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On occasion, a book's ending can change my mind but not so in this case. Then there's the target market, because I honestly don't know. With a few not-too-significant changes it could have been a really great kids book. And on the other hand, with a few not-too-significant changes it could have been a really great adult book. Instead, what we've actually got is a weird mixture of the two To give him his due, the writing is good and never too difficult, and the world is set up quite nicely without bombarding you with information.
Rom is a spunky little kid think Lyra from His Dark Materials though the other characters are a bit flat. Still, there are hints of personality there and with some development I think they could be quite good. Not for me, but probably alright for a younger reader - not a series I'll be continuing with.
Nov 06, Emma Michaels rated it it was amazing Shelves: Normally when I read an e-book and listen to an audio book I have a set preference between the two. In this case I enjoyed both equally. The audio book has a brilliant narrator who seamlessly transformed this singularly unique novel. Neither version outshines the other and I was easily able to switch between the two without hesitation.
Not to mention the narrator's voice is striking and captivating without being a distraction from what is happening in the story. I would say this novel can reach Normally when I read an e-book and listen to an audio book I have a set preference between the two.
I would say this novel can reach out to middle grade through adults with a steampunk flair, compelling story line and a full range of emotions. This imaginative story features Romany and Kari who both have distinctive personalities that complement one another. I could imagine this being turned into an anime.
The scenes played out in my mind almost as thought it had been written like an anime; full of action, emotion and of course crazy amazing mech. Overall, the author still has room to grow but his imagination it's already out of this world! A full 5 stars for enraptured me in this vibrant tale. I would heartily recommend this novel to anyone looking for a step away from the usual.
Don't let the summary for this novel fool you, this book is a breed apart.
While I found the pace of the book exciting, I found the actual action a little melodramatic. Especially when the characters named Inertia, Memory, and Force enter the scene. It seemed both affected and a little bit artificial. The basic plot was intriguing and held my interest throughout the book. Ren was an intriguing character with her odd appearance and her even stranger physical capabilities. Yet I wondered at her apparent lack of intelligence and at the way she seemed to accept her athletic abilities without much question.
She had confidence though and I did admire that. Her friend, Kari fit the stereotypical geeky Asian girl which I found rather contrived and forced. But their friendship was a bright spot in the book. The two girls had a bond that helped them through the hardships of the orphanage. The character I had the hardest time connecting with was Cousins. I felt he was little more then a minor character, even though he was to become an integral part of the book.
Although there were flaws in the book, I still enjoyed it. It was an interesting mix of action and fantasy in the young adult genre.
Apr 18, Arlene Kellas rated it really liked it. Fantasy meets Adventure in this story that makes you feel like you are involved in the story. Not for me, but probably alright for a younger reader - not a series I'll be continuing with. Her stark white hair made her an obvious target for the bullies, and the cruel nickname of "Ratgirl" had followed her for years. To ask other readers questions about Reaper's Return , please sign up. Corey Schurman rated it really liked it Sep 06,
This review courtesy of The Akamai Reader. Ren Cummins creates a unique world that is a mixture of steampunk, sci-fi and fantasy, combined with an intriguing back story.
I also drank up the hints that the author gives about the greater world beyond Oldtown, and the strange forces that lurk behind the main character and her adven Ren Cummins creates a unique world that is a mixture of steampunk, sci-fi and fantasy, combined with an intriguing back story. I also drank up the hints that the author gives about the greater world beyond Oldtown, and the strange forces that lurk behind the main character and her adventure. Clearly, there is a great deal more waiting for readers like myself as the series progresses, and this will undoubtedly prove to be just as matchless as the beginning was.
Aug 07, Jenn Bradshaw rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Filled with magic, and some themes of steampunk, which I love. Plus, it had talking animals! Rom has a gift for handling animals. She dies once, and then revives it all over, with the knowledge of what was going to happen.
Then she learns that she is the Reaper, a entity that helps creatures move on to death. But she is being hunted for her ability. It's a really good thing that Rom has good friends. I loved this book from beginning to cliffhanger end. But i loved this book.
Truly a wonderful read.
I definitely recommend this to everyone. Jul 14, H. The first book of the Chronicles of Aesirium does a great job of introducing us to our three protagonist and the world they inhabit. Aesirium itself is an intriguing blend of fantasy-realm magic and Victorian-era steam tech that makes you want to see more. There are also enough hints dropped of conflicts in the greater world that will undoubtedly draw our young heroes in over the course of the followup books.
Not only that, but we get genuinely great female protagonists in the type of book that The first book of the Chronicles of Aesirium does a great job of introducing us to our three protagonist and the world they inhabit. Not only that, but we get genuinely great female protagonists in the type of book that would usually be dominated by boys. Apr 18, Arlene Kellas rated it really liked it. I met Ren Cummins at Seattle ComiCon and he gave me this first volume of his book because he saw me carrying a Buffy comic.
I'm so glad he stopped me and did. He told me it was kind of a Steam Punk version of a slayer and that intrigued me enough to read the book. It was a little rough to get into, with learning about a new place, but it was a fabulous read. This was almost a teaser since things really all start to get into their place at the end of the book, so don't expect to read just on OMG. This was almost a teaser since things really all start to get into their place at the end of the book, so don't expect to read just one.
I'm sure I'll be picking up at least the next one very soon!! Apr 19, Fiona rated it did not like it Shelves: Have given up on this book coz it was confusing me. May have been more to do with reading it while the bairns were running about at gambado than the book actually being confusing. Reasby rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Anyone who likes strong female characters, steampunk, anime, good for younger readers. Kids, monsters and parasols, oh my! A wonderful introduction to a new and intriguing world where magic and steam-age technology collide.
The Morrow Stone features complex characters, intrigue, and in the tradition of Harry Potter, plays on the idea that kids are not nearly as fragile as we adults like to believe.
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Oct 03, Matt rated it it was amazing. A most excellent adventure. It reminds me a bit of author Charles de Lint. Fantasy meets Adventure in this story that makes you feel like you are involved in the story. Looking forward to the other 2 or 3 books. I don't know why, but I kept thinking of Pink Floyd songs while I read this book! Oct 20, Nevertaken rated it it was amazing Shelves: It's now been over a month since I read a good 70 pages or so in, but I didn't really lose interest, I've just been busy and reading other books too.
I'll be starting this book over and giving it a read and review by this weekend. Nov 14, Rachel Clarke rated it it was amazing. This fantasy adventure through the lives of 3 fantastic children is a truley inspiring book. I wish I had discovered Ren Cummins before but thanks to good reads I can now start on book 2 of the trilogy. Oct 31, Johnny LeBon rated it really liked it Shelves: I felt this was a little better than The Reaper Returns, especially the ending!
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Born in California, Ren lived in three more states and one other country before finally settling down in Seattle, Washington. There with his wife and daughter and their two dogs and one of the heaviest cats in existence, he juggles a love of writing, music, science fiction and the occasional desire to make an honest buck.
After a college professor in his English department took a good look at his w Born in California, Ren lived in three more states and one other country before finally settling down in Seattle, Washington. After a college professor in his English department took a good look at his work and aspirations, and subsequently challenged him to find his voice out in the world and not in a classroom, Ren decided to interpret this challenge positively and not in a "why don't you just sod off, you tosser!
Along the journey, such relatively mundane occupational interruptions like working as a hotel manager, music studio engineer and middle eastern drummer for belly dancers offered their respective distractions, but only served to diversify his voice, granting new accents and dialects. His life-long studies of philosophy, religion and the evolution of language have also played their part in affecting the development of his writing style.