I’m so grateful to everybody out there who has taken the time to read and review Mind Games.
“Carolyn Crane did a fantastic job creating addicting characters with depth and taking the story to places I never expected…It is now at the top of my favorite Urban Fantasy book list.”
~Paranormal Haven
“This book is the perfect package. It’s totally original, quirky, unexpected, has fascinating characters, an incredible story line, crazy-ass tension (sexual and otherwise), excellent pacing, is super sexy, and finally….a fabulous ending.” ~Penelope’s Romance Reviews
“Carolyn Crane’s Mind Games is brilliant in its oddness. It manages to combine psychology, violence, and ambiguity in a plot begging for a video game, if not a film adaptation…highly recommended if you’re in the mood for a dense and rich urban fantasy.
~Sacramento Book Review
“So good! If you are a fan of UF or of stories with moral ambiguity, do go read this one. I thought this was a fast-paced urban fantasy with a refreshing new premise and a flawed, Everywoman main character who I liked, a plot with plenty of surprises, and plenty of gray areas to keep me turning things over in my head for months.”
~Janicu’s Book Blog
“I felt that the high level of psychological insight and inventiveness and terror in this book was its greatest strength, and that extends to its moral psychology. [. . .] This is a book that makes good on the urban fantasy promise of postmodern moral ambiguity.” ~ www.readreactreview.com
“…an absolutely fascinating and clever book. Very freaking cool.”
~My Favorite Bookworm
“Crane has found some magical way to keep this book action packed with out losing and confusing the reader…I think we have hit the jackpot with Carolyn Crane, she is a new author with a lot going for her. Mind Games was an exceptional read.”
~Open Book Society
“Mind Games by Carolyn Crane is pure awesomeness wrapped in a thin layer of holy cow with a sprinkling of hot damn!”
~Bitten by books
“Talk about a book that gives you a high while you read. The reader is pulled along for the ride with Justine, and when all things are revealed, you will be stunned.” ~Babbling About Books
“Like Midcity, Justine longs for a return to normalcy. She’s an imploding misfit who dreams of being average—square, even. I can’t say enough good things about this book. I loved, loved, loved it. A+” ~Author Jill Sorenson
“…a brilliant debut…a wonderfully-inventive and relevant story for today, touching, as it does, on crime and punishment, self-awareness, and mental illness. [Crane] writes with a deft touch, moving easily from laugh-out-loud funny moments to more serious thoughts and observations.”
~The Literate Kitty
“Mind Games is a fast paced book from start to finish; you never know what’s going to happen next! It is completely different from any other urban fantasy, since most of the main characters are human but highly dysfunctional.” ~Writings of a Wicked Book Addict
“It’s a rare author that can combine kooky and funny with dark psychological thrills, but that’s exactly what you get with Mind Games.”
~Alpha Heroes
“Mind Games was a mind blowing read! I did not want to put this book down, and even lingered towards the end so I wouldn’t finish too soon. …if I had to choose my favorite read of this year so far, hands down, Mind Games would take top place. What a brilliant and awesome debut!”
~Simply Ali
“Despite the characters’ handicaps, the decay and crime of MidCity and other difficult obstacles, Mind Games has a wonderful cup half full feeling of optimism. I didn’t see that coming and I loved the positive outlook. Carolyn Crane has crafted an intriguing world and very special cast.” ~Sci Fi Guy
“It was full of dangerous and wicked suspense […] Mind Games needs to be a on everyone’s must-read-now list. Seriously – not kidding.” ~Fantasy Dreamer’s Ramblings
“If this installment is any indication, this series is going to be fantastic! The story is a wild ride from beginning to end […] If you enjoy slightly dark urban fantasy tales with a quirky edge, you’ll really enjoy Mind Games.”
~Julie of Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks
“It has been a long time since I was this thoroughly entertained by a novel.”
~scififantasyromance.com
“Justine is a well-developed, likable narcissist with a sense of humor I can identify with. Narrated in the first person present, it is easy to get up close and personal with Justine, her neurosis, and the crime-fighting life she finds herself drawn into. It’s an enjoyable read.”
~On a Pale Star Book Blog
“Carolyn Crane has proven with this book that Urban Fantasy doesn´t need werewolves, vampires or the other usual suspects to be a great read. Highcaps and neurotics make for a just as intruiging, gripping and smart story.”
~Reading on the Dark Side
“Mind Games is a wonderfully action-packed book. It’s got suspense, intrigue, crime-fighting, hot sex and hypochondria. What’s not to love?” ~Tracy’s Place
“One of the best aspects of this book is the characters. Justine, despite her malady is very strong, kick-butt heroine.” ~Ellz Readz
“Wow! Crane’s writing style brings to mind old-school noir, with the compelling attitude of superheroes from a graphic novel. A masterful blend of dark and light, good and bad and all the grays in between, it will draw readers thoroughly into her tale, as they root for the good guys — while trying to figure out just who the good guys are. The ending promises more adventures, and that is a very good thing.” 4.5 stars ~Romantic Times
“This book is an absolute mind blower and I would recommend this to everyone.”~Angel Gone Mad
“Thought that this book was one of the most original, clever stories I’ve come across in a long time! Loved Justine, the hypochondriac heroine.”
~Alexia’s Book and Such…
“5/5 Stars! Woohoo! This book is one wild ride and a wildly refreshing concept for the Urban Fantasy genre! Kudos to Crane for creating a heroine who uses her mind instead of her martial arts skills…It’s a psychological thriller/mystery!
~Smash Attack Reads
“The disillusionists’ targets are dangerous, murderous criminals and I was biting my nails on more than one occasion for Justine as she navigates through her new life stumbling more than once while zinging targets and coping with a cornucopia of weirdness.” ~Closetwriter
“Carolyn Crane’s debut novel is a brilliant original in every way. Just when I think that urban fantasy heroines are becoming too clichéd and predictable, Mind Games blows me out of the water with its unique premise. Justine does not wield a katana, or ride a Harley, or kick like a ninja. Instead she fights with her mind, and speaking as a nerd myself, I find that concept oh so sexy.” ~ www.dirtysexybooks.com
**I’m still working on this – I just noticed a couple missing reviews that I loved that will go up soon, but I don’t know of all reviews that are out there…have you written a review that I’ve overlooked for my review page here? Please, let me know! Email me at carolyn (at) authorcarolyncrane (dot) com with a link and I’ll include it with my next revision.