Sadie Forsythe's Reviews > Nette

This is a book about a girl who was never given the chance to be happy. What little happiness she does find is hard-earned and well deserved. I've always liked this type of storyline. Life is hard and I like it when characters work for their word count. It makes me root for them all the harder, and you defiantly sympathise with Nette in this book. She is good natured, strong willed, and likeable. Though from a very different genre, she reminded me a lot of Scarlett O'Hara in her ability to face disappointment head on, straighten her back, and get on with the difficult task of getting on-to hell with society's (or the nobility's) opinion. I found myself really hoping that the next chapter would bring a lasting happiness, and this kept the pages turning.

It is very easy to fall into pace with Nette, since the story is told in the first person from her point of view. You are never left wondering what she is thinking, as you are in her head every step of the way. The story starts when she is very young. Too young, in fact, to understand what is happening around her. The reader, like Nette, must face the unknown assailants and figure it out. It then follows her amazing and prophecied life.

The story is fast paced and engaging, and there is a colourful cast of supporting charters. I particularly loved Raul. The only thing that kept it from being a 5 stars (other than that I am very chincy with my 5 stars) is that it felt a little rushed at times-I would have liked a little more explanation of the whos, hows and whys-and Rayne has a habit of dropping particles that takes some getting used to. This should in no way discourage readers. It is a fun and imaginative book that is well worth the read. I'll definitely be up for reading another of Rayne's books in the future.