Overall, I thought this was a fun read for middle grade readers. I think that middle schoolers in particular would really enjoy reading this book.
With that said, there were parts that were confusing for me as a reader, mainly in regards to the word building. While I understand that some of the world's was being kept from our main character (on purpose), I felt that there needed to be some explanation for how the world works a bit earlier in the story.
In terms of characters, Kenyan was a defiant character, which was interesting. I think it was a bit over the top sometimes (especially when it came to not listening to his friends, who were trying to help him); but I appreciated that the author committed to this character type. I also thought some of the secondary characters could have been a bit more fleshed out.
I also didn't love that this story ends on such a major cliffhanger. I don't think it was necessary.
I'm glad I gave this story a chance though, and I hope other readers will too.
With that said, there were parts that were confusing for me as a reader, mainly in regards to the word building. While I understand that some of the world's was being kept from our main character (on purpose), I felt that there needed to be some explanation for how the world works a bit earlier in the story.
In terms of characters, Kenyan was a defiant character, which was interesting. I think it was a bit over the top sometimes (especially when it came to not listening to his friends, who were trying to help him); but I appreciated that the author committed to this character type. I also thought some of the secondary characters could have been a bit more fleshed out.
I also didn't love that this story ends on such a major cliffhanger. I don't think it was necessary.
I'm glad I gave this story a chance though, and I hope other readers will too.