The Eye Of Minds (James Dashner)

The Eye Of Minds is a story that I have been wanting to read for a while and have only just gotten around to grabbing a copy from my library. I heard about this novel from YouTuber Joey Graceffa in one of his videos - he often plugs Audible and the books he's reading - and I was immediately fascinated since I loved the author's Maze Runner series.

The Eye Of Minds follows the journey of three young and dedicated gamers: Michael, Sarah, and Bryson. All three of these gamers have dedicated their time (and money) to invest in the full experience of the VirtNet; they experience everything in the "Sleep" as if it were real, as if it were happening in the "Wake". However, the game changes the minute Michael is taken by the VNS and told his hacking skills (and his friends' hacking skills) are needed to stop a dangerous man: Kaine. With no way to refuse, the three gamers take on the very difficult mission of stopping someone, or something, from destroying the VirtNet.

The Book Cover

The focus of the novel is mainly on Michael, a character who I was instantly intrigued by due to his curiosity of the unknown and his grounded nature; they're two things that shouldn't work well together, but somehow work for him. Sarah gives the novel that excellent girl power punch, showing that girls can rock in the gaming world just as much as guys. Bryson gives the novel a sense of strength through is bold personality.

The Eye Of Minds is the beginning of a new series by James Dashner. The second novel The Rule Of Thoughts was published early in August this year. A third novel is set to be released Fall 2015. I look forward to continuing this series.

The Sequel

Overall, I would rate The Eye Of Minds 4.8/5 because it was essentially perfect. The only thing is there were a couple of moments where I found myself a bit confused; something's could use a bit more explaining.

Until next time,
Happy Reading Fellow Bookworms :)

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Update #3 :)

Hey there bookworms!
Time for another update blog post :)

I just wanted to post a small update to let you know what's up with this blog. As you already know, I am currently in University so finding the time to read has been quite difficult, but I am trying my best! There will be a new review posted next week on Friday though so look forward to that :)

After that review however, there will be a delay because the weekend I chose to come home was on the Canadian Thanksgiving which meant the library was closed. So I currently will not have a book to read for a few weeks. Sorry!

Also, just as an update in regards to reading The Point of Infliction, I am still hoping to read the book; however, my library is VERY slow with book order requests so I am still waiting on that to come in. But I will be reading it and reviewing it hopefully before the end of the year is up! Sorry for the delay on that one!

Until next time,
Happy Reading Fellow Bookworms :)

Sinner (Maggie Stiefvater)

Hello there bookworms! Yes, it has been quite some time since I've posted a review - basically a month - but as I said in the update post, I am currently in school. Hopefully you guys are doing well and I hope you enjoy this new review!

Sinner is a follow up novel to the Shiver - Linger - Forever trilogy that I so desperately loved and hoped for more stories from the characters; and now there is! Recently released, Sinner follows the lives of Isabel and Cole as the have left Mercy Falls. Isabel, working in a clothing store, is very much set in her day-to-day routine; that is until Cole shows up in LA. Cole, saying he was there for her, is not quite telling the truth. Having been signed up by reality TV show producer Baby, Cole is set to have his everyday filmed whilst making an album; or so he thought. Could there be more to this show? Will Cole be able to hold onto Isabel at all?

The Book Cover

Ever since I finished reading the original trilogy, I longed for a follow up book and this definitely filled that hole of missing the characters. This book is everything any fan of Maggie's could want because the plot is well thought out and the character development is so pure. If you get the chance, definitely pick up this book to read!

Overall I would rate Sinner 5/5 because there was absolutely nothing wrong with this book whatsoever! Definitely read this, as well as the trilogy!

Until next time,
Happy Reading Fellow Bookworms :)

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