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A review by lorny
The Dark City by Catherine Fisher
4.0
Summary: Raffi and his Relic Master Galen are in a bit of a bind. Upon being captured by some shady men, they’ve been forced to journey to the dangerous city of Tasceron—the supposed holy land of Relics, mysterious pieces of technology from the past. On the way, Raffi and Galen are joined by Carys, a young girl with questionable loyalties. The three must keep each other safe from the Watchmen, people who persecute Relic Masters, and make it to Tasceron in one piece.
My thoughts: Relic Master: The Dark City is a non-stop action-adventure novel that might be better suited to a middle-grade audience. The simple yet flourishing writing style easily captures the reader’s attention, and the world of Anara, though slightly underdeveloped, is intriguing. Though the characters leave a bit to be desired, the story of the first Relic Master installment is a whirlwind of adventure and impossible to put down.
Though I really couldn’t connect with any of the main characters, I did find Galen, Raffi, and Carys to be fine protagonists. I enjoyed their interactions, and was constantly pondering their loyalties. The student/master relationship between Raffi and Galen was endearing, though the latter character was often much too moody for my tastes (I can’t believe Raffi put up with him!).
Like I mentioned earlier, the first Relic Master book is really an adventure. The characters journey to the land of Tasceron, and encounter many exciting obstacles along the way. The most intriguing parts of the story, I think, were the mysterious Relics that our band of travelers were searching for. It was fun to guess which pieces of today’s technology they represent.
All in all, Relic Master: The Dark City was an enjoyable read. I think the book has great crossover appeal for middle-grade readers; the style of storytelling and the overall adventure feel will easily capture their attention.
My thoughts: Relic Master: The Dark City is a non-stop action-adventure novel that might be better suited to a middle-grade audience. The simple yet flourishing writing style easily captures the reader’s attention, and the world of Anara, though slightly underdeveloped, is intriguing. Though the characters leave a bit to be desired, the story of the first Relic Master installment is a whirlwind of adventure and impossible to put down.
Though I really couldn’t connect with any of the main characters, I did find Galen, Raffi, and Carys to be fine protagonists. I enjoyed their interactions, and was constantly pondering their loyalties. The student/master relationship between Raffi and Galen was endearing, though the latter character was often much too moody for my tastes (I can’t believe Raffi put up with him!).
Like I mentioned earlier, the first Relic Master book is really an adventure. The characters journey to the land of Tasceron, and encounter many exciting obstacles along the way. The most intriguing parts of the story, I think, were the mysterious Relics that our band of travelers were searching for. It was fun to guess which pieces of today’s technology they represent.
All in all, Relic Master: The Dark City was an enjoyable read. I think the book has great crossover appeal for middle-grade readers; the style of storytelling and the overall adventure feel will easily capture their attention.