Psychic by TS Rose

Psychic is a YA science fiction book that was sent to me by the author, and was released today! Alpha Moore has telepathic powers, and can change the minds and perspective of others. She is guilt-ridden and fearful of her abilities since a tragedy occurred when she last used them. As she hides in a group home, she is discovered by another telepath, Sunday, and joins a government-sectioned school for teens with psychic powers. However, she soon becomes in danger when a terrorist organization wants to use her as a weapon.

A book featuring a school for teens with paranormal powers is not unique, and the surrounding premise reminds me of several other stories. But what is unique are the character relationships and specific plot twists. In the beginning of the book, I was convinced that it would be similar to Keeper of the Lost Cities, or Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, but towards the middle of the story I was quickly proven wrong, as it turned into a darker thriller story set on stopping a deadly terrorist attack. While many plotlines are actually remarkably similar to Keeper of the Lost Cities, Psychic takes place in modern-day Britain, weaving a tale for older readers embedded with racism and political realities of immigration, war, addiction and abuse.

Psychic is impossible to put down with constant surprises! The author purposely put in misleading foreshadowing and hints. Just when I was positive that I had picked up on everything and knew exactly who the terrorist undercover at the school was, I was proven wrong by another shocking twist! Knowing what I know now at the end, it'll be interesting to read again and look for deeper subtitles in the exchanges between the characters. Psychic is definitely one of the more skillfully written books that I have read lately!

I've always thought that being a telepath would be particularly fun, and being able to change people's minds sounds awesome at first. What if you could stop someone from committing a crime? What if you had the power to change a corrupt political leader, or to make someone kinder to others? However, that ability isn't a gift as Alpha sees it, and Psychic shows the unintended consequence of actions such as those. 

I highly recommend this book!

Title: Psychic
Author: TS Rose
Publisher: Apprentice House Press
Pages: 365
Series: No
Rating: 5 Stars
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