Review: Very promising 1st book of a series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2012
This book is the introduction to what I believe could be a great series. We get to meet the characters as they start their differents journeys in life as adults.Minor SPOILERS ahead:In this first volume, we get to witness how Nikka becomes the first female compis since the original compis (female also) was chosen centuries ago and how she starts her journey amongst the different tribes in order to be able to pick which one she'll stay with. Having a compis means so much benefits coming to a tribe that they will all try their best to manipulate her into staying. In spite of her youth, she understands the importance of her new role and doesnt run home to her mum or into the arms of her new love Zyander. She intends to follow the process and stay with the 5 tribes to understand her world as a whole, in order to be able to improve the society they live in.Zyander belongs to the Ignis tribe, which was once one of the most powerfull and magic, but has become almost extinct because of a mysterous illness. He, as Nikka, intends to help his people through an initiatic journey to recover their lost power. Even if he loves Nikka he wouldnt use this feeling to make her stay with the Ignis.Luka was chosen to be on a different tribe he originally belonged to and was separated from his beloved. His journey starts when he struggles with his new people in order to be able to see his love once a year and try to convince her to run away together and join a tribeless group. Originally convinced that his attribution to the Terris tribe is a mistake, he slowly discovers that it may not be as wrong as he thought.The stories are deep and interesting and they left me wanting for more. The first volume introduces the different characters and stories and gives just enough to make it solid and to create a strong interest in the whole series. Characters are well constructed and when the chapters are told by different people, you can tell it's someone else speaking.I had enjoyed Six keys from the same author and I'm glad I gave Compis a chance. I'd say it's a solid 4.5 stars. I will definetely read Aeris as soon as it comes out and I hope I wont be disappointed.