Review: Creative story line...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2014
I think the author has really thought through the story line and has made sure to give it several dimensions, which is why I've continued to read this Saga. I will say, however, that the author's writing style is a little immature. An absolute refusal to use any standard abbreviations, in keeping with normal speech patterns, is a bit annoying to read. Thirteen year old children, no matter how magically talented they are, don't say "do not" instead of "don't" when they are talking to each other. Also, the author spent a considerable amount of time through one particular character to stress that the two kids who are the focal point of the story-line, remain loyal to each other and not keep secrets. Yet, there is no connection in their thoughts and actions about not keeping secrets, which they continue to do. I understand this is a storytelling technique to create tension, etc., however, the way it's written is clumsy. I hope the author fixes these small things as we move through what now looks to be at least a 10-book saga. I am currently reading #4 and have purchased up through #8.