This book promised a high-stakes, action-packed thriller, likely involving a compelling mystery or a race against time. As a reader who enjoys suspenseful narratives and a good dose of intrigue, I was drawn to its premise, and it certainly delivers on the initial excitement and a sense of urgency.

The book's strengths lie in its compelling concept and its fast-paced action sequences. Klavan does a good job of setting up a tense situation, immediately dropping the reader into the heart of the conflict. There are moments of genuine suspense and thrilling escapes that keep the pages turning, eager to see how the protagonist will navigate the dangerous circumstances. The writing is generally clear and propulsive, making for a quick read. The themes of survival and the pursuit of justice are evident throughout the narrative.

However, despite its promising start and exciting elements, I found that Game Over didn't quite maintain its winning streak. The pacing, while often quick during action scenes, could feel a little uneven, with some sections dragging or feeling overly simplistic in their resolutions. While the premise is strong, the execution of some plot twists and character decisions occasionally felt a little too convenient or lacked the depth I was hoping for. The characters, while serving their purpose in the plot, didn't always feel fully fleshed out, making it harder to emotionally invest in their personal stakes amidst the larger conflict. The emotional impact, while present, didn't consistently land with the full force it could have.

Overall, Game Over is an engaging thriller that offers a decent dose of action and a compelling central premise. It's a solid choice for readers who enjoy fast-paced narratives and a focus on suspense. While it didn't completely captivate me from start to finish, it's an enjoyable enough read that provides a decent escape into a world of high stakes.

My thoughts as I read:

15.34% Merging of the worlds?! Kinda creepy start for this books.
35.8% Baba Yaga is now a part of this? Seriously?!
53.69% NO! No no no no no no no!!! Saddest part of the entire series!
82.39% Go Molly! They should have brought her on sooner.

Overall not impressed with this volume of the series. Let down. I don't like how things went. Killed a lot of the series for me.

"You must go into the belly of the beast. You must learn what he does not know. You must face the horror he cannot face."

The third and final installment in the YA series of MindWar is as filled with action and the moral questions as ever. Young Rick is to fight the final fight - with darkness, both outside and inside of him.
The evil creature Kurodar finally has the power of mind to connect the real world and the MindWar Realm.
And there is a betrayer amongst the good ones.
The threat is real.

This is one swift YA where the things are fast and furious, full of action. I would call this setries the best Christian YA for the teenage boys I have ever read. Fights, knighthood of soul, sacrifice, the real strength...all is present. This can help to build the noble spirit of boy - in his way to a man.

Having said all that, I actually have one comment here - I feel that the patriotism present here in the book is a bit misplaced, a bit unrealistic.
And having said all that, I recommend this series, still.

This author is an auto-read for me and many of my patrons (esp. boys).