YA Book Review: The Messenger’s Handbook by Pamela DuMond

The Messenger’s Handbook by Pamela DuMond


My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had both likes and dislikes in this book. And even some loves. Let me start out by saying the author is a really strong writer. She knows how to keep a reader’s attention, and the characters were beyond excellent. I loved the creepiness of Malachi. This is a promising start to the series.

SPOILER ALERT

However, I didn’t think there was enough information on the Messengers, and I had so many questions as I read. Who were they supposed to give messages to? Who chose who they were supposed to give messages to? Who created this group of time-traveling people?

Next, why did the Hunters want to eradicate the Messengers? Had the Messengers done something to them? That wasn’t fully explained.

At the end of the book, I was glad Samuel reappeared, but it was never mentioned in the book that he could time travel too without drinking the poison (unless I missed it).

Overall, I’m giving this book 4 stars because not answering the questions may have been intentional. I’m just not a reader who happens to like having some open-ended questions. Still, the lack of information didn’t detract from the excellent writing skills the author possesses and the effective way she has of maintaining a reader’s attention. The author’s love for this genre is evident in the writing, and I’ll definitely read another book by Pamela DuMond.





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