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Johnston, Michael
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Heart of Dread series.
In this series conclusion (Frozen; Stolen), heroine Nat and love interest Wes battle multiple villains (including Wes's sister) to create a new world from the wreckage of the old one, a task which may only be accomplished through Nat's unique magic. The seemingly nonstop fight scenes grow wearisome, but the themes of fate and sacrifice are compelling.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
(4)
YA
Heart of Dread series.
In this second installment set in a toxic, post-apocalyptic ice world, Nat hones her skills as a drakonrydder while love interest Wes searches for his long-lost sister. The story is told in a somewhat disjointed split narrative, and when the protagonists eventually unite, their romantic woes distract from larger conflicts. Still, the unveiling of a new villain effectively escalates the plot.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
(4)
YA
Heart of Dread series.
In this well-developed landscape, a world of ice a hundred years after most of humanity perished, sixteen-year-old Nat follows the voices in her head to an unknown location that could spell her doom--or the salvation of all. The characters don't quite hit their strides in this first book, but the gripping pace, nicely timed plot twists, and breathtaking climax mostly compensate.
Reviewer: April Spisak
3 reviews
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