Matt Twinley

I really was delighted with this book, it is definitely one of the best that I have received free from Early Reviewers. Although not a young adult! I do enjoy YA fiction in the fantasy genre and have read quite a lot. I could imagine the author as a young boy growing up on a diet of Narnia and Pokemon (this was a great influential addition to the normal mythical creatures). This new trilogy shows great promise. The first book has a good definite ending whilst leading into the next book very effectively and leaves you looking forward to the next instalment. Well done!… (plus d'informations)

I have received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via LibraryThing.

That being said... YA literature is not often my choice, however, I'm a very curious reader and once in a while dip into other genres from what I usually read. And recently I do it more often than not.

This is a fantasy novel, apparently the first in the series. About a girl with diabetes, who after a rough start both n her personal life and school, ends up in the secret fantasy world, where she is training to be a Trucekeeper and through all the struggles that she faces, falls in love with the life there - finds her place. This story somewhat reminds me of the Harry Potter saga. It's well written, easy to read, and absorbing, the plot has lovely twists and turns and it's a great example of the genre.
My main criticism would be about the superficial side of the book... cover. I know, we don't judge a book by the cover, hence I read it and thought it was well written. But I'm a very visual person and shabby picture editing for the cover (and complimentary bookmarks), is very weak. It seems like a quick slap-dash kind of work done, which is a shame, as the story itself offers so much for any illustrator's, photographer's or editor's imagination... it would also be more appealing for the booklovers, who build their own personal libraries.… (plus d'informations)