I liked the writing, but the MC seemed like a whiny little drama-queen. I'm hoping his immaturity is a starting point for him to develop and grow later in the series. Also, I don't think there was nearly enough interaction between the two MCs. I couldn't get attached to them as a couple when they spent so little time in each other's company. That being said, so far I like it enough that I'll keep going. If I didn’t know there was a sequel out there I would be so pissed right now. This book is really just an introduction to a world and a crazy convoluted messed up situation. It does end at an understandable place in Gaven’s journey, but really it’s just the start of his story.Gaven’s had his world turned upside down and smashed all to pieces in a few minutes of destruction. The Masarians have long been the enemy of his people and now they have destroyed everyone that Gaven’s ever known in their attack on his lord’s castle. For some strange reason though they left Gavin alive after their attack after killing every other person in the castle. Now they’re telling him that his father isn’t the unknown soldier who died when he was young but is actually the leader of the Masarian army. On top of that his father plans to give him to his right hand man to train and teach him their ways, no matter what it is that Gaven wants.Talk about having everything you know spun on its ear. Poor Gaven’s essentially been told that everything he’s ever believed has been wrong and then just expected to get over it. God I felt for the boy as he struggled with everything in his current situation. I’m glad he fought to bury his friend, to escape, to remain himself even if things didn’t go his way at all. He stepped up in a situation that was awful no matter which way it was spun. I feel like I’ve been teased right now. I’m just starting to get to know Gaven and the book’s over. I’m still not sure I like Vlar, the man Gaven’s been given to. I certainly don’t understand everything about him that makes him different since he isn’t Masarian. Though I do enjoy the wolves. I can see the potential between Vlar and Gaven, but despite the ceremony happening to bond them together I am not with them one hundred percent yet. There isn’t a lot of romance to this story so much as it’s about Gaven starting to adjust to this new world and culture. On the flip side I really did enjoy the writer’s style. There were a lot of really great qualities to it and the world was set up in a really lovely way. I got a lot of information in a short period of time, but I never felt like I was being beat over the head with it. It blended smoothly into the story and I definitely wanted more. Oh and Gaven’s father is an ass. I felt that just needed to be said. Pull your head out of your ass dude, your son’s kinda awesome. He didn’t lay down and roll over and become some whiny ass do whatever you say asswipe. He’s got some backbone. You should be proud of that.I definitely will be reading the next book because now I’m uber curious about how this is going to all work out. I am cheering for Gaven to find his equilibrium and hopefully find some true love in the mix as well.
What do You think about Gaven (2009)?
Short novella but it packed a punch. Bought part 2 the minute I finished this one.
—azuka29
Sweet and a lot of teasing in this warrior/apprentice tale. Too darn short!
—Evan
Will post my review at the end of The series! But enjoying it a lot!!
—jing
