Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn

By: Sarah Miller

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

What if you could get inside the head of the boy you love? Hear his every thought? Know his every dream? Listen in on his every fantasy?

The narrator of Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn can, and she tells us the story of her beloved Gid, an adorably clueless boy who flukes his way into one of the fanciest New England prep schools. Gideon's more than a little out of his league at Midvale, especially compared to Cullen and Nicholas, his charming but morally ambiguous roommates. They terrorize Gideon as they initiate him with a bet over Gid's borderline virginity, and the feisty, sexy Molly McGarry. Gideon is torn—he wants to prove himself, but he also wants Pilar Benitez-Jones, the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. Hooking up with Molly might be possible, but winning Pilar would be legendary. On the other hand, Gideon actually likes Molly. It's all incredibly confusing and intoxicating. And one hysterically funny girl is savoring Gideon's every thought. But who is she?©2006 Sarah Miller; (P)2006 Books on Tape

Vivid, Enjoyable Insight into Adolecence

Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn gives a vivid insight into lives previleged prep school students beyond the glamorous facades and into the lives of a number of diverse characters. Sarah Miller gives Gideon a diverse personality through the thoughts of a mysterious girl, with whom he unknowingly shares. Gideon’s emotions and thoughts are evaluated by the mysterious girl, who does not reveal herself until the end. There is also a strong number of supporting characters - sophisticated Pilar, witty/beautiful Molly, and Gid's scheming roommates Cullen and Nicholas (to name a few). There are exciting moments within the story where there is a sense of suspense. A very descriptive, enjoyable and exciting first novel by Sarah Miller, who I hope will write a sequel with similar caliber.