Review: Solid first novel.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 5, 2012
Ms. Noel has done a fine job for a first novel. I'd actually give it a 3.5. But it is tough to balance going back and forth between two worlds equally. The "Nightworld" was far more interesting than the "present time." Meaning Safire was a much more interesting character than Sapphire. And sometimes the switch between the two could be a little jaring. Thomas seemed to be a conveneint add-on as a "writer needed" character as opposed to someone who organically evolved from the world and the story. I also never really understood the main character's need to consume so much food and the intimate focus on bodily functions.However, I did find it engaging and often times a very fun read. I look forward to seeing Ms. Noel's development as a writer as I think she has a terrific future ahead of her.