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A review by sadiecass
Famine by Monica Enderle Pierce
4.0
*I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review*
I had been reading snippets of this book in Sunday snippets, so when the chance came up to review it, I hopped on board pretty fast. I'm glad I did.
Famine is a dark and twisted tale, just how I like it. There is true evil in the world and even as Matilde is protected from it, she's simultaneously exposed to it as is age appropriate.
Bartholomew is a distant and rough character that you can see softening from the time he realizes that Matilde is his long sought-after Catcher. Determined to protect her from her fate until she is old enough to understand and choose it herself, he takes steps to protect and train her. I love anti-heroes and Bartholomeus had enough rough edges that never truly faded to make him the perfect example.
Matilde, oh where to begin. Such a rough start to life and although she ends up well-cared for, that doesn't mean her life will get easier. Her training is hard and never ending, for the task ahead of her is going to be difficult. But she has strength beyond measure, sometimes hidden and sometimes all too clear.
The author has a skill with words and dialogue that paint a picture and give a marvelous view into the characters and the world. The story was a unique turn on the four horsemen and I am always up for unique.
Looking forward to the continuing story. Is it done yet?
I had been reading snippets of this book in Sunday snippets, so when the chance came up to review it, I hopped on board pretty fast. I'm glad I did.
Famine is a dark and twisted tale, just how I like it. There is true evil in the world and even as Matilde is protected from it, she's simultaneously exposed to it as is age appropriate.
Bartholomew is a distant and rough character that you can see softening from the time he realizes that Matilde is his long sought-after Catcher. Determined to protect her from her fate until she is old enough to understand and choose it herself, he takes steps to protect and train her. I love anti-heroes and Bartholomeus had enough rough edges that never truly faded to make him the perfect example.
Matilde, oh where to begin. Such a rough start to life and although she ends up well-cared for, that doesn't mean her life will get easier. Her training is hard and never ending, for the task ahead of her is going to be difficult. But she has strength beyond measure, sometimes hidden and sometimes all too clear.
The author has a skill with words and dialogue that paint a picture and give a marvelous view into the characters and the world. The story was a unique turn on the four horsemen and I am always up for unique.
Looking forward to the continuing story. Is it done yet?