Project Dream

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Pub Date 01 Aug 2019 | Archive Date 15 Aug 2019

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What happened to the kids in the desert? In 2002, the CIA forced several teenagers out of detention centers and into a National Security Test Program called Project Dream. Teens selected had two characteristics: physical superiority and a sixth sense. When the awkward, unpopular, and destitute Izzy Jimenez is caught stealing clothes, authorities enroll her in the program for two reasons: Izzy swims like a fish—and she sees angels. There she studies and works hard to perfect her clairvoyance hoping authorities will allow her to go home. But when she and the other students master remote viewing and produce results that stun White House officials, additional children—good kids from normal American families—are recruited. Izzy’s hope of going home dwindles. Not until the striking, charismatic Rachel Callahan arrives and befriends Izzy does her life become bearable. Project Dream is a coming-of-age story of teenagers thrown into the most unusual circumstances. Each struggle to survive their time in the desert with the goal of getting out and going home, but—can any of them really go home?

What happened to the kids in the desert? In 2002, the CIA forced several teenagers out of detention centers and into a National Security Test Program called Project Dream. Teens selected had...


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Although normally books falling into the "paranormal" genre aren't right up my alley, I liked this one quite a lot.
The US government selects children all over the US that are specially gifted, one might say. Specially gifted refers to them not only having intellectual and physical superiority, but also a sixth sense called "remote viewing". This allows them to see into the future, talk to angels and/or locate objects through walls or objects hidden as far as hundreds of kilometers away,

They are all placed within a camp in the middle of the desert, where they receive military training and training of their special abilities. There is only one problem: As soon as they are there they realise they will never be allowed to leave or lead a normal life back at home with their families. Even after graduation the government will decide which college they are going to attend and where they are going to be placed after.

Although I did like the general idea, some aspects that I usually like about settings like that were missing and others were more pronounced. As I grew fond of the Cherub as well as the Alex Rider series, I expected to gain more insight into the training itself, although what obviously separates the series is the fact that these children don't really want to be on camp any longer. On the other hand a lot of the story was about how unhappy they were, given drugs, alcohol and finding comfort in each other (a lot of comfort, so probably not a book for 12 year olds, but maybe a bit older), intrigues and the sheer amassment of power and greed.
Furthermore, it was a bit difficult to get into, as the story is told through the eyes of various characters (not only the children, but also some of the staff), which definitely makes it more interesting and is a plus, once one can get into it, but at the beginning I found it hard to follow, as not only people and location but also space in time switch frequently.

Overall, I think this is a good book for young or younger adults that are interested in the topic. Maybe I gave it only three stars because I was expecting and looking forward to something else and did not expect so much of the power and "personal" play. I still think it's worth a read, but I myself wouldn't buy it, except if I knew a friend is really into that genre.

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A group of children who can "remote view" are drafted by a military group and are put in the desert to brainwash and train them so they can prevent another 9/11. It's an interesting book and I would want to know what happens with Rachel, Lenny and Izzy and co....luckily it's a prequel to one of her other books I learned so I will definitely be picking that one up! Normally I hate the constant switching between characters, but it worked here for me, the writer created different intriguing personalities and it actually helped get more connected to all of them.
It was not a book I normally go for, but I am glad I did as it was a very nice surprise.

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A secret project for the American military, children with special abilities, a camp, corrupt leaders.

This book had everything in it and I absolutely loved it! The blend of characters kept it exciting and interesting and I loved how it jumped to different point of views.

It had a bit of a dystopian fiction vibe to it so if you’re a fan of the divergent series or the hunger games then I’d definitely recommend!

I would love a sequel to this just so I can continue to keep up with the characters.

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I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley..

This was my first book by this author.
Project Dream is a truly unique book. The paranormal field isn't my normal goto, but this storyline caught my interest immediately. This book is about a group of gifted teenagers drafted by the military.
Such a good read.

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