RAPID FIRE REVIEWS: PART 2

Review number 1: This quest is broken by J. P. Valentine.

The book can fit readers even younger than 'young adults', but does have some amount of bad language. So- it's up to you the parents, on this.

It's written in a way that might put a smile on the faces of those that played or are still playing RPG's.

The story itself is not a deep or philosophical one (at least not yet, it's the first book in a trilogy), but the story is an easy and enjoyable read! It's not an epic tale, no hypocritical politics- just the change I need from time to time in my reading.

The characters are likeable and I really liked the dynamics between them.

It was a fun read which didn't demand too much thought from me and passed my reading time in a very pleasant way.

REVIEW NUMBER 2: In Solitudes Shadow by David Green

t's a fantasy book, about 270 pages, fitting for older teen- young adults and up. (Maybe also younger, but it's a first book in a series and I don't yet know what happens next)

The world building is very interesting! And we get parts of the history of the world which influence the events of the present. There is quite alot of politics involved, but not like sitting and listening to parliament debates, and more of how it influences the races and interactions between the people.

The magic system is also interesting and bit by bit the reader learns more about it.

I really liked the characters! They each had their flaws, which made them all the more real. I also liked having a mixture of ages for the main characters so far.

I liked the plot and am desperate to know how things proceed from where the book ended.

REVIEW NUMBER 3: The Orphans of New Lur by Blake Vanier

This is a mix between science fiction and fantasy. It's just over 400 pages long and can certainly be appropriate for young teenage readers as well as adults.

I really enjoyed this book!

I got a paperback copy and also listened to the audio version.

The world building is amazing! As the story unfolds, both the characters and everything around them (the world in general, the races, the politics, the magic and the technology) gets more and more depth which is slowly shared with the reader. It gave me the feeling of stones thrown into a pond, each creating a ring wave and as the waves expand, they interact with or get enveloped by others.

The characters are very young (in book 1), but relatable. They each 'grow' - both in their own personality and their interactions.

If you like sci- fi with a touch of magic (maybe more?!), interesting cultures and interactions- this is a book for you!

The book was narrated by Kristen Eros, who did a wonderful job on giving each character their own personality and state of mind!