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A review by stewardofbooks
The Prism Affect by J. Wint, J. Wint
3.0
Jet Stroud suffers from a mysterious condition (ephebus mortem) that no-one he knows of has ever survived. While he isn't physically ill, he is different. He can see and sense things. His eyes glow. When he goes to Skylight University, he is determined to learn more about ephebus mortem and finds a few fellow students with the same condition. As the groups starts investigating, they soon realize that something beyond just a medical condition is going on. They are part of something strange and a little sinister.
I really enjoyed the story setting and plot idea. The world building was interesting and different. I liked the attention to detail in the descriptions of the setting and the sports and a number of other little things. The narrator was very good and was pleasant to listen to. Unfortunately the characters fell a little flat for me. The relationships didn't feel very real. Their interactions were often a little stiff and awkward to read. The last few chapters also felt a little too rushed and the information given to Jet about who he is and his history was confusing. I didn't quite understand how all of it fit together. I suppose more will be explained in the next book(s) but I did want a little more clarity towards the end. Even so, I am still intrigued enough to read the next book.
(listened to the audiobook on NetGalley)
I really enjoyed the story setting and plot idea. The world building was interesting and different. I liked the attention to detail in the descriptions of the setting and the sports and a number of other little things. The narrator was very good and was pleasant to listen to. Unfortunately the characters fell a little flat for me. The relationships didn't feel very real. Their interactions were often a little stiff and awkward to read. The last few chapters also felt a little too rushed and the information given to Jet about who he is and his history was confusing. I didn't quite understand how all of it fit together. I suppose more will be explained in the next book(s) but I did want a little more clarity towards the end. Even so, I am still intrigued enough to read the next book.
(listened to the audiobook on NetGalley)