Review of Jane Grace: Library of Light
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Review of Jane Grace: Library of Light
[Following is a volunteer review of "Jane Grace: Library of Light" by Trace Sonnleitner.]
Jane Grace: Library of Light by Trace Sonnleitner is a dystopian fiction novel that follows a young woman named Jane as she experiences the ‘New World’ that she’s found herself living in after a war has destroyed all that was familiar to her. Jane proves herself to be resourceful, kind, and a model member of the new community of survivors who all know and respect her for the help she’s given them. Jane is soon chosen to visit and tour a place that the residents of Rubelle, the broken city she lives in, have only ever heard very far-fetched rumors of. She can experience technology that she would never have dreamt of and meets the man who is the brains behind what seems to be the savior of all survivors. David Trimere shows Jane the beauty of his highly advanced city, New Atlantis, and assures her that everyone from Rubelle would be able to come and live there in peace. When Jane returns, she meets up with her childhood best friend Lander who takes her to meet a pair of siblings that have amazing abilities. However, the relief that came with learning about David Trimere and New Atlantis is short-lived as she realizes that not all is as it seems, and David may not be who he claims to be.
This novel was an amazing read. The imagery created by the author in so few pages sucks the reader in and really achieves the ‘movie montage in the mind’ experience that all novelists strive for. Readers can really see the post-apocalyptic scenery, and the Bootlegger’s club is incredibly described. The story flows exceptionally well, introducing new characters without creating a difficult-to-follow roster of people. Sonnleitner has captured the emotion behind the situation and portrays it very well within the main character Jane. The ideas behind the technology described are incredibly interesting and the author develops a great understanding of these innovations in the reader that builds on the story and leaves us wanting more.
Aside from a few writing errors, this novel does not have many negative aspects. I would have liked more of a physical description about each of the characters, especially Jane, but at the same time the lack thereof allows the reader to completely create the characters from their imaginations. The chapters are quite short which threatens to disrupt the flow of the storyline, but it also creates seamless scene transitions and allows the reader to regroup and reflect on the last few scenes.
This book gets a 3 out of 4 stars from me. The only things keeping it from a full star review are a few editing issues in which the reader may get caught up and be returned to reality. However, if these issues were corrected it would definitely get that final star. A really well-written book about a really well thought out story that can transport a reader exactly where they need to go.
All in all, I feel this novel could be marketed towards a large group of readers. There are no undertones that make it either childish or too mature so from ages 12-24 seems appropriate. Any younger and reader may struggle to understand some of the technological aspects. The older readers however could really dive deep and find more mature hints about differing ideologies.
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Jane Grace: Library of Light
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Jane Grace: Library of Light by Trace Sonnleitner is a dystopian fiction novel that follows a young woman named Jane as she experiences the ‘New World’ that she’s found herself living in after a war has destroyed all that was familiar to her. Jane proves herself to be resourceful, kind, and a model member of the new community of survivors who all know and respect her for the help she’s given them. Jane is soon chosen to visit and tour a place that the residents of Rubelle, the broken city she lives in, have only ever heard very far-fetched rumors of. She can experience technology that she would never have dreamt of and meets the man who is the brains behind what seems to be the savior of all survivors. David Trimere shows Jane the beauty of his highly advanced city, New Atlantis, and assures her that everyone from Rubelle would be able to come and live there in peace. When Jane returns, she meets up with her childhood best friend Lander who takes her to meet a pair of siblings that have amazing abilities. However, the relief that came with learning about David Trimere and New Atlantis is short-lived as she realizes that not all is as it seems, and David may not be who he claims to be.
This novel was an amazing read. The imagery created by the author in so few pages sucks the reader in and really achieves the ‘movie montage in the mind’ experience that all novelists strive for. Readers can really see the post-apocalyptic scenery, and the Bootlegger’s club is incredibly described. The story flows exceptionally well, introducing new characters without creating a difficult-to-follow roster of people. Sonnleitner has captured the emotion behind the situation and portrays it very well within the main character Jane. The ideas behind the technology described are incredibly interesting and the author develops a great understanding of these innovations in the reader that builds on the story and leaves us wanting more.
Aside from a few writing errors, this novel does not have many negative aspects. I would have liked more of a physical description about each of the characters, especially Jane, but at the same time the lack thereof allows the reader to completely create the characters from their imaginations. The chapters are quite short which threatens to disrupt the flow of the storyline, but it also creates seamless scene transitions and allows the reader to regroup and reflect on the last few scenes.
This book gets a 3 out of 4 stars from me. The only things keeping it from a full star review are a few editing issues in which the reader may get caught up and be returned to reality. However, if these issues were corrected it would definitely get that final star. A really well-written book about a really well thought out story that can transport a reader exactly where they need to go.
All in all, I feel this novel could be marketed towards a large group of readers. There are no undertones that make it either childish or too mature so from ages 12-24 seems appropriate. Any younger and reader may struggle to understand some of the technological aspects. The older readers however could really dive deep and find more mature hints about differing ideologies.
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Jane Grace: Library of Light
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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