Review: Enjoyed it
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
I really liked this story and I didn't expect to! I am always wary of free books for the Kindle. You never know what you are going to get. However, I have been fortunate enough to find some really great writers by trying out free books-like Karina Halle. I think I will keep reading this series to see where it takes me.Now, I know most people get angry about cliffhangers. Trust me, so do I. In defense of the writer though, if you offer a book for free, it is to potentially gain an audience. Writers work hard on these books and if they make them stand alones, they probably could not offer the first book for free.This book doesn't get 5 stars from me, but it was very engaging. I had an issue with the writing in some parts. All the smirking, what's that about? The characters came off as being arrogant because of all the damn smirking! I am not sure if the writer realizes that the definition of a smirk is generally not positive, "a smug, conceited, or silly smile." She could have used it a couple of times when it was warranted, but the overuse drove me absolutely mad!I liked that the story unfolds and we are not made aware of all circumstances right away. It really held my attention. I also really liked all the different supernatural creatures.What I did not love is the absolute naiveté of the main character. She belongs to a world she seems to know next to nothing about. I know she is young, but seriously? She's like a little lamb lost in the woods! I would have liked to see her kicking butt a bit more (we know she is capable of it) and learning more about the politics that are obviously at play here. I guess she is, but she doesn't seem to grow much as a character throughout the story. Maybe book 2 will more her forward a bit.Overall, a fun read! I will definitely be picking up book 2 to see what happens.