Review: Picks up speed and then flies to a soaring finish
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2011
This YA oriented book was a find for a middle aged reader.  There is some difficulty with the beginning.  So much information is thrown out that I ended up putting the book down until I could give it more attention...and I can usually juggle several books at one time.  That may make this one tougher for your YA to hook onto.That said, once the characters were all introduced and a basic plot established, the story began to take flight and capture the imagination in a very strong grip.  Mira is a strong leader who improves those around her using what she learned during all those years at home.  The fact that this class ultimately pulls together into a team, not based on deals and prearranged promises but on the reliance of the strengths of the individuals working toward a singular goal, is the ultimate flight.I look forward to reading the other books in this series.