Darkbeast, by Morgan Keyes

[jimhines]

Comments

[deborahblakehps]

I read this book in manuscript form and loved it. And I think it is a middle grade, not a YA, which is probably why it doesn't have the depth you were looking for. My guess is that you are a teeny bit more sophisticated than the reader the book was aimed at. On the other hand, I found it entrancing and very satisfying as is, and assumed that more of the answers would follow in book two.

And yes, Virginia, there is a book two :-)

[jimhines]

Never overestimate my sophistication!

[deborahblakehps]

I did say "teeny bit," you'll notice.

[mindyklasky]

Hmmm... Why yes, Mr. Hines! There is a second book -- one that will be in stores September 24, 2013... (It's called DARKBEAST REBELLION, and it starts just a couple of months after the action in DARKBEAST ends.)

Thanks so much for your kind words about my baby!

[richlayers]

Oh I'm glad to hear that -- I had the same reaction as far as wanting more and wanting answers!

[jimhines]

Excellent! I shall update the review with that tidbit :-)

[jennreese]

Just want to add my voice to the "It's middle grade, not YA" chorus, as that's a battle I am determined to keep fighting. :)

I have DARKBEAST high on my TBR pile, and and I can't wait!

[jimhines]

I have fixed that in the review, thank you :-)

[deborahblakehps]

I hope your cold gets better soon and your brain is de-cauliflowered.

[dragon_moon]

Thank you for your review on this one - it sounds very interesting. I shall add it to my wishlist for the future. :o)

[gypsy_owl]

I was lucky enough to win one of the copies from her blog tour. I enjoyed the book and think it does follow the target audience well. I too noted the way that she focuses on the character and the character nature and think that there are some great aspects of children captured within the story. Just the part of not always thinking things through or even knowing the consquence, still carrying on. But also not constantly doing this or not learning from it. For children at that age (12) there is a lot of chances to act more thoughtfully as well.

I want to know how priests of the different groups become such. If it's something that starts after becoming an adult, or earlier.

But if you like world building, one of her earlier series has some great world building that you also see in this one.

Sorry for incoherency, people around me trying to talk to me as I type.