![]() Although this a fairly long book, the plot was fast paced enough to hold my attention throughout the story. And this lack of a clear motivation on the part of the villain adds a bit of mystery to the storyline. ![]() During the course of this first book, it's never made clear just what his motivation is or what he is looking to achieve, but I'm hoping all will be revealed in the next book. The villain is appropriately evil and at times, deliciously creepy. However, he's so well-drawn that I didn't mind the author's use of this somewhat cliched trope. I thought the author had a deft touch with her characterizations, particularly the young protagonist, who is, of course, the typical teenage boy who is more than he thinks he is. Although so far, the world building isn't terribly detailed, we're given some intriguing glimpses of the wider world, and I'm hoping the author will explore that world in greater detail in the sequel. The author has a nice way with words and the story flows smoothly. ![]() This is a skillfully done coming of age story. ![]()
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