Review of The Binding Stone
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Review of The Binding Stone
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Binding Stone" by Liz D. Marx.]
This novel of The Binding Stone is set in the 3rd person, continues from where The Raven’s Trail leaves off. Giving the viewpoints of different characters, the series continues the adventure of the mystical stone. As the author, Liz D Marx continues mixing three genres; romance, mystery, and paranormal, the author also juggles three stories, providing different perspectives of the adventure.
Considerably, I prefer to book 2 more than book 1 as for the difference in storyline carry forward with actions and stunts. John’s sorrow and pain were somewhat easily related as he struggled to avenge his family. With plot twists, suspense, and major surprise filled with the scene of going on a mission and fighting scenes, I believe this book will be a great movie if it were to bring on-screen. The book can make us feel outraged and disgusted with the white ancestors’ action that murdered an entire civilization just to steal their gold and land. Not to forget the sign of magical stone truly effective in reading this story. As time traveling brings out a fascinating twist which makes it a great combination. It also applauded how the author project message through this novel in the aspect of sensitive issues with respect as not to disrespect anyone or any cultural beliefs.
This book, however, does have some setbacks point in it. The story began without any build-up or previous explanation, therefore making it a little hard to follow. Aside from the characters' project as shallow and pretentious, the swift of focusing also plays the main role. I’d prefer the story focus on the main lead, Chloe and Mason instead of the second lead, Pamela and Foster. Though they are present the entire book, however, it seems they have now been put in the background as the story focus on Foster and Pam. The swing of story and mood too often drive the confusion a bit without any specific event occurring thus left wondering if I’ve missed something. Nevertheless, I believe to understand why the author write the story this way and was still captivating whilst respecting the aspect from the first book.
The book was professionally edited and no grammatical error or punctuation was found. The story begins right where the first book ended is well oriented and makes it easier to no time been lost. I rate this book as 3 out of 4 stars. I gave it 3 stars due to the negative aspects I have explained previously and how the characters have switch roles between the two books, which plays a major impact for me, despite the lack of distinct errors or problems.
The author has done splendid research and is highly respectful towards the sensitive subject. I recommend this book to schools to educate the young minds on history with an entertaining approach and those who enjoy the mysterious romance genre.
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The Binding Stone
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This novel of The Binding Stone is set in the 3rd person, continues from where The Raven’s Trail leaves off. Giving the viewpoints of different characters, the series continues the adventure of the mystical stone. As the author, Liz D Marx continues mixing three genres; romance, mystery, and paranormal, the author also juggles three stories, providing different perspectives of the adventure.
Considerably, I prefer to book 2 more than book 1 as for the difference in storyline carry forward with actions and stunts. John’s sorrow and pain were somewhat easily related as he struggled to avenge his family. With plot twists, suspense, and major surprise filled with the scene of going on a mission and fighting scenes, I believe this book will be a great movie if it were to bring on-screen. The book can make us feel outraged and disgusted with the white ancestors’ action that murdered an entire civilization just to steal their gold and land. Not to forget the sign of magical stone truly effective in reading this story. As time traveling brings out a fascinating twist which makes it a great combination. It also applauded how the author project message through this novel in the aspect of sensitive issues with respect as not to disrespect anyone or any cultural beliefs.
This book, however, does have some setbacks point in it. The story began without any build-up or previous explanation, therefore making it a little hard to follow. Aside from the characters' project as shallow and pretentious, the swift of focusing also plays the main role. I’d prefer the story focus on the main lead, Chloe and Mason instead of the second lead, Pamela and Foster. Though they are present the entire book, however, it seems they have now been put in the background as the story focus on Foster and Pam. The swing of story and mood too often drive the confusion a bit without any specific event occurring thus left wondering if I’ve missed something. Nevertheless, I believe to understand why the author write the story this way and was still captivating whilst respecting the aspect from the first book.
The book was professionally edited and no grammatical error or punctuation was found. The story begins right where the first book ended is well oriented and makes it easier to no time been lost. I rate this book as 3 out of 4 stars. I gave it 3 stars due to the negative aspects I have explained previously and how the characters have switch roles between the two books, which plays a major impact for me, despite the lack of distinct errors or problems.
The author has done splendid research and is highly respectful towards the sensitive subject. I recommend this book to schools to educate the young minds on history with an entertaining approach and those who enjoy the mysterious romance genre.
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The Binding Stone
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: The Binding Stone by Liz D. Marx
