Review: a good debut
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2012
As far as fantasy novels go this is not bad.It is the first in a serial and the following instalment is not out yet.Mr Kaine creates a good plot with a nice rhythm, the story flows easily forward and the setting is a fairly original one, mixing a post apocalyptic dystopia with some common supernatural lore (vampires, werewolves, witches).Characterization is somewhat less satisfying, featuring the usual whining brat who grows into more of a man and into his powers but at least it is consistent. There also might be some truth in the criticisms of some reviewers who see him more like a girl: if his name were Michaela instead of Mikhail only minor adjustments to the plot would be needed.Writing is clunky here and there and often less than polished. There are several moments where things are more told than shown.Although the M/M content is quite explicit there are few sex scenes and they are not overly graphic.I should suggest you wait for an offer to download this first volume so as to see whether you might like this author or not.