This book reminders me of Hunger Games (books)- written for Tweens, basic writing, predictable characters and relationships. The world created is ok, This book reminders me of Hunger Games (books)- written for Tweens, basic writing, predictable characters and relationships. The world created is ok, with some interesting features. I would recommend this book to my 4th grade daughter...more
This is a solid book and good enough that I will get the next one in the series. The start, with all of the Nordic names, is confusing but that works This is a solid book and good enough that I will get the next one in the series. The start, with all of the Nordic names, is confusing but that works itself out well enough. I would have rated it higher, but the battle scenes in the last few chapters are choppy; and the Big Reveal was easily spotted earlier. There were a few plot details in the final chapter that felt patronizing, and just a little too neat. Nonetheless, well written and enough to capture my attention ...more
Ok! Finally a really good one (I’ve been disappointed by a bunch lately.). Great character development, enough sex and gore to keep it edgy, conflictiOk! Finally a really good one (I’ve been disappointed by a bunch lately.). Great character development, enough sex and gore to keep it edgy, conflicting loyalties, RR races, and a love story (of sorts). Bravo! More please!...more
My daughter and I started this book in the height of Covid. It’s well done, string male and female characters, messages of family, loyalty and perseveMy daughter and I started this book in the height of Covid. It’s well done, string male and female characters, messages of family, loyalty and perseverance. Decent. ...more
It’s Peter Pan!...if Pete was a psychopath. The Lost Boys are saved from terrible fates of drugs, gangs, rape...but are placed in a land where they muIt’s Peter Pan!...if Pete was a psychopath. The Lost Boys are saved from terrible fates of drugs, gangs, rape...but are placed in a land where they must fight the dark fey to survive. Well written,great story arc and character development - a gritty, edgy take on the characters from the old tale. Also, good amalgamation of fantasy with modern urban realism. A very good book. ...more
When I saw a new Robert Jordan book on the shelves, I was intrigued as he has been dead for a decade. It turns out that his widow published this earlyWhen I saw a new Robert Jordan book on the shelves, I was intrigued as he has been dead for a decade. It turns out that his widow published this early, previously, unpublished book, thus its release post mortem. As a book, I could not read more than a chapter. As a book, I can not devote to my time continuing with it. However, as a look into the mind of RJ before Wheel Of Time was written, it may be worthwhile. You can see the early formation of some of his WOT characters in Warrior of the Altaii, as well the world he created in WOT. I think that RJ is a cornerstone of Fant, and deserves accolades. ...more
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