A Mind Unequal (Casey King Series Book 1) by Kelley Griffin
Publisher: Kelley Griffin
Publication Date: April 2, 2020
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers | Romance | Sci Fi & Fantasy

A Mind Unequal is the first book in the Casey King Series by Kelley Griffin. This is the first book I've read by the author and I absolutely loved it!

This is a fast-paced, can't put down kind of book! I loved the story line and all the plot twists! There was so much going on! The characters are well-written and really interesting!

I can't wait for the next book to be released! This will definitely be a binge-worthy series!

I'm so grateful to Kelley Griffin and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

Outstanding read. When Casey is told she was going to work for Matt she’s furious.. he’s rude,arrogant beyond belief. He’s also one handsome man who has a secret. Matt has a quota to meet, but will Casey be part of that quota.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read a copy of A mind unequal by Kelley Griffin - this could be a series as it was tagged as Casey King, book 1. Left at the altar, Casey moves to Atlanta and tries to start a new life and career -- but winds up falling for her new boss Matt Wilson, who seems to feel the same way about her; except he may have to betray her to save his brother. A vaccine to prevent autism has left some side effects in the children it was given to. Turning twenty-four they become mind-readers or have other supernatural abilities, and now the government is tracking these people down. Casey has always been told she was never vaccinated...now she experiencing major supernatural abilities and is definitely being hunted. Who can Casey trust?
I really enjoyed this book, even though its highly improbable, and was intrigued by the vaccine plot considering where we are today. This book was published more than a year ago just as the pandemic started so given the author may have been writing this before it hit I found it unique and could be used to open up a dialogue with teens on the advantage and disadvantage of vaccine usage. I had several small issues with the plot itself, but took the story at face value and just enjoyed it. However, the ending just stopped. It lost a star for the non-ending as I call it. 31/2 stars rounded up to 4

Great read for those that love science fiction and mystery. It wasn’t my favourite but definitely would be an interest to those interested in the subject

This was an intriguing story, but I hated that the plot revolves around vaccine side effects. There are too many people who won’t get vaccines who need them, and I don’t like anything that feeds the fear in the least! But- with that said, this side effect is a cool one and the story is great. Great as in I didn’t want to quit reading. I’m going to hunt up something else from this author.

A Mind Unequal
Casey King Series Book 1. by Kelley Griffin

A very well written book.

A fast moving story once it starts to flow full of intrigue,a little stuttering of romance along the way.

Not my usual genre but very good once I got into it so stick with it. It's a really enjoyable read.

However I personally would have liked more romance but that is just personal taste still an excellent read.

I enjoyed reading this book, though the beginning did not match the description. I had to check to make sure I had requested the book I thought I did. The description was very dystopian fiction but the beginning of the book seemed very rom com. The book was interesting, and I liked the characters once I got to know them.

Reflecting upon A Mind Unequal after reading this alleged first book in a new science fiction mind-reading series by Kelley Griffin, days later I felt puzzled over some of the holes in the introductory book. Casey King is turning 24 years old in a few days, and has been led to believe her entire life that she never received an autism vaccination as a child, so therefore she is free from being affected by mind-reading abilities once she turns 24. Alas, she is not immune from the supernatural skill of “dream walking” and “jumping” and deals with the fallout of her new boss and potential love interest Matt, selling her out to the government for his own personal gain, while also dealing with the aftereffects of being left at the alter, somehow affording her grandfather’s nursing/medical care facility expenses, while discovering her wealthy grandmother got her the most expensive vaccine variation when she was a small child. Big question I had was if her grandparents were so wealthy why is Casey struggling to make ends meet to afford her run down apartment and her grandfather’s living/medical facility? And then there is Matt, the spineless, fear-ridden love interest who is also Casey’s boss. I didn’t hate that Matt had fear and wasn’t confident like so many other ‘heroes’ are in other books, but I did itch to see character development in him and growth of personality. I’m also confused as to why the last page of the book read “The End” as I thought this was the first in a series about Casey King..? Like I said in the introduction of this review, I am puzzled.

An interesting premise for a book, this starts off slow but eventually it starts to make sense. The characters are well-developed and the plot line was certainly different. I will probably read the next book in this series as I'm hoping for more romance. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

After a Autism vaccine causes paranormal side effects, the government starts testing them. Casey leaves her home in Kentucky, after being left at the altar, and moves to Atlanta. She gets a promotion and moves up. Her new boss is handsome and has a Jekyll/Hyde personality. Matt can tell who has what type of abilities they have. His brother is in a hospital and the only way he will be treated, is with Matt finding so many “special “ people. When Casey turns twenty four, she has extraordinary abilities. Matt needs her to meet his quota but if he does, he might miss something wonderful.

Ok this makes no sense but I have no idea how to describe this story. If I tell too much I might give something away and too little might not be enough. There is lots of action and a little humor. Matt seems sort of a wuss to me and Casey is just trying to get her life lined back out.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

Gosh, this was some read. Talk about non stop action. I'm fairly new to this author, and this genre if I'm honest but I'm so glad I did. I loved Caseys personality and her relationship with those close to her. Matt was a tough nut to crack but his reasons for what he does makes him more likable. Fascinating story, with non stop thrills...can't wait to read more

Being left at the alter is a devastating experience for Casey King and she tries to get her life on track by going to work for Matt Wilson. But Casey is no ordinary woman and as she reaches the age of twenty-four, special abilities take control of her. She and Matt will have to work together to survive the conflicts that come their way.

The world that Kelley Griffin has built is very intricate and Casey has her own place as a mind-reader in it. As she slowly grows into her powers, she realizes that she has certain responsibilities with certain people relying on her. There are also enemies who would use her power for their selfish desires. Learning to navigate this world is not easy but she has no choice but to do so in order to protect herself and the people around her. Overall, this is an amazing book with beautifully crafted characters. I highly recommend it.