимать в силу возраста, отсутствия опыта и ментальных проблем, но остальные-то??!! Честно говоря, я была немного шокирована.
February 1, 2018
Awesome
I don't write a lot of reviews but this book kept me up all night! It is rich and full. There are layers to it that add a rare lustre. I highly reccomend this book.
I don't write a lot of reviews but this book kept me up all night! It is rich and full. There are layers to it that add a rare lustre. I highly reccomend this book.
October 2, 2020
Second part of the series. Despite reminders / repetitions - definitely not to be read alone or in reverse order.
To cut a long story short, I enjoyed "Defender", but found it less compelling than "Telepath". The first book was simply fascinating, almost all about world building and character development. "Defender" was focused on solving a mystery. It read more like an adventure book. Still, a nice continuation :).
To cut a long story short, I enjoyed "Defender", but found it less compelling than "Telepath". The first book was simply fascinating, almost all about world building and character development. "Defender" was focused on solving a mystery. It read more like an adventure book. Still, a nice continuation :).
September 9, 2025
Amber can come across as a Mary Sue. She has a special power. She is surrounded by people who are conditioned to love her. She is genuinely kind-hearted. Somehow, though, the author makes her likeable and not "goody-goody."
The story is good and develops well. The twists are reasonable. The ending is well-done.
The story is good and develops well. The twists are reasonable. The ending is well-done.
December 17, 2019
Another hit in the bag as far as I'm concerned. But then, there hasn't been a book by Janet Edwards that I haven't loved.
February 24, 2025
I can't wait for more Amber and Lucas
September 25, 2022
Fast paced and enjoyable. I looked forward to coming back to this book every evening, till the last two or so chapters which I found a little too heavy on strategy talk.
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