Review: Enjoyed!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 29, 2012
Chael's Luck: A Knights of Dorathan NovelMireille ChesterOpening very dramatically, we are completely immersed into a world of fantasy and medieval like knights. Following the journey of Chael, a young knight in training, we witness his many trials and tribulations. He is known as the class 'runt', not only because of his small size, but also by the fact that he's named after the God of bad luck.It seems at times that Chael is haunted by his name sake; bad luck seems to follow him everywhere, even from the moment he was born. But as he accepts his first mission, Chael follows a path thwart with danger, discovery and love.Chael's Luck is a fast paced novel that really I really enjoyed. Chael's character grows and develops very creatively and visually throughout the novel. And, as a reader, you can't help but cheer him on.There are several twists and turns in this novel that are very cleverly developed; I was completely foold and bowled over by one major twist. I love it whwn this happens as it's so very rare that the author can successfully not give away too much information so that we're second guessing. But Mireille Chester manages it so very well.Chael's Luck is largely a book about self-discovery, with plenty of action and gentles passion, suitable for a YA audience, weaved in for good measure. I'm unsure if this is a stand alone book. If it is, it's a shame as I would happily read a follow on.Chael's Luck is a thoroughly enjoyable read. 4 Stars. Becky