Review: My favorite book.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 26, 2012
So there are pros and cons to any book, don't allow my opinion to prejudice yours.The way Hammerton writes about magic is unique, or I should say I have not read another author use his version. I love the Riddler, no if ands or buts, he is my all time favorite character. Twardy is has tons of personality and flair. That being said his main character Tabitha and supporting character Garyll are lacking. One is too indecisive the latter too rigid. This leads to a long build up of the plot, don't get me wrong I am delighted an author finally writes a decent book more than 500 pages long, however, the main characters are not endearing. I find myself wanting to read more about Ashley Logan(a male character) and Twardy Zarost(The Riddler) than Tabitha and Garyll(Main Characters).There are "bad guys" and at times I cheered for them vice the heroine.One thing to note that Tabitha's life is the sub-plot to the actual main plot of the entire story. Though she is written as the focal point there are happenings outside of Eyrie that threaten the safety of Eyrie and the world.I think that Greg Hammerton would do well to write a prequel detailing the lives of the members of the gyre. These characters seem to be robust than his heroine.So after all is said and done, I love the book. My review may accentuate the negative however only by reading it from cover to cover will you understand the true value of this book. I highly recommend it for mature fantasy readers.