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First impressions: The story opens on Kymera's first day of waking up after being "reanimated". Her father has brought her back to life after loosing her and her mother to an evil wizard. The story reads a little like a diary, as she explores her new body (with added tail and raven wings!) and her new purpose, and I felt an immediate connection there because we're learning about what's going on right along with her, feeling her fears and triumphs and confusions as she trains for this greater purpose that her father has planned for her. The story is told in such a trusting and innocent voice, and oh, I can feel already as she begins her mission to save the girls of Bryre that something is terribly amiss. I can't help the feeling that her father is not telling her everything and that his purpose may be darker than what he lets on. But we'll have to see!! This one grabbed me right away and has me so curious! I am definitely enjoying it so far!
YAY :D I am so so glad you are enjoying this so far Becky. <3 I loved it so much. The ending killed me. Damn. I hope you'll love it too. <3 So excited to hear more of your thoughts about it :) Happy reading sweetie. <3 Love the post :)
ReplyDeleteMonstrous has such a cool cover! I just love simple covers that look drawn instead of how others are made and created. I'm also glad you're enjoying the story from the start! It has to be a good sign. :) Hope you write a full review when you're done. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carina! I'm about 120 in now and still loving! They never really do say how old she is suppose to be so I don't know what to call this, MG or YA? With the start of her feelings toward the boy in Bryre, I would almost say YA. But, yea..loving!! Glad to hear you love it, too!
ReplyDeleteOh yea, I would say this is one of my favorite upcoming covers! I will definitely be reviewing this one in full, but possibly holding off until closer to the pub date (maybe, if I can resist!)
ReplyDeleteAuthor told me the girl and boy are supposed to be 13. <3 But I always found the book to be both MG and YA :) Which is why I loved it even more, hih. I hope you will love all of it :D
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your review! ^_^
ReplyDeleteI love the first impressions post so much! I'm excited to see where the story goes. Great premise and it sounds like Connolly nailed the delivery.
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