I received an advanced copy through NetGalley. Interesting premise for the book. Language choices made some parts confusing.

One thing that I don't like about a lot of paranormal romance kind of books I've read is the controlling behaviors of a lot of male characters.

Thank you to netgalley I received this as an ARC. I enjoyed it very much was good solid read. Solid 4 Stars for me!

I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was very different from anything else that I've ever read. It's a somewhat complicated story of the war going on between angels and demons after they've revealed their existence to humans in the very far future. The world is a very different place; cities are ruled by either angels or demon lords and humans seem to be their pawns. Perhaps the most infamous demon lord, Haymen, creates Guardians out of humans, who are killed and later reborn contracted to host specific demons that come through when needed. It's kind of like having a whole bunch of very cool superpowers at the snap of your fingers.
Vivian, our main character, one of Haymen's favourite's, and current suspected angel murderer, finds herself embroiled in an ancient personal conflict between Haymen, her boss, and War Angel, Gabe. We get to see snippets of Vivian's past, mull over what is in fact trying to kill her in her dreams, and wait no pins and needles for the sparks to fly with either Haymen or Gabe. Enough teasing already!
This kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the world building, the intrigue, the politics, and the characters. IT ended far too early for my liking and I NEED to read the second installment now!

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A battle between light and darkest with an impressive quality of descriptions.

I really didn't get into it that well not finding the characters as attractive to the book. Just not really for me.

First that drew me in = cover
Second thing that drew me in = blurb

And let me make this clear, this isn't a YA book!

And then by 12% I was a bit confused. I had to go back and flip through the chapters as I was sure if read a bit the same before. It was like groundhog day.......and Haymen initially reminded me of a dirty old perv version of Charlie off of Charlie's Angels!

But never a quitter, I read on. And I am so glad I did! 40% and I was very interested and totally hooked!

The hate Gabe had for Vi was delish and that ending. *insert jaw drop*

I'm trying so hard to get in to this book, but I'm not a fan of being in this characters mind. I like the premise of it though but I'm not a fit for this book , unfortunately.

There is no rest for Vivian, as we readers swiftly learn.
Carrington-Russell keeps us teetering on edge as Haymen, the sordid Lord of the Underworld, keeps tight, unrelenting control over our lead, Vivian. Finding balance between good and evil, angel and demon, and accepting the outcome was a common theme throughout
“The Shadow Minds Journal”.
Vivian uses her sharp wit to navigate her ever-changing circumstances, the ever-watchful eye of Haymen and the mysteriously conflicted Angel Boy, Gabe.
Plagued by vivid, painful dreams, Vivian is left to record and decipher these dreams while she is thrust into servitude. These dreams added yet another layer to the supernatural entities, keeping us further on edge.
Gabe, our Angel Boy, gives us the mystery of “will he/won’t he”, be an ally.
I enjoyed his point of view and, was pleased with his addition to the story.
Throughout the book I found there were a few moments of exposition that became frustrating, making some scenes feel slightly drawn out.
However, that did not take away from the overall intrigue and lack of predictability.
Carrington-Russell’s “The Shadow Minds Journal” is a graphic thriller that delves into new and murky corners of supernatural politics. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys supernatural/psychological thrillers.

Thank you Crystal Publishing and NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy.

At first, I was confused and found the story a little bit slow to build. Once I learned more about Vivian, Haymen, Gabe, and the shadow demons, I became engrossed in the plot and characters. Vivian is one of Haymen's girls who hunts and destroys demons. Haymen is the King/ruler of the demons. Gabe is the Angel of War. When an angel is murdered in cold blood, the killer made it look like Vivian killed him. As Vivian works to uncover who had set her up and why, Haymen and Gabe also race to keep their secrets hidden as well as uncover the secrets of each other. Will another war loom before Vivian catches the killer? I highly enjoyed this story. The characters are well written, and the plot keeps you guessing and in suspense. I look forward to finding out what happens next. Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to receive this ARC, and this was my honest review.

This is definitely a fascinating novel. It's a bit darker than I usually read...quite a bit darker, actually. However, the author does an excellent job at painting a riveting scene and deeply complex characters, resulting in me quite enjoying this engrossing fantasy.

I had to give up on this book after a few chapters. It contained way too many typos, clunky dialogue, incorrect grammar, and incorrect word usage (descent used instead of decent, Champaign instead of Champagne, etc).

I received an ARC from NetGalley with the promise of a truthful review.

In a world of rebirth, a fragile peace between Angels and Demons, and complex politics between supernatural races, THE SHADOW MINDS JOURNAL takes urban fantasy to a new level. Set in the year 2986, this futuristic paranormal novel is tension packed, with a side of strong sensuality. Fans of the paranormal fantasy about Angels and Demons won't be disappointed!

Full of twists and subplots, the plotline seemed scattered yet fast paced. Fans of Sherrilyn Kenon's Dark Hunter series and the Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward would enjoy THE SHADOW MINDS JOURNAL immensely.

I'm not a fan of the Angels and Demons trope, but can see that anyone who loves it would give this five stars.

DNF. While I applaud every author for actually writing a complete work, this was not ready for public consumption. The beginning felt so disorganized that I struggled to understand what was going on. Even in a mystery, or when the narrator doesn't know what is happening, there needs to be something to follow along with. I felt like the author/narrator just assumed I knew some basics, when in reality, being dropped in a foreign world, I knew only what I was shown/told. Beyond that the writing itself left a lot to be desired. Every sentence needs to make sense on its own. Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure all need to be addressed. Also the dialogue felt stilted and off. While the premise sounds great, a good editor is needed to help both with the mechanics of writing and flow. Unfortunately this was a miss for me.

Thank you to Bookbuzz for the arc of this book!
I loved it, from start to the omg you can’t leave me hanging end!!
So glad this is going to be a series, such a refreshing take on demons and angels, well written and entertaining, now the wait begins for the next book.

Thank you for letting me read this book because I loved it so much!

Honestly at the beginning I was a bit lost. I didn't understand what was happening or in what world I was. But then when I got some answers to my questions, that was it, I was in the story and nothing could have stopped me from reading.

What was insane though was the fact that when I was reading the last sentences I wasn't aware that they were the last sentences. Honestly, I was so involved in the story that I was absolutely ready for more. I need more!

The main character Vivian is a reborn girl who became one of Haymen's Guardians, her master, a demon. She was contracted by demons who reside within her. All the Guardians can shift into them to use their abilities to kill another kind of demon that lure in their nightmares. But one day, Vivian will be accused of murdering an angel. And Gabe, Angel of ware, want her to pay for it.

I loved Vivian and how arrogant and confident she was. And how she got caught in something she doesn't even understand. Between Haymen, her master, her weird/unexpected connection with Gabe, the Angel of the war and the demon that lures in her nightmares, she doesn't have any time off.

It was a really nice surprise. The plot was intriguing but I wasn't expected that...

Thank you again!

Wow...wow and wow again. I loved it.
We have angels and demons. and than we have a hero...she is nobody’s hero but still...
As the story goes we start to get to know the main characters, mainly Vivian. She is a Guardian, her job is killing demons. And that she does.
I have read lots of books about demons and angels but this one is definately one of my favourites. I enjoyd it very much. Couldn’t put it down. I had to find out what will happen to Vivian and Angel Boy.
Can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you very much for giving me the oppurtunity to read this book.

An enthralling and atmospheric book. I really like the style of writing, the world building, and the way the characters were developed.
It was an interesting trip into a fantastic world I really appreciated.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Crystal Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC

I liked the idea behind this book but the the first few chapters failed to deliver for me, and the rest of the book just didn't ring true. Initially I felt it had potential and would be willing to read more from this author in another few years. Thank you for giving me a chance with this book and I wish the Author all the best.

The Shadow Minds Journal is an exciting story filled with betrayal, ulterior motives, and power plays. Vivian finds herself caught up in a power struggle between Haymen and Gabe (the angel of war), while battling inner demons, nightmares, and something that is hunting her.

Did not finish.
Good idea, poor, poor execution. This reads like a young person's fanfic. Grammar and punctuation are sorely lacking, and the author declines to start the story with anything close to resembling sense.
The opening chapter of a book, even if it is a mystery to the protag, must, must make sense to the reader, even if they are unsure what it means. If the protag doesn't know what is going on, we must be able to understand that. Instead, this feels like the protag has some idea of what's going on, but assumes the reader knows as much as the author.
The idea of demon guardians (whilst not exactly original) is pretty good. I advise the author to go back to editing this work and make it much, much tighter. Every sentence must make sense on its own, and must be necessary. If a sentence isn't necessary, it shouldn't be in there. Secondly, I advise the author to study punctuation, specifically commas. 'the (monsters) were in the dark hiding", for example, makes me think the author has taken the word "hiding" and made it into a noun. A hiding, a place in which to hide. This is not the authors intent, when read in context with the sentences before and after. The monsters were hiding in the dark. Thus, a comma should be employed after dark - 'the (monsters) were in the dark, hiding".
It's still pretty poor sentence structure, and lacks action. It's a passive sentence. The author has to engage the reader. This is one example and the example at which I could not continue.
If this is a first novel, I suggest a few classes on writing and a much stricter editor.