Review by Blue-siren -- Raven's Peak by Lincoln Cole
Posted: 23 Jul 2017, 00:29
[Following is a volunteer review of "Raven's Peak" by Lincoln Cole.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Raven's Peak, by Lincoln Cole, is a book about a small, quiet town, that hardly anyone knows about, but when demonic forces disturb the peace, Abigail Dressler is sent to find the root of the problem. Though when she gets there, she sees that the supernatural problem is bigger than expected and it does not help that she also has to protect Haatim Arison, who quickly realizes that demons actually exist.
Raven's Peak is a fast paced paranormal thriller that will have you reading until the end to find out how everything plays out. The story itself has shared knowledge of demons often shown in media but it's not the story that's amazing, it is how it's told. Cole's writing appeals to the senses and his large variety of diction makes this book worth reading. Sentence structure constantly changes, so that words do not repeat over and over and the writing feels fresh throughout the book. Another thing that Cole does good is that he captures realistic reactions of the characters. Plus right from the beginning the reader will get hooked and continue to find out more.
The pacing is pretty steady, and the suspense is built up, so it doesn't die out. Questions quickly develop and themes of faith and family play a role in the book. There are few dull moments, but the action scenes come up one after another, to find a balance between slow and fast. However, towards the end, the pacing could backfire a bit and make the scenes a little confusing. Though, I still like the pacing and how it's used, for the most part, to keep the excitement.
Cole does write realistic characters, though I (personally) had no connection with any of them and found myself more interested in how the story would turn out. I liked how Abigail and Haatim were dealing with their personal struggles and that I got to see what motivated them. Also, I loved how instead of the girl being in trouble and needing help, it was the guy. Abigail is a strong female character, who moves to her own drum and is determined to reach her goal. Haatim, on the other hand, is pretty average and is dealing with death. So when he's introduced to beings he never believed in, he questions everything, and his reactions make him relatable.
When reading this book, you just need a basic knowledge of how demons are portrayed in modern media and to know that this book is part of a series, called World on Fire. The writing is quick and straightforward, so it would be easy to fly through this book. Overall, I would rate the book 3 out of 4 because I love the story and the direction it's taking, but the plot is cheesy and not unique. Also, I did not care much for the characters, but they were well-rounded and likable. Though the writing style is the best part of reading this book.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Raven's Peak, by Lincoln Cole, is a book about a small, quiet town, that hardly anyone knows about, but when demonic forces disturb the peace, Abigail Dressler is sent to find the root of the problem. Though when she gets there, she sees that the supernatural problem is bigger than expected and it does not help that she also has to protect Haatim Arison, who quickly realizes that demons actually exist.
Raven's Peak is a fast paced paranormal thriller that will have you reading until the end to find out how everything plays out. The story itself has shared knowledge of demons often shown in media but it's not the story that's amazing, it is how it's told. Cole's writing appeals to the senses and his large variety of diction makes this book worth reading. Sentence structure constantly changes, so that words do not repeat over and over and the writing feels fresh throughout the book. Another thing that Cole does good is that he captures realistic reactions of the characters. Plus right from the beginning the reader will get hooked and continue to find out more.
The pacing is pretty steady, and the suspense is built up, so it doesn't die out. Questions quickly develop and themes of faith and family play a role in the book. There are few dull moments, but the action scenes come up one after another, to find a balance between slow and fast. However, towards the end, the pacing could backfire a bit and make the scenes a little confusing. Though, I still like the pacing and how it's used, for the most part, to keep the excitement.
Cole does write realistic characters, though I (personally) had no connection with any of them and found myself more interested in how the story would turn out. I liked how Abigail and Haatim were dealing with their personal struggles and that I got to see what motivated them. Also, I loved how instead of the girl being in trouble and needing help, it was the guy. Abigail is a strong female character, who moves to her own drum and is determined to reach her goal. Haatim, on the other hand, is pretty average and is dealing with death. So when he's introduced to beings he never believed in, he questions everything, and his reactions make him relatable.
When reading this book, you just need a basic knowledge of how demons are portrayed in modern media and to know that this book is part of a series, called World on Fire. The writing is quick and straightforward, so it would be easy to fly through this book. Overall, I would rate the book 3 out of 4 because I love the story and the direction it's taking, but the plot is cheesy and not unique. Also, I did not care much for the characters, but they were well-rounded and likable. Though the writing style is the best part of reading this book.
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