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A Review of "Between Two Minds: Awakening"




Introduction

Author D.C. Wright-Hammer's exciting sci-fi novel will be sure to keep you on your toes! As the first in the series, Between Two Minds: Awakening illustrates a twisting storyline between two off-beat characters that have much more in common than they might think. Mr. Wright-Hammer offered me a free .mobi file of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

My Rating: ★★★★

Synopsis: "How much would you pay for the body of your dreams? For Ryan, it might cost him everything.

As a paraplegic, Ryan's always dreamed of walking. He saved a small fortune to undergo a common procedure in his time to transfer his mind into a physically fit host body. Afterwards, his obsession with walking is immediately overshadowed by a strange and frightening side effect unraveling the reality he once knew.

Plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very last chapter.

This psychological thriller takes the reader on an adventure far beyond the potential consequences of transferring one's consciousness to a new body. The interweaving storyline will have the reader second guessing what is real and what is dream, and prove that knowing the truth can be the difference between life and death." (via Goodreads)


Thoughts and Comments

Pros

  • The transitions between the chapters always start with the line that ended the chapter before, while applying to the different perspective's situation. This was very clever!
  • The writing is good and easy to keep up with--there were never any issues with the pacing or the space surrounding the main characters, Ryan and Charlie.
  • The author is excellent at transmitting the main character's feelings to the reader regardless of the perspective that the chapter takes place in.
  • The plot is very engaging and does a good job at pulling the reader in from the beginning.
  • The fictional technologies in the novel are smart, imaginative, and innovative.

Cons

  • The author seemed to contradict himself in a few places, but most of this only took part near the beginning of the novel.
  • There were some grammar and style issues, but not enough to distract from the story.
  • The author occasionally repeats the same words and phrases in close paragraphs.
  • The switching points of view both take place in the first person, so it can be a bit difficult for the reader to orient his-or-herself when beginning a new chapter.

Conclusion

I haven't reviewed a sci-fi novel in quite a while, and I must say that Between Two Minds: Awakening was a refreshing return to the genre! Readers interested in the subject of genetic engineering will not want to miss this novel! The next review that I post will be the sequel to Between Two Minds: Awakening, known as Between Two Minds: Revelation, so be sure to keep an eye out! Mr. Wright-Hammer, thank you for the opportunity to review your work. I certainly look forward to seeing more from you in the future!


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