Review of The Prophecy of the Heron

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Prophecy of the Heron" by Craig W. Stanfill.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The Prophecy of the Heron by Craig W. Stanfill is the second book in his dystopian series about artificial intelligence. It is an intricate story of how humans co-habit with artificial intelligence machines in a world where they have little or no control over their life choices. In the center of our story, we find Kim, our main character. Kim always followed the rules until her heart and mind could not take them anymore. After Kim’s outburst, the AIs move her far from her ideal life and place her in one of the most dangerous districts. Kim is resilient and fights for her place in this new, decadent place she now calls home. Even in the darkest places, Kim never loses hope and searches for a way to achieve a better life for herself and everyone else. Her hope and willingness to change the world lead her to a parallel virtual reality where she counts on finding answers.

The author kept the same writing style that captivated me in the first place when I read the first book of this series. Overall, he knows how to keep the reader interested in the story. He opens and closes the chapters in a way that makes you want to continue reading. The descriptions of the characters’ looks and the action sections are very vivid, as are the punishments that the less fortunate characters endure. The descriptions of the characters’ appearance and the action sections are striking, as are the punishments that the less fortunate characters endure. It spoke so profoundly that I couldn’t take a warm shower without feeling sorry for Kim until today. It pleased me that the author opened this book at a fast pace. The story required that to happen since the first book closed with significant events, and the second begins by indicating the consequences to the reader.

In terms of the plot, he kept it simple and easy to understand and follow. I expected a few things to happen, but he still surprises the reader. Kim’s character underwent significant growth, and it was a pleasure to follow her and get to know her better. The final chapters contain substantial story development, and everything happens quickly. However, the author is careful with his words and the amount of information he provides at a time so that any reader, regardless of artificial intelligence expertise, can follow along.

I loved reading this book. My only improvement note would be on the ending. On the last pages, I felt like the author was rushing it, and his heart wasn’t in it as much as it was for the rest of the book.

I recommend this series to readers seeking new dystopian novels. Enjoying it as much as I did, I must recommend it to anyone who has read the first book since it is an excellent continuation that expands on the characters and plot.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The mistakes I found were minor. As a result, they did not detract from the enjoyment of reading. The author beautifully crafted the book and gave the chapters insightful and relevant titles.

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The Prophecy of the Heron
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[Jerry Spencer]

Seems nice. I've read the first book in the dystopian series and I liked it. I believe this one would be as good as the first. Accolades to Craig W. Stanfill.