Review: A great quick read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 20, 2012
I enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and well written, and the characters were well defined and believable, with many twists and turns. There were even a few 'adult' jokes. I particularly enjoyed the range of characterizations, from a serial killer, a power hungry leader, a wizard, a monster, a stupid girl, and a few others. The writer managed to do so well that it was easy to "suspend belief" and just enjoy it. There is no heavy theme or complicated unfolding of the plot, just fun reading.The overall story line is far from unique. The protagonist, Thaniel, is a boy with powerful magic but without any understanding of it. Various forces seek to use him and he has to work his way through them to find the truth. We know he will eventually succeed and have the girl, if not in this first novel but in a sequel. In a sense, it is a coming of age novel. Purchase this and enjoy.