Review: Starling
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
I received this book free from StoryCartel in exchange for a fair and honest review.This is the debut book from E.B. Thompson and she has started off with a 'stellar' novel (sorry, I just couldn't help myself!). The story is original, the characters are likeable or not as the case may be. The plot is well-written and well-paced and the whole thing put together makes for an unput-downable book which leaves you wanting more.The main female is AnnaLydia or Anna for short. She is a Starling princess who is sent on a mission to Earth to warn the King about a possible invasion from those who are attacking the Starlings, should the Starlings fall. This woman has attitude and I loved it! She has her doubts and insecurities which make her more 'real' but she is not afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right. She trusts her intuition which does give her the edge in dealing with some of the more nefarious characters. And her idea of justice is absolutely spot on.To balance her out, you have Dayne, the current King's nephew. He is a good person but doesn't like to get bogged down with politics, finances or any of that sort of thing, to be fair. He loves the company of his knights because he finds them to be more honest. He isn't afraid of fighting for what he believes in, whether that be in a face-to-face confrontation or by working behind the scenes.The supporting characters are just as in-depth and they each play a part. I have my favourites, one of which being Shane, but they all work together to make this book a success.Book 2 is due out in Autumn of this year and I will be waiting for it! If you want something novel, original and entertaining, then give this book and author a go!http://archaeolibrarianologist.blogspot.de/2014/02/starling-by-eb-thompson.html