Review: Into the Mist: Silver Hand
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 16, 2012
An enormously surprising book for me, Into the Mist takes place between this world and another where magic rules and there is an epic battle between good and evil.Why was it surprising? Because the premise of the book, while promising, revolves around a thirteen-year-old boy. And I didn't think that a book that has a young boy as its hero would be as profound as this. From the beginning I was completely wrapped up in the story of Gabe and his new friend Ellie. Gabe, who has a hard time making friends due to a battle with epilepsy, immediately connects to his next-door-neighbor, Ellie, who has a secret to share.And, as if is medical condition wasn't enough, Gabe has a mother who hounds him and doesn't understand him, a brother who, seemingly, hates him, and isn't very popular at his new school. And, finally, Ellie introduces him to a whole new mysterious world that opens up the door to another side of who Gabe is.Anyone who loves fantasy stories, and against-all-odds circumstances will undoubtedly enjoy this read.In my opinion, Steve Finegan is a brilliant writer, with a brilliant story to tell.