Review: Reads like a Good Second Draft
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2013
This novel comes with a fascinating premise, interesting and engaging characters, and a plot that doesn't mindlessly follow a simplistic route.  There are complications, twists, and enough surprises to give it energy and heart.  What it lacks is good editing and review by a writer's group which could have provided feedback on character development, pacing, POV, and exposition.  There's the common mistake of inexperienced authors of alternately explaining too much, or not enough.  These can be mitigated by allowing the story, and description of action to expose emotions and needs of the characters.  I would be inclined to read more by this author, as it would be exciting t watch him gain in skill at his craft.