This brilliant novel begins in the midst of World War 2, when Kit Cavendish and her younger brother, Leighton, are being sent from their London home to stay in North Wales. The war hasn't affected Bryn Eira Beach, where her new 'family' resides. There are difficulties, though, and twists, not including the growing war. Kit has a debilitating illness, leaving her in a wheel chair, but is also a psychic (a genetic trait she inherited from her mother.) While in Bryn, Mrs. Price takes her to the local doctor, who then diagnoses Kit with Juvenile Arthritis, and tells her to do agonizing exercises. She is alone most of the time, giving her time to practice both her muscle exercises, and her abilities. With such abilities, she is able to meet Henri, a young man from the Netherlands.
As Kit learns to walk again through the always cranky (This is not an exaggeration; this man acts like he has a pole up his tail end.) Dr. Bickerstaff, she learns more about her abilities. As it strengthens, she learns how to help with the war, even though she cannot yet walk. And, soon, she meets Henri in person.
Secrets unfold, love develops, and ties are set throughout this novel.
K.C. Finn did a brilliant job with The Mind's Eye, giving me both happy and heart-breaking emotions throughout the entire novel. Although her first novel in the SYNSK series was absolutely fantastic, the other two (Leighton's Summer, and, A Place Halfway) weren't as great. Though, they are still worth the read, I wouldn't recommend them in a heart beat. All in all, the SYNSK series were a truly remarkable, eye opening, series that touched base with real world problems (such as: disabilities, mysteries, and racism.)
Leighton's Summer: more of a mystery novel, for those who love mysteries. Leighton spends the summer at his Aunt's boarding house, where he finds himself in the group in town that gets themselves into some deep trouble. Kids go missing from the orphanage in the area, and Leighton takes it on himself, with the help of Faye (another psychic with more unusual abilities), to find out who has been kidnapping these children.
A Place Halfway: more of a love story with complications due to racism and secrets. Josie is in the institution for psychic children (ran by Kit, Henri, Leighton, Faye, and their parents), and is a big music fan. She needs more money for her albums, so she gets a job at the new club in town, where she meets Jake. As Jake and Josie's love unfolds, they face harsh realities and battle the racist remarks and ways around them.
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