The Reader

No need to start with an intense gruesome scene - Harkins had me smiling and laughing after only a few pages. This is an amazing book!!! I read a lot so I can make a judgement call on this. Quick read and was so glad I started it on Saturday or a call in to work would have been a thought. Could not put it down. Ann has no memory of her life but her rescuers seem to have that insight when they find her on a sandy shore with one shoe and a bullet hole in her shoulder. Devon and Archer jeep Ann to their hidden mountain compound. Everything after that is like AHHHHHH and REALLY Unbelievable! Given this opportunity to read and review by publisher and author via Netgalley. Get started reading this it is fantastic.

I received a copy of this for review from netgalley.

This was a fun, quick read. I read it in one day, two sittings. The pace was good and the story was interesting enough to pull me into it right away.

I wish this book was part of a series. I loved this world and I really wanted there to be more of it!

Concise, thrilling, romantic, and tragic, THE READER is a solo story in the world of the impossible. Perfect for any paranormal romance fan seeking a riveting journey that could be read easily in a day.
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The Reader by M.K. Harkins is sheer perfection! It has action, intrigue, romance, and an engagingly creative plot. I was riveted by the first chapter and swept away by this imaginative and beautifully written book. I literally stayed up half the night to finish it. I could not put it down until I knew how the story ended. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. It was so worth it (that’s saying something; I love my sleep)!

I’ll only give a brief summary of the book to avoid ruining this gem for other readers. Ann Baker wakes up on a beach injured and with no memory of who she is. She’s approached by two men, Archer and Devon, who appear to be her age. They explain they’ve been sent to help her and don’t want to cause her any harm. She consents and the three of them set out to journey safely home. While traveling, Ann asks several questions about the two men and how they came to find her. They refuse to answer her questions. She knows they’re something more going on, but with no memory and convinced they mean her no harm she relents and tries to hold off her questioning until she’s been checked over by their doctor. Once they reach Archer and Devon’s home, which turns out to be a compound, Ann learns that they believe she is the Lost One, a Reader (mind reader) so powerful she’s fated to save a race of people. That’s when the fun truly begins!!

The characters in this book are all top notch. Ann is a truly fascinating character. She’s injured and vulnerable, but also very strong and extremely quick witted. Her inquisitive nature and internal dialogue were a treat to read. Archer and Devon are also very engaging characters. They’re strong, protective, and handsome. Each of the main characters are well developed as more information is shared about their backgrounds.

Harkins has created a new world in The Reader and weaves such a beautiful tale. Her treatment of words and books in this story demonstrates that she has a true passion not only for the story she’s telling, but for words themselves. I haven’t loved a book merely for the imaginative story and word weaving in a long while. She is truly a master story-teller. I’m utterly fascinated by this new-to-me author now and can’t wait to read more of her works.

Overall, this is a fantastic story. It’s imaginative and witty. The pace is great and the characters are fleshed out. I highly recommend it!

Wow! It's been a while since I've been this excited by a dystopian YA, The premise was original, the characters exciting and the pacing engrossing. I could not it this book down! I will be highly recommending it to readers on goodreads, Amazon and in person. Thank you.

I absolutely loved The Reader! This book restored my faith in YA Dystopian novels. It was creative, original, intriguing and romantic. I was hooked from the very beginning, and was left wanting more at the end of every chapter. The characters were likeable, the plot twist genuinely surprised me, and the world was completely believable. I only wish that there had been more! I can't wait to share it with the students in my library, who I know will love it as much as I did.

Yes!!! Finally a book worth reading (and losing sleep over to finish). Lately, so many YA books miss the mark. Crazy mixed up plots, characters you don't care about. Not this one. Ann's world gets crazier by the minute finding out how and why she ended up in the predicament she is in. The description of a world inside a mountain is so well written it's believable. I have already suggested this one to both adults and teens and can't wait to get it at my library. Thanks for this great read! Cliffhanger? Hopefully a book 2!

Great book! Would love a trilogy. Don't want to give too much away. Buy this book and read it!!

I could NOT put this book down. It starts with such a hook that you absolutely need to keep reading to find out why the main character has no memory, and who is who they say they are... or not. There is conflict, deceit, action, a fantasy element. There's so much going on, in a good way! I love books that have a thriller aspect to them, they keep me turning the pages faster than no other genre, and this book was no exception. Bravo!

This book had me giggling out loud, on the verge of tears and on the edge of my seat. It was such a great read I ended up finishing it in less than a day! I can't wait to see more from this author

**I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

This was such an interesting book to read, I stayed up all night so I could finish it all in one sitting! This book had my attention from the first page. Hit me right in the feels in all the right places. I did find it somewhat predictable, but there were a few big moments that I actually didn't see coming. Even with the predictability though, it didn't take from the book or make it any less enjoyable. Also, Devon? My new book boyfriend *swoons*.


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