Book Review: Out of the Shadows by Dana Fraedrich
Welcome to my Book Review series!
I had originally planned on doing book reviews when I first started blogging, and as many books as I have read since, just never got around to actually starting. Why?
Because leaving detailed reviews scares me.
I’m usually the kind of person who just goes “I liked it!” or “Meh, not my cup of tea…” and moves on. With my own book launch around the corner however, I wanted to try and make my reviews count (especially for fellow Indie Authors). No better time than now!
Though I plan on reviewing lots of Steampunk and Urban Fantasy, I would also love to have a nice mix of genres by both Indie and Traditional authors. I’ve read some good Children’s books, Sci-Fi, and Romance lately that I’d love to introduce to you.
With that being said, let’s get started!
BOOK REVIEW: OUT OF THE SHADOWS BY DANA FRAEDRICH
Lenore is rescued from her thieving ways by the Allens and is given a new life with a whole new code of conduct. Eventually a stranger appears, somehow knowing everything about her and her past, risking her exposure. Lenore is forced to continue on with the second chance that she has been given, despite new threats to reveal the truth.
What I liked:
– The world that Dana Fraedrich created. It’s one where magic and wondrous contraptions, long-since forgotten, are now unveiled from excavating, making you want to know more about the world that once was.
– The character interactions. I loved the quick quips, the sweet romance, the friendship… At first, I didn’t like how quickly Lenore was to trust the Allens (that came out of nowhere) and Rook (can you say “creep”?), but they eventually grew on me.
– The non-stereotypical gender roles. Mina Allen is a Doctor, and Lenore gets a job in Engineering.
What I didn’t like:
– The confusing Point of Views. There were clear scene breaks within the chapter to distinguish changing POVs, but then there also seemed to be a little omniscient POV sprinkled within.
Overall:
– I loved this book. Despite having my shipping heart broken (it was bound to happen…) and how much of a creep I found Rook to be in the beginning, I was always looking forward to what was bound to happen next. I can’t wait to read the second book to find out more!
Hopefully this wasn’t too bad for my first “extended” review!
Let me know how you liked it, or if you’ve read Out of the Shadows or not!
Raine