Maya can not only read minds, she knows everything about a person. She can mentally help heal people. Of course this is pretty overwhelming, so she finds herself in a psychiatric facility. Once she gets out, she needs to assimilate back to life and school.

Sounds like a great premise, right? Thats what I thought.

But I couldn't get into this book. I couldn't connect with Maya. And the writing felt like it was written as if an adult were trying to sound like a teenager.

I did read the entire book, which I often will not do if I can't get into it. But this held my interest just enough. But overall, I wanted to like this book more than I did. It was ok.

I want to thank the author, the publisher and #netgalley for the ARC which did not impact my review.

Thank you so much to St Martins Press and Netgalley for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

Unfortunately, this one was a DNF. I couldn’t connect with the main character and I was just annoyed with the writing. It felt like someone trying to sound hip with the young people but going way overboard. I don’t think teens actually talk like that.

I might just be too old for this one. Hopefully others will love it!

This book felt like a lecture. The worst kind of lecture where you already know everything the teacher is talking about, but you're forced to sit through it because you need the credits.

Off the back, this book repeatedly punches you in the face about patriarchy, girls with severe body issues, self harm, etc. Normally, I'm all for these things! Yes, delve into those issues! But this book is not subtle about it, and any of what's said purely surface level.

It seems like Wunder was trying to show off how nuanced and progressive she is with the kids, but, in reality, it just takes away from the story and characters. It's really insulting to the readers intelligence, especially to teen readers, this book's primary demographic, when the author talks down to them like this.

Anyway, I cannot for the life of me recommend this book. Save yourself the lecture and go engage with other books than this.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

I will give my thoughts once SMP addresses their readers with an explanation. Until then, all my reviews will be withheld.

I loved the idea of this book but there was something about all the characters and the way the story was told that made it hard to connect. Maya, the MC, came across far older and seemed so disillusioned with the world. Her intentions were good but felt very manipulative since she was easily able to sway people. The situations she got herself into were zany and not all that realistic. It felt hard to believe the story and I found myself losing interest. I’d still suggest other check out this book but the style and story wasn’t for me. 2.5 star rounded up to 3

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Maya has just been released from the mental hospital and is trying to assimilate back into life as a teenage high school student. Maya is not mentally ill, she is able to read people’s thoughts. In her new school she decides to use her ability to try to help people as she begins to cautiously make friends. I like the premise of the story and it started ok but I didn’t have enough of a reason to finish it, I didn’t care enough about the characters and there was nothing I felt compelled to discover as I read.

Teenager Maya has a gift: She's can look at someone and know everything about them. But when she's placed in a psychiatric facility, she learns that knowing too much can be a curse. Until she's released and finds her gift can be used for good. Powerful!

"Mysterious Ways" is a coming-of-age story about a unique girl who can read people's thoughts. The characters are engaging and the plot is entertaining. Recommended for YA/teens who enjoy quirky characters. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I want to apologize in advance. This book just wasn't it for me. It's flat out boring and the author is doing too much and trying too hard. The idea of reading people's thought really jumped out at me, and I was eager to read this story. I just didn't like it. Maybe if it wouldn't have taken too long to get to a good part, this might be a different story.

This romance was very great. The setting was just what I wanted. I absolutely loved this book. The writing was great.

Maya is too young to be so jaded, but her extra ability results in her having strong opinions. Hearing thoughts from other people must really shape your character, though. I was a little put off by the political whining because books are my escape from the sounds of the world, and Maya is a teen that shouldn't have such strong political biases. Her strong opinions did play into her actions and expectations. This author did an excellent job of incorporating real issues such as bullying, social awkwardness, mental in stability, delusions, loss and grief - all woven into the story alongside normal teen issues such as developing identity, insecurity, social cliques, and anxiety about the future. The characters are strong and memorable, even the peripherals. One of my favorite Maya characteristic is that she makes band names out of her environment - very quirky and fun and randomly sprinkled throughout the book! Maya's progress through adolescence is characterized by authentic emotion and realistic consequences. The ending was not what I had expected or hoped. However, the story was very engaging, funny at times and evoked a lot of emotion.

This book is amazingly good. I could not put it down. Maya is one of the most unique and original characters I've come across in a long time.I don't want to give away the story, but I know this book will stay with me for a while, and I know that I will be recommending it like mad.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dnf. I enjoy a YA is why I requested it however this starts off so strongly that the world is against Gen Z. I will not be able to relate or enjoy of this book with the politics behind it. Bummed because the idea sounds good!