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Oct 30, 2023
hi, i couldnt help but notice the cover is wrong,
Aug 03, 2023
i want to know what happened to hector at the end of the book
Sep 28, 2022ReadingAdviser_Sally rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Whoa, this is quite the first book in a series! This action suspense thriller novel will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading under the covers well past lights out, in fact I dare you to put down this book! A middle grade chapter…
Sep 06, 2022
Serenity, New Mexico seems to be a perfect place to live. There is no crime, no unemployment, no poverty, and no homelessness. But then some of the kids start noticing things that don't make sense—like why the big manufacturing plant in…
Apr 07, 2021Foreverhope rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A group of friends discovers that something screwy is occurring in their small town, Serenity and that all the adults are hiding a big secret. Will they be able to solve the mystery and possibly escape the "perfect" town from the clutches…
Jan 05, 2021labraden rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Eli Frieden lives in Serenity, New Mexico, the most perfect town in the world. There is no crime, no poverty, and everyone is so nice. Eli doesn't see this as a problem until his best friend, Randy is sent away and leaves Eli a note,…
Aug 22, 2020Monarch_47 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was unlike anything I've ever read before. It was awesome
Apr 27, 2020angelahtang rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A thrilling read with an intriguing premise. Gordon Korman's execution of the story is absolutely fantastic and creates a story that makes you want to keep reading no matter what.
Jan 09, 2020nathanshuler15 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A really fun book with an interesting premise.
Jan 04, 2020manreetd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing, interesting and fast paced story!
Feb 19, 2019zoeythekat rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing and fun, I'm definitely interested in seeing where this series goes from here!
Jan 31, 2019mwashcraft rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
i feel like this book is my least fav book in the masterminds series. i would normally love Amber but in this book.....but i'm still checking out the series a second time! Payback is the best .
Dec 19, 2018SusanJ_124 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A solid start to a new series. I will read book #2.
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Oct 11, 2018no_1_at_all rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Five out of five, this is an amazing book. Gotta love Gordon Korman!
Aug 16, 2018ReneeMG06 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this action-packed book. My favourite characters are Eli and Tori.
Aug 14, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Masterminds is one of my all time favourite books. I’ve read it three or four times. Once I start reading I can’t put it down. I like how it is written from multiple perspectives. Getting to see what multiple characters are thinking makes…
Mar 26, 2018YLPLchildrens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Masterminds, the first book in the Masterminds series by Gordon Korman is a well written adventure story filled with unexpected twists. Kids live in the perfect town of Serenity. At least they think it’s perfect until they find out they…
LukeMalloy
Dec 13, 2017
This book is amazing. Not the normal gordon korman comedy but still great book. susppence is good and you never expect what happens.
Oct 02, 2017
Best book ever! Must read for fiction lovers and everyone! Also read book 2 and book 3
Aug 08, 2017sarahevas rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a really good book! Probably one of my favorites, actually. The suspense was well spread throughout, and the plot is very creative. If you like suspenseful books packed with adventure, this is a book for you. 5/5 stars for me!
Aug 04, 2017
This is a good book that is interesting and fun.
Jul 14, 2017BudgiesNbooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very good. I couldn't wait for the next book! This was a very well written, and thought out adventure. Full stars!
Mar 31, 2017
this book is very exciting, if you love adventure books, this it the go to book to read!
Dec 11, 2016gaoyitian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really Amazing! No wonder one of the Langley Book of the Year :)
Aug 04, 2016
this book is so awesome it won the silver birch award