Mind Games: 1 - Softcover

White, Kiersten

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062135325 ISBN 13: 9780062135322

Publisher: Harperteen, 2013

Synopsis

Perfect for fans of We Were Liars, an edgy, heartstopping psychological thriller about two sisters determined to protect each other--no matter the cost, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken.

Fia was born with flawless instincts--her first impulse is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind--except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future.

Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways...or risking each other's lives by refusing to obey.

"A sharp, heart-wrenching, lightning-fast, and fabulously fun read." --Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke & Bone and Strange the Dreamer

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Review:

"A visceral thriller. White effectively captures Fia's unpredictable, moment-to-moment existence, while Annie's narrative is grounded but emotionally complex. White's world building is as intriguing as her characters, making this a must-read series opener."--Booklist

"You might think you know Kiersten White, but here is a darker, more dangerous Kiersten White. A sharp, heart-wrenching, lightning-fast, and fabulously fun read in which twining narratives weave a trap around two extraordinary sisters. Fia may be the angriest narrator I've ever loved. I bet you will too."--Laini Taylor, author of Daughter of Smoke & Bone and National Book Award finalist Lips Touch, Three Times

"Mind Games is a thriller of the best sort, one with many characters vying to have things their way, who will go as far as they need to get what they want--and a protagonist who will go even further. A brutal, exciting gem of a book."--Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author

"From the high-impact opening, White hurdles her story forward. A fast-paced, gripping plot, and genuinely interesting characters. White's many fans will not be disappointed, and she is sure to gain many more."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Brilliant in both character development and narrative structure, this is a psychological thriller that will challenge readers even as it speeds them through the pages."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Fans who love Evie's signature style of butt-kicking, wise-cracking, headlong rushing into trouble, neatly mixed with her addiction to all things romantic and girly, will embrace every nerve-wracking moment. A sparkly gift tied-up with a pretty pink bow."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

"A tour de force of perspective and unreliability. The combination of supernatural abilities, clandestine organizations, sharply witty dialogue, and a supremely skilled heroine will be familiar to readers of White's Paranormalcy books, but this story is very much its own."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

From the Back Cover:

Annie and Fia are as close as two sisters can be.

Most importantly, they keep each other's secrets, even the dangerous ones: Annie is blind, but can see visions of the future; Fia was born with flawless intuition--her first impulse is always exactly right. When the sisters are offered a place at an elite boarding school, Fia realizes that something is wrong . . . but she doesn't grasp just how wrong. At the Keane School, Fia is soon used for everything from picking stocks to planting bombs. If she tries to refuse, they threaten her with Annie's life.

Now Fia's falling in love with a boy who has dark secrets of his own. And with his help, she's ready to fight back. They stole her past. They control her present. But she won't let them take her future.

Includes a brand-new prequel short story about Annie and Fia!

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperteen
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062135325
• ISBN 13: 9780062135322
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304