We begin our reading with a very rich and very realistic world. A totally modern and futuristic world, very attractive but its share of flaws. Global warming, rising sea levels, a range of issues before us today and brings the novel all the credibility that attracted me. On the other hand, the author has created a truly complete universe that gives the narrative a great depth.
This world is divided into two "camps": on one side we have the mystical, men with magical powers, and the other humans. They engage a fierce battle: humans, who live in the hills, dominating the Mystics who in turn live in the slums. A representation that reminds me a bit to Heaven and Hell after the author's descriptions, which offers a very magical vision, very airy heights and chaotic and bruised shallows but however, retains a certain charm ...
This is a modern version of the world that we discover the two main characters: Aria and Hunter. We hear on the front cover of a modern version of Romeo and Juliet, it's really the feeling that I felt in reading this novel. Incredible power emerges in this mythical couple, both magical and romantic. The author offers us sumptuous scenes between the two lovers. Forbidden Love, two families that are opposed, but a love stronger than reason. A love story done well, me spellbound.
The other characters are very well constructed and very realistic. For me, the character I was most surprised (and shocked) is Elissa (you will understand why when you will be immersed in this magnificent novel). Surprised in the right or wrong direction? It depends on your vision. Turk is a strange and mysterious character I'd like to know more deeply, a character who has a lot of unspoken and that intrigues me. But there are also many other characters that are interesting, both psychologically and sentimental level: Aria's parents, Thomas, Kyle ...
Other things that attracted me are all these things around the two central characters. The conspiracy, manipulation, politics or rebellion. All these elements plunge us into a certain mood during playback.
A story incredibly well done with a description that is not stuffy and very well proportioned. Fairly present dialogues, which brings a certain rhythm in reading and prevents you from releasing the novel. As the number of revelations linked together and surprise you. This is the first book I read where I am as amazed and baffled by what happens to the characters. I love!
Except for a start I found quite slow, which is the only downside, it was quickly corrected later with a speed and a series of adventures, which I totally embedded in history.
In addition, the novelist tells the story through the eyes of Aria is the first person singular, which awards the most realistic and potential readers. A more profound and touching reading.
