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A review by ravencrantz
The Iron-Jawed Boy by Nikolas Lee
3.0
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review
It's hard to believe this is the first book Lee has written. The characters and plot are decently developed, although at times quite predictable. Definitely has a Harry Potter/Percy Jackson vibe going on, but still stands out. Not really sure I'm the right demographic. It felt insanely childish at times, especially where Othum was concerned, so I'd recommend it for anyone in the middle school age range.
Ion definitely acts like a twelve-year old boy. The author got that spot on. The same can be said about Ion's relationship with his sister. They banter and bicker back and forth, but in the end they still do care for each other. The fight scenes were action packed and well written, but I think my problem with this novel just stemmed from it's childish writing. Don't get me wrong, it is well written and well thought out, it's just written for a much younger audience. While normally that doesn't bother me, something here just rubbed me the wrong way. I don't think it's the author's fault, really, I think it's just my personal taste.
It's hard to believe this is the first book Lee has written. The characters and plot are decently developed, although at times quite predictable. Definitely has a Harry Potter/Percy Jackson vibe going on, but still stands out. Not really sure I'm the right demographic. It felt insanely childish at times, especially where Othum was concerned, so I'd recommend it for anyone in the middle school age range.
Ion definitely acts like a twelve-year old boy. The author got that spot on. The same can be said about Ion's relationship with his sister. They banter and bicker back and forth, but in the end they still do care for each other. The fight scenes were action packed and well written, but I think my problem with this novel just stemmed from it's childish writing. Don't get me wrong, it is well written and well thought out, it's just written for a much younger audience. While normally that doesn't bother me, something here just rubbed me the wrong way. I don't think it's the author's fault, really, I think it's just my personal taste.