Thank you to the publisher for the earc in exchange for my honest review.

Though I own quite a few of this authors work, this is my first experience with Neil and I enjoyed it. Short stories that make you want to know more are my favorite. Definitely worth the read.

MindWorks was a thrilling dive into the author's wonderfully twisted imagination. This collection offered a mix of old and new stories that ranged from unsettling and thought-provoking to surprisingly heartfelt. Whether it was soul-trapping soup or monster-infested hot tubs, each story had a unique premise and a sharp, compelling voice.
The standout for fans will be the two new Arc of a Scythe tales, which added extra depth to an already beloved universe. Not every story hit equally hard, but the creativity never let up, and the eerie atmosphere lingered long after finishing. A must-read for fan of this author—and anyone who likes their fiction a little uncanny.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I’m a big Neal Shusterman fan and I particularly love his Arc of a Scythe series so I was very very excited to read this compendium of short stories since some of the stories were from that world.

The stories themselves were very entertaining and thought provoking which is one of the reasons I love Neal Shusterman’s writing but my one issue with this book was that I really couldn’t tell which ones were from the Scythe world. None were about my favorite characters from that series or felt particularly connected so that was a disappointment for me.

Overall, this is a must read for Shusterman fans.

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