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Pixies in the Mist
Jake had drifted to Japan without any serious intent, and it was going... okay. He had made friends in the local Salsa community, his Japanese was improving, but for Jake the familiar feeling that had dogged him most of his life - that something special should be happening - had struck again.Kenneth had been assigned to Japan by the pixie queen years ago, which is just enough time for a pixie to get bored and complacent while keeping tabs on the local talent. Most humans had no magic, and most magical humans didn't know it was their power that made their food taste better, their paintings more vibrant, or people like them more.When the two met, the spark in Jake gave Kenneth's role a new urgency. Jake didn't just have magic, he had a wild and unpredictable kind seen only once in a generation. How could Kenneth keep Jake's magic from falling into enemy hands? Kill him? Recruit him? Somehow keep him ignorant?Jake's magic had quietly led him to Japan, subtly influencing every choice in his life. That something special Jake had been waiting for was about to happen, ensuring his and Kenneth's lives would never be boring again.
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Published October 5, 2021
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August 26, 2021
This book was quite unusual, with a story quite different from any I've read before. Both main characters were difficult to like. That doesn't make the story unlikeable in any way; in fact, it can be more fun, since it can change the way I feel about the events in the book. It was interesting to view a magical world with a hierarchy that still involved a workaday job for the Pixie, trying to balance his multitasking and tiring schedule.
The only cons for me were the switching views between the characters from paragraph to paragraph. At the beginning of the book I had a very difficult time determining which character's POV was current. Typically this type of switching view is done chapter to chapter and is easier to follow that way, and it took me a while to get used to this difference.
The only other thing for me was when the characters went outside the castle, to obtain something from a magical creature. I completely saw what was coming, as it seemed like a very predictable scene (one we've seen before in other stories). A slightly different take would've been more of a surprise. I was actually a bit taken aback because the rest of the world and creatures and characters are all so original and interesting.
Overall I really liked this book and would recommend it.
The only cons for me were the switching views between the characters from paragraph to paragraph. At the beginning of the book I had a very difficult time determining which character's POV was current. Typically this type of switching view is done chapter to chapter and is easier to follow that way, and it took me a while to get used to this difference.
The only other thing for me was when the characters went outside the castle, to obtain something from a magical creature. I completely saw what was coming, as it seemed like a very predictable scene (one we've seen before in other stories). A slightly different take would've been more of a surprise. I was actually a bit taken aback because the rest of the world and creatures and characters are all so original and interesting.
Overall I really liked this book and would recommend it.
November 13, 2021
Audiobook Review: Pixies in the Mist by Rast Musick, Narrated by Andre Santana.
As always I want to thank Netgalley and Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC for presenting me with an Audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
I will begin by saying that Andre Santana, the narrator was fantastic, their voice was incredibly soothing and held emotion within the narrative. It did help keep me invested in the story and focused on what was happening.
As always let's start with a quick overview of the novel. We follow Jake who came to Japan because he had a feeling it was where he was supposed to be in life. But the daily routine lacked any real satisfaction. Jake’s only source of excitement was Salsa dancing. Well it was until he met Kenneth.
A pixie undercover to find magical humans, Kenneth had more excitement than he wanted in his life. His only relaxation was Salsa dancing. When he met Jake his cramped schedule got even more cramped. Trying his best to keep Jake’s magical potential hidden on top of still doing his job caused even more stress for Kenneth than he had before. For Jake though, he feels like he found a new friend, although he can’t shake the feeling something might be off.
When Jake finally discovers his powers the two are forced to deal with their separate lives becoming increasingly intertwined and all that comes with it. Kenneth tries to keep Jake under control, Jake desires to break free and understand the new world that has been under his nose all along. Will either get what they want?
The premise of the book did interest me and as I say the narrator did do a fantastic job but it just didn't hit the mark of a five or four stars for me. The writing style, although this is spoken, was just missing a little something. There was a lot of telling and not a lot of showing. A lot of X did this, Y did that. It did get better towards the end but it didn’t really make up for this. There were also a lot of questions posed and not answered, a lot of the world felt unfleshed out. For example the magic within the book itself seems as if it has real potential but there is no real explanation about it. How it works, why it needs to be so strictly monitored. It left a lot of questions, and while I am unsure if there will be a second book the ending was so abrupt and just seemed…odd.
The characters as well were not overly likeable. As I mentioned above there is a lot of telling not showing so finding personality within the characters is difficult beyond the simple. The motivations of the characters are also very thinly veiled when I feel they could have a lot of promise if just a bit of work was done on them. Even when Jake becomes aware of his magical gifts we don’t really see much development.
It’s not all bad though, the story does have promise if some of the kinks are worked out in the style and worldbuilding. Alternatively if the intended audience is reconsidered. I am an avid fantasy and sci-fi reader and of all levels from middle grade to YA to NA and Adult. I think because this was considered to be aimed to Adults I was expecting a bit more from it in way of development of the world and characters. A good Urban Fantasy. I was let down a little, now if this was re-aimmed at Middlegrade or maybe YA at a push it would probably be a good opening up to the genre. It would still need a little tweaking but I could see it being a great stepping stone. As it stands I was left a little disappointed and I suppose it was partly on myself for putting expectations on it.
As always I want to thank Netgalley and Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC for presenting me with an Audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
I will begin by saying that Andre Santana, the narrator was fantastic, their voice was incredibly soothing and held emotion within the narrative. It did help keep me invested in the story and focused on what was happening.
As always let's start with a quick overview of the novel. We follow Jake who came to Japan because he had a feeling it was where he was supposed to be in life. But the daily routine lacked any real satisfaction. Jake’s only source of excitement was Salsa dancing. Well it was until he met Kenneth.
A pixie undercover to find magical humans, Kenneth had more excitement than he wanted in his life. His only relaxation was Salsa dancing. When he met Jake his cramped schedule got even more cramped. Trying his best to keep Jake’s magical potential hidden on top of still doing his job caused even more stress for Kenneth than he had before. For Jake though, he feels like he found a new friend, although he can’t shake the feeling something might be off.
When Jake finally discovers his powers the two are forced to deal with their separate lives becoming increasingly intertwined and all that comes with it. Kenneth tries to keep Jake under control, Jake desires to break free and understand the new world that has been under his nose all along. Will either get what they want?
The premise of the book did interest me and as I say the narrator did do a fantastic job but it just didn't hit the mark of a five or four stars for me. The writing style, although this is spoken, was just missing a little something. There was a lot of telling and not a lot of showing. A lot of X did this, Y did that. It did get better towards the end but it didn’t really make up for this. There were also a lot of questions posed and not answered, a lot of the world felt unfleshed out. For example the magic within the book itself seems as if it has real potential but there is no real explanation about it. How it works, why it needs to be so strictly monitored. It left a lot of questions, and while I am unsure if there will be a second book the ending was so abrupt and just seemed…odd.
The characters as well were not overly likeable. As I mentioned above there is a lot of telling not showing so finding personality within the characters is difficult beyond the simple. The motivations of the characters are also very thinly veiled when I feel they could have a lot of promise if just a bit of work was done on them. Even when Jake becomes aware of his magical gifts we don’t really see much development.
It’s not all bad though, the story does have promise if some of the kinks are worked out in the style and worldbuilding. Alternatively if the intended audience is reconsidered. I am an avid fantasy and sci-fi reader and of all levels from middle grade to YA to NA and Adult. I think because this was considered to be aimed to Adults I was expecting a bit more from it in way of development of the world and characters. A good Urban Fantasy. I was let down a little, now if this was re-aimmed at Middlegrade or maybe YA at a push it would probably be a good opening up to the genre. It would still need a little tweaking but I could see it being a great stepping stone. As it stands I was left a little disappointed and I suppose it was partly on myself for putting expectations on it.
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January 15, 2022DNF.
Fairies and pixies have never been my thing but I thought I'd give it a go. Unfortunately, I simply couldn't get into the story. The narrator felt very monotone – sometimes it took a few moments to realise that the POV had changed. The weird racist undertones directed towards the Japanese characters didn't help either, given that the book parly takes place in Japan.
Thanks to Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC and NetGalley for the access to the audiobook.
Fairies and pixies have never been my thing but I thought I'd give it a go. Unfortunately, I simply couldn't get into the story. The narrator felt very monotone – sometimes it took a few moments to realise that the POV had changed. The weird racist undertones directed towards the Japanese characters didn't help either, given that the book parly takes place in Japan.
Thanks to Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC and NetGalley for the access to the audiobook.
November 5, 2021
I received an eARC of this audiobook from Netgalley.
I like fantasy and science-fiction, which was the reason I picked up this book. It sounded like it could be an off-beat take on the genre. But, unfortunately, I just couldn't connect with this book in the least. Neither the characters nor the universe.
While the title makes it sound like it's a cutesy queer romance in the making, it's actually aggressively straight. A little too straight? Something about Kenneth and Jake's friendship felt off for me - they had no chemistry with each other. Chemistry is tangible even in books and audiobooks, and definitely between characters in a platonic relationship. But these two were put together through circumstance and nothing really drew them together in the writing.
I don't know if it was the Japan setting, but the characterisations and setup of the plot felt like an anime to me. These characters are very distinct, but they're characterised by their quirks and actions - Jake's love of dancing and blogging, Kenneth's abilities and missions. They lack any personality (which is not an anime trait, but can be), which was the main reason I struggled to connect or care about these characters.
All the setup and introductions of these character traits are put on the backburner partway through the book. There was no foreshadowing in the first two acts. Nor was there any reason for us to learn all the things Jake loved. Again, no connections between anything - it made it so hard to become immersed in this world.
Neither Jake, nor Kenneth is particularly likeable - they're barebones characters at the moment, but they're also surprisingly incompetent. Jake never sits down and listens, nor does he try and absorb what's happening to him. But, Kenneth, despite specifically being in charge of keeping an eye on Jake, doesn't bother protecting him from any possible harm. And then Kenneth just abandons Jake after Jake's life has turned upside down!
I found the author's ability to switch points of view in between paragraphs quite interesting. I felt they were successful in this endeavour, but wouldn't a third-person narrative have done the job just as easily? It certainly felt like there was a third-person narrator because of how the author kept saying 'the human did this' and 'the pixie did that'. Weird!
The book ending on a cliffhanger is another mistake. It's a short book, just finish off the story.
I didn't find this book derivative, but it was all over the place, technically messy and with characters that just weren't interesting in the least. I'd give this a hard pass, even as a fantasy fan.
I like fantasy and science-fiction, which was the reason I picked up this book. It sounded like it could be an off-beat take on the genre. But, unfortunately, I just couldn't connect with this book in the least. Neither the characters nor the universe.
While the title makes it sound like it's a cutesy queer romance in the making, it's actually aggressively straight. A little too straight? Something about Kenneth and Jake's friendship felt off for me - they had no chemistry with each other. Chemistry is tangible even in books and audiobooks, and definitely between characters in a platonic relationship. But these two were put together through circumstance and nothing really drew them together in the writing.
I don't know if it was the Japan setting, but the characterisations and setup of the plot felt like an anime to me. These characters are very distinct, but they're characterised by their quirks and actions - Jake's love of dancing and blogging, Kenneth's abilities and missions. They lack any personality (which is not an anime trait, but can be), which was the main reason I struggled to connect or care about these characters.
All the setup and introductions of these character traits are put on the backburner partway through the book. There was no foreshadowing in the first two acts. Nor was there any reason for us to learn all the things Jake loved. Again, no connections between anything - it made it so hard to become immersed in this world.
Neither Jake, nor Kenneth is particularly likeable - they're barebones characters at the moment, but they're also surprisingly incompetent. Jake never sits down and listens, nor does he try and absorb what's happening to him. But, Kenneth, despite specifically being in charge of keeping an eye on Jake, doesn't bother protecting him from any possible harm. And then Kenneth just abandons Jake after Jake's life has turned upside down!
I found the author's ability to switch points of view in between paragraphs quite interesting. I felt they were successful in this endeavour, but wouldn't a third-person narrative have done the job just as easily? It certainly felt like there was a third-person narrator because of how the author kept saying 'the human did this' and 'the pixie did that'. Weird!
The book ending on a cliffhanger is another mistake. It's a short book, just finish off the story.
I didn't find this book derivative, but it was all over the place, technically messy and with characters that just weren't interesting in the least. I'd give this a hard pass, even as a fantasy fan.
December 10, 2021
I received the Audio ARC book from Netgally in exchange for an honest review.
Please have a look at the blurb of the book before reading my thoughts as I won’t be talking about that here.
I wasn’t entórnele sure about the book from the beginning there were a couple of instances where I was uncomfortable for example in chapter 3 Jake is in his dancing club in Japan dancing with random people and he tells Kenneth “how can you remember everyone so easily? I can’t barely keep 2 or 3 people apart” So I was like Woooow hang on a minute and i rewind it to hear once again. And yeah our hero is a bit of a racist. Same chapter he gets annoyed because Latinos spoke to him in Spanish while in a salsa club (still in Japan) For me adding certain stereotypes can be kept out of book when they don’t have an specific intention or elaborate on it further? So why was this even relevant?
The story develops little by little and theres a lot of telling but very little happening. I felt there was a long time on world building but not much on the magic side and the characters don’t really develop much either.
As we follow Jake in his own magic discovery we are only starring at what he does, and lacking communication skills with his friend Keneth and hiding things from each other and the typical curiosity of the “chosen one” made me think it was a YA book but the target audience it’s actually adult.
I like the idea of the mist and controlling it and the different creatures within the world are a nice touch but then again I didn’t see much of a purpose on the first few chapters as they seem completely irrelevant by chapter 10.
In chapter 11 there’s a conversion where Jake confronts Keneth and tells him “you’ve been lying to me for years” and here I’m thinking the whole time it was just a question of weeks of friendship??
There are enough inconsistencies throughout the book that i felt they needed to do a little more work on editing the book and read again and maybe culling it a little more.
The ending is abrupt and rushed but I think that’s because they might want to do a series out of it. But I’m not interested in continuing.
Please have a look at the blurb of the book before reading my thoughts as I won’t be talking about that here.
I wasn’t entórnele sure about the book from the beginning there were a couple of instances where I was uncomfortable for example in chapter 3 Jake is in his dancing club in Japan dancing with random people and he tells Kenneth “how can you remember everyone so easily? I can’t barely keep 2 or 3 people apart” So I was like Woooow hang on a minute and i rewind it to hear once again. And yeah our hero is a bit of a racist. Same chapter he gets annoyed because Latinos spoke to him in Spanish while in a salsa club (still in Japan) For me adding certain stereotypes can be kept out of book when they don’t have an specific intention or elaborate on it further? So why was this even relevant?
The story develops little by little and theres a lot of telling but very little happening. I felt there was a long time on world building but not much on the magic side and the characters don’t really develop much either.
As we follow Jake in his own magic discovery we are only starring at what he does, and lacking communication skills with his friend Keneth and hiding things from each other and the typical curiosity of the “chosen one” made me think it was a YA book but the target audience it’s actually adult.
I like the idea of the mist and controlling it and the different creatures within the world are a nice touch but then again I didn’t see much of a purpose on the first few chapters as they seem completely irrelevant by chapter 10.
In chapter 11 there’s a conversion where Jake confronts Keneth and tells him “you’ve been lying to me for years” and here I’m thinking the whole time it was just a question of weeks of friendship??
There are enough inconsistencies throughout the book that i felt they needed to do a little more work on editing the book and read again and maybe culling it a little more.
The ending is abrupt and rushed but I think that’s because they might want to do a series out of it. But I’m not interested in continuing.
November 10, 2021
I was in the fence about requesting this book because the cover looks fun...but the description was kind of meh to me.
I originally went in thinking this will end up having a M/M relationship.... Nah just straight guys being straight guys.
Kenneth, is a Pixie "spy" who finds "marks" (humans with magic) and finds out if they're worth bringing over to their side or killing. The other option is just keeping an eye on them.
The we have Jake. Some kid that does nothing but school and salsa dancing. Bit of a loner. Doesn't care to write to anyone or hang out with anyone. Because that's his past life. He half ass attempts at being a travel blogger..... Are you really not supposed to show excitement or character in blogs? That's lame I wanna read someone be excited about something not just spit information at me,
but yeah Jake has powers. Kenneth "befriends him" to keep an eye on him. Seems like maybe a relationship will come don't count on it tho Jake thinks with his dick it's not said but it's pretty clear.
This book also leaves way too many questions for me and only answers like 4. I guess I'm just not a fan because I don't want to read about unreliable people I already work with them or have dated them.
I originally went in thinking this will end up having a M/M relationship.... Nah just straight guys being straight guys.
Kenneth, is a Pixie "spy" who finds "marks" (humans with magic) and finds out if they're worth bringing over to their side or killing. The other option is just keeping an eye on them.
The we have Jake. Some kid that does nothing but school and salsa dancing. Bit of a loner. Doesn't care to write to anyone or hang out with anyone. Because that's his past life. He half ass attempts at being a travel blogger..... Are you really not supposed to show excitement or character in blogs? That's lame I wanna read someone be excited about something not just spit information at me,
but yeah Jake has powers. Kenneth "befriends him" to keep an eye on him. Seems like maybe a relationship will come don't count on it tho Jake thinks with his dick it's not said but it's pretty clear.
This book also leaves way too many questions for me and only answers like 4. I guess I'm just not a fan because I don't want to read about unreliable people I already work with them or have dated them.
November 30, 2021
This book is set in an interesting world. That's about the best I can say about it. There is no story. It's just all world-building without any real plot and with no real character growth. It could have been a cute romcom about two foreigners meeting in Japan and becoming close as they manufacture reasons to hang out together... But instead all the "romantic tingles" are chalked up to magic because "no Homo Bro".
The magical aspect is so underutilized. It serves almost no purpose beyond creating a reason for the boys to want to be together, but since this is not (apparently, I couldn't keep reading beyond the first 50%) a romance, there doesn't need to be a reason to bring them together.
The setting also serves no purpose. It doesn't *feel* like Japan. Why set a magical book in Japan if you aren't going to include any type of Japanese culture or mythology? Every character we spend any kind of time with is a foreigner.
I listened to this audio at double speed hoping to get to the good part, but by halfway it was still so boring that there was no reason to go forword. There's no plot, no point, and the characters aren't interesting enough to read a slice of life about them. There is simultaneously too much going on to be cohesive and not enough going on to be interesting.
The magical aspect is so underutilized. It serves almost no purpose beyond creating a reason for the boys to want to be together, but since this is not (apparently, I couldn't keep reading beyond the first 50%) a romance, there doesn't need to be a reason to bring them together.
The setting also serves no purpose. It doesn't *feel* like Japan. Why set a magical book in Japan if you aren't going to include any type of Japanese culture or mythology? Every character we spend any kind of time with is a foreigner.
I listened to this audio at double speed hoping to get to the good part, but by halfway it was still so boring that there was no reason to go forword. There's no plot, no point, and the characters aren't interesting enough to read a slice of life about them. There is simultaneously too much going on to be cohesive and not enough going on to be interesting.
November 19, 2021
Recieved via netgallery to give a honest review.
I was very excited to get in to this book, I loved the idea of magic being a plot base line. I found the characters hard to connect with as you never seem to fully get to know them, the story always seemed to just skim the edge of who they where.
Also when other characters are mentioned you never get a sense of who they are or what they may look like.I loved that it was set in Japan, it was based on magic and that you had 2 young people in to a hobby such as salsa. I’m pleased that there are more in the series and I still do look forward to giving them a go, as I feel more can come out of this reality. Hopefully connecting with the characters more.
I did enjoy the narrator, it was just a shame the characters didn’t have more in-depth description to bring them to life.
I was very excited to get in to this book, I loved the idea of magic being a plot base line. I found the characters hard to connect with as you never seem to fully get to know them, the story always seemed to just skim the edge of who they where.
Also when other characters are mentioned you never get a sense of who they are or what they may look like.I loved that it was set in Japan, it was based on magic and that you had 2 young people in to a hobby such as salsa. I’m pleased that there are more in the series and I still do look forward to giving them a go, as I feel more can come out of this reality. Hopefully connecting with the characters more.
I did enjoy the narrator, it was just a shame the characters didn’t have more in-depth description to bring them to life.
November 28, 2021
I received an Advanced Reader Copy in audiobook form of this book from NetGalley and Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC in exchange for my honest review of this book.
Jake and Kenneth meet while Salsa dancing. Jake contains magical powers, unbeknownst to him, until Kenneth comes along. Kenneth is a pixie working undercover to find magical humans, and his newest magical human ends up being Jake.
While the characters were built well, I never felt that pull of growing to know and love them. We were merely introduced, with no chance to learn who they really are. The story was good, though slower-paced than usual, and Andre Santana did a fantastic job in narrating the story. There were parts where the story seemed to fizzle out a little, but I hung on simply because the narration was so good.
I was intrigued with the world of Jake and Kenneth, and hope that there is more to come.
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Jake and Kenneth meet while Salsa dancing. Jake contains magical powers, unbeknownst to him, until Kenneth comes along. Kenneth is a pixie working undercover to find magical humans, and his newest magical human ends up being Jake.
While the characters were built well, I never felt that pull of growing to know and love them. We were merely introduced, with no chance to learn who they really are. The story was good, though slower-paced than usual, and Andre Santana did a fantastic job in narrating the story. There were parts where the story seemed to fizzle out a little, but I hung on simply because the narration was so good.
I was intrigued with the world of Jake and Kenneth, and hope that there is more to come.
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December 17, 2021
I love the premise of this book - it's unique and captured my interest. Unfortunately, the execution didn't wow me. The story overall was good, but it moved a bit slowly, and at times the dialogue was awkward. The POV switches didn't have clear demarcations, and it was at times confusing. If I had to sum it up, I'd say it was written for a middle grade level but at a young adult length and with the aim for young adult readers. I liked the characters once I got to know them well enough, and while I was intrigued by the hidden world of magic. I would've liked a bit more world building, but it wasn't too bad overall. It's decent, and I think for young adult readers who are reading at a slightly lower level, this would be perfect.
November 8, 2021
While not my usual read, Rasta’s novel took me on an interesting journey, one that I wouldn’t usually go on. Personally, third person split POV, is not something I can read, it niggles at my brain and mildly infuriates me. I pushed away the niggling feeling to continue reading but did eventually have to stop because it was hurting my brain. What I did read of the novel was interesting and intriguing plot which I would have happily read if not for the writing style. Would recommend to others who like the genre just not for me 😊
November 16, 2021
I received the audiobook via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the book has potential, however, the two main characters were not very likable and were not very interesting. They were not developed enough for me to emotionally invest in their stories. Their interactions were awkward and I initially thought they might be awkwardly trying to flirt but that didn’t end up being the case. I think if the magical history of the book was more developed, I may have been more curious about the outcome.
The premise of the book has potential, however, the two main characters were not very likable and were not very interesting. They were not developed enough for me to emotionally invest in their stories. Their interactions were awkward and I initially thought they might be awkwardly trying to flirt but that didn’t end up being the case. I think if the magical history of the book was more developed, I may have been more curious about the outcome.
October 31, 2021
Received as an audio review copy from NetGalley; narrated by Andre Santana and this is an honest review. Sadly this audio book could have been more interesting if it had a different narrator; for myself it made the author's work not immersive as this vocal medium is suppose to be. It made the characters and even the world that Kenneth inhabits within Japan felt a one note with no depth to be remembered.
November 18, 2021
I couldn't get all the way through the book to be honest. Maybe it picks up pace and is less repetitive in the second part but I just couldn't keep my attention on it to find out. Its a great concept and has potential but reads like someone writing a daily journal where only small interesting bits change day to day and they feel the need to restate what seems important to them. Maybe I'd give it another shot if I know that some major edits got done to it.
November 28, 2021
Okay for a young reader, early teens introduction into science fiction. The story is simple. I didn't care for either of the main characters. The attitudes were childlike; refusing to move in spite of being in an emergency situation. The pixies, mist, and creatures were not complicated, however I didn't feel a flow or connection to the storyline.
Thank you NetGalley for accepting my request to read and review this book.
Thank you NetGalley for accepting my request to read and review this book.
December 4, 2021
I'm sorry. I don't really want to be too negative, but I think this was just not for me. There were so many issues that after awhile, I just couldn't help being continually being pulled out of the story.
You never know, maybe it was just a bad day, but this was very DIFFICULT to finish. But I did. I did not want to DNF and give it 1 star, so I made it to the end.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone.
You never know, maybe it was just a bad day, but this was very DIFFICULT to finish. But I did. I did not want to DNF and give it 1 star, so I made it to the end.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone.
December 16, 2021
Overall, I enjoyed the story. Jake was overly impulsive, and Kenneth was too cautious and overprotective. These personality traits caused most of the conflict within the book. I would have liked more balance within the characters, and more variety in the cause of conflict.
I didn't find myself sucked into the story. I simply enjoyed it. Great narrator.
Thanks to NetGalley and Cinnabar Moth Publishing for the ARC.
I didn't find myself sucked into the story. I simply enjoyed it. Great narrator.
Thanks to NetGalley and Cinnabar Moth Publishing for the ARC.
December 23, 2021
Get ready to be completely taken with the world that Rasta Musick has created for us. I was drawn in by his words and the world he vividly created with great characters and an entertaining plot.
Well rounded, it encompasses many aspects of a fantasy read. If you are a lover of fantasy, this will touch on everything.
The writing style was direct and easy to follow along with, it managed to keep me flipping pages.
Well rounded, it encompasses many aspects of a fantasy read. If you are a lover of fantasy, this will touch on everything.
The writing style was direct and easy to follow along with, it managed to keep me flipping pages.
January 27, 2023
This book is a DNF. I am listening to an audiobook from the publisher, and it just cannot keep my attention. It’s a sci-fi set in Japan, but at the same time involves castle and train travel and modern society, and it just is not working together well enough to keep my attention. I am 15% of the way in and have no idea what is going on and so for me this story ends
November 17, 2021
This is based on the audio version of this book. I believe I would have liked the book better than the audio version, hence I have given this a higher grade then what I think the audio version deserves. Read the book, and stay away from the audio version if you want to read this…
April 19, 2022
*received for free from netgalley for honest review* This overall wasn't a bad book but as an adult reading it, it was too simple? there was a lot going on but the story itself was just very, simplistic when it didn't have to be.
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November 30, 2021In this world, there are some humans that have magical capabilities. Kenneth is an undercover pixie operator who looks after such humans which keeps his life super busy & the only relaxation is his Salsa Class
Jake came to Japan to find where he belonged and his boring routine life has just 1 source of excitement- Salsa Class.
Kenneth starts with a friendly approach towards Jake to keep him safe from the magical dangers in the mist. However, their long friendship takes a turn when the truth hits them and now Jake must choose aside.
My only complaint in this Dangerous Magical land is: This book is part of a series and the next book is not out yet.... how am I supposed to survive 😕
Jake came to Japan to find where he belonged and his boring routine life has just 1 source of excitement- Salsa Class.
Kenneth starts with a friendly approach towards Jake to keep him safe from the magical dangers in the mist. However, their long friendship takes a turn when the truth hits them and now Jake must choose aside.
My only complaint in this Dangerous Magical land is: This book is part of a series and the next book is not out yet.... how am I supposed to survive 😕
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