Kathryn James
Paperback | Pages: 336 pages Rating: 3.89 | 866 Users | 102 Reviews
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| Title | : | Mist (Mist #1) |
| Author | : | Kathryn James |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 336 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 2011 by Hodder Childrens Books |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Paranormal. Romance. Fairies. Fae |
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You wouldn’t think it possible, but when I was a little girl, I used to read even more than I do now, or just as much at the very least. (Now people are going, “Yeeah, right”, but I promise it’s true.) We moved around a lot in those years, and it was a difficult time for me. I was never very social to begin with, and having to make new friends and adjust to a new environment every couple of years didn’t help much in that department. So I read. And I read and I read and I read. I read Enid Blyton, and every other Middle Grade mystery I could find. And they made things better for me.I still hide behind books all the time, but it’s been a while since I’d read a good Middle Grade mystery. (The Apothecary by Maile Meloy is the last that I can remember.) However, The Mist by Kathryn James was the perfect choice for me. I wish it had been around back when I was in constant search for a good MG read.
Behind the mist, there is a world full of giant musical harps, thorn-covered castles, wolves and unicorns that is equal parts scary and enchanting. The Elven and humans are at war, yes, but even hostile Elven can’t make their forest seem any less beautiful. There are no adults in it, not any more. Every grown Elven has been taken to the iron camps and only a handful of children are left. Their solution is to kidnap Nell’s sister and try to get her grandmother, the leader of Watchers, to open the camps.
”The watchers have from now until sundown to open the iron camps. And then set the Elven free.” He paused. “Or your sister will become ours forever.”
The first thing you’ll notice about Mist, even after a single chapter, is that it’s very well written, and not in a way that draws attention. Kathryn James in an expert in making her written word seem almost transparent, entirely unnoticeable, thus allowing the reader to slip directly into the story and really live through everything alongside Nell.
And trust me, you’ll want to take this journey with Nell. She is an amazing girl, a bit socially awkward, a bit withdrawn, but brave and outspoken when necessary. She is compassionate and open minded, resourceful and true to her word.
The romance between Nell and Evan is gorgeous and believable because it’s so age appropriate. I loved how timid they were around each other and how they were able to put aside the fact that they’re natural enemies and call each other friends. Their friendship and their puppy love never crossed any lines, but their feelings were somehow a part of every decision they made. They were both fierce individually, but toward each other they were tender and playful, even when they were seemingly on opposite sides.
Evan is such a tragic hero, a sad little boy whose parents and younger sisters were taken and he was left with no one but a half-crazy older brother. Kathryn James did an excellent job with him; he was distinctly otherworldly, and yet his emotions were very easy to understand. My heart ached for him and his kind.
I surprised myself by requesting the second book, Frost, for review the second I finished this one. I’m looking forward to spending more time with Nell and Evan.
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| ISBN: | 1444903063 (ISBN13: 9781444903065) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Mist #1 |
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Ratings: 3.89 From 866 Users | 102 ReviewsWrite-Up Out Of Books Mist (Mist #1)
This book wasn't TOO bad. I mean, I was nice enough to give it 2.5 stars. I think the story was there, but the writing wasn't. I could've liked this a whole lot more if the writing was completely different. I dunno. I'm not sure what turned me off about it, but I wasn't the biggest fan of 'Mist'. The characters weren't too bad. No, I'm actually kidding-- Nell and Gwen were spoilt brats and weirdos, their father was a creep, their nan was a psycho. Their mother wasn't all that bad to be honest,I loved this book! I have a copy at home and I read it over and over. Kathryn James herself came to our rather small school, and I had sadly forgotten to bring the book, but it already had a signature in it so yeah. OMG I need to read the sequel, it's been out for ages but I need to save up for it. I hope she continues it :D that would be awesome
Pretty good book but I dont think Ill continue reading the series as Im satisfied with how this book ended and dont want to ruin it
I would say this book was amazing, I really believe that you guys also should. It kinda is spellbinding, amazing, mysterious. Thats the 3 words I would describe for you.
I haven't really read many stories about elves (or elven, as the book insists), but I saw the cover of this book and it just drew me in. There's more to this than just the pretty cover though. This book is meant more for the pre-teen audience (I'm a wee bit older than that) and so the story and mini-romance in it are written accordingly. What I'm absolutely positive about though is that if I had read this book when I was 10-11, I would've loved it probably as much as I really liked it now.
This is another book I have had out of the library for ages, i almost gave it back a number of times but something kept me holding onto it, I just couldn't give it up. And I'm so glad I didn't because I really enjoyed it. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with this book, one website classed it as a 'thriller' which put me off a bit but it's not scary at all, just exciting. Nell is our protagonist, a bit of an outcast, not into hair or make up - the opposite of her super popular sister Gwen.
Mist is a stunning first instalment that is beautiful, eerie, mysterious and managed to pull me in from the very first chapter!This right here is world building at it's best and I simply loved getting lost in this dangerous but highly intriguing world. The writing is superb and is full of really rich descriptors - I had no problem visualising the chilling dark forest.The characters are wonderful. Main character Nell is a really quirky, down-to-earth girl who I think a lot of young teens will be
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