Sedwick, Marcus Midwinter Blood 336
pgs. Roaring Book Press, 2013
(American Edition). $17.99. Content: Language:
G (0 swears); Mature Content: PG13 ; Violence: PG13.
A mysterious
island, rumors of a special dragon flower that grants eternal life: Eric is a
reporter who is curious and loves to explore. He quickly falls into the slow
pace of life on the island, forgoing his search and writing. What unfolds is
the latest in a repeating saga of a bond between two ancient lovers, who are so
close yet so far apart.
I have heard
that good art makes its viewer (reader) feel “something”. This book didn't fail
on that account. Those it sounds epic, I couldn't find anything redeeming about the struggle of the
lovers to reconnect throughout time, constantly thwarted by an enemy. Grim,
Cold, Dark, and at times Gruesome – I really wish I just hadn't read this book.
The island setting itself made me feel claustrophobic and tired. So yes, I did
feel -but it was something I didn't like at all. I wouldn't want to wish those
feelings on emotional unstable teenagers either.
HS –NOT
RECOMMENDED Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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