Review: Well Written
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 19, 2012
Reading some of the other reviews given here I was skeptical at first whether or not I would enjoy this book. After a few moments contemplation I decided that even if it was not my favorite book ever it was cheap enough that it really didn't matter. My first concern were the complaints about the romantic element of the story, but having read it I would compare that part of the story to that of twilight, but less whiny and over dramacised. My second concern was the previous reviews stating that the editing was bad. Perhaps the book was updated in the time since those reviews were posted, or perhaps those that left the reviews read a different book altogether, maybe they have something against the author. The book I read was not flawless, but much better than most indie titles I have read. I did not so much as find a single word mis-used. I have learned a very valuable lesson by reading the choosing. Reviews are simply opinions, everyone has them, and some of them will not even remotely relate to the subject at hand. Now for my serious review.Though I did not know what to expect when I began reading "The Choosing", I will admit that I was rather impressed. Not only with the author's creativity, but also with his mastery of written language. The scenes were vividly painted, and the characters were well fleshed out. The romantic element is honest if you compare it to a real teenage/first relationship, and unlike most books I have read of late, the author does not glorify having a lack of morals.I would be hard pressed to compare this book to any singular title I have read in the past. Though I mention that it does have a bit of YA romance in it, similar to Twilight. It also has vivid imagry like that of the Narnia series. It was not entirely dissimular to the Hunger Games either. The prologue especially reminded me of Tolkien, and the playful relationships within the book remind me a bit of Harry Potter.All in all, it is above and beyond a solid fantasy read, and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a new series. I myself have purchased the second book, and for this, the first, I reward five stars