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Bloodline Rising by Kate Moran
Apr. 27th, 2009 11:40 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
Cai, the Ghost, is the fastest, most cunning young criminal in Constantinople. A perfect life, until he is captured, bound and sent to Britain – the home his barbarian parents fled long ago. When he is taken in by Wulfhere, prince of Mercia, Cai soon discovers that his Anglish master knows more about his family than he does. But war threatens and Cai finds he must choose: will he betray his new clan and save himself, or be loyal and risk his life?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The intriguing set up never really pays off, which is a great pity because the writing is excellent. I get the feeling that this book could have easily been twice the length and it would have benefitted from having Cai spend longer on the individual plot strands to bring them together. Ultimately, the rushed ending and the failure to recount what’s happened to several of the significant supporting characters prevented this story from reaching its potential.
Cai, the Ghost, is the fastest, most cunning young criminal in Constantinople. A perfect life, until he is captured, bound and sent to Britain – the home his barbarian parents fled long ago. When he is taken in by Wulfhere, prince of Mercia, Cai soon discovers that his Anglish master knows more about his family than he does. But war threatens and Cai finds he must choose: will he betray his new clan and save himself, or be loyal and risk his life?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The intriguing set up never really pays off, which is a great pity because the writing is excellent. I get the feeling that this book could have easily been twice the length and it would have benefitted from having Cai spend longer on the individual plot strands to bring them together. Ultimately, the rushed ending and the failure to recount what’s happened to several of the significant supporting characters prevented this story from reaching its potential.
