Cast in Secret (Chronicles of Elantra, Book 3)
by Michelle Sagara
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Author: Michelle SagaraEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-01
ISBN: 0373802838
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Luna
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Book Review: Cast in Secret
Summary: 2 Stars
I enjoyed the first book in this series because it was different, compelling, and interesting. I enjoyed the second one because it was similar, but some of the things that bothered me about the first book started to get to me in the second book. Now, the things that annoyed me in previous books are all that I see, and I'm about finished giving this series a chance. The worst thing about Cast in Secret is that it doesn't give any reason to continue the series. In the other books there were secrets waiting to be uncovered and characters that were compelling, this book is just a long drawn out mystery. All of the things that have been wrong with the series since the beginning are still present. First, the characters. Kaylin is immature and has not progressed one bit. I would say she is dim witted, but I can't follow the events that are occurring any better than she can. Everyone knows more than the main character and they are not willing to share their information with her. It's extremely frustrating. The secondary characters don't appeal because no new information was gained about them in this book. I'd love to know more about Lord Nightshade but he's not sharing. As for the oracles and people with moth feelers on their heads, I couldn't care less. I've come to the point where the world is no longer new and exciting, the mysteries are convoluted and painful to follow, and the characters aren't as interesting as they once were. I'd love to know more about the symbols Kaylin has on her body, and about Nightshade. It doesn't seem like that will happen anytime soon, but I may continue just for that. Another problem I have is the writing style. The dialogue consists a of very short sentence from one character, followed by a one word reply from another character. For example:
"Water," he said. "Tell me what you think."
She knew she was chewing on her lower lip. "Well," she said at last, "you can drown in it."
"Yes."
"And the storms at sea-"
"Yes."
"But if you don't drink it, you die."
"Very good."
Or this:
"If he's involved in this-"
"Yes."
"He never stopped."
"No."
"Severn?"
"Yes?"
"Did the Wolves hunt him?"
He didn't answer...
I'm starting to think this book was written with no real purpose. The other books hinted at things to come, this one stayed in the present and gave us very little new information. I like when authors plan out their series instead of just throwing a book together around a mystery and some elementals. I would like to think this series is going somewhere instead of just stagnating. I would like to think something important will happen instead of just throwing Kaylin into quests she isn't intelligent enough to handle intelligently. Who knows what the next book would bring. I know that I'm sick of the writing style, the characters, the plot, the mystery, and everyone knowing things they never share.
Summary of Cast in Secret (Chronicles of Elantra, Book 3)
Still avoiding magic whenever possible, Private Kaylin Neya relished investigating a run-of-the-mill theft. Until she found out the mysterious stolen box had been taken from Elani Street, where the mages and charlatans mingled, and it was sometimes hard to tell the difference between the two. And since the box was ancient, without a keyhole, and held tremendous darkness inside, Kaylin knew unknown forces were again playing with her destiny?and her life.?Literature & Fiction Books
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