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A review by keyapaha16
Flying Away by Caroline A. Gill
4.0
** I received this ARC from Xpresso Book Tours and the author in exchange for an honest review **
Let me start off with saying what a delightfully different book! While I had read the summary of the story, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect and I was led on an adventure! It was a quick read and for the most part, I was completely entertained! There were moments where I felt a bit lost, but I was able to catch up pretty quickly and the story line kept on going, albeit a bit strangely. I'm still not completely sure I believe the flies aspect of the story line, but it definitely gave the story an edge that I haven't found in another book.
Flying Away was a book that was well written as the author's first book, with delightful and mysterious writing and detailed, complex characters that were eager to keep the story going. Iolani, and her cousin Eleanor, were a delight to follow along on their journey. I loved how Mango, Lani's mare, was a big part of the story. She was a great and well liked addition. The author did a magnificent job in developing the characters and the story line to the point that it was a refreshing new take for young adult readers! The men with the lanterns were something else that I wasn’t expecting and I have to say that they were definitely on the disturbing and sinister side with an uncanny ability to creep me out. Well written, Caroline Gill!
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the dystopian/fantasy genres and looking for something that is on the new side. The interesting take on the young adult adventures that wasn't your normal dystopian novel. It is the start of a fun new series that is sure to keep your attention!
I gave this book 4 stars!
~~~Read more of my reviews at http://heatherandhorses.wordpress.com~~~
Let me start off with saying what a delightfully different book! While I had read the summary of the story, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect and I was led on an adventure! It was a quick read and for the most part, I was completely entertained! There were moments where I felt a bit lost, but I was able to catch up pretty quickly and the story line kept on going, albeit a bit strangely. I'm still not completely sure I believe the flies aspect of the story line, but it definitely gave the story an edge that I haven't found in another book.
Flying Away was a book that was well written as the author's first book, with delightful and mysterious writing and detailed, complex characters that were eager to keep the story going. Iolani, and her cousin Eleanor, were a delight to follow along on their journey. I loved how Mango, Lani's mare, was a big part of the story. She was a great and well liked addition. The author did a magnificent job in developing the characters and the story line to the point that it was a refreshing new take for young adult readers! The men with the lanterns were something else that I wasn’t expecting and I have to say that they were definitely on the disturbing and sinister side with an uncanny ability to creep me out. Well written, Caroline Gill!
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the dystopian/fantasy genres and looking for something that is on the new side. The interesting take on the young adult adventures that wasn't your normal dystopian novel. It is the start of a fun new series that is sure to keep your attention!
I gave this book 4 stars!
~~~Read more of my reviews at http://heatherandhorses.wordpress.com~~~