Review: Great Start to New Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2013
I wasn't actually sure how much I was going to enjoy this book at first, but once I started reading, I was absolutely enthralled. This is a fantastic start to a new series, and I hope the second book comes out fast! The main reason I had to give this 4 stars was because there were a lot of grammatical errors, and it got on my nerves after awhile. However, it doesn't take away from the story, and hopefully the next book would be proofread a bit more. Other than that minor tidbit, the writing is great, and the story flows effortlessly. I was never confused, as everything is pretty much explained. We experience this new world and understand everything at the same time as our main character Nexi, which was very refreshing.Nexi was a great female lead! She was an awesome combo of kick-ass girl, sassy/sarcastic commentator, and smarty-pants. She's brave and never backs down from a challenge (which isn't always a good thing). Kyden is amazingly hot, and I liked seeing the different sides to his character. He's much more than a strong, domineering guardian. The main thing I liked about Kyden though was his appreciation of Nexi's growth into a guardian. He never underestimated her, and while he wanted to protect her, he still let her fight for herself.The story was a brilliant start to this series, and I can't wait to find out what happens next. There are some slower parts, but it's not enough to even think about giving up on the story. There were also some parts that are utterly heartbreaking (which shows how connected you become to the characters in a short period of time). Throughout the entire novel you are rooting for these characters to overcome the obstacles that stand in their path. The world that Ms. Kennedy has created is new, unique, and interesting. Definitely check this out!Happy reading :)