Review: An Enjoyable and Unique Journey
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2014
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book, was the playful banter between Olly and Hiro. It feels authentic, and I cracked a smile more than a few times when they were arguing with each other. This also helps offset some of the darker elements of the story. Kaye Wagner definitely knows how to name her characters, as I was surprised at how each name fit its owner’s personality. This can be quite difficult to pull off, but she did it with strokes that can only be described as a masterful attention to detail.From the first moments of the book, she hooks us with hints of Dystopia and a fascinating history, producing more than a few questions for me. Throughout the course of my reading, these questions kept me engaged and turning pages to find the answers. When they did come, they were satisfyingly unexpected. I love the elements of Schizo Tech in this story; the way Wagner mixes different technologies—old and new—gives a very unique feeling to the world. In short, this was an exceedingly good read and one that has me counting the days until the sequel.