The Reader

By: MK Harkins

Narrated by: Emily Kleimo

Hunted, shot, and without her memory, 18-year-old Ann Baker wakes in shallow water on a deserted Pacific Northwest island. She is soon approached by two young men claiming to be her friends. Something isn't right, but when gunshots sound, Ann is left with little choice but to allow Devon and Archer to help her escape. Soon she finds herself in their North Bend mountain compound, where the higher evolved humans claim to be mind-readers. While Ann heals, she realizes they believe her to be one of the last and most powerful of all - The Lost One. She's welcomed by most with opened arms, but not everyone is happy about her arrival. A jealous adversary has plans for Ann, which spirals the entire Reader community into chaos. As lies, murder, and betrayal threaten to rip apart the once harmonious mountain dwellers, Ann is thrust into making a decision that could save or devastate not only The Readers, but all of mankind. But there's just one glitch: by doing so it may require her to make the ultimate sacrifice.

©2016 Marilyn Wellnitz (P)2016 Marilyn Wellnitz

I never wanted it to end.

If you could sum up The Reader in three words, what would they be?

Suspenseful, engrossing, and fabulous

What other book might you compare The Reader to and why?

This was such a unique story, they only comparison I can draw is based on YA genre books like Thera Mafi's shattered or Jennifer armentrout's Covenant series. This book has some similar elements as those but it is not really comparable based on just a story plot.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Devon and Ann finally have an honest discussion in the boat.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. It gave me the feels. The last 10 minutes had me happily celebrating and gutted me all at the same time.

Any additional comments?

This books is way beyond credit worthy! Phenomenal doesn't even cut it. It is well plotted, well performed, well written, absolutely left me wanting more. I have never crossed my fingers for a series to follow more than with this book. This was the first book by this author for me and I have to say she made me a fan girl. I can't wait to see what else she brings to the book world. I was given this audiobook for free by the author in exchange for my honest review.

it's alright

I liked it, great writing had potential to be really great but then I guess just got over it or was too determined to make a series. The ending feels forced, it doesn't quite match up. I lost my enthusiasm to read the second one.

A good starting point.

I feel like this was a great story that was published a bit too soon. I loved the characters and story line, but felt they all needed further development. At this point I was left feeling it was all a bit juvenile; yet still enjoyable overall.

Can't get the story out of my head!

What did you love best about The Reader?

The story is fantastic! I finished listening to it two days ago and I'm still thinking about it.

Which character – as performed by Emily Kleimo – was your favorite?

I immediately fell in love with Ann’s wit and quirky attitude. Emily did a great job voicing Ann's character. I had her pictured in my mind long before her description had been made clear, between Emily's portrayal and MK's characterization, I couldn't help but think of Ann as a real person. All of the characters are equally flushed out and well-drawn bu MK Harkins.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book brought tears to my eyes more than once.

Any additional comments?

With a great beginning, a well-paced middle, and an extremely satisfying ending, you can’t go wrong with THE READER. It’s another winner from MK Harkins!

Great listen

I'm not normally a PNL fan but this one caught my eye and I couldn't stop myself from listening. Ann Baker finds herself without a memory, shot and hurt. What happens after that is about 6 hours of fast paced and high intensity action. It was a great book worth a listen.