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The Fourth Kinetic
There are four breeds of Clairvoyants: Kinetics who can move objects with their minds, Prophets who have involuntary visions of the future, Readers who can explore the deepest thoughts of others in an instant and Aural who can transfer their consciousness to control the bodies of others.
17-year-old Rion Grean is a Kinetic, but he has no idea there are others like him. His protective mother kept them on the move, even refusing to tell him about the father he never knew. When an accident separates them, he finds himself on the run from a covert, militaristic force that sees his kind as wasps that have strayed into the homes of normal humanity. Suddenly engulfed within the different factions of the Clairvoyants, the boy who has never been good at making friends must determine who to follow.
Rion is like many youth. He is talented and intelligent, but his circumstances have made him reserved and unsure about where he stands with his peers and what his purpose is in life. When he is forced out of his comfort zone, he quickly discovers the true meanings of friendship and family. This isn't a story about heroes and villains. It is a deeply personal journey of one boy's path to self-discovery and the struggle to coexist with a world designed to fear what it doesn't understand.
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17-year-old Rion Grean is a Kinetic, but he has no idea there are others like him. His protective mother kept them on the move, even refusing to tell him about the father he never knew. When an accident separates them, he finds himself on the run from a covert, militaristic force that sees his kind as wasps that have strayed into the homes of normal humanity. Suddenly engulfed within the different factions of the Clairvoyants, the boy who has never been good at making friends must determine who to follow.
Rion is like many youth. He is talented and intelligent, but his circumstances have made him reserved and unsure about where he stands with his peers and what his purpose is in life. When he is forced out of his comfort zone, he quickly discovers the true meanings of friendship and family. This isn't a story about heroes and villains. It is a deeply personal journey of one boy's path to self-discovery and the struggle to coexist with a world designed to fear what it doesn't understand.
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436 pages, Paperback
Published May 4, 2021
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February 21, 2022
*2 Stars*
Summary: An interesting concept that falls flat in writing style and likable characters.
This book started off well, but as time passed, I found myself not able to enjoy the story despite its interesting magic system because of the over the top writing and unlikable protagonist. The story is told in first person present tense from the perspective of Rion, a seventeen year old with unexplained telekinesis. Sadly, I found myself rolling my eyes one too many times. More about what I did and didn't like below.
Things I Liked:
- Magic System: This is the only thing I found interesting about the book, and even then there were issues with it. I thought it was a smart choice to have each of the powers have some relation to the mind. Some of the powers were really unique, like astral projecting into another's body or a new way of telepaths being able to read someone's mind.
Things I Didn't Like:
- Magic System: The issues I had with the magic system include the fact that the telekinetics seemed overpowered compared to the others, leaving the group unbalanced. This power inbalance was also never really explained. The telekinetics had no limits or setback to their powers, only the rest of the gifted people did, which was both annoying and confusing. I also felt like Rion "mastered" his powers way too quickly. The magic system at large was not as explained as I would have liked it to be.
- Writing Style: I grew tired real fast of the author's elaborate, flowery language and descriptors for everything and their mother. It made the writing feel clunky and made Rion's inner monologue sound like a museum tour guide instead of an actual teenage boy. The author also used random verbs and descriptions that make no sense in context. For example: "Her skin looks as delicate as an untouched pool of cocoa, and her eyes are large and round like coals;" "The word seems to squirt from my lips as if Ara had said something to provoke it;" "My eyebrow curls with worrisome intrigue. I fixate my bulbous pupils on Leo's crisp lenses." Delicate untouched pool of cocoa? Squirt? Bulbous pupils? Crisp lenses? This language and overuse of flowery descriptions was completely unnecessary and had no diegetic reason. It only served to be distracting and at times uncomfortable.
The main part of the writing that honestly started to anger me was the repetitive and incongruous use of the same facial expressions over and over again. Apparently, the author only knew a very narrow range of expressions, which were always: snarl, grimace, scowl, gnarl, and glare. These are all largely "negative" expressions/reactions, but the author even used these descriptors when the emotion or reaction of the character was not negative in the slightest. And in these cases, the use of those words would make the expression feel overdramatic. This was used so. Many. Times. Examples: "I can sense them perking up with scowls." How do you "perk up" with a scowl? If they're scowling, they're not perking up. Then there's: "How comical my confused, yet relieved, scowl must look." The word "scowl" makes no sense if you're confused but relieved. Then: "I shift my gaze to Pavo's enamored, but empathetic, scowl." I don't know how many times it needs to be said, but when you're enamored and empathetic, you're not scowling!! The author also used the word "grimace" way too often to describe an astonished or enamored expression. None of the author's choices made any sense, they were just confusing and distracting, so much so that it constantly took me out of the story because I had to try and visualize what the author was trying to say, and even then I wasn't able to figure it out sometimes. It honestly angered me by the time I was finished.
A few other things that bothered me about the writing included the random attraction and set up of potential love interests for Rion that happened with literally every main girl in the book, despite the fact that none of them made any sense or were very rushed. There was also a part where a character was retelling something that happened in the past, and he would randomly switch from present tense to past tense, going back and forth. Either this was poorly edited or done on purpose for some bizarre reason that escapes me. I also felt that the pacing of the last third was off, since the book felt like it was finished by the 80% mark, yet there was still a whole extra battle that could have been pushed to a sequel. Lastly, a lot of the characters' decisions didn't make any sense, like when a character would not use their powers to solve something that their powers could easily solve, or a character randomly deciding to not follow through with the plan they'd established, or a character deciding to kill people simply because they could.
- Unlikable Protagonist: I wasn't a fan of Rion himself. His attitude, actions, and mindset was at best annoying, at worst problematic. There was a point where he spoke badly of a group of kids that even he admitted he'd never spoken to, despite the fact that he said himself that he felt like he related to them. It was just a bizarre character choice. He also had severe anger issues that played off as being justified. For example, he immediately disliked someone he'd just met just because they disagreed with him and tended to be sarcastic. He got extremely offended at their sarcasm - and, sure, there are people who get annoyed by sarcasm and not-so-side comments, but Rion would physically attack this character because of this and then he would wish to make their body dangle from the ceiling in his inner monologue. It was unsettling and made me uncomfortable to be following this mindset and have it be completely justified. There was even a small part where he picked up a bug with his powers, and he called it stupid because it didn't know just how much its life was in his hands. That's... a superiority complex, which was shown constantly throughout the book. He was self centered and prideful, claiming that people were either threatened by him (when they had no reason to be) or adored him (which, again, they had no reason to). He also believed that he knew better than the people who were more experienced, trying to take things into his own hands. He was reckless and would risk people's safety if it meant his own personal goal was achieved. He also changed allegiances way too often and for no reason, going on to badmouth his old allies which had helped him. He also randomly had a desperate urge to please and prove himself to a bunch of criminals (that also liked to murder people). And literally none of Rion’s behavior or attitude was questioned or fixed.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book because of its excessive and overdramatic writing style and unlikable characters. Perhaps there is someone who can overlook these things, but I could not. My kindle notes have more specific examples of things that were bothersome.
Summary: An interesting concept that falls flat in writing style and likable characters.
This book started off well, but as time passed, I found myself not able to enjoy the story despite its interesting magic system because of the over the top writing and unlikable protagonist. The story is told in first person present tense from the perspective of Rion, a seventeen year old with unexplained telekinesis. Sadly, I found myself rolling my eyes one too many times. More about what I did and didn't like below.
Things I Liked:
- Magic System: This is the only thing I found interesting about the book, and even then there were issues with it. I thought it was a smart choice to have each of the powers have some relation to the mind. Some of the powers were really unique, like astral projecting into another's body or a new way of telepaths being able to read someone's mind.
Things I Didn't Like:
- Magic System: The issues I had with the magic system include the fact that the telekinetics seemed overpowered compared to the others, leaving the group unbalanced. This power inbalance was also never really explained. The telekinetics had no limits or setback to their powers, only the rest of the gifted people did, which was both annoying and confusing. I also felt like Rion "mastered" his powers way too quickly. The magic system at large was not as explained as I would have liked it to be.
- Writing Style: I grew tired real fast of the author's elaborate, flowery language and descriptors for everything and their mother. It made the writing feel clunky and made Rion's inner monologue sound like a museum tour guide instead of an actual teenage boy. The author also used random verbs and descriptions that make no sense in context. For example: "Her skin looks as delicate as an untouched pool of cocoa, and her eyes are large and round like coals;" "The word seems to squirt from my lips as if Ara had said something to provoke it;" "My eyebrow curls with worrisome intrigue. I fixate my bulbous pupils on Leo's crisp lenses." Delicate untouched pool of cocoa? Squirt? Bulbous pupils? Crisp lenses? This language and overuse of flowery descriptions was completely unnecessary and had no diegetic reason. It only served to be distracting and at times uncomfortable.
The main part of the writing that honestly started to anger me was the repetitive and incongruous use of the same facial expressions over and over again. Apparently, the author only knew a very narrow range of expressions, which were always: snarl, grimace, scowl, gnarl, and glare. These are all largely "negative" expressions/reactions, but the author even used these descriptors when the emotion or reaction of the character was not negative in the slightest. And in these cases, the use of those words would make the expression feel overdramatic. This was used so. Many. Times. Examples: "I can sense them perking up with scowls." How do you "perk up" with a scowl? If they're scowling, they're not perking up. Then there's: "How comical my confused, yet relieved, scowl must look." The word "scowl" makes no sense if you're confused but relieved. Then: "I shift my gaze to Pavo's enamored, but empathetic, scowl." I don't know how many times it needs to be said, but when you're enamored and empathetic, you're not scowling!! The author also used the word "grimace" way too often to describe an astonished or enamored expression. None of the author's choices made any sense, they were just confusing and distracting, so much so that it constantly took me out of the story because I had to try and visualize what the author was trying to say, and even then I wasn't able to figure it out sometimes. It honestly angered me by the time I was finished.
A few other things that bothered me about the writing included the random attraction and set up of potential love interests for Rion that happened with literally every main girl in the book, despite the fact that none of them made any sense or were very rushed. There was also a part where a character was retelling something that happened in the past, and he would randomly switch from present tense to past tense, going back and forth. Either this was poorly edited or done on purpose for some bizarre reason that escapes me. I also felt that the pacing of the last third was off, since the book felt like it was finished by the 80% mark, yet there was still a whole extra battle that could have been pushed to a sequel. Lastly, a lot of the characters' decisions didn't make any sense, like when a character would not use their powers to solve something that their powers could easily solve, or a character randomly deciding to not follow through with the plan they'd established, or a character deciding to kill people simply because they could.
- Unlikable Protagonist: I wasn't a fan of Rion himself. His attitude, actions, and mindset was at best annoying, at worst problematic. There was a point where he spoke badly of a group of kids that even he admitted he'd never spoken to, despite the fact that he said himself that he felt like he related to them. It was just a bizarre character choice. He also had severe anger issues that played off as being justified. For example, he immediately disliked someone he'd just met just because they disagreed with him and tended to be sarcastic. He got extremely offended at their sarcasm - and, sure, there are people who get annoyed by sarcasm and not-so-side comments, but Rion would physically attack this character because of this and then he would wish to make their body dangle from the ceiling in his inner monologue. It was unsettling and made me uncomfortable to be following this mindset and have it be completely justified. There was even a small part where he picked up a bug with his powers, and he called it stupid because it didn't know just how much its life was in his hands. That's... a superiority complex, which was shown constantly throughout the book. He was self centered and prideful, claiming that people were either threatened by him (when they had no reason to be) or adored him (which, again, they had no reason to). He also believed that he knew better than the people who were more experienced, trying to take things into his own hands. He was reckless and would risk people's safety if it meant his own personal goal was achieved. He also changed allegiances way too often and for no reason, going on to badmouth his old allies which had helped him. He also randomly had a desperate urge to please and prove himself to a bunch of criminals (that also liked to murder people). And literally none of Rion’s behavior or attitude was questioned or fixed.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book because of its excessive and overdramatic writing style and unlikable characters. Perhaps there is someone who can overlook these things, but I could not. My kindle notes have more specific examples of things that were bothersome.
May 2, 2021
The Fourth Kinetic Clairvoyants was an action packed sci-fi novel in the same vein as I Am Number 4.
5/5 stars
Rion (pronounced Ryan) has just moved to a new city with his mom, and is doing his best to blend in, but his mom is working late hours and school is proving to be difficult. To top it all off, he’s hiding the fact that he can move things with his mind from everyone, including her.
The diversity in this book gets such an A+. There are so many different ethnicities in this book, it was a very unique cast of characters and that is such a nice thing to see in a book. Rion was interesting main character, very stubborn, and so headstrong that you can’t help but root for her. Our background characters, Aries, Pavo, Leo, Ara, and Lyra all had their unique traits and talents, I really enjoyed all of them.
The plot of this book was unique, and it was fascinating to learn about the abilities presented. The beginning is a little bit slow, but once it picks up, it doesn’t let up. It felt like I had only read it for 20-30 minutes I was so invested in the story and the characters.
This is a very exciting start to a new series, and I can’t wait for the next book!
5/5 stars
Rion (pronounced Ryan) has just moved to a new city with his mom, and is doing his best to blend in, but his mom is working late hours and school is proving to be difficult. To top it all off, he’s hiding the fact that he can move things with his mind from everyone, including her.
The diversity in this book gets such an A+. There are so many different ethnicities in this book, it was a very unique cast of characters and that is such a nice thing to see in a book. Rion was interesting main character, very stubborn, and so headstrong that you can’t help but root for her. Our background characters, Aries, Pavo, Leo, Ara, and Lyra all had their unique traits and talents, I really enjoyed all of them.
The plot of this book was unique, and it was fascinating to learn about the abilities presented. The beginning is a little bit slow, but once it picks up, it doesn’t let up. It felt like I had only read it for 20-30 minutes I was so invested in the story and the characters.
This is a very exciting start to a new series, and I can’t wait for the next book!
May 3, 2021
The Fourth Kinetic: Clairvoyants by Brady Moore is an action-packed, young adult science fiction novel. Rion Grean recently moved to a new city with his mom, due to their frequent relocations Rion has yet to make long-lasting friends. He is content with blending in and not attracting too much attention. Rion has an almost estranged relationship with his mother, so much so that he hides the fact that he can move objects with his mind. When he notices his mother working later hours, he starts to question everything he knew about her.
I really enjoyed this book. The plot of this book was unique, and it is told solely from Rion’s point of view. Rion is a determined, strong, and stubborn character who you cannot help but root for. As the book progresses we get introduced to a whole host of characters, all of whom have abilities as Rion does and they are diverse in not only their ethnicities but their ages and personalities. This group of characters is the Clairvoyants and their foe is a mysterious government-funded organization intent on capturing all known people with abilities.
Brady Moore has created a unique fictional world that reminds me a bit of the Avengers. Rion who at the beginning of the book was hiding his abilities grew to become comfortable strengthening and using his powers in a heroic attempt. Rion’s character growth in this book was one of my favorite parts of this book. This book also comes full circle where at the beginning Rion had only his mom, but at the end, he has gained the other Clairvoyants as his family and has a new purpose.
Overall, I really enjoyed this action-packed, dramatic read, and I am looking forward to the other books in this series. This book does not end on a cliffhanger, but there are a few unresolved things I hope to get answers to in the next installment!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I really enjoyed this book. The plot of this book was unique, and it is told solely from Rion’s point of view. Rion is a determined, strong, and stubborn character who you cannot help but root for. As the book progresses we get introduced to a whole host of characters, all of whom have abilities as Rion does and they are diverse in not only their ethnicities but their ages and personalities. This group of characters is the Clairvoyants and their foe is a mysterious government-funded organization intent on capturing all known people with abilities.
Brady Moore has created a unique fictional world that reminds me a bit of the Avengers. Rion who at the beginning of the book was hiding his abilities grew to become comfortable strengthening and using his powers in a heroic attempt. Rion’s character growth in this book was one of my favorite parts of this book. This book also comes full circle where at the beginning Rion had only his mom, but at the end, he has gained the other Clairvoyants as his family and has a new purpose.
Overall, I really enjoyed this action-packed, dramatic read, and I am looking forward to the other books in this series. This book does not end on a cliffhanger, but there are a few unresolved things I hope to get answers to in the next installment!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
May 4, 2021
Rion is a new kid, at a new school, he’s just 17. He moves around a lot with his mom, for her work and they’re never in the same place for more than a year. Rion has not long discovered his Telekinesis. The ability to move objects via mental power, but only he knows. Rion is yet to understand the true ability of what he can do. Rion is a kinetic and he’s just one part of what makes up the four strains of clairvoyants.
The book Keeps you in suspense as you wonder what role Rion’s mother plays, does she have telekinesis like Rion? The mystery and intensity so early on grips you. The unravelling of each part of the story sucks you in and the chaos at the end of every part is unreal. The characters that become revealed throughout the book feel so real, like they’re somebody you know who’s close to you. They’re all described so vividly you can instantly picture them. You instantly feel a sense of connection and friendship.
The banter between characters is hilarious and makes you laugh out loud. The emotion makes your heart pound and your eyes tear up. The familiarity that family doesn’t have to be bound by blood. The action that makes you hope that this will one day become a film.
I can only hope there will be another to follow this amazing book up with as I still have a few questions I want answered...
The book Keeps you in suspense as you wonder what role Rion’s mother plays, does she have telekinesis like Rion? The mystery and intensity so early on grips you. The unravelling of each part of the story sucks you in and the chaos at the end of every part is unreal. The characters that become revealed throughout the book feel so real, like they’re somebody you know who’s close to you. They’re all described so vividly you can instantly picture them. You instantly feel a sense of connection and friendship.
The banter between characters is hilarious and makes you laugh out loud. The emotion makes your heart pound and your eyes tear up. The familiarity that family doesn’t have to be bound by blood. The action that makes you hope that this will one day become a film.
I can only hope there will be another to follow this amazing book up with as I still have a few questions I want answered...
September 25, 2021
The found family trope in this one has my absolute heart. It’s slowly creeping up to become one of my favourite tropes, it’s been making my heart so full lately. This was such a fast & easy read! I absolutely sped through it. The characters were all extremely loveable and loyal to each other. It reminded me of Stephen King the use of the magical abilities. I’d recommend! Question - would you rather be a kinetic, prophet, reader or Aural?⠀
May 2, 2021
(I read this sample on https://cayellepublishing.com/product...)
It's obvious that Rion would like to settle long enough to make friends, but that might still be difficult given that he has powers. Rion has the ability to move objects and people with his mind. It might be hard to let friends close when you think you might be some sort of Alien.
Rion doesn't know this but he is actually not an alien and there are others out there like him. Some have different powers but they should all be scared.
It did take a page or two for the writing to flow but when it did the story really shone. Moore gave a real sense of adolescent naivety. We know from the blurb that his mother is trying to protect Rion due to his power but Rion is convinced he is the only one who is aware of his ability.
His house, clothes and IQ might just make him stand out a little too much, in all the wrong ways. The last thing he needs is to be hunted down by ruthless abductors who want his power.
Moore also manages to show us just how unpopular Rion is about to become. Moore uses clothes and the attitudes of others to point out just how out of place he is. Nothing about Rion says one of the gang. Although this may lead to an unexpected friendship with a certain girl. Moore also managed to sell Rion as an uncaring outsider while still making him kind. Something Im sure a lot of writers would struggle to pull off.
In one chapter alone we get just how tough life is about to be for Rion, and he is the only one who doesn't know it.
Of course this plot is based on the Hide-Your-True-Self genre of SciFi. But it does give us the rage to understand this in the book and also lends it's self to the real life aspects of such a life on the run. Particularity given the ramifications in the US with such groups as ICE. Not to mention hate/terrorist groups, of which there are meany. All over the world people live in fear of being abducted or killed. As Rion is so far unaware of this I do hope we get some insight from the mothers Point of view. Still a very relevant plot, given its Sci-Fi-ness.
I was intrigued from the get go, both the cover and blurb absorbed me at once. I know I wouldn't be happy with only one chapter as the review length but I had to read it. However I still got so much information out of it. This might be one of the best introductions I have seen in a book. By the end of the first chapter we already know so much about Rion. And at the same time the sample never made me feel like it was hard work. I wasn't bombarded with info, this is show don't tell at it's best.
I can't wait to read the full work, I know there is going to be great action and though I am not a huge romantic and usually hate it in fantasy I am interested to see what happens between Rion and the girl in the corner. You know if he doesn't die ....
It's obvious that Rion would like to settle long enough to make friends, but that might still be difficult given that he has powers. Rion has the ability to move objects and people with his mind. It might be hard to let friends close when you think you might be some sort of Alien.
Rion doesn't know this but he is actually not an alien and there are others out there like him. Some have different powers but they should all be scared.
It did take a page or two for the writing to flow but when it did the story really shone. Moore gave a real sense of adolescent naivety. We know from the blurb that his mother is trying to protect Rion due to his power but Rion is convinced he is the only one who is aware of his ability.
His house, clothes and IQ might just make him stand out a little too much, in all the wrong ways. The last thing he needs is to be hunted down by ruthless abductors who want his power.
Moore also manages to show us just how unpopular Rion is about to become. Moore uses clothes and the attitudes of others to point out just how out of place he is. Nothing about Rion says one of the gang. Although this may lead to an unexpected friendship with a certain girl. Moore also managed to sell Rion as an uncaring outsider while still making him kind. Something Im sure a lot of writers would struggle to pull off.
In one chapter alone we get just how tough life is about to be for Rion, and he is the only one who doesn't know it.
Of course this plot is based on the Hide-Your-True-Self genre of SciFi. But it does give us the rage to understand this in the book and also lends it's self to the real life aspects of such a life on the run. Particularity given the ramifications in the US with such groups as ICE. Not to mention hate/terrorist groups, of which there are meany. All over the world people live in fear of being abducted or killed. As Rion is so far unaware of this I do hope we get some insight from the mothers Point of view. Still a very relevant plot, given its Sci-Fi-ness.
I was intrigued from the get go, both the cover and blurb absorbed me at once. I know I wouldn't be happy with only one chapter as the review length but I had to read it. However I still got so much information out of it. This might be one of the best introductions I have seen in a book. By the end of the first chapter we already know so much about Rion. And at the same time the sample never made me feel like it was hard work. I wasn't bombarded with info, this is show don't tell at it's best.
I can't wait to read the full work, I know there is going to be great action and though I am not a huge romantic and usually hate it in fantasy I am interested to see what happens between Rion and the girl in the corner. You know if he doesn't die ....
June 2, 2021
The fourth kinetic was an incredible debut from Brady Moore. It was action packed and a real page turner. It follows the story of Rion, a 17 year old with telekinetic powers that no one but him knows about. However suddenly he and his mother are being chased by some government type people and his life is thrown up in the air. He soon realises he is not the only human with powers and more about his life starts to unravel. However will he ever find out where he truly comes from?
I honestly could not put this book down. I was so anxious reading this as I just had to find out what would happen next.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.
I honestly could not put this book down. I was so anxious reading this as I just had to find out what would happen next.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 1, 2021
Rating is between 3/3.5
I'm rating it down just due to how overly fast paced the story got.
This very much feels like a YA novel and falls into some of those tropes that seem to always have- and that is where alas I may end up spoiling the novel.
I will say I do like the diverse group of characters we have- also brownie points for a POC main character. However with the story and plot details that emerge I feel like not enough was done to explore that aspect of Rion.
So Rion is your typical sourly teenage protagonist, who is also used to being the new kid at his schools a lot due to him and his mum traveling a lot due to her work. He falls into "not even going to bother trying" category and quite frank comes off as one of those pretentious hipsters at first- which thank god gets completely dropped.
His mum and him seem close but not really as neither seem to talk to each other at all. He doesn't know what work she does, just that she's a researcher, knows nothing of his dad or his mum's life and vice versa for his mum- especially about the fact that he has telekinesis powers. He's even trying very hard to train himself to use them.
Now that I liked- he knows he has them, and he's been trying to master them- and grow in strength with it.
Then his mum tells him they are moving again- and well that's when his life completely unravels. After a weird pull over from a cop he suddenly finds that his mum knows he has powers and then she sends him on the run. Only for him nearly to be caught by a sketchy organization until he's suddenly saved by a group that are made up of others with powers like him.
But this group is fractured- once 12 strong now broken with one becoming an extremist group, the predators, and the other hiding and trying to survive, the phantoms. Rion is thankful to the Phantoms however he needs to find his mum and their life is not what he wants so that means he ends up running to the Predators. But are their ways the right way? Or is there something else that should be done?
So this is where it may go into spoilers so please be wary.
Unfortunately Rion ends up falling into the overpowered main character all to well about halfway into the story. As the kid goes from just barely managing to lift something a few inches off the ground and it exhausting him to decimating a ship. There is a couple of training scenes but that's it- just two and suddenly he's over powerful.
The lack of time awareness isn't helping either- we go from August to December very quickly and I just wish there was a bit more substance to back that up. We also don't get to be with each group of psychics for long to really connect to them as well as their history and over members who are mentioned- so much so that when one such figure dies it doesn't really have the impact I think the author was going for.
So much happens in this story that apart from Rion and his mum (kind of) we don't really get a strong connection with everyone and I just wish group dynamics and how they effect Rion were established more before we go onto the next big fight scene.
And for me that's what this feels like- the action scenes are done very well but the stuff in between each of these action scenes to get there don't have enough build up to really make those action parts pop as well as they should.
It's not the worst I've ever read in the YA but it's also nothing ground breaking. If you are after a more heavy action based story then this could be up your alley. But for me there just wasn't enough substance to continue reading.
I'm rating it down just due to how overly fast paced the story got.
This very much feels like a YA novel and falls into some of those tropes that seem to always have- and that is where alas I may end up spoiling the novel.
I will say I do like the diverse group of characters we have- also brownie points for a POC main character. However with the story and plot details that emerge I feel like not enough was done to explore that aspect of Rion.
So Rion is your typical sourly teenage protagonist, who is also used to being the new kid at his schools a lot due to him and his mum traveling a lot due to her work. He falls into "not even going to bother trying" category and quite frank comes off as one of those pretentious hipsters at first- which thank god gets completely dropped.
His mum and him seem close but not really as neither seem to talk to each other at all. He doesn't know what work she does, just that she's a researcher, knows nothing of his dad or his mum's life and vice versa for his mum- especially about the fact that he has telekinesis powers. He's even trying very hard to train himself to use them.
Now that I liked- he knows he has them, and he's been trying to master them- and grow in strength with it.
Then his mum tells him they are moving again- and well that's when his life completely unravels. After a weird pull over from a cop he suddenly finds that his mum knows he has powers and then she sends him on the run. Only for him nearly to be caught by a sketchy organization until he's suddenly saved by a group that are made up of others with powers like him.
But this group is fractured- once 12 strong now broken with one becoming an extremist group, the predators, and the other hiding and trying to survive, the phantoms. Rion is thankful to the Phantoms however he needs to find his mum and their life is not what he wants so that means he ends up running to the Predators. But are their ways the right way? Or is there something else that should be done?
So this is where it may go into spoilers so please be wary.
Unfortunately Rion ends up falling into the overpowered main character all to well about halfway into the story. As the kid goes from just barely managing to lift something a few inches off the ground and it exhausting him to decimating a ship. There is a couple of training scenes but that's it- just two and suddenly he's over powerful.
The lack of time awareness isn't helping either- we go from August to December very quickly and I just wish there was a bit more substance to back that up. We also don't get to be with each group of psychics for long to really connect to them as well as their history and over members who are mentioned- so much so that when one such figure dies it doesn't really have the impact I think the author was going for.
So much happens in this story that apart from Rion and his mum (kind of) we don't really get a strong connection with everyone and I just wish group dynamics and how they effect Rion were established more before we go onto the next big fight scene.
And for me that's what this feels like- the action scenes are done very well but the stuff in between each of these action scenes to get there don't have enough build up to really make those action parts pop as well as they should.
It's not the worst I've ever read in the YA but it's also nothing ground breaking. If you are after a more heavy action based story then this could be up your alley. But for me there just wasn't enough substance to continue reading.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2021
The Fourth Kinetic Clairvoyants by Brady Moore is a fantasy/sci-fi novel by a author I never knew until this book tour. Thanks to @lovebooksgroup @BMooreTheAuteur @CayellePub for allowing me to be a part of this books journey.
There are four breeds of Clairvoyants: Kinetics who can move objects with their minds, Prophets who have involuntary visions of the future, Readers who can explore the deepest thoughts of others in an instant and Aural who can transfer their consciousness to control the bodies of others.
17-year-old Rion Grean is a Kinetic, but he has no idea there are others like him. His protective mother kept them on the move, even refusing to tell him about the father he never knew. When an accident separates them, he finds himself on the run from a covert, militaristic force that sees his kind as wasps that have strayed into the homes of normal humanity. Suddenly engulfed within the different factions of the Clairvoyants, the boy who has never been good at making friends must determine who to follow.
A book that had more than enough action and magic packed into it. I was enthralled from the start. This is a story that holds you immediately. There is no putting it down to do something else, well, unless you have too off course.
We meet Rion, who has been keeping his telekinetic powers a secret as he tries to get to grips with exactly what is happening to him. The tension to this book begins immediately and builds really well as Rion discovers how much more important his new found skills are and that there are others the same as him.
The characters are all really well created, each with their own part to play in the story. Their own stories play out as they help Rion begin to fully understand his powers and they support his development too. A plethora of unique characters that are all as diverse as you can find. This brought more depth to the story as well.
A fabulous book that helped me escape the dreary weather on real life and brought a little excitement and adventure I to my book life too.
There are four breeds of Clairvoyants: Kinetics who can move objects with their minds, Prophets who have involuntary visions of the future, Readers who can explore the deepest thoughts of others in an instant and Aural who can transfer their consciousness to control the bodies of others.
17-year-old Rion Grean is a Kinetic, but he has no idea there are others like him. His protective mother kept them on the move, even refusing to tell him about the father he never knew. When an accident separates them, he finds himself on the run from a covert, militaristic force that sees his kind as wasps that have strayed into the homes of normal humanity. Suddenly engulfed within the different factions of the Clairvoyants, the boy who has never been good at making friends must determine who to follow.
A book that had more than enough action and magic packed into it. I was enthralled from the start. This is a story that holds you immediately. There is no putting it down to do something else, well, unless you have too off course.
We meet Rion, who has been keeping his telekinetic powers a secret as he tries to get to grips with exactly what is happening to him. The tension to this book begins immediately and builds really well as Rion discovers how much more important his new found skills are and that there are others the same as him.
The characters are all really well created, each with their own part to play in the story. Their own stories play out as they help Rion begin to fully understand his powers and they support his development too. A plethora of unique characters that are all as diverse as you can find. This brought more depth to the story as well.
A fabulous book that helped me escape the dreary weather on real life and brought a little excitement and adventure I to my book life too.
October 5, 2021
I really liked the concept behind this story. Essentially, the plot revolves around Clairvoyants, who have special abilities like prophetic vision or telepathy or telekinesis–Rion, the main character, has the last. I really liked how Moore presented and described these abilities, and I enjoyed the intrigue surrounding how they came to be this way.
Honestly, I just always love a good sci-fi plot with a creepy science organization, and Moore one-hundred-percent delivered on that front.
As for the characters, I liked them well enough. Rion went through a lot over the course of the story, and it was interesting to see how he changed and developed. But there were also so many awesome side characters; I don’t think I had a particular favorite, though.
One thing I think could’ve been improved in the story, though, was the pacing. The author blew by some scenes so quickly, and I felt some of them could’ve used more attention. And the opposite was also true; there were parts that dragged a bit, too. It wasn’t terrible, though, I just think a little editing would’ve been beneficial.
Also, I think some of the overly descriptive writing could’ve been cut out. That’s more of a personal taste problem, though; sometimes, Moore lingered too long on descriptions (especially when he described things by comparison) and it didn’t mesh well with my tastes.
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Honestly, I just always love a good sci-fi plot with a creepy science organization, and Moore one-hundred-percent delivered on that front.
As for the characters, I liked them well enough. Rion went through a lot over the course of the story, and it was interesting to see how he changed and developed. But there were also so many awesome side characters; I don’t think I had a particular favorite, though.
One thing I think could’ve been improved in the story, though, was the pacing. The author blew by some scenes so quickly, and I felt some of them could’ve used more attention. And the opposite was also true; there were parts that dragged a bit, too. It wasn’t terrible, though, I just think a little editing would’ve been beneficial.
Also, I think some of the overly descriptive writing could’ve been cut out. That’s more of a personal taste problem, though; sometimes, Moore lingered too long on descriptions (especially when he described things by comparison) and it didn’t mesh well with my tastes.
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August 30, 2024
This book is fast paced and exciting, with plenty of action scenes, and a believable main character whose age and proclivities make it easy to see how he gets swept up into the decisions that he makes. That being said, while he is believable, he is also grossly overpowered, easily overcoming obstacles by doing nothing more than trusting his instincts. The author tries to mitigate this some by having the more experienced teammates that train him able to beat him in a controlled environment, but as soon as they are gone, he is hands-down the best and strongest of them all.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading The Fourth Kinetic, but there was one thing that really took me out of the story, and that was when I realized that I kept running into the same word, and that the only reason I noticed was because it was being used inappropriately and with abandon. At first I thought it was a typo, but the more I ran across it the more I realized that it was not, and it left me with some disappointment, because aside from this thing, there were surprisingly few grammatical errors that I found in this book.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading The Fourth Kinetic, but there was one thing that really took me out of the story, and that was when I realized that I kept running into the same word, and that the only reason I noticed was because it was being used inappropriately and with abandon. At first I thought it was a typo, but the more I ran across it the more I realized that it was not, and it left me with some disappointment, because aside from this thing, there were surprisingly few grammatical errors that I found in this book.
August 31, 2021
A great beginning
It is always a pleasure to read a book from a new author, but it is even a greater pleasure to actually meet that author and learn what inspired him to write such a fantastic book. I had that opportunity a few weeks ago. Brady Moore kindly agreed to come and meet with our book club (as a favor to his mom). While this novel is somewhat in the science fiction genre, don't it isn't dystopian. Brady described it as a "coming of age story" and I agree. If you know teens who really don't like to read because the stories/books teachers assign them are "boring" try this one. Teen boys especially are likely to relate to Room, the main character.
The best part, this is a series. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Brady Moore is a young author, but if this first book is any indication he has a bright promising career ahead of him. So, even if you have never read a Youth Fiction, try this book or recommend to a teen you know. It's a good read.
It is always a pleasure to read a book from a new author, but it is even a greater pleasure to actually meet that author and learn what inspired him to write such a fantastic book. I had that opportunity a few weeks ago. Brady Moore kindly agreed to come and meet with our book club (as a favor to his mom). While this novel is somewhat in the science fiction genre, don't it isn't dystopian. Brady described it as a "coming of age story" and I agree. If you know teens who really don't like to read because the stories/books teachers assign them are "boring" try this one. Teen boys especially are likely to relate to Room, the main character.
The best part, this is a series. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Brady Moore is a young author, but if this first book is any indication he has a bright promising career ahead of him. So, even if you have never read a Youth Fiction, try this book or recommend to a teen you know. It's a good read.
September 25, 2021
This book really packed a punch! It was a very action packed thrilling magical novel that had me hooked from the beginning.
We follow Rion who has been hiding his newly discovered telekinetic powers from those around him as he tried to figure out what is happening to him. From here the action and suspense are rife as he begins to realise there is so much more at play than he first thought and there are other people with powers just like him.
As with most fantastical Sci fi books I found it difficult to keep up with the technical jargon all of the time but that didn't detract from my enjoyment.
The cast of surrounding characters are fantastically diverse, different ethnicities, sexes and ages. They all have a story of their own and weave a net around Rion that supports and helps him to understand his own powers.
I look forward to reading more in this series and finding out what the future holds for Rion and his magical family.
We follow Rion who has been hiding his newly discovered telekinetic powers from those around him as he tried to figure out what is happening to him. From here the action and suspense are rife as he begins to realise there is so much more at play than he first thought and there are other people with powers just like him.
As with most fantastical Sci fi books I found it difficult to keep up with the technical jargon all of the time but that didn't detract from my enjoyment.
The cast of surrounding characters are fantastically diverse, different ethnicities, sexes and ages. They all have a story of their own and weave a net around Rion that supports and helps him to understand his own powers.
I look forward to reading more in this series and finding out what the future holds for Rion and his magical family.
September 30, 2021
This book was an extremely enjoyable read. Fast-paced and adrenaline fuelled, it kept me interested from start to finish.
Rion was a great main character. His chilled out, laid back demeanour coupled up with his sporadic, explosive emotions made for a leading man that was both relatable yet somewhat wild and untameable.
Rion’s relationship with his mother was somewhat frustrating - the constant ‘I’m doing it to protect you’ vibe had me stressed.
But the fact that Rion himself felt frustrated and stressed about his relationship with his mother too, shows just how good a storyteller the author is.
This story reminded me a lot of ‘The Darkest Minds’ series which even though they are similar, this was a fact that I actually enjoyed. Teenagers with unexplained, paranormal abilities always makes for a good read and this novel was no exception.
This is definitely a book that I would read again. And can I just say that the cover is just ….. wow 😍
Rion was a great main character. His chilled out, laid back demeanour coupled up with his sporadic, explosive emotions made for a leading man that was both relatable yet somewhat wild and untameable.
Rion’s relationship with his mother was somewhat frustrating - the constant ‘I’m doing it to protect you’ vibe had me stressed.
But the fact that Rion himself felt frustrated and stressed about his relationship with his mother too, shows just how good a storyteller the author is.
This story reminded me a lot of ‘The Darkest Minds’ series which even though they are similar, this was a fact that I actually enjoyed. Teenagers with unexplained, paranormal abilities always makes for a good read and this novel was no exception.
This is definitely a book that I would read again. And can I just say that the cover is just ….. wow 😍
March 31, 2022
In Clairvoyants we meet Rion Grean, a 17-year-old with the power to move objects with his mind. Rion and his mother, a researcher, are constantly on the move. After landing in smalltown Missouri, a nefarious organization – Psyriin – sends them on the run again. Amidst the chase, Rion ends up with reclusive group of people called the Phantoms, who have their own extraordinary abilities. This sets him on a path of discovery and training, culminating in an exciting, action-packed climax.
You will enjoy Clairvoyants if you like:
Marvel/DC/Superheroes/X-Men/Stranger Things
A team dynamic
A diverse cast of interesting (and at times morally gray) characters of all ages
Action and fight scenes
A main character who is brave and strong, but doesn’t engage in toxic masculinity
A positive message in a clean story
Cats as characters
You will enjoy Clairvoyants if you like:
Marvel/DC/Superheroes/X-Men/Stranger Things
A team dynamic
A diverse cast of interesting (and at times morally gray) characters of all ages
Action and fight scenes
A main character who is brave and strong, but doesn’t engage in toxic masculinity
A positive message in a clean story
Cats as characters
October 1, 2021
This book was explosive!
Our main character, Rion (Ryan), has super powers, powers he keeps a secret from his Mom (not hard when the woman is hardly there for her son) and from his only friend….. obviously until the ‘bad guys’ come for him.
How he dealt with everything at the start and not really losing his cool is beyond me! I loved his character, warm and loving towards his Mom, wanting to settle in one place and make friends (that broke my heart). Then adapting to his new life on the run, wanting to find his Mom, wanting answers to sooo many questions….. it was just brilliant and addictive!
If you enjoy programs such as Runaways, The Gifed or The Secret Circle, then this is definitely a book for you!
I have my fingers crossed for more books from Brady Moore.
Our main character, Rion (Ryan), has super powers, powers he keeps a secret from his Mom (not hard when the woman is hardly there for her son) and from his only friend….. obviously until the ‘bad guys’ come for him.
How he dealt with everything at the start and not really losing his cool is beyond me! I loved his character, warm and loving towards his Mom, wanting to settle in one place and make friends (that broke my heart). Then adapting to his new life on the run, wanting to find his Mom, wanting answers to sooo many questions….. it was just brilliant and addictive!
If you enjoy programs such as Runaways, The Gifed or The Secret Circle, then this is definitely a book for you!
I have my fingers crossed for more books from Brady Moore.
February 8, 2024
This book was explosive!
Our main character, Rion (Ryan), has super powers, powers he keeps a secret from his Mom (not hard when the woman is hardly there for her son) and from his only friend….. obviously until the ‘bad guys’ come for him.
How he dealt with everything at the start and not really losing his cool is beyond me! I loved his character, warm and loving towards his Mom, wanting to settle in one place and make friends (that broke my heart). Then adapting to his new life on the run, wanting to find his Mom, wanting answers to sooo many questions….. it was just brilliant and addictive!
If you enjoy programs such as Runaways, The Gifed or The Secret Circle, then this is definitely a book for you!
I have my fingers crossed for more books from Brady Moore.
Our main character, Rion (Ryan), has super powers, powers he keeps a secret from his Mom (not hard when the woman is hardly there for her son) and from his only friend….. obviously until the ‘bad guys’ come for him.
How he dealt with everything at the start and not really losing his cool is beyond me! I loved his character, warm and loving towards his Mom, wanting to settle in one place and make friends (that broke my heart). Then adapting to his new life on the run, wanting to find his Mom, wanting answers to sooo many questions….. it was just brilliant and addictive!
If you enjoy programs such as Runaways, The Gifed or The Secret Circle, then this is definitely a book for you!
I have my fingers crossed for more books from Brady Moore.
November 18, 2021
The fourth kinetic : Clairvoyants
Brady Moore
Sum up of the book:
Rion and his mom move frequently and have just moved yet again to a new city. Rion has special abilities that he’s never shared with anyone. Secretly using and strengthening his abilities. His abilities are not as much a secret as he thought.
Review:
This is book one in the series. This is a YA sci-fi book and the writing was really good. The author does a great job of setting the vibes and emotions of the characters. This book is fast paced so you get sucked in quickly into the world.
If you’re a lover of YA or sci-fi then this is a must read !
Brady Moore
Sum up of the book:
Rion and his mom move frequently and have just moved yet again to a new city. Rion has special abilities that he’s never shared with anyone. Secretly using and strengthening his abilities. His abilities are not as much a secret as he thought.
Review:
This is book one in the series. This is a YA sci-fi book and the writing was really good. The author does a great job of setting the vibes and emotions of the characters. This book is fast paced so you get sucked in quickly into the world.
If you’re a lover of YA or sci-fi then this is a must read !
March 9, 2022
Bought this book as I have been gifted and arc of the sequel by @lovebooktours. Once I read the blurb I knew this was my kind of book.
The way the author writes meant I was able to visualise the majority of the story which is quite rare for me.
The character of Rion is great but I have to say my favourite was Aries and how he went against his family based on his instinct of Rion. This shows that no matter how hard it is to go against the people you trust the most sometimes it is the right thing to do.
I can’t wait to start the sequel and I am absolutely grateful to have it so I don’t have to wait.
The way the author writes meant I was able to visualise the majority of the story which is quite rare for me.
The character of Rion is great but I have to say my favourite was Aries and how he went against his family based on his instinct of Rion. This shows that no matter how hard it is to go against the people you trust the most sometimes it is the right thing to do.
I can’t wait to start the sequel and I am absolutely grateful to have it so I don’t have to wait.
September 26, 2021
This was a good teen read with plenty of action, friendships (and fall outs!) and super powers. Reading this reminded me a little of I Am Number Four. Whilst I enjoyed the story, I couldn't gel with the writing style so I've knocked some stars off for that. Personally I found some of the word choices odd and there was a LOT of scowling, smirking, scoffing, glaring and gnarling. I am interested to see where Rion and the group go next on their mission and there are some unanswered questions leaving you wanting more but I won't be rushing to pick up the sequel due to the writing.
September 27, 2021
A slow start but soon picks up pace and found myself enjoying the story. Really liked the main character Rion (pronounced as Ryan). He is stubborn and determined. Enjoyed seeing his character develop as we go into the story and supported by Ara, Paul, Aries, Leo and Lyra. I hope there will be another book showing the others more developed.
I really liked how the author kept us in suspense about Rion's mother's part in the story. I really hope there's another book on its way and can not wait to read it.
I really liked how the author kept us in suspense about Rion's mother's part in the story. I really hope there's another book on its way and can not wait to read it.
September 29, 2021
I quite liked the concept of this book. For me I prefer reading books when the main character is a little older to make them a little more relatable to me but it’s not a big issue. I like all the characters though and all their backstories. The development is good and I like the way the first 12 split and developed different views of their powers and how to use them despite coming from the same thing. I’m curious about the series and what’s going to happen in the series. I’m invested
October 29, 2021
Delightful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had such an interesting cast of characters, & the plot was innovative--not just a rehash of a plot seen in 20 other sci-fi novels. Also, after many years of reading this genre, it was a joy to find a book I didn't want to send to diversity training. Kudos, Brady Moore. When is part 2?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had such an interesting cast of characters, & the plot was innovative--not just a rehash of a plot seen in 20 other sci-fi novels. Also, after many years of reading this genre, it was a joy to find a book I didn't want to send to diversity training. Kudos, Brady Moore. When is part 2?
December 3, 2021
The Fourth Kinetic is a smooth and fast read. Brady Moore reels you in slowly and slips in the fantastic as if it is everyday conversation. I can already tell you that I cannot wait for book two of the “Clairvoyants” series.
Check out the rest of my review at Phoebe's Randoms. Link in bio.
Check out the rest of my review at Phoebe's Randoms. Link in bio.
May 10, 2021
I was so excited to get a eARC of this book and round out the virtual book tour for The Fourth Kinetic: Clairvoyants by Brady Moore.
I loved Rion’s (pronounced Ryan’s) character, his stubbornness and also the excitement he has at developing his abilities has you really rooting for him. The other characters Ara, Lyra, Leo, Aries and Pavo are good supporters and hopefully their backstories will get more developed as the series progresses.
The start of the book felt a little disconnected and slow (and come on what’s with all the gnarls and snarling?!) but when the pace picks up it does not slow down. I found myself wanting to read it quickly and find out what happened next and actually got quite invested in the battle scenes. If this is the first in a series I cannot wait for the next one to come out!
I loved Rion’s (pronounced Ryan’s) character, his stubbornness and also the excitement he has at developing his abilities has you really rooting for him. The other characters Ara, Lyra, Leo, Aries and Pavo are good supporters and hopefully their backstories will get more developed as the series progresses.
The start of the book felt a little disconnected and slow (and come on what’s with all the gnarls and snarling?!) but when the pace picks up it does not slow down. I found myself wanting to read it quickly and find out what happened next and actually got quite invested in the battle scenes. If this is the first in a series I cannot wait for the next one to come out!
May 29, 2022
This story is about Rio Green A 17 year old with a big secret and his mother Dr. Dana Green. Although to the outsider their lives look unremarkable as they come. Rion never makes friends in the many towns that they are forced to move to due to Dana’s job. Dana never dates, has no friends, only works and comes home to take care of Rion. Their guarded relationship gets broken into one day during an incident along the side of the road. Life will never be the same again for Rion.
There are a few things I love about this book, the first being the overall theme of family. Family is the people that stand up and are there for you. Evident by the actions of Pavo, Aries, Rion and the Predators. I love that among the actions were some seriously tear jerk worthy moments. But the main thing that I loved more than anything else is that the main character was a person of color that was not a gangbanger or any other stereotype. I am also obsessed over the fact that the entire cast is so diverse.
I really did enjoy the story. There are some small things that I dislike about the story. The word “growl” was used to describe all characters when they are upset, angry or aggravated. I would say that that word is used 50 times. I did like that Rion got to have his moment with Dee but I wish he did get to have more than just that moment. It would have also been great if the Predators showed up last time. That fact that they didn't was hard to swallow
I would give this story five out of five stars because it was a diverse cast, really amazing story telling. The “growl” wasn't a good enough reason to affect the score.The other things I disliked like the moment between Rion and Dee or the Predators was just good story telling to be honest and also not a good enough reason to affect how I would rate the book.
I would recommend this book for fans of the 2011 film adaption of James Frey and companies “I am Number” and the 2008 film adaption of Steven Gould “Jumper”. It has a similar vibe and ends with a very similar setup for the next in the series. I would not be surprised if Dana pulls a Mary Rice, if you know you know.
There are a few things I love about this book, the first being the overall theme of family. Family is the people that stand up and are there for you. Evident by the actions of Pavo, Aries, Rion and the Predators. I love that among the actions were some seriously tear jerk worthy moments. But the main thing that I loved more than anything else is that the main character was a person of color that was not a gangbanger or any other stereotype. I am also obsessed over the fact that the entire cast is so diverse.
I really did enjoy the story. There are some small things that I dislike about the story. The word “growl” was used to describe all characters when they are upset, angry or aggravated. I would say that that word is used 50 times. I did like that Rion got to have his moment with Dee but I wish he did get to have more than just that moment. It would have also been great if the Predators showed up last time. That fact that they didn't was hard to swallow
I would give this story five out of five stars because it was a diverse cast, really amazing story telling. The “growl” wasn't a good enough reason to affect the score.The other things I disliked like the moment between Rion and Dee or the Predators was just good story telling to be honest and also not a good enough reason to affect how I would rate the book.
I would recommend this book for fans of the 2011 film adaption of James Frey and companies “I am Number” and the 2008 film adaption of Steven Gould “Jumper”. It has a similar vibe and ends with a very similar setup for the next in the series. I would not be surprised if Dana pulls a Mary Rice, if you know you know.
July 2, 2021
Good story. Actual writing could be better
I love the story so much. However an editor would’ve been very beneficial. Hopefully if there is a sequel it’s written better.
I love the story so much. However an editor would’ve been very beneficial. Hopefully if there is a sequel it’s written better.
July 2, 2021
When I started reading this I thought it was going to be a typical YA story about Rion (pronounced Ryan) not fitting in at high school read but with supernatural powers added into the mix. However this turned out to not be a very typical read as it ended up being an action-packed and exhilarating adventure with twists and turns to boot! If that is what you're looking for then look no further.
Clairvoyants: the Fourth Kinetic was a bit different from my typical reads and I enjoyed it quite a lot. It is a little slow to start but once it gets going it is fast-paced from there on out. For me, the character development was lacking at times but it's a difficult balancing act as had there been more it would have maybe detracted from the story and slowed the pace slightly so I don't want to be too critical. I don't know whether it was Brady Moore's intention but I can actually see this book working very well as a film!
Overall, I thought this was a fun read, quite unpredictable and a compelling debut from Moore, plus we're just getting started.
Clairvoyants: the Fourth Kinetic was a bit different from my typical reads and I enjoyed it quite a lot. It is a little slow to start but once it gets going it is fast-paced from there on out. For me, the character development was lacking at times but it's a difficult balancing act as had there been more it would have maybe detracted from the story and slowed the pace slightly so I don't want to be too critical. I don't know whether it was Brady Moore's intention but I can actually see this book working very well as a film!
Overall, I thought this was a fun read, quite unpredictable and a compelling debut from Moore, plus we're just getting started.
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