Review: PetRead
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2012
(this review is also posted at goodreads.)  Better than the first volume, this one. Monson Grey and his friends are given more backstories here enough to draw empathy from readers. Though the story is as short as the first, it's taking up a more solid shape, with small revelations here and there concerning the kind of school Coren is, and the abilities that Monson's friends and schoolmates might have.In this volume, Monson discovers knowledge and skills he vaguely remembers acquiring. Discovering that his friends might have extraordinary abilities themselves, Monson resolves to dig deeper to get to the truth, even if it means revealing his own secrets. Monson also finds himself rising in popularity, surrounded with friends, beautiful ladies, and unknown enemies as well. I am eager to see this story take a more serious turn on its next volume, and hopefully substantial answers to at least some of the problems it has been building up.