Review by Rachel Swisher -- Heroes of Atlantis
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Review by Rachel Swisher -- Heroes of Atlantis
[Following is a volunteer review of "Heroes of Atlantis" by Ryan Carriere.]
Ryan Carriere's Heroes of Atlantis: Legend of the Dragon Runes is a young adult story following two main characters on their individual adventures. Roeg, a young man who is not well accepted by his clan is trying his best to find a way to prove that he is a valuable member and has a right to remain part of the group- a challenging task in a dangerous climate filled with wild beasts while working with a disability that makes it difficult to wield weapons for either hunting or protection. Sephonei is a young woman facing equal challenges of trying to prove herself worthy as she attempts to survive the escapades of her new companions who are recognized as seasoned rune hunters on the island of Atlantis.
Sephonei's adventures were enjoyable to read and as the book progressed she felt increasingly relatable. As Carriere wrote, "She needed to balance speed and caution, fear and bravery, and she believed she had mastered none of these". I liked the quick pace and the change of settings and challenges that she was facing from cave diving to seafaring.
It was difficult to determine exactly the age bracket for which this story was written. Some aspects were well imagined and detailed while others seemed quite a bit oversimplified. For example, giving the name Harper to a harpy or a character repeating something in his head to make it occur. I appreciated increasing the depth of the story (and depth of written culture in general) by writing a character with a disability; however did wonder throughout the book why the character or his friends did not try some simple modifications that would have worked for Roeg's specific situation. Lastly, the characters other than Sephonei felt type cast and expected without variety, often repeating the same phrases or sentiments throughout the story.
Overall, I would rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. I felt that Roeg's storyline and support characters were a little too predictable. More time expanding on the action scenes would be pages well spent to provide the reader with more time to absorb and enjoy the story.
This book is geared toward younger readers and I believe several could enjoy this tale quite a bit. For adult readers who enjoy some fiction that is placed in the young adult category- this may be a little too simplified for you. Heroes of Atlantis: Legend of the Dragon Runes will be followed by a second book titled Heroes of Atlantis: Legend of the Fire Dragon. I feel that there is potential for the characters to grow in to more complex individuals and that the author will continue with further creative exploration.
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Ryan Carriere's Heroes of Atlantis: Legend of the Dragon Runes is a young adult story following two main characters on their individual adventures. Roeg, a young man who is not well accepted by his clan is trying his best to find a way to prove that he is a valuable member and has a right to remain part of the group- a challenging task in a dangerous climate filled with wild beasts while working with a disability that makes it difficult to wield weapons for either hunting or protection. Sephonei is a young woman facing equal challenges of trying to prove herself worthy as she attempts to survive the escapades of her new companions who are recognized as seasoned rune hunters on the island of Atlantis.
Sephonei's adventures were enjoyable to read and as the book progressed she felt increasingly relatable. As Carriere wrote, "She needed to balance speed and caution, fear and bravery, and she believed she had mastered none of these". I liked the quick pace and the change of settings and challenges that she was facing from cave diving to seafaring.
It was difficult to determine exactly the age bracket for which this story was written. Some aspects were well imagined and detailed while others seemed quite a bit oversimplified. For example, giving the name Harper to a harpy or a character repeating something in his head to make it occur. I appreciated increasing the depth of the story (and depth of written culture in general) by writing a character with a disability; however did wonder throughout the book why the character or his friends did not try some simple modifications that would have worked for Roeg's specific situation. Lastly, the characters other than Sephonei felt type cast and expected without variety, often repeating the same phrases or sentiments throughout the story.
Overall, I would rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. I felt that Roeg's storyline and support characters were a little too predictable. More time expanding on the action scenes would be pages well spent to provide the reader with more time to absorb and enjoy the story.
This book is geared toward younger readers and I believe several could enjoy this tale quite a bit. For adult readers who enjoy some fiction that is placed in the young adult category- this may be a little too simplified for you. Heroes of Atlantis: Legend of the Dragon Runes will be followed by a second book titled Heroes of Atlantis: Legend of the Fire Dragon. I feel that there is potential for the characters to grow in to more complex individuals and that the author will continue with further creative exploration.
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Heroes of Atlantis
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