Review: PLOT TWISTS.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 8, 2014
And lots of them. This book is far more than it appears. I'm still grappling with some of the worldbuilding -- it is very interesting and I can't wait for the sequel to show me a bit more of it. Medical technology is advanced far beyond weapons and political/societal development, but it seems as if it is magically based.Talia herself is as full of contrasts as the plot. Profoundly depressed and alienated, yet raised to privilege and royal charisma, she presents a picture that is at first confused and muddied, much like her mental state, but comes into sharper focus as the book progresses. I hope the worldbuild comes out more strongly in the sequel, which I am looking forward to reading. The writing is in a straightforward, personable style which fans of YA fiction will appreciate, and though the plot is largely driven by vampires, I feel it is worth a try even for those who, like me, are not vampire lovers. The living dead are beautiful, but traitorous monsters. The content is a little strong, especially sexual content, but older teens and adults should find this a fun read.