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readtolive's review
4.0
When I sat down and read this book, I really did not know what to expect. It honestly took me a little while to get into the novel, but once I hit the meat of the story, I was pleasantly surprised at what I found. I found a story that sucked you into the middle of it without warning and without you even realizing what was happening. I found characters that were likable and believable. I instantly felt a connection to Alexis Rain as the events of her life unfolded and could feel the emotions as a palpable being rolling off of her throughout the novel as her story unfolded.
I do not hand out 4 star ratings lightly, and while there were a few grammatical and spelling errors within the novel, I still feel as though the rating is warranted. It is huge for me to be able to ignore minor grammatical errors and still enjoy a story. I have been referred to as the grammar Nazi based on other reviews. Poor grammar is the fastest way to get me to not enjoy a story and yet I found that this was of little consequence here.
I feel that this is a must read for everyone who is a fan of fantasy, or who has any interest in mythology. Aside from some minor language, I felt the story line was related in such a way to reach a very wide audience. There are some mature scenarios that one needs to take into consideration but, with careful discussion from a parent, even the youngest fantasy and mythology fans can enjoy this novel. I was able to share parts of it with my 9 year old son who loves all things magical, mythical and historical. He was hooked and wanted to read the story too! This from the 9 year old poster boy for ADHD and the attention span of a gnat!
So, go, buy the book, read it. Enjoy it. Tell your friends. You do not want to miss this one and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store in the future. Thanks to AToMR Blog Tours for a review copy.
I do not hand out 4 star ratings lightly, and while there were a few grammatical and spelling errors within the novel, I still feel as though the rating is warranted. It is huge for me to be able to ignore minor grammatical errors and still enjoy a story. I have been referred to as the grammar Nazi based on other reviews. Poor grammar is the fastest way to get me to not enjoy a story and yet I found that this was of little consequence here.
I feel that this is a must read for everyone who is a fan of fantasy, or who has any interest in mythology. Aside from some minor language, I felt the story line was related in such a way to reach a very wide audience. There are some mature scenarios that one needs to take into consideration but, with careful discussion from a parent, even the youngest fantasy and mythology fans can enjoy this novel. I was able to share parts of it with my 9 year old son who loves all things magical, mythical and historical. He was hooked and wanted to read the story too! This from the 9 year old poster boy for ADHD and the attention span of a gnat!
So, go, buy the book, read it. Enjoy it. Tell your friends. You do not want to miss this one and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store in the future. Thanks to AToMR Blog Tours for a review copy.
bookbriefs's review
5.0
The Weight of Night exceeded all of my expectations! I loved it so much. I went into the book expecting to enjoy it but I quickly realized that I was loving the journey that Alexis was forced to go on. This book is about Mythology, which you probably know by now is one of my favorite things to read about.
The book begins with a bang! Something huge and tragic happens in Alexis' life and she is left not only to deal with this big event but also with the knowledge that she is something different. Within no time she is off on an epic adventure to get some answers, seek some revenge, and find someone important to her. Her quest reminded me of the Odyssey and like a slightly more mature version of Percy Jackson. (And that is high praise from me, because I LOVED Percy Jackson). I liked that Alexis was a kick butt first, ask questions later kind of gal. It suited her. I also thought it was super adorable that her conscience took the form of her best friend, Keats.
Keats is loyal and cute and would follow Alexis to the ends of the earth. I just swoon over this type of loyalty. He isn't some whipped puppy though- no he has no problem telling Alexis when she is being impulsive and stupid. They have a great friendship and I liked that for once, both of them knew what they had. No one took the other one for granted.
The best part of The weight of night are the quest style adventures. They go all over the country and the world and they meet all kinds of unique characters, and plenty of mythological figures, and progeny with awesome powers. If you like greek mythology this is a MUST READ! I loved how everything fit together, like an epic puzzle! I need to get my hands on the next book ASAP so I can see what will happen next.
The book begins with a bang! Something huge and tragic happens in Alexis' life and she is left not only to deal with this big event but also with the knowledge that she is something different. Within no time she is off on an epic adventure to get some answers, seek some revenge, and find someone important to her. Her quest reminded me of the Odyssey and like a slightly more mature version of Percy Jackson. (And that is high praise from me, because I LOVED Percy Jackson). I liked that Alexis was a kick butt first, ask questions later kind of gal. It suited her. I also thought it was super adorable that her conscience took the form of her best friend, Keats.
Keats is loyal and cute and would follow Alexis to the ends of the earth. I just swoon over this type of loyalty. He isn't some whipped puppy though- no he has no problem telling Alexis when she is being impulsive and stupid. They have a great friendship and I liked that for once, both of them knew what they had. No one took the other one for granted.
The best part of The weight of night are the quest style adventures. They go all over the country and the world and they meet all kinds of unique characters, and plenty of mythological figures, and progeny with awesome powers. If you like greek mythology this is a MUST READ! I loved how everything fit together, like an epic puzzle! I need to get my hands on the next book ASAP so I can see what will happen next.
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