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A review by lauriehnatiuk
Children of the Fox by Kevin Sands
4.0
A mysterious man named Mr. Solomon gathers five youth together to pull off an impossible heist that previous teams hired have failed. If successful, the five will split a pot of 2 million, and all they have to do is steal The Eye from the High Weaver, who happens to be the most powerful magician of the land. Each individual has a unique skill, and Callan is the story's narrator, providing the backstories and information about the other members that make up the group. Intertwined is the story of the fox and the bear, and readers learn of its connection as the group plans and complete the necessary tasks, to hopefully pull off a successful heist. The stakes are high when they realize the power The Eye has and the plans Mr. Solomun has that could destroy the world.
Although a bit of a slow start for me, probably because fantasy is not my first pick to read once in, author Kevin Sands had me. I liked the characters, and they reminded me of a fantasy version of James Ponti's City Spies. The first in a series, especially with the cliffhanger at the end, I hope we learn more about the different characters, especially Foxtail, who we know the least about, using sign language to communicate and her face always hidden behind a mask. Short chapters and lots of action (once the plans and tasks to capture The Eye begin) will have action and fantasy fans alike wanting to read this one.
Although a bit of a slow start for me, probably because fantasy is not my first pick to read once in, author Kevin Sands had me. I liked the characters, and they reminded me of a fantasy version of James Ponti's City Spies. The first in a series, especially with the cliffhanger at the end, I hope we learn more about the different characters, especially Foxtail, who we know the least about, using sign language to communicate and her face always hidden behind a mask. Short chapters and lots of action (once the plans and tasks to capture The Eye begin) will have action and fantasy fans alike wanting to read this one.