I have neutral feelings towards this book. I feel like the storyline itself was pretty good, but the writing style was a little hard for me, a lot of it seemed forced, stiff and underwhelming. “Seen” by Lori Nelson is a dystopian science fiction. The story is full of mystery, family drama, with a sci-fi background. During the book, the viewpoint switches between Mouse and her older brother Meph. I wanted to love this book so badly, but I just couldn’t. One of my biggest issues being that I could not really picture the dystopian world or understand either of the characters mindsets. Personally, to me, it read as spoiled brats just wanting to do whatever they wanted. While I can understand them not wanting anything to do with their father due to his actions, it just didn’t describe that being their reasoning in any manner.
Mouse is wanting to become a journalist and is interning for a newspaper that is located in a not so safe part of the city. Within the first few pages the action immediately starts with a traumatic situation that Mouse and her brother experience. Then later on, Mouse witnesses something that will forever change her, and her viewpoint of her family. This will set the tone for the remainder of the book.
There is more going on than meets the eye, lots of background subplots happening. The characters themselves were well developed (with the exception of their thought process/mindset). Their personality types were very well shown, as well as their flaws and quirks. I think the storyline itself was excellent, and pretty unique.
There are some triggering topics such as, abuse, graphic violence, gore, murder, emotion abuse, betrayal, assault, manipulation, kidnapping and attempted rape.
While I personally didn’t love the book, I still think it is worth others reading and finding out for themselves if they enjoy the writing style. I will recommend this book to others based off the unique storyline.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helen Dawkinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelen Dawkins2023-06-09 23:17:582023-06-17 20:17:48Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Helen Dawkins
This thrilling sci-fi masterpiece finds siblings Mouse and Meph living their lives in a dystopian world. Mouse hopes to land a full time position as a journalist yet her father has different aspirations in mind.
Mouse uses her pda to fly her personal drone, which interestingly enough is shaped like a gorgeous raven named Gossip. She uses it to snoop around the city and find a nice juicy headline for her big break.
In addition to her concerns about landing a big story to help obtain a full time journalist position, she’s also hoping that her brother will stick around a bit longer vs obtaining a job further away from home.
The siblings begin to encounter things that only bring more drama in this story. The author did a fantastic job writing a believable sibling duo that love each other but may not always see eye to eye. Also the interesting love interest that happens to be her brother’s best friend just fuels the family dramatics.
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. It creates a drastically challenging dystopian world that compliments the sci-fi twists.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2023-06-09 21:28:332023-06-17 20:16:09Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Darla Yocom
Seen was a very good book. Mouse is a few months away from turning 16. She is interning for the news paper. She would love to work there after she graduates. She is out recording a story when she sees one of her own family members doing something terrible. She gets kidnapped before she can figure out what to do. She must get out before her family closes in on her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2023-06-09 19:04:562023-06-17 20:07:09Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Amelia Stansell
I LOVE to read sci-fi and dystopian books, so I wasn’t going to let this one pass me up. I was blown away by how quickly I was absorbed into Mouse and Meph’s world. I read this in one day because I just couldn’t put it down. It’s filled with action, drama, suspense, mystery, and kidnapping! I thought I was in for another run of the mill dystopian world with a storyline that would be easy to guess, but this is an absolute original with twists and turns throughout. The author did a fantastic job with developing an incredibly detailed world, in-depth characters, and gripping suspense. I highly recommend picking this up even if it isn’t your usual genre because it will take you by surprise. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-06-09 17:03:592023-06-17 20:06:27Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Shannen Kern
The story of Mouse and Meph started out as two siblings quickly turns into a fight for their lives. The well written book keeps you wanting to turn pages and find out what happens to Mouse next. This may have been written in a different time and technology, but it still feels very real. This easily could be made into a thrilling movie!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amy Deanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmy Dean2023-06-09 16:34:122023-06-17 20:06:15Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Amy Dean
Let me start out by saying that this is a genre that I don’t usually gravitate toward. But something about the cover of this scifi dystopian novel was calling for me to read it. I most definitely am so glad that I read this. At times the book got dark, but I know that dystopian books can go that direction so I did not let it stop me from reading. I felt like the beginning felt a little clunky, but it might have been because I was slow to pick up on the connections between Mouse and Meph. Once I did though the entire thing made so much more sense. This book is so very good and I felt that Meph’s emotions jumped right off the page. This book had literally everything but the murder suspense plot line literally kept me reading and I definitely see how this book could be made into some sort of TV Show or Movie, it definitely would be well received.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-06-09 15:59:412023-06-17 20:04:59Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Christine Baranek
A gripping sci-fi dystopian story which has an original storyline and some wonderful characters. Mouse, is nearly sixteen, at which age she is a legal adult. She works at a local newspaper as an intern, along with her older brother Meph who drives her around and protects her. Mouse’s aim is to write a news article that will get her hired once she graduates, and thinking she has the perfect story she heads to a dark alley to record. However, she wasn’t expecting to witness a member of her own family murdering a young girl. In disbelief Mouse hides the recording, but is then kidnapped, she learns from her captors that it was her father who arranged it as part of a ransom insurance scheme, and he doesn’t want her back. Following her rescue, she doesn’t trust anyone and is trying to get evidence of her story to her mentor at the newspaper. Her father meanwhile is trying to find Mouse in order to kill her before she can release the video which will ruin him. The descriptive narrative brought the dystopian setting and the individual characters vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. I loved Mouse and thought she was a great heroine and very relatable. The storyline had me hooked and the plot had plenty of twists and turns which kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-06-09 13:46:122023-06-17 15:12:56Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jennifer Gordon
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Seen” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679681770l/123750579._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen”>Seen</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32614463.Lori_Nelson”>Lori Nelson</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5607146477″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This book was so action packed. It was a little slow in some parts, but then it picks up very quickly. Mouse has to choose between family members when she discovers a murder in her family. The ending was so sweet, it almost felt like Mouse was so relieved after all that had happened, and could move on to something better for her and her daughter. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-06-09 10:47:032023-06-17 15:12:15Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tori Mitton
This was different that anything I’d read recently which was great. It wasn’t what I was expecting but that’s a good thing, it’s original and had me gripped beginning to end.
There are well placed twists and a sense of danger and betrayal throughout. I was on the edge of my seat desperately reading to find out what would happen next.
I loved mouse, her name seemed to fit so well for what was expected of her but she overcame the obstacles which were presented to her and showed great determination to survive the ordeals. She developed as the book progressed from a little naïve in regard to her family, to a more aware and strong young character. She was well written and although mature for someone her age, it worked well for her passion and personality.
I’m looking forward to seeing what the author brings out next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-06-09 04:23:402023-06-17 15:11:13Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
Oh wow. This is the first book that I have read by Lori Nelson, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect but the interesting cover and one word title was enough to draw my attention. The synopsis was very original and left me curious about how the story would play out. Told from the perspective of Mouse and Meph, SEEN takes you on a story with twist you never expected, even if the synopsis told you it was coming. Mouse is three months away from turning sixteen, the legal age of being an adult in this world. Meph, her older brother is in his early twenties and has just returned home from a work assignment. Determined to stay local this time not only for his sister but his girlfriend Almira. Wendy Waters is the top news reporter in Hattiesburg, and her sister is the Mayor Samantha Waters. More importantly, Wendy is Mouse’s mentor, and what she aspires to be. Determined to get hired full time by the paper she writes for when she graduates Mouse is out looking for a non-fluff story to give her a bigger name, make them want to hire her. As mentioned, the cover drew me in and quickly you discover that the crow is Mouse’s drone Gossip. On her first trip out, she witnesses a double murder and kidnap, determined to find the little girl Mouse continues to head out each day even getting grazed by a bullet on day two in the arm. Day three everything changes, witnesses’ things she never should have seen and visual scars that will linger with her forever. Her main goal, to prove she is not a kid, that she knows what she wants and how she feels, and she will prove it with this story no matter what it takes. Even when she becomes part of it and her father is behind it all. Will Meph succeed in the impossible choice, and be able to protect all of those he loves? Can Mouse get the evidence to her mentor and survive her father’s vengeance? The world the author builds is one of extremes. While a great deal is a dramatization or more so a concentration of real-world problems, the way she gives so many details while keeping the characters developing over time with the world and each other keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns and the funny little moments between Mouse and Meph keep you feeling like you know these characters. While the synopsis tells you that her father arranges for her kidnap and ransom along with other crimes you hold your breath reading as it unfolds and the characters morph doing what they must to survive.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-06-08 21:55:292023-06-17 15:15:55Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Ayla Phipps
I normally don’t read dystopian novels, but the cover drew me in and I wasn’t disappointed. Some of the story is a little dark, given the genre, and I felt the beginning was a little disjointed until I figured out the separate yet intertwined story lines of Mouse, her brother Meph, and their friend.
Having the brother having to choose between different family members was a clever plot twist (and I am not giving it away because it is in the blurb), and Lori Nelson does a fantastic job capturing Meth’s feelings and struggles. This was my first Lori Nelson book and I look forward to see what kinds of atmosphere or worlds she has in her other books, because this one book had a well written plot.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-06-08 20:37:092023-06-17 15:14:31Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jennifer Crain
Intrigued by this stunning and different cover of the book I jumped on board to see what this author had in store and I can say I really loved this book. I do enjoy dystopian sci fi stories and this book did not disappoint. Murder, intrigue, suspense, crime and family…..this set the tone and I was all in.
When Mouse witnesses a member of her own family murder someone else…..and leads to a chain of events of kidnapping and hard decisions. Will Mouse be saved and will Meph, whom is Mouse’s brother make the right decision on who he can save before it is to late?
I am looking forward to more from this author….this was a great read and hard to put down. I loved the characters, the brother/sister relationship of Meph and Mouse and I really loved Gossip.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-06-08 20:22:332023-06-17 15:14:19Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Seen is a dystopian science fiction adventure. The viewpoint changes between Mouse and her brother Meph. Mouse wants to become a news article writer when she graduates high school in a few short months. I really wanted to enjoy this book but unfortunately for me, Seen did not meet my expectations. I struggled to picture Mouse and Mephs’ world and their motivation. They both read like overprivileged teenagers that want to have their own lives separate from their fathers. Not to say that their reasoning is unjustified due to the fathers’ outlandish behavior and the ending of this story. I also felt like there were too many subplots with Meph that took away the focus from Mouse. This book seems to be made for young adults, but I would recommend adults due to the sensitive topics that are in this book like murder, violence, gore, and attempted rape.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-06-08 17:31:332023-06-17 15:04:29Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Callie Luna
Seen is a dystopian sci-fi thriller that centers around the character of Mouse, a soon-to-be sixteen-year-old girl. The story is crafted beautifully with a storyline that keeps you hooked, and scenes written so vividly that you are completely immersed into the story with the characters. The characters are well written, engaging, and lovable. Throughout the story we see them grow as they are put through one excruciating test after another that will test their strength and courage. Mouse is the one I instantly felt an emotional connection to with all the heartache, stress, and turmoil that comes at her. She is ambitious, smart, determined, hardworking, and courageous. In her quest to become a hard-hitting journalist she takes to the streets with her drone seeking a newsworthy story. What she stumbles onto changes her life and puts her in a position that could destroy her family. Things become intense and take a sinister turn when Mouse is kidnapped and one of her family members might be responsible. The author takes us on a gripping, edge-of-your-seat, intense ride as Mouse learns horrifying things about her family that put her own life in danger. This book had action, suspense, danger, murder, violence, mystery, secrets, lies, and betrayal. I highly recommend Seen!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-08 17:00:542023-06-17 19:59:57Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I enjoyed this sci-fi crime story. It was not what I expected it was so much better. This story has so many twists and turns that I couldn’t help to be gripped from beginning to end. It is an original story which was a great mixture of danger, Suspense, lies, betrayal and a young girl finally learning who she can and can’t trust. I loved Mouse’s character. She maybe almost 16 but she has a very mature head on her shoulders. The way she reacts and overcomes the obstacles in front of her is great to read. I loved how determined she is not to give up. She has a determination to get to the truth no matter what that is or what she finds along the way. I also love her brother Mepth he is so protective of Mouse but when he is giving the horrible choice of protecting his sister or his daughter which will he choose.
The story starts with Mouse recording a crime with her drone. A crime that involves her family. But before she has chance to investigate it properly she is kidnapped. Who would kidnap her? And for what reason? The answer to those questions show just how much betrayal runs in the family and has her questioning everything she once thought. Can she escape the kidnappers? Will she turn her family in for the crimes they have committed? How can she live alongside people who she now can no longer trust? This was a great read. I really recommend reading it if you like a story that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-06-08 10:38:482023-06-17 15:02:32Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Kerry Carr
This book is amazing! The characters grapple with ethical dilemmas that we face today. People try not to look at things too carefully- if you don’t see something bad happening, you don’t ever have to do anything about it. However, actions have consequences, and some things, once they are seen, can never be forgotten. A pair of sibling protagonists must wrestle with changing family dynamics, even as they fight to expose corruption around them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-06-08 09:49:572023-06-17 15:02:08Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Alison Risher
Seen, is an original sci-fi story set in a dystopian world full of mystery, murder, emotional family drama, and trust issues. The brother-sister bond between Mouse and Meph creates depth to the plot as they struggle to survive and keep the bone strong. The author did a good job crafting a vivid and detailed world in which to set her story. The individual character arcs were well-developed with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. This is a novel worth reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-06-07 21:45:322023-06-17 15:05:52Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Brandy Vaughn
I really enjoyed everything about this book, right from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down or find out what would happen next to mouse. This read was filled with so much that can really keep you in the story till the end, sci-fi, adventure, action, violence, murder, mystery, suspense, drama. The way the settings were detailed it makes you feel like your right there in the story watching like a fly on the wall. It really brought the story to life and makes you feel like this world could be real. Mouse is an incredible character, she has to fight as a journalist but ended up seeing something that maybe she shouldn’t have, but she is a strong-willed girl. Mouses development in the story is incredible it’s like she grow up right before your eyes. The other characters are amazingly well written and well developed it makes you feel like you know them in real life. This was an incredible story and im happy I was able to read it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2023-06-07 10:45:082023-06-17 14:59:59Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jennifer Reimer
Seen was my first book I read by Lori Nelson and it was amazing. The world building and characters was well thought out. The book was action packed, drama filled, and so much more. Seen had grabbed my attention from the very first page. The details in the story was great. I highly recommend checking out this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-06-06 19:52:502023-06-17 14:51:05Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Melissa Fink
a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750579-seen” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Seen by Lori Nelson My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Seen by Lori Nelson. This is my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. This is not my favorite genre but I loved this book. Its a dystopian Sci Fi about a 16 year old girl named Mouse. Mouse has accidentally seen a member of her family murdered and taken a picture of it. Mouse is working as a intern at the town newspaper. She struggles on what to do with this information.She decides that no one needs to know anything about this so she hides everything. Before she can start her own investigation she is kidnapped for ransom. Enter her brother Meph and he has the awful decision of saving his daughter or his sister. For Mouse knowing her father has caused all of this is heartbreaking and she doesn’t know if she can come back from this. Will her brother be able to help her escape or will she meet her death with these kidnappers all thanks to her father? Such a good book full of mystery, murder, emotional family drama and trust issues.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-06-06 15:35:222023-06-06 18:04:25Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is a story with mystery, intrigue and family drama with a sci fi twist. Mouse, interning for a newspaper in a not so safe world, witnesses something she never should have seen which changes her viewpoint on her family and makes her unsafe in her own home.
I don’t know how to describe my feelings but in one word, underwhelmed. While the storyline was good, the writing style was difficult for me to enjoy. The dialogue among characters felt stiff and not how a normal conversation should flow. I found myself not enjoying this book as much because my frustrations with the writing distracted me from the overall plot. There was no defining moment where the book shifted and increased in interest for me. It felt even toned throughout and the ending was not my favorite outcome. I was hoping for more but this is just an OK read for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2023-06-06 06:14:022023-06-06 18:06:55Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Bethany Rollins
This book jumps right into action and keeps going throughout the entirety of it. I wasn’t sure what to expect in this story because this is a new author to me. I’m glad I decided to take a chance because it was an intriguing read that pulled me in. The author was very detail oriented and it made me feel invested in the outcome. This story is full of suspense, action, murder, kidnapping, revenge, great characters and so much more. This was an enjoyable read and I recommend it. I will definitely be reading more books by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2023-06-04 20:29:302023-06-06 17:57:51Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Candida Hopper
Seen is a sci-fi story in a dystopian world. This book was a little out of my normal wheel house of books but I didn’t hate it. Lori Nelson does a great job of engaging you in the story. It’s full of adventure, drama, action, revenge, Everything! It is a pretty fast paced story though with a lot going on.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Merritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Merritt2023-06-02 06:49:462023-06-05 14:00:10Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Tonya Merritt
This.is a great sci-fi Book that is well written and unique. When I First read the description of this book I found it a little confusing. But I had heard good things about the story so decided to give it a try and I am glad I did. The booknwas exciting and fast paced from the moment you start reading. The characters were engaging and really added to the overall story. This is the first book that I have read by this author but it won’t be the last. I thoroughly enjoyed it right from the start.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-05-31 15:30:042023-06-05 13:02:36Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Kerry Baker
Seen by Lori Nelson is the first book that I have read by this author, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories. But the cover intrigued me, and then the blurb sealed the deal, promising an original sci-fi adventure I could really sink my teeth into. So, I let my one-click finger loose and dove right in as soon as it hit my Kindle. What I found was a raw and gritty dystopian adventure with plenty of mystery, sci-fi elements, intriguing cybernetics, action, violence, murder, gory details, bloody brutality, futuristic technology & setting, politics, plots, agendas, greed, investigation, suspense, family, friendship, kidnapping, torture, a frontier-like justice system, emotion, drama, danger, betrayal, and much more. The author did a fantastic job crafting a vividly detailed world in which to set her story. Her descriptions, originality, and other clever touches brought the story to life right before my eyes. I could see this making a great movie, or mini-TV series. Mouse Mouzer isn’t your typical (almost) sixteen-year-old. She has ambitions to become a hard-hitting journalist just like her mentor. So, to accomplish that she’s on the hunt for a career-making story that will ignite her dreams. Going out with her crow shaped drone, Gossip, Mouse scours the dark alleys and violent hot spots for anything that she could use in a hard-hitting expose. The adventure begins when Mouse captures more than she bargained for with her drone camera. But to use the footage would bring life-changing consequences for her entire family, destroying her beloved family unit- so she is torn with what to do. Things soon take a dangerous turn, and Mouse finds herself in a deadly game of cat and mouse. What happens makes for a gripping read. There is more going on than first meets the eye that adds an extra element of suspense to the whole story. Ms. Nelson doesn’t let off the intensity accelerator the entire time- making for an adrenaline-fuelled read. The hits just kept coming, really putting her character/s (and me) through the wringer- I was exhausted and completely emotionally drained just reading everything they went through. I felt like I was right there, going through the wringer with them. I was completely invested in them and the outcome of the story- and couldn’t put the book down for a minute just in case I missed something. The characters were all really well-developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. I enjoyed watching them develop and grow over the course of the story as they handled all the challenges that came their way. There were the endearing characters that I loved, but there were an awful lot of horrid characters, who I detested and really wanted to see get their ‘karma’. Some did, but others, like Timothy and co, didn’t get their ‘just-desserts’!! There were also some developments that broke my heart that I really can’t get into here without giving away spoilers- but suffice to say that I was yelling at my Kindle, cursing at the author (sorry-not sorry, Ms Nelson) for doing what she did. She knows what she did!!! She toyed with my heart and made me cry!!! I loved the story, and how original and gritty it was- but there are some sensitive topics that occur throughout the story- so if you have any triggers you might want to keep this in mind- subjects such as abuse, graphic violence, gore, murder, emotional abuse, manipulation, assault, attempted rape, betrayal (and more). So, if I loved the story, then why 4 stars instead of 5- well, I was really torn by what I should rate this, but ultimately even though the book had a gripping storyline and great characters, some of the dialogue didn’t feel quite authentic, and there were a few (minor) editing issues (but not enough to really detract from my over-all enjoyment of the story)- but my main issue was that I was left with a slew of unanswered questions and a loose threads. I am hoping that means that there will be another adventure coming with Mouse, Meph, and co- that might bring the answers I am looking for. I will have to wait and see (hint, hint Ms. Nelson 😊)… I will definitely be going on a one-click spree to snap up any of Ms. Nelson’s other works to explore in the meantime. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-05-30 00:03:292023-05-30 08:13:25Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Angela Hayes
Great Sci-Fi book. So well written, good world building and fantastic unique characters. I loved the bond between Mouse and her brother Meph. It’s perfectly paced and kept me engaged right from the start. Full of action, suspense, murder, kidnapping and more. I highly recommend this book.
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Seen is an original sci fi tale set in a dystopian world. This is the first time I have read this author’s work and it is an interesting and intriguing tale. The story starts off with a bang from the get-go and that sets the tone of the story. It’s full of drama, action, suspense, revenge, and lots more. With betrayal, danger, corruption, kidnappings, schemes, vengeance, ransom and murder you are drawn into the story. I enjoyed the bond between Mouse and Meph and their easy banter with each other and Tate. In a world gone crazy with darkness looming on street corners, looking for the right story to tell could be deadly. I enjoyed this book and look forward to what comes next from Lori. It would be good if Mouse and the gang get more stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-05-23 03:39:022023-05-30 07:28:52Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Jenni Bishop
Mouse is a brave young lady. She’s out there with a drone hunting for the next best news story. Be careful what you wish for. You might find something you wish you hadn’t. She experiences the worst betrayal. I found the story exciting. It’s full of drama, action, unpredictableness and lots of unique characters. It’s a dystopian world I don’t want to be in. I couldn’t put it down. A fascinating read, that’s for sure. A definite must for the TBR stack.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-05-22 08:04:462023-11-22 08:25:02Seen by Lori Nelson – Review bySeen by Lori Nelson – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. An engaging story where the author used details to give the story a realistic feel. This is a well written story that has twists and turns that you won’t see coming. A story full of suspense and action. A fast paced story about Mouse. She discovers that a family member has murdered someone but as she investigates this for a story, she is kidnapped. This is where the story picks up and is hard to put down. I had to know what happened to Mouse and if she survived. I enjoyed her character and what she added to the story made it that more entertaining to read. There is great growth of the plot throughout. The characters pull you into their world of suspense and murder. I really enjoyed reading this book and easy it was to read. I highly recommend this book.
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Mouse is three months from her 16th birthday, a legal adult, and she still has an idealistic belief about family. Working as an intern at a local newspaper with her older brother Meph, to drive her around and protect her, she wants to write a news article that will get her hired when she graduates high school in the spring. She thinks she found the perfect story until it leads her to a dark alley where she records a member of her beloved family murdering a young girl. Unwilling to believe that her own beloved family member could commit such a crime in cold blood she hides the recording, especially when she learns that victims of crimes must pay for the help received down to the cost of bullets used. Before she can figure out what to do, she is kidnapped.
The captors let it slip that her father arranged Mouse’s abduction for a kidnap and ransom insurance scheme that he’s been running, and he doesn’t want her back, leaving her feeling like she can trust no one.
Rescued from the kidnappers Mouse must figure out how to get evidence of the story to her mentor at the news firm. Meanwhile her father hasn’t given up on the ransom scheme. At the family residence, the kidnappers find other victims and now Mouse’s older brother, Meph, must decide between protecting Mouse from his father’s vengeance or rescuing his young daughter. Their father is narrowing in on Mouse’s location to kill her before she can release the video and ruin him.
Lori Nelson was born and raised in California but was drawn to a small-town in MN where she met her best friend who later became her husband. Lori currently works in the financial department of a vendor that partners with a major tech company that is in everyone’s household. She spends all her free time writing or coming up with new character ideas and plots when she doesn’t have one of her three furbabies (cats) sitting on her keyboard.
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