I received this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review. This book was just ok for me and was a bit of a struggle at times to get through it. I found the story felt a bit unrealistic and not very believable. I also found it to be somewhat predictable at times as well.
In this story Alcott is a live in doctor with Autuna and Gari. Gari is a 9 year old boy who is dying. Alcott gets an opportunity to save this little boy by acquiring an ancient text called "Altering Fate" and then going through several daunting obstacles. He must pass 3 obstacles along with 4 others in order for Gari to live, but he must give up one of his most precious gifts, his own life.
I do feel like it has a great premise but was just not executed well enough. I must say though, it does send along a pretty powerful message of strength and courage and what others are capable of doing to save another. I did enjoy the world that is created here I just feel like it needed a bit more depth to it. I had trouble connecting with the characters. I feel like they did not have enough of a backstory and were underdeveloped and I think they could have been so much more.
Overall the story felt a little rushed to me. I have to say though that I did enjoy the ending obstacle of the story. It felt like the Author took a bit more time with this part and it was quite enjoyable. The ending of the story did come together pretty well and pushed this to a 2.5 rating. I think this Author has a lot of potential and I would read something else by him.
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