A review by luminous
Mind of My Mind by Octavia E. Butler

5.0

Not the masterpiece that is Dawn, nor an example of an author in her mature prime like Wild Seed, yet Mind of My Mind stands as wonderful in its own right. This book is action-packed and virtually YA/new adult, yet fascinating in how it touches on themes Butler explores more deeply in later works: slavery, immortality, healing at the molecular level, transformation of the body through a supernatural metamorphosis, and a sort of seemingly-benevolent colonialism. This would be a great introduction to Butler for YA readers and readers of the superpower flavor of paranormal.