Review: Flock by Wendy Delsol
Title: Flock
Author: Delsol, Wendy
Length: 384 pages
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
Publisher / Year: Candlewick Press / 2012
Source: From the publisher at Book Expo America.
Rating: 4/5
Why I Read It:I really enjoyed the first book in the series (Stork), as well as the second (Frost).
Date Read: 12/07/12
I absolutely loved the first book in this series, because I thought Katla was a fierce and amazing character. In the second book I was a bit disappointed that much of the action was driven by a relationship in which they just didn’t communicate, and unfortunately that was the case in this story as well, but it was still a fun and engaging read.
This book picks up after the events of the second (spoilers coming!), where Katla has accidentally promised her sister to a queen. Now everyone she loves is in danger because Katla is refusing to fulfil her end of the bargain. When Icelandic exchange students show up at her school it seems like it can’t be a coincidence. The book is full of action and adventure, as well as romance and friendship, as are the first two.
My one complaint, as I mentioned above, was that I really wish the relationship was portrayed a bit better. The complete lack of communication was a bit much, and things would have all been solved much easier if they just talked. Don’t people talk, at least occasionally? That aside, though, at least she is a character who holds her own in the relationship.
A fun read and a great end to the trilogy. Recommended to lovers of young adult fantasy.
I don’t know much about this trilogy, but you would think that as a couple the two protagonists would communicate! It’s always so annoying to me when a book has two people that are in a relationship, and neither is communicating with the other. Like you said, so much drama could be averted! I might go ahead and recommend this one to my daughter, who is looking for something fun and satisfying. Great review today, Amy!
Yeahhh… it is an easy way to manufacture drama in a story though right zibilee
Sounds like a fun read
I’ll keep it in mind for my customers!
Awesome Marie.
I’m thinking the same as zibilee, a book without communication, well not communicating in real life causes enough problems. I can see how such a book could just about work out but it must be frustrating for the reader. It’s a pity because otherwise it sounds an interesting book.
I find that seems to be an easy way for YA authors to create drama Charlie? Kinda annoying.
I’m always looking (and usually failing) to find strong heroines in YA, so thanks for this new to me author!
Yes, the first book especially Nina!
Mm, shame it wasn’t as good as the first one. I can never stop with just one even if I know I should, though! I’m a completist. Have to know what’s going to happen. (I just read the most recent of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books. That’s how much of a completist I am.)
I’m the same Jenny! There are series (YA usually) where I’ve disliked every book so far in the series but… I just… want… to complete it
Also, I read all those books too. heh
I guess I had better read Stork sometime soon! I’m sorry to hear the problems you had with the second book showed up in this installment as well :/
Yeah, it’s annoying Iris, but at least I loved Stork! I hope that you do as well.
Sounds interesting though.
It was readinpleasure.