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I Thirst (The Veritas Chronicles, #1)
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This was a really good plane read. :)
I picked it up because it was a Catholic YA book and the synopsis sounded interesting, and that combination of events happens Not That Often, let me tell you.
And it was good, but I don't think it quite lived up to its potential.
I really liked the MC and her take on the world and her faith and her writing and her approach to life. I enjoyed seeing her and Peter's friendship progress, especially.
But I didn't think the plot was really developed enough. Things happened, but it didn't feel like they were happening in any particular order, and some events that I thought would have consequences really didn't. There were also things that really didn't make sense to me at all.
And there weren't any deep spiritual themes. Color me naïve (and it may also be due to the way I write, also), when I read Catholic fiction, I expect deep spiritual themes.
Also, the writing style was alright, but the author also used things like emojis in the text ("I made a :P face at her") and that wasn't my cup of tea.
Overall, I believe this gets 3 stars. There were things about it I really liked, and things that bugged me, and that seems like a good compromise.
I picked it up because it was a Catholic YA book and the synopsis sounded interesting, and that combination of events happens Not That Often, let me tell you.
And it was good, but I don't think it quite lived up to its potential.
I really liked the MC and her take on the world and her faith and her writing and her approach to life. I enjoyed seeing her and Peter's friendship progress, especially.
But I didn't think the plot was really developed enough. Things happened, but it didn't feel like they were happening in any particular order, and some events that I thought would have consequences really didn't. There were also things that really didn't make sense to me at all.
And there weren't any deep spiritual themes. Color me naïve (and it may also be due to the way I write, also), when I read Catholic fiction, I expect deep spiritual themes.
Also, the writing style was alright, but the author also used things like emojis in the text ("I made a :P face at her") and that wasn't my cup of tea.
Overall, I believe this gets 3 stars. There were things about it I really liked, and things that bugged me, and that seems like a good compromise.
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August 28, 2021
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August 28, 2021
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November 20, 2021
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November 20, 2021
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I don't always comment on reviews, but I thought I would offer some clarification on this part:
"...and some events that I thought would have consequences really didn't."
Thank you for your interest in this area! Without giving spoilers, I will say that this book sets up certain scenarios that will play out more fully in the next two books. Consider it a "prelude" of sorts. As far as the spiritual themes go, much of it is presented symbolically. I won't go into too much detail, as some of these themes will also connect to future events. But I suppose it's fair to say that the lighthouse, the rose, the seashell, and the jam shop are among symbols that have spiritual and philosophical significance. Other than the metaphorical component, I THIRST deals largely with forgiveness, Lenten suffering, innocent joy (which connects to the symbolism of the swings), and the profound, mystical truth that may be found through prayer and the Eucharist. All of this sets the stage for THE ROSE AND THE SWORD, which shifts focus to a wider playing field, so to speak, in which a battle of "good vs. evil" takes a more prominent role.
Sorry for any elongated vagueness, but I'm sure you don't want me to say too much. Hopefully some of your questions will be answered as the series progresses, should you decide to read on! God bless you, and have a lovely day.