Simply Sam’s Reviews > Green Rider > Status Update

I'm still at 72% because in the very next paragraph one of her inner musings was "Whatever" in response to Alton talking to her about the king. Again the immaturity of the character is glaringly obvious. Just when I talked about character growth. I knew I spoke too soon.

When she had addressed King Zachary in the throne room that day, had her complaints been considered nagging?

She has basically acted like a petulant child the entirety of her stay in the castle (so far).

Now that she's leaving I'm kind of happy to see her questioning some of her actions anyway.

I'm trying, I really am. But sheesh...

I'm trying to not be annoyed by Karigan, really I am. It's not her fault that the author created her the way she did. I refuse to use the term "Mary Sue" (I'm not a fan of the way it is thrown around) but she has managed, through no real talent or training of her own, to extricate herself from some rather incredible situations. And then feels she has the right to openly chastise the king upon meeting him. Hmmm...

Something about this is just really easy to read. I like that. Sometimes fantasy is just too dense and hard, but this manages to have an "epic" feel while still maintaining some simplicity.

This is helping me get my fantasy fix. Please stay good, please stay good..

Karigan sat up startled. For all the sisters' fetish for propriety, and seeming ingenuous natures, she sensed an underlying intelligence of which she was allowed to touch but a small part. There was an intensity about them, like a bright burning fire within, but hidden behind a facade of proper social deportment, lightly sugared scones, and fine silver.

I like these Berry sisters.