Review: School for Psychics

School for Psychics by K.C. Archer
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had a hard time getting into this book. The premise sounded pretty good. It's basically a pseudo sci-fi version of Harry Potter with somewhat older characters. Exploring different psychic powers and how they could be put to a good use is awesome. It falls short in the execution, especially with the main character, Teddy.

I found her to be pretty unlikeable. She's a loner and, despite being inside her head, she comes off as too harsh. And that doesn't really change during the book. I questioned her motivations at times not because it would be a stretch for the character but because the groundwork wasn't there to make it believable. Another thing that bothered me about the character is the way her power set changes. I don't know if the author changed their mind about what Teddy should be able to do or what. Her abilities change more rapidly and more distinctly than any of the other characters and it felt out of place.

There are some good moments to the book too. I was drawn in by the first few chapters because they made Teddy seem interesting. The different psychic abilities are fun to see in action. And the execution of the school itself, i.e. its purpose, how it comes together, etc., is fantastic. Unfortunately, it just isn't enough to make me want more.

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