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Distant Rumblings (2012)

by John Goode(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1613724403 (ISBN13: 9781613724408)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harmony Ink

series

Lords of Arcadia

review 1: An enjoyable read, but not exactly great literature. The relationship between the two boys is pretty cute, although particularly Kane seems somewhat undefined as a character. Interesting concept with works of great literature reflecting a wider truth, Which will probably go in interesting directions in the sequels. However, the characters overall seemed to lack motivations and drives, or at least their motivations were not well portrayed by the author. Read if you want something light to pass a few hours.
review 2: 4.5*Kane Vess a 16 year old living in Athens Iowa " Hippie Central " where everyone is unique or extraordinary and even the fast food places have interesting and unusual names ( Rice Rice Baby, for the Chinese takeout place). The problem is Kane is... more pretty ordinary and boring, his claim to fame is being the only gay kid in town.He lives with his widowed father, a flautist and spends all his time with best friend Jewel.He is just biding his time until he can finally leave Athens, that is until he sees the hottest guy ever at his school, the guy no one else seems to be able to see.This story is told mainly from Kane's POV (first person) which I enjoyed, it was a treat to see how he sees himself, his town and its inhabitants.We do get Hawk's and Spike's and even Jewel's POV (third person) as well, which sometimes causes the story to jump around a bit, but it was no problem for me to follow.Hawk, the Prince of Arcadia and his changeling protector Spike have been sent to earth to escape the 'Dark' assassins, mercenaries for the rebel cause in his homeland of Faerth.Hawk is royalty in his world and is accustom to being treated as such, so he comes off as arrogant and superior to the 'common' people. His attitude doesn't always make him likable or pleasant but considering the world he comes from I understood him and he also shines a little bit of light on how our society sees and values people.Spike is not only Hawk's protector he also harbors deep feelings for him which cause conflict, and I actually feel sorry for him, despite everything.But, for me Ruber the Ruby steals the show. He is a prince among minerals, a real gem and delivers some of the best lines in this book. He also helps 'translate' between the boys at times and it has some hilarious results! I can't wait for more of him and his story.The attraction between the main characters is immediate but they face a series of challenges from friends and foe alike. Hawk needs to put his sword to the test more than once and I am surprised how well Kane took to all the things thrown at him.At one point Hawk thinks of a fable from his world about the origins of the soul and 'soul mates' which I loved and helped explain the feelings they have developed so quickly for each other. I hope that is expanded on a bit in the sequel.This is a sweet, fun and interesting YA story, the world building was promising but we will have to wait for the sequel to have it fleshed out. I liked the way a lot it was explained and brought together by bringing in stories most people will have read by authors like C.S. Lewis, Shakespeare and Lewis Carroll very clever.I have to read the sequel and here is your warning, it says # 1 and John Goode means it.This one ends on a cliffhanger! less

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