Sister Assassin by Kiersten White
Mind Games #1
Release Date: February 19, 2013 (UK)
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Source: Publisher (Netgalley)
Goodreads Stars: 2
Rating: Bland
Annie is beset by fleeting strange visions and a guilty conscience. Blind and orphaned, she struggles to care for her feisty younger sister Fia, but things look up when both sisters are offered a place at Kessler School for Exceptional Girls.
Born with flawless intuition, Fia immediately knows that something’s wrong, but bites her tongue… until it’s too late. For Fia is the perfect weapon to carry out criminal plans and there are those at Kessler who will do anything to ensure her co-operation.
With Annie trapped in Kessler’s sinister clutches, instincts keep Fia from killing an innocent guy and everything unravels. Is manipulative James the key to the sisters’ freedom or an even darker prison? And how can Fia atone for the blood on her hands? – Goodreads
Oh, thank goodness. I had to set this aside because I just wasn’t interested. I got it off Netgalley so I’ll have to read it, but I like Kiersten White and expected to enjoy this :(. Great review, Amber.
Great review. I was really excited for this when I saw it a while back. The reviews seem to be a little back and forth. I might just wait to see if my library is going to carry. 🙁
Jenea @ Books Live Forever
I haven’t read anything by this author (I’ve been meaning to read Paranormalcy for ages ><) but I had come across this book and was wanting to read it. I’ve seen a few reviews that mention the writing style and the fact it’s a bit offputting so definitely something I’ll consider. I’ll probably try a sample of it first before I decide whether I read it and see whether it’ll bother me. Enjoyed your review – really helpful!
Sarah @ TotalTeenFiction
Yea, I think it’s kind of annoying that they titled them differently & have different covers (US & UK) – I guess they have focus groups or something that help decide that, ::shrug:: I dunno. Sorry it didn’t turn out to be so good! This one didn’t call out to me to read ASAP, but was still interested in it. Great review! <3
-heather
At first, I was so confused by the title but then I finally understood. 😛 I don’t know if this is my type of book, and your review just confirmed that. I might try her Paranormalcy eventually tho. Great review!
Plus, the caps would just get on my nerves as well. That’s overkill.
I was really expecting to love this book, but after your review, I’m worried. I think most of the things you’ve mentioned will annoy me to. Flashbacks without purpose, no distinct voice, a love-triangle, oh boy.
Mel@thedailyprophecy.