Review of Light of Hand

[Laney K]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Light of Hand" by Geth McCrimmon.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tobias is a skinny and not particularly impressive boy who is about to be completely mauled by his classmates. Due to the massive mistake of hitting his gym coach square in the nose with a football, the class is facing a game of "vigorous rugby" the following class. A game that last time left a slew of injuries. However, during this game, Tobias somehow can shoot light out of his hand and blow away those near him. Previously, he had been touching his friend, a tree, when he either got struck by lightning or exploded the poor tree, which he believes must be linked to the most recent incident. He immediately takes to an attempted massacre of the local pinecone population to investigate.

While his powers might seem like fun and a great way to win at games, things quickly take a turn for the worst. Tobias and his friend, Jemima, are attacked by something or someone. Jemima is kidnapped, and Tobias is left to try and figure out how to rescue her. He soon finds himself in a different world, learning about powers he never knew he had but needed to master to save Jemima, himself, and countless others.

The use of humor brought a light side to the novel. A particular gag that I enjoyed was Tobias' inability to harm the pinecones. Upon discovering his power, he decides the best way to practice is to shoot a few pinecones. However, he is ineffective and only manages to wiggle one a bit. Later on, it is mentioned several times that, while others were impacted, the pinecone population remained free from harm by Tobias' power. Little reoccurring details such as this made me giggle each time they were mentioned.

Beyond the humor, the story presented a fast-paced plot that kept me on the edge of my seat. The perspective moved around to many different characters, giving insight into the plans of the good, the bad, and those unknown. I thought this was particularly effective toward the end of the book to set up for a potential sequel. I look forward to seeing what McCrimmon comes up with next.

Overall, I rate Light of Hand by Geth McCrimmon 5 out of 5 stars. It was well-edited, and I enjoyed each aspect of this book. The emotional range of silly jokes coupled with the high stakes will appeal to a wide range of audiences. Given the young age of the protagonist, I think young adults and older teenagers would be able to relate well, though any adult will find a compelling story within the pages of Light of Hand. Those looking for a short fantasy novel featuring magic, dynamic characters, and a good laugh are highly encouraged to give this book a try!

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[Marcia Silva 2]

é um livro super legal

[Kibet Hillary]

I am curious to know what prevents Tobias' ability from harming the pinecones. The source of the supernatural power/ability is also another area that piques my curiosity. Thank you for the review, @Laney K.