Review: Worth a read but could use a good editor
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2012
This is an enjoyable fantasy for young adults or older fans of the genre. The main characters are on the whole likable and the world created abounds with werewolves, shape-shifters of many varieties and other interesting beings. The overall plot is not bad: three siblings with special gifts search for their father with dangers from villains and "good guys", warrior knights whose mission is to confine shape-shifters to enclaves or exterminate them if they go where they are not allowed.The problem lies in a good concept in need of a better editor to tighten up loose ends in a plot that often lacks credibility. Too many miraculous escapes are used to keep characters alive when more plausible situations could be used. Rather obvious ways to avoid harm are too often ignored in favor of far-fetched scenarios.There is a lot of possibility for a series in the premise. I hope the author generates sufficient interest to obtain a first class editor that could turn an okay book into a fabulous one.To me, despite Amazon's opinion, a three star book is not negative rating. It's merely a read that fails to meet its potential in some way. It's a bargain at the current price for a casual and entertaining read, especially if you can suspend your disbelief enough to accept some of the situations. I would give 3 1/2 stars if that were possible.I was given a free copy of this book for the purpose of a fair review.