One Mind's Eye

I have read and enjoyed Tyers' other work, including the Firebird Trilogy, her Star Wars novels, and Shivering World. If you enjoyed those books, you will like this one, though you may find some familiar content, including: a psychic minority a young woman who doesn't know her own powers an emotionally scarred young woman mental bonding new sects of Christianity an over-bearing mother a deep appreciation for music I was particularly impressed in this book by the characters; everyone has his own motivation, and none of them seem contrived. And, there is just the right amount of suspense. The ending was perhaps a bit too neat, and the male lead perhaps a bit too capable. But, I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless. Even if you are not interested in reading a Kathy Tyers book, this is a good Science Fiction book, so give it a try.

Kathy Tyers as per usual likes to set her characters in "interesting" times. In this story the larger political setting gives our main character Llyn a boost in her quest to find independence from her guardian/therapist when she is both a minor, and a committed mental patient. Despite continuing problems from a prolonged stint in a virtual reality tank at a young age, Llyn is determined to be herself, while her guardian is determined to keep her safe, protected, and controlled. In the end Llyn's problems turn out to be a great and necessary talent. Not as riveting perhaps as some of Tyers' other books, but a cracking good read nonetheless. It will make you think about the difference between protecting and smothering.