Mind Games by Nora Roberts #bookreview #supernaturalthriller

Book Blurb

As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smells of pine and fresh bread and Grammie’s handmade candles. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they’re about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb.

Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know as soon as their tearful eyes meet that something terrible has happened.

The kids will be staying with Grammie now in Redbud Hollow, and thanks to Thea’s vision, their parents’ killer will spend his life in supermax. Over time, Thea will make friends, build a career, find love. But that ability to see into minds and souls still lurks within her, and though Grammie calls it a gift, it feels more like a curse—because the inmate who shattered her childhood has the same ability. Thea can hear his twisted thoughts and witness his evil acts from miles away. He knows it, and hungers for vengeance. A long, silent battle will be waged between them—and eventually bring them face to face, and head to head…

My Review

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My thoughts:

Mind Games by Nora Roberts is not just another thriller. It’s a unique blend of paranormal, serial-killer thriller, romance, and coming-of-age plot threads. The coming-of-age element is particularly significant as it follows the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment, adding depth to the overall narrative. All these threads are woven into a complex and mysterious story that kept me on the edge of my seat.

I loved the paranormal aspects. They reminded me of a paranormal ability that Terry Goodkind wrote about in his thriller duology, starting with The Girl in the Moon. It’s chilling and creepy, and it held my attention thoroughly. It also provided all of the tension in the story, which kept the pace up.

The romance in ‘Mind Games’ blooms in the middle section, radiating a lovely and heartwarming aura.  The tension, though slightly contrived, is balanced by the endearing chemistry between Thea and Ty.  The family story and the emphasis on roots,  particularly in the spiritual context of Appalachia, foster a sense of connection and love that resonated deeply with me.

Overall, this is a creepy and entertaining read.

5 Replies to “Mind Games by Nora Roberts #bookreview #supernaturalthriller”

  1. Oooohhhhh – I really like the sound of this. I’ve never seen this concept before with the protagonist sharing sight with the killer.

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