Review: A Perfect Balance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 11, 2012
4.25 Stars -- A perfect balance.The synopsis is pretty accurate and hard to expound on without giving away the pertinent and wonderfully woven parts of the book.  What can be said is the lyrical prose and manner of speaking felt perfect for these characters and this setting.  Reka and Jaxson were drawn with the absolute correct balance of flaws and perfection to put yourself in their places.  The secondary characters were ready as well for their close-ups because just as much care had gone into their creation. The story grabbed you from the outset and kept you engaged until the end.  The only thing I didn't like about this book was the length - I would've preferred a full length novel to the novelette version.This fantasy world took me by surprise as I found myself in Reka's mindset and her outlook was mine. I was even more surprised that while I too despised Jaxson  (just like Reka),  my feelings changed toward him just before hers did. The very delicate and intricate relationship that exists here between the Gods and their Children is full of political intrigue, maneuvering, backstabbing, unrequited love and it charms you into that world until you want more of it.  I really enjoyed the semi-unexpected twist which I can only hope signals another great installment for this new series and quickly.