Fairly straight-forward fantasy. Dystopian fantasy setting is a bit weird and barely explained. It is a world with Harry Potter and magic, but no techFairly straight-forward fantasy. Dystopian fantasy setting is a bit weird and barely explained. It is a world with Harry Potter and magic, but no technology.Good sense of social values and justice and responsibility of governing. Needs to be senior fiction due to sexual elements - not much and really are these necessary - not sure that the audience and market has been clearly thought out? Can we blame Game of Thrones for this idea? However, book do not come with the Parental Lock system like cable TV does - even if people bother to use it... I can see why they are thinking of making this into a movie.
I have now reread parts of this book wondering why I liked it so much as it has writing issues: but it is a good story with good relationships: I really hope the author keeps writing and comes up with a good sequel, because I like her mojo... ...more
This is a great book, fans of Cassandra Clare and Holly Black will not be disappointed. This would be great for mid to upper primary. Look forward to This is a great book, fans of Cassandra Clare and Holly Black will not be disappointed. This would be great for mid to upper primary. Look forward to the rest of the series....more
Warms up after a slow start. Style improves from beginning where it is a little awkward. Good god theme especially in second half. Good character deveWarms up after a slow start. Style improves from beginning where it is a little awkward. Good god theme especially in second half. Good character development. Love main character strength of strategy. Arin's standing by when housekeeper killed unsettling, but his own suffering, somewhat supported such a reaction. Good ending. So while this book has flaws, it's cleverness and character development make it a 5 for me....more
Great writing, improving as the book progresses. Adam is a bit wimpy and Kenji wonderful and Juliette very well written. Love the cross-out style.
KenjGreat writing, improving as the book progresses. Adam is a bit wimpy and Kenji wonderful and Juliette very well written. Love the cross-out style.
Kenji and Castle were wrong about the idea that a bad leader is worse than the chaos born of having no leader - just shoot the (insert favourite swear word). ...more
Three main characters not totally engaging. Graves is a scrawny goth and Christophe keeps begging for a chance - please stop. And it is very handy thaThree main characters not totally engaging. Graves is a scrawny goth and Christophe keeps begging for a chance - please stop. And it is very handy that Dru suddenly turns into superwoman whenever needed. Just bite someone. So, nice series, but needing more personality in characterisation to lift it....more
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