Review: Splendid
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 31, 2013
Overall, a great story with a creative plot that should keep many readers hooked for the entire book. I enjoyed how unusual the story was- it is a bit far-fetched, but I think that generally this is a good thing when it comes to the way that fantasy books should be. If you like a touch of myth in your reading, then this is the kind of story to read- it contains mythological creatures (angels and demons) and also characters that seem quite realistic and alive at the same time, which makes them rather easy to relate to since their problems seem very real.What I really enjoyed was the language of the author- Eve Hathaway. She is usually great at being descriptive and placing great settings in every chapter- which makes her books live and breathe. While her first books may not have contained these marvelous descriptions, it seems as though she's grown as a writer, and this novel is a real treat, with both great details and great plot. If you like being able to visualize every event of a story, this is a book for you.There was one thing I disliked about the book, however, and that was its length. While Hathaway does excellent descriptions, I feel like she suddenly got tired at the end and began closing up her story way too fast. Because of this, the book seems to end a bit abruptly- it needs to be longer, I think, especially since it is a fantasy book, after all. Just add to the length, add to the story, and this will be a perfect read!