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pilotwhale's review
2.0
I became interested in this book because the author is from Queensland, Australia, where I am currently studying. I attended the book launch and got a signed copy and met the author herself, which was kinda exciting because I've never met an author before!
However, what I learned after reading this: Don't judge a book by its cover! Just because it has a dragon on it (I'm slightly obsessed with dragons) does not mean the book will be good.
And this one was not.
It's been a while since I read it now (before I joined Goodreads), so I won't remember all the details about what I thought about the book at the time, but here goes:
Generally, it was badly written for a fantasy novel, in my opinion. To "scientific", if that makes any sense. Could be because the author has a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science. Not saying having a degree is a bad thing, but i think it shouldn't affect the writing as much sa it does.
Also, there are too many cliches, for example: due to unforeseen circumstances the young, inexperienced heroin must save her home (and possibly the world) from evil; she gets help from grumpy and unwilling guy; they embark on the unevitable quest to collect certain items needed to save said home; meet unfamiliar creatures, both friend and foe; etc. etc. I'll stop here before any spoilers come along. :)
With everything the author puts in this book (people, places, etc.), it should be longer, as a lot of things that happen feel very rushed.
I'm sure there's a lot more I could have said, but it's currently slipped my mind. Also, it's sometimes hard to put into words how you feel about a book.
Despite all this, the book was not all bad all the time. Also, this is the author's first book I believe, and the writing could improve.
The next book (yes, it's a series) comes out 2013. I'm not sure if I will read it, altough I tend to push myself to finish every book I read and every series, no matter how boring. You kinda want to see what happens, you know.
However, what I learned after reading this: Don't judge a book by its cover! Just because it has a dragon on it (I'm slightly obsessed with dragons) does not mean the book will be good.
And this one was not.
It's been a while since I read it now (before I joined Goodreads), so I won't remember all the details about what I thought about the book at the time, but here goes:
Generally, it was badly written for a fantasy novel, in my opinion. To "scientific", if that makes any sense. Could be because the author has a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science. Not saying having a degree is a bad thing, but i think it shouldn't affect the writing as much sa it does.
Also, there are too many cliches, for example: due to unforeseen circumstances the young, inexperienced heroin must save her home (and possibly the world) from evil; she gets help from grumpy and unwilling guy; they embark on the unevitable quest to collect certain items needed to save said home; meet unfamiliar creatures, both friend and foe; etc. etc. I'll stop here before any spoilers come along. :)
With everything the author puts in this book (people, places, etc.), it should be longer, as a lot of things that happen feel very rushed.
I'm sure there's a lot more I could have said, but it's currently slipped my mind. Also, it's sometimes hard to put into words how you feel about a book.
Despite all this, the book was not all bad all the time. Also, this is the author's first book I believe, and the writing could improve.
The next book (yes, it's a series) comes out 2013. I'm not sure if I will read it, altough I tend to push myself to finish every book I read and every series, no matter how boring. You kinda want to see what happens, you know.
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