Review: I wish I could recommend this one, but . . . .
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2012
I can appreciate the effort that went into creating this world.  The story began with much potential but ultimately fell flat.  The author seemed to be at a loss when it came to delivering an actual story.We begin with our hero, a rather unremarkable teenager with no special skills or aptitude and little native intelligence.  Unhappy with his situation at home, his days are spent wandering around aimlessly and feeling sorry for himself.  Although he could have been an enormous help to one or both of his struggling parents, our hero lacks the energy and initiative to effect any positive change in his life.Our hero is scooped up by some brave knights and brought to the realm of the divine knights to be tested.  If found worthy he will be taken into the order to be trained as a knight himself.  Of course he is chosen.  He makes some friends, and his training begins.  During training, our hero distinguishes himself thus:  he is lazy, dishonest, and he is easily led around by his equally snake-like friends.  Every exercise of judgment further cements the image of this young knight as somebody who has no judgment at all.  In general it isn't fun to read about these kids because you can't help but root against them.  At every turn, you think these idiots will somehow redeem themselves, but they never do.The main characters really never accomplish anything worthwhile - seriously, nothing at all.  The divine knights manage to fight and win an entire war while the story is going on, but the reader never gets to participate in any of the action.  You just know there is a war happening.  The main characters are regarded as too young to be given any information about the war.  Instead the reader is treated to all of the excitement and suspense of drying paint.I give this book two stars only because the world itself was interesting.  That alone, however, is not a reason to read the book. You have been warned.