Synopsis:
You can hear his every thought. But he can hear yours too…
When Elijah suggests going to OneMind to celebrate their ten-year anniversary, Anna is dubious about getting the implant that will allow them to hear each other’s thoughts. However, she’s eager to please him, and to make up for the fact she can’t give him what he really wants, she agrees to take this step towards the ultimate intimacy.
And at first things are great. Anna feels closer to her husband, and the novelty of communicating mind to mind is a thrill. But then she develops a strange side effect and begins having dreams that aren’t dreams, but memories. Memories that aren’t hers. And if Anna is now seeing Elijah’s memories, what if he can see hers? Will he discover what she’s kept buried in her past?
Desperate to keep the truth from her husband, Anna’s mind becomes a prison she can’t escape. How long can she keep the traitorous thoughts at bay before she drives herself mad?
A clever exploration of toxic relationships, power imbalances, and privacy from an exciting new voice in the high-concept thriller space.
Review:
I found the premise of this book really captivating and original, which initially drew me in. However, as the story progressed, I felt that certain aspects of the execution fell short of my expectations. While the overall plot was intriguing, some parts of the narrative and character choices felt unrealistic or overly simplified. I was left wishing that these areas had been developed with more depth or a touch more realism.
I’ve gone for a generous 3/5 for this one.
