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A review by drclaw2019
The Dawnvel Druids by William Collins
4.0
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Overall Review: 3.5/5
I was really excited to read this first installment of The Dawnvel Druids. The book starts off mid-action and introduces the reader to one of the characters we later learn is one of the Perfects, a group of popular students at Dawnvel Academy who are, in fact, a clan of Druids. The story’s primary focus is on Bobby, an orphan foster student invited to attend Dawnvel Academy on scholarship and, based on what he witnesses, a Druid whose powers have yet to be unlocked. This brings the Perfects and Bobby into the same world and keeps them intertwined for the rest of the novel.
The pros of this storyline are the mystery surrounding the death of one of the Perfects and the innocence of Bobby. I think if any reader was in Bobby’s shoes, they would respond the same way. The story’s plot line helps introduce the readers to the history and lore surrounding Dawnvel.
I think the biggest con of this is the simplicity of the story and several loose ends, including Simone’s father, Bobby’s roommate, and ultimately who is after the Perfects. Part of this may have to do with continuing the story but I think some of the gaps have to do with a lack of fleshed out thoughts and ideas.
Despite its flaws I think the story has a lot of potential and I’m excited to see where it goes. It was a fun and enjoyable read, and as a fan of Harry Potter and the Fallen series I think there is an audience who will enjoy this as well!
Overall Review: 3.5/5
I was really excited to read this first installment of The Dawnvel Druids. The book starts off mid-action and introduces the reader to one of the characters we later learn is one of the Perfects, a group of popular students at Dawnvel Academy who are, in fact, a clan of Druids. The story’s primary focus is on Bobby, an orphan foster student invited to attend Dawnvel Academy on scholarship and, based on what he witnesses, a Druid whose powers have yet to be unlocked. This brings the Perfects and Bobby into the same world and keeps them intertwined for the rest of the novel.
The pros of this storyline are the mystery surrounding the death of one of the Perfects and the innocence of Bobby. I think if any reader was in Bobby’s shoes, they would respond the same way. The story’s plot line helps introduce the readers to the history and lore surrounding Dawnvel.
I think the biggest con of this is the simplicity of the story and several loose ends, including Simone’s father, Bobby’s roommate, and ultimately who is after the Perfects. Part of this may have to do with continuing the story but I think some of the gaps have to do with a lack of fleshed out thoughts and ideas.
Despite its flaws I think the story has a lot of potential and I’m excited to see where it goes. It was a fun and enjoyable read, and as a fan of Harry Potter and the Fallen series I think there is an audience who will enjoy this as well!