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kzimm2024's review
3.0
Good world building, adventure, characters (although I hated the "ruling" family) but it was just kind of ho-hum. It really didn't excite me, sorry.
breedawson7's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
leasey23's review against another edition
4.0
This book is great! I've already downloaded the second one and ready to start it. The fact I can get them for free with kindle unlimited is ridiculous considering how good it is - the world it's set in is so original and wonderfully described. Not too much detail but concisely descriptive, perfect for someone like me who just wants to get lost in a fun fantasy book. I'd love to learn more about the magic which I'm hoping for in the next book, but this is such a great tale.
A young skilled assassin, treacherous journeys, magic and pirates. What more do you need? ✨
A young skilled assassin, treacherous journeys, magic and pirates. What more do you need? ✨
waterdragon11's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
thinde's review
4.0
Clearly a young adult novel, Michael Wisehart has written a book that adults should also enjoy. Ayrion is a sympathetic protagonist, whose hidden gifts give him just enough of an edge to overcome the injustices thrown at him... although his abilities may have lead to those very problems.
I'm a picky reader and only found fault twice. Early on, when knowingly walking to a form of torture, he was portrayed with an upbeat attitude that I found jarring. Then in the middle of the story, he has an opportunity to adopt a comfortable life within a river-trading family, instead, he chooses to leave and pursue an unknown life. Only a bad justification is given.
Regardless, the story shows real promise and I'd be happy to keep reading.
I'm a picky reader and only found fault twice. Early on, when knowingly walking to a form of torture, he was portrayed with an upbeat attitude that I found jarring. Then in the middle of the story, he has an opportunity to adopt a comfortable life within a river-trading family, instead, he chooses to leave and pursue an unknown life. Only a bad justification is given.
Regardless, the story shows real promise and I'd be happy to keep reading.
aminakara's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
camilleareads's review
3.0
I thought this was quite an engaging introduction the Street Rats of Aramoor series. The author writes in an intriguing world but leaving us only bits and pieces, enough to keep us interested and wanting to read the next book.
In regards to Ayrion, I thought we was thoughtfully developed. I can't say more until I actually read the rest in the series but I did like him. Sometimes I forget that he's only a thirteen year old boy who is an assassin! I think Ayrion forgets that too, and that's what makes his character interesting. He's tied between behaving like a teenager or stepping up as hard-hearted assassin.
A list of things I loved: The father and son's dark adventure. The cutesy family of assassins. Living underground (like what?). Themes of prejudice are introduced into the book, and considering what happened I want to know how Ayrion faces them.
There's so much left unanswered in this novella that I can't wait to read the next book!
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In regards to Ayrion, I thought we was thoughtfully developed. I can't say more until I actually read the rest in the series but I did like him. Sometimes I forget that he's only a thirteen year old boy who is an assassin! I think Ayrion forgets that too, and that's what makes his character interesting. He's tied between behaving like a teenager or stepping up as hard-hearted assassin.
A list of things I loved: The father and son's dark adventure. The cutesy family of assassins. Living underground (like what?). Themes of prejudice are introduced into the book, and considering what happened I want to know how Ayrion faces them.
There's so much left unanswered in this novella that I can't wait to read the next book!
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