I read this one a while ago and haven't managed to get in a post about it. It was a good read, but again, I didn't find myself as drawn into it as I would have liked. In some way I think this has to do with the fact that the characters, whom I really like, are said to be only 15 years old. This just bothers me. While I'm reading, they are at least 20 or thereabouts. It's impossible for them to be so mature, and especially to have had so many of the experiences they've had, and be so young. I know that's rather silly, but it's something that keeps coming up to me as an issue. But, other than that, I found this to be an interesting read. I especially enjoyed seeing the gov't that's on the other side of the border from the Republic. Lu has some serious political undertones to her work that I found really interesting. That being said, I did enjoy this book and will read the last in the series, though I'd continue to age these people up a few more years :)
I haven't read her books yet but they seem very warrior goddess-like. I'm with you regarding realistic age. It has to feel realistic and be right for the story.
ReplyDeleteI've only read Legend, which I enjoyed but didn't love. I totally see your point about the characters. The rest of the series is on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteThat is the problem with a writer writing for a younger age, the characters sounding too mature.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series- but you bring up an interesting point. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, 15? That does seem pretty young. I haven't read these, though I've heard lots about them. Wouldn't surprise me if it isn't another YA series to be adapted to the big screen!
ReplyDeleteI also have this issue. Sometimes characters sound too old and mature, which is unrealistic. A few times I've put a book down because of this.
ReplyDeleteI like your take on this book...and yes, if the characters don't feel old enough to have had all those experiences, the story would throw us out.
ReplyDeleteI think this goes into my reading list. :)
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