Identity Revealed by J.M. ButlerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was pleasantly surprised by this story. I didn't know what to expect and not being a heavy fantasy reader, I was a bit hesitant to buy it. However, I have to say the story captured me and kept me enthralled throughout 500 pages. It is well written and edited. I caught a few items (very few) that I thought were not correct but I simply moved on and didn't even note them down.
I like the characters, although I felt Amelia was a bit immature at times in how she behaved. I decided that could be because of her upbringing. She didn't actually have a mother and she was more focused on becoming a fighter rather than developing girl skills. She's interesting in that she's so wrong about so much and I'm curious to see how so grows.
OK, I always seem to like the bad boys. So... I'm totally enthralled by the Brothers (Grim). The Vawtrians (Did I spell it right?) are both scary and seductive. The violence and lack of compassion they appear to exhibit is frightening but they're so likable you find yourself making excuses for them. I want Naatos to be a nice guy, like his brothers. But he's an unrepentant jerk. Will he change for love? I don't know if I want him too! There is this underlying darkness to all three brothers but they're hilariously funny and I caught myself falling for each one in turn. That's disgraceful but so much fun.
However, my one negative (minus a star) about it is that it ends in a cliff hanger. I hate that and always feel a cheated. It is like buying a book to find the last chapter missing. Totally puts me off. I just finished another author that ended his the same way and the sequel isn't even written for that one! Is this common in fantasy?
I will admit that I think Butler did an exceptional job with this book and I look forward to the second half. Yes, I'll buy it because I can't stand not knowing. But is does annoy me to have to wait till the budget works for me.
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