Review: A Refreshing Change
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2014
This book was a refreshing change from anything I've read recently. Take note this is the second book in a series. I do things differently than most people. A lot of times I will skip the first book, until after I read through the series. It's odd I know, and I can't do this with every series. Some I would be totally lost.For this book I was able to keep up great, I'm sure I'm sure I missed some details from the first book, but that's the fun. I fill in the blanks and later I will go read it as a prequel.  As I said it's odd, but I thought I should note it.Chad Leito had done an amazing job with the construction of this dystopian world. The detail and world building are top notch alone. Add in the amazing character development and this is a great book and series to get swept up in.The character development with the main character pulls you into the story from the very first chapter. We get a brief glimpse of what he has been through in the previous book, and what Asa will be in store for with this second semester at this very different Academy.Don't worry, this isn't another typical story about a school for the paranormal, or mutants. This is a much more secretive, and sinister organization that forces this upon the students. Nothing about the story is rehashed, or overdone. If you are an avid reader, you know that it is hard to find these days.This is a great read, I can recommend this to anyone. I wouldn't say anything is too adult, but the topics and story would probably be better suited for older teens to adults. If for no other reason than its darkness.