A review by kmc3050
The Gate Thief by Orson Scott Card

4.0

4 stars. Pretty exciting. I love the tie-in to Egyptian Mythology.

SpoilerSome things that bother me:
Danny doesn't seem too frazzled despite dealing with so much. He has to balance familial expectations and feelings, friends, betrayals, impending war, the Bel Mage, school, track, etc. but he feels and acts the same as he does when without all of these issues. I just wish he were a little more "human."

The whole love/in love/girl bit. Is that a God thing? Everyone's feelings are just so sudden and deep, even Danny's.

I could not care less about Anonoei and her children. She is the ultimate schemer.

I really like Hermia and hope that she can be redeemed. It'd be a shame if she were faking camaraderie this whole time.