Review: Another Hit For Trish Dawson
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2014
First of all, I am in love with this book. Trish Marie Dawson is known for her brilliant YA series, so I wondered how it would turn out when she tried her hand at something new in a different genre. What an amazing surprise it was! And the author has more than proven she can write a great book in any genre she turns her hand to.The Great Points:The drama and excitement on each page was incredible. It never let up for a second, and I never wanted to stop at the end of a chapter, to find out what was happening in the next one! The descriptions were vivid and colourful, and I really felt that I got an enticing glimpse into this fantastical new world that the author created, without it being so much description that the pace left the story. The characters were my favourite though, full of life and memorable lines. The two main protagonists had great chemistry together, and they played off each other in each scene, not to mention the sparks flying between them! ;) On top of this, the story itself was engaging and tugged at my heartstrings a few times! I was rooting for the princess the whole way through.The Bad Points:Um....that it ended? I'll have to wait for the next one now, and I wish I had it already! Also, it's not a bad point for me, but perhaps worth mentioning to others who are already fans of Trish Dawson looking to buy the book, it is a lot longer than her usual fare at about 115K. Personally, I liked this, as I prefer a long book I can get drawn into and stay with for a long time, rather than a shorter novel.Overall:This book was fantastic, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something with Dawson's flair for character and world-building, her rich descriptions and vivid landscapes, but wants to see something a bit different in a sci-fi/fantasy theme. The storyline was well-paced and full of drama, and packed with excitement that drew me from page to page. All in all, I just couldn't give this book any less than 5 stars, as Trish Dawson has outdone herself with her latest offering. (And I love the cover too!)