Review: Imagination the spice of life!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 9, 2012
A new exciting young adult fantasy series recently hit bookshelves in the novel INTO THE MIST: SILVER HAND by Steve Finegan. Just as most thirteen year olds Gabe Wrenn seeks solace from bullies in his imagination. The outcome is a talent for drawing and storytelling that results in the creation of a graphic novel, a novel he shares with no one, until he meets Ellie. Then suddenly his whole world opens up. But with added popularity comes even harsher bullying. You want to know how Gabe navigates the move to a new home, a new school while dealing with an over protective mother and a new doctor. Gabe has epilepsy and the way Steve Finegan explores this aspect of the novel is one of the most interesting parts of the story, although he leaves us wondering if Gabe is traveling between two worlds or if his epilepsy is feeding his fantasy.This book is the kind of story all ages will enjoy. How can you resist the Brynmor Witch, Lord Corvus or Raven Women? However, I must insert a caveat -- the book finished way before I was ready for it to finish. In my mind the solution to the story's first problem, the cutting down of the trees in The Woods of Brynmor Park, should have been solved before the next problem arose. In other words there is a jaw dropping cliffhanger.This is a book I would highly recommend and a series I look forward to reading more off. INTO THE MIST: SILVER HAND introduces us to Gabe Wrenn, and the inspired world he has created for his graphic novel. This was a thrilling read. I can't wait for Steve Finegan's next installment, promised for 2012 BRINGER OF THE DAWN!