Netherworld by Amy Miles
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I received this ARC from Red Coat Publishing and the author in exchange for an honest review.
This was my second book by the author and once again I was more than blown away by the story.
It is so refreshing to meet characters, who are neither stock nor do they only possess the best of every personality trait. The main and secondary characters alike are complex and do not always do what is in their best interest. They are not always shown from their best side, which is rare to come by in most YA novels. The reader is introduced to a headstrong banshee, an emotionally exhausted human and a conflicted prince, all extremely complex characters and all extremely interesting to follow through this first installment of the Hollowed Realms Trilogy.
The plot is intricate, filled with elements of long lasting myths and legends and folklore that give the story a satisfying richness that has the reader glued to the page. With twists and turns, intrigue and conspiracy the story is kept alive by the constant addition of new information that keeps the reader interested until the last page and beyond.
The writing is visceral. It grabs a hold of the reader and won’t let go until the end. It makes the reader feel like they are part of the story; it takes them into the realm of fantasy and lets the reader truly and fully escape.
Overall, I enjoyed this story tremendously and I’m itching for the next installment. It’s exciting, mythical and complex. I would recommend it to anyone looking for paranormal, fantasy, myth and a strong female character.
