I have to admit, I have gotten sucked right in to this fantasy series. The last children's fantasy series I read - Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles - were a little heavy-handed, so I wasn't expecting a lot here. Now I can say I should not have lost faith is what has always been one of my favorite genres.
I'm not saying Cooper's stories are the most complex things I have ever read, although I felt a bit mind-blown during one reveal in this book's sequel, The Dark is Rising. The story was a quick read, and exciting towards the end. I still have many questions since I am just finishing up the second book of the five-book series. I love the use of ancient English mythology in these books so far. It isn't something I've been over-exposed to. I feel like there are many legends I don't know, that I will happily discover through these books. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
When I was reading this book I was completely enthralled with the characters, and the voice of Suzie Salmon. I thought using the voice of the dead Suzie was a very interesting way to learn about her family members in a very intimate way. It was a good insight into a family's process of grieving and moving on with their lives.
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