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A review by cornmaven
Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant
3.0
This one kept me reading, but I am not sure where it will be headed. It's a paranormal tale centering on punishment/retribution for teens' wrong choices. It involves some newly created mythology, with seven gods. The Messenger of Fear is the one tasked with confronting those who do wrong. Mara has become his apprentice. She's not happy, and trying to figure out who she really is, as her memories are being held hostage.
I guessed the twist/reveal at the end fairly early on. I thought it was pretty obvious. I found the punishment scenes to be detailed and not for the faint of heart. But like Mara, I didn't get the point of such vicious cruelty for teens who are not often thinking well anyway. Maybe #2 will reveal why.
I guessed the twist/reveal at the end fairly early on. I thought it was pretty obvious. I found the punishment scenes to be detailed and not for the faint of heart. But like Mara, I didn't get the point of such vicious cruelty for teens who are not often thinking well anyway. Maybe #2 will reveal why.