Review: Honest review given
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
I thought this book was a good representation of the YA Sci/Fi genre. It started off with an action sequence which I think is a great idea, because sometimes in the fantasy genre the author spends five chapters explaining the backstory which can be boring. In this book you learn about the world of Hara-Kirs along with the main characters. The protagonist, Calloway, seems very similar to Harry Potter. He's a poor orphan that was taken in by his aunt and uncle after his parents died tragically. Calloway has a very strong moral compass which is good considering that his is a book for teens. Although sometimes he went over the edge and I found him a little sanctamonious but that could just be a personal preference. His supporting cast is excellent and they provide contrast and also comic relief. The plot line revolves around Hara-Kirs which are supernatural beings that are drawn to the energy that comes from the human soul. I guess I would compare them to vampires but without the blood. There are a lot of unanswered questions at the end of the first book which makes me eager to read the next book in the series!