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A review by junotranscends
The Marked Son by Shea Berkley
3.0
I haven't read any YA fantasy in a long, long time. (Years, we're talking.) So I wasn't sure what to expect when I got into this.
THE MARKED SON combines a fantasy realm alongside a "normal" realm. The book starts out primarily in the real world. I loved the family dynamic immediately. Dylan was a character I cared about, who came across as a real teenage boy. I loved his temper! I know I probably shouldn't, but it was something about him that came across as so genuine to me. Any time he got upset or fearful, his emotional defenses kicked in and he retreated behind that anger.
Kera, I don't feel I got to know as well. I'm unsure why we were given a third person POV for her chapters and first person for Dylan. It three me off at first, though after awhile I didn't notice it. I thought the romance was sweet and unique. Not quite a slow build-up, but not exactly a love-at-first-sight thing, either.
Overall, a fun read. I got through it in a day, and I'm curious to see where the series takes us. The first book wraps up really nicely, but it's open wide for a sequel. I'll look forward to getting to see Dylan again, 'cause he truly is one of my favorite male YA characters I've read this year.
THE MARKED SON combines a fantasy realm alongside a "normal" realm. The book starts out primarily in the real world. I loved the family dynamic immediately. Dylan was a character I cared about, who came across as a real teenage boy. I loved his temper! I know I probably shouldn't, but it was something about him that came across as so genuine to me. Any time he got upset or fearful, his emotional defenses kicked in and he retreated behind that anger.
Kera, I don't feel I got to know as well. I'm unsure why we were given a third person POV for her chapters and first person for Dylan. It three me off at first, though after awhile I didn't notice it. I thought the romance was sweet and unique. Not quite a slow build-up, but not exactly a love-at-first-sight thing, either.
Overall, a fun read. I got through it in a day, and I'm curious to see where the series takes us. The first book wraps up really nicely, but it's open wide for a sequel. I'll look forward to getting to see Dylan again, 'cause he truly is one of my favorite male YA characters I've read this year.