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robinhood2000's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting story, love the experimental science aspect, the characters were lackluster, enjoyed it when I read it but afterwards feel neutral about it.
magikspells's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like for a book about ESP, this book was sort of predictable in how it ended. I mean I kinda saw the whole 'betrayal' part coming. I really liked it, I just feel like it was really abrupt, there could have been some more story here, some more detail about some of the characters. It was ok for something free at the library.
jmoses's review
3.0
Uh. This was alright, I guess? I mean, it was entertaining, and it had moments of semi-brilliance, but overall it wasn't anything special. A lot of things were just glossed over, or moved past with rapidity just to (in my opinion) keep up the tempo of the story, to it's overall detriment. I think it could have been a little longer, and a little slower and have had a little more depth, and it would have been all to the good. I probably wouldn't read a sequel to this.
pantsreads's review against another edition
2.0
kdavisreich's review against another edition
5.0
I found this novel to be a really fun ride, with an intriguing and original premise. It's refreshing to read a YA heroine who isn't overly plagued with teenage insecurities or self-doubt, and whose confidence comes in knowing the right thing to do and doing it.
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
5.0
First, thanks to Edelweiss and Soho Teen for allowing me to read an e-galley of this title. I feel like I haven't read a ton of books on ESP lately, it's been more about magical types of creatures, or fantasy worlds when the people could read minds. So this was kind of a nice breath of fresh air. I used to read a lot of stories like this when I was a teenager, one of my favorite series being the Psi Patrol trilogy. I really liked where the story went, some of the twists were surprises, and I was left wanting more. So here's hoping there will be at least a sequel to HEAR, if not more.
You can read my full review at Lisa Loves Literature
You can read my full review at Lisa Loves Literature
charmaineac's review against another edition
5.0
When I read the acknowledgements to this book, the one thing that stood out to me was Robin Epstein's urging to "Go darker." If that was the goal, I believe she truly hit the nail on the head.
This book is all sorts of creepy and dark. The visions serve as prophecies that loom in the distance. You worry and wonder when the next domino will fall. The foreshadowing (both through the visions, and through individuals' handiwork) is stellar. There are a lot of fake-outs along the way. You need to constantly be on your feet and remember every detail. Each scene is important, and yet I feel like we are only cracking the surface.
The prologue set the tone for the story. As we began to get to know the characters, it became quite evident who would be the victim. And while I could see who would detach themselves after the tarot readings, I had no idea WHY. I was also completely taken aback by someone's revelation of their inclusion to Camp Dodona. Does that mean... that person's ESP is merely the same as Uncle Brian's? A product of something else?
This book explores some really interesting topics. "There's a fine line between psychopathy and telepathy in the brain," really struck a chord with me. Each part was explained in such a plausible way that it felt creepy. The author's note, describing real engineering anomalies research labs, is fascinating. What are the odds of these revelations happening? How far-fetched is ESP, really? I was also completely freaked out early on, thinking that a main plot would discuss a shooting at UCLA... even though this book came out months before the actual UCLA shooting happened. Luckily, UCLA was something different in this case. Otherwise, I probably would've lost it (for real).
The ending was tantalizingly open. It wasn't really a cliffhanger — it was a full-blown set-up for a sequel. I fear for Kassandra in immeasurable ways. The HEARs are trapped. Not only that, but they are trapped in a cage with a known predator. It's jarring. I need to know what happens next, but I'll revisit the story with a hefty amount of caution. I hope Kass does the same.
This book is all sorts of creepy and dark. The visions serve as prophecies that loom in the distance. You worry and wonder when the next domino will fall. The foreshadowing (both through the visions, and through individuals' handiwork) is stellar. There are a lot of fake-outs along the way. You need to constantly be on your feet and remember every detail. Each scene is important, and yet I feel like we are only cracking the surface.
The prologue set the tone for the story. As we began to get to know the characters, it became quite evident who would be the victim. And while I could see who would detach themselves after the tarot readings, I had no idea WHY. I was also completely taken aback by someone's revelation of their inclusion to Camp Dodona. Does that mean... that person's ESP is merely the same as Uncle Brian's? A product of something else?
This book explores some really interesting topics. "There's a fine line between psychopathy and telepathy in the brain," really struck a chord with me. Each part was explained in such a plausible way that it felt creepy. The author's note, describing real engineering anomalies research labs, is fascinating. What are the odds of these revelations happening? How far-fetched is ESP, really? I was also completely freaked out early on, thinking that a main plot would discuss a shooting at UCLA... even though this book came out months before the actual UCLA shooting happened. Luckily, UCLA was something different in this case. Otherwise, I probably would've lost it (for real).
The ending was tantalizingly open. It wasn't really a cliffhanger — it was a full-blown set-up for a sequel. I fear for Kassandra in immeasurable ways. The HEARs are trapped. Not only that, but they are trapped in a cage with a known predator. It's jarring. I need to know what happens next, but I'll revisit the story with a hefty amount of caution. I hope Kass does the same.
foreveryoungadult's review
Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: The War Against Christmas
BFF Charm: Meh
Swoonworthy Scale: 3
Talky Talk: In Her Head
Bonus Factor: ESP Labs
Anti-Bonus Factor: Cliffhanger
Relationship Status: Thanks For The Appetizers
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: The War Against Christmas
BFF Charm: Meh
Swoonworthy Scale: 3
Talky Talk: In Her Head
Bonus Factor: ESP Labs
Anti-Bonus Factor: Cliffhanger
Relationship Status: Thanks For The Appetizers
Read the full book report here.
ayyymonie's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay. It was slow at times and seemed kind of jumbled at times. I really loved the idea of the book though so that's a huge plus.