Review of Family Ties
Posted: 15 Jul 2022, 11:15
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Family Ties" by Octavia Montgomery.]
Zamaria is a distinctive planet. It has witches, magic, telepathy, elves, dragons, etc. Among the main characters, we have Aryaman, Audra, Nico, Rashell, Lanyon, and Ann-Marie. Now, there is a task at hand of finding a high-ranking priestess named Morgiana. Audra, Nico, and their two guards find her in Ireland, where she is being forced into marriage. Afterward, Aryaman contacts his father, King Najie, to open a portal for their safe return to Zamaria.
Hardly has Morgiana acquainted herself with the new planet than members of the royal family begin harboring her with duties she needs to fulfill. Meanwhile, there is a heated war in Zamaria, and everyone is expected to perform their part unequivocally. On this planet where humans coexist with dragons, witches, and elves, how will things unfold? Better still, Morgiana’s powers remain the center of everything. Will she fulfill her part fully while she’s still unaccustomed to everything?
I enjoyed the interactions among the characters. Lanyon is an elf, yet he is best friends with Prince Aryaman. In addition, Audra and Ann-Marie are different but best pals. And each was willing to risk their lives to save their friends. In fact, at one time, when Ann-Marie went silent and missing, Audra ignored everyone’s warning and went to find her best friend, despite the dangers.
I did not enjoy how inconsistent the book was. Some segments were packed with actions, while others were dull. An instance of the former was when a weird-looking creature poisoned Prince Aryaman. Nervously, I followed through, wondering whether he would be fine.
Additionally, I had a concern with Morgiana because of her sudden transition. For instance, when first introduced to her in Ireland, she had an Irish accent. It soon fades as soon as she lands in Zamaria.
I loved the concluding pages, where the author included the names of the characters and their role. I say this because they were many. And I mean a lot! Off and on, I had to refer to a previous chapter to recall a specific character. Family Ties by Octavia Montgomery is well edited because I only noted a single error.
The book’s majority parts were epic, and the ending suspenseful. I will give it 4 out of 4 stars. After completing it, I began making assumptions about its sequel. I recommend Family Ties to anyone interested in a mind-boggling book with humans, elves, magic, power, and action.
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Family Ties
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Zamaria is a distinctive planet. It has witches, magic, telepathy, elves, dragons, etc. Among the main characters, we have Aryaman, Audra, Nico, Rashell, Lanyon, and Ann-Marie. Now, there is a task at hand of finding a high-ranking priestess named Morgiana. Audra, Nico, and their two guards find her in Ireland, where she is being forced into marriage. Afterward, Aryaman contacts his father, King Najie, to open a portal for their safe return to Zamaria.
Hardly has Morgiana acquainted herself with the new planet than members of the royal family begin harboring her with duties she needs to fulfill. Meanwhile, there is a heated war in Zamaria, and everyone is expected to perform their part unequivocally. On this planet where humans coexist with dragons, witches, and elves, how will things unfold? Better still, Morgiana’s powers remain the center of everything. Will she fulfill her part fully while she’s still unaccustomed to everything?
I enjoyed the interactions among the characters. Lanyon is an elf, yet he is best friends with Prince Aryaman. In addition, Audra and Ann-Marie are different but best pals. And each was willing to risk their lives to save their friends. In fact, at one time, when Ann-Marie went silent and missing, Audra ignored everyone’s warning and went to find her best friend, despite the dangers.
I did not enjoy how inconsistent the book was. Some segments were packed with actions, while others were dull. An instance of the former was when a weird-looking creature poisoned Prince Aryaman. Nervously, I followed through, wondering whether he would be fine.
Additionally, I had a concern with Morgiana because of her sudden transition. For instance, when first introduced to her in Ireland, she had an Irish accent. It soon fades as soon as she lands in Zamaria.
I loved the concluding pages, where the author included the names of the characters and their role. I say this because they were many. And I mean a lot! Off and on, I had to refer to a previous chapter to recall a specific character. Family Ties by Octavia Montgomery is well edited because I only noted a single error.
The book’s majority parts were epic, and the ending suspenseful. I will give it 4 out of 4 stars. After completing it, I began making assumptions about its sequel. I recommend Family Ties to anyone interested in a mind-boggling book with humans, elves, magic, power, and action.
******
Family Ties
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon