A review by natashaleighton_
Mindwalker by Kate Dylan

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Having seen soo many people rave about this book and its comparisons to the MCU I knew I had to check it out. And I’m glad to report it didn’t disappoint! 

It was a fast paced, rollercoaster of a read with high stakes action and a nuance exploration surrounding consent, power and the dangers of corporate greed which I found incredibly fascinating.

The characters were really endearing too, especially Sil, our Black Widow-esque protagonist racing against the clock to clear her name (before the super computer in her head kills her.) I loved her banter filled interactions and slightly impulsive, badass-ness that had me rooting for her from the start. 

The dystopian world and shadowy organisation Sil works for wasn’t very fleshed out, but the lack of info surrounding the company worked in its favour as the mystery only intensified the perception of villainy. It felt very much like Minority Report and The Bourne Identity had a love child with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 

I also had a soft spot Ryder, Sil’s devastatingly handsome (rebel) love interest, who Sil had soo much chemistry with. If you love a side of romance with your action then you’re gonna really enjoy this!

I’m still pretty new to the YA Sci-Fi genre but found this such an engaging and easy to follow read, and with soo many shocking twists I didn’t see coming —I was on the edge of my seat until the very last page. If you’re also quite new to Sci-Fi I highly recommend checking this out as it’s definitely a great intro to the genre. Just be sure to check the TWs.
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