Publisher: Berkeley
Publication Date: February 2021
In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.
Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.
But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect...
The Minders should have a big disclaimer on the front that it is a book that takes place after the events of the book The Passengers which is a follow-up to The One. If you have NOT read those, then read them before you read this one. Within the first few pages, both books are spoiled. So, fair warning. IF you don't care, then go for it.
All of that being said, I have very mixed feelings about this book. I really liked the last third. It was fast paced and the twist was cool. I also liked the epilogue. What I didn't like was the rest of it. There were too many perspectives. For a lot of the book, we are just following 4 boring people who agreed to become minders. None of them were particularly likable. The one I was kind of rooting for did make it to the end. So that is good, I guess. The storyline felt largely unfocused up until the last third of the book where the reveals sit. Mostly, it was just OK. I'll still read more from this author. Maybe you'll like it more than me.
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