Review: A Breath of Fresh Air
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2014
McGrath has written an incredible little tale here. It’s a modern fairy tale in the tradition of Grimm, but with a bit more heart, for lack of a better word. It’s gritty at times, it’s real, too real, but in a great way. I found the story of Gemma to be one that captured my attention and didn’t let up. The fast narrative is well plotted, paced for the impatient, but at the same time cleverly written and layered. No word is used loosely here, and everything works together to form a nice house of cards, eventually tumbling in sweeping fashion.Heston Island is vivid, and in danger, and a hero emerges in a very unique bit of storytelling. It’s not a long book, which is worth noting, but it doesn’t have to be to tell this story. I really enjoyed reading it, and felt connected with Gemma. I recommend this one, as it is truly a gem of a find. If you like your stories real, gritty, and with a touch of fantasy, this is going to sit well. It’s emotional, it’s poignant, and well written.