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Sapphique

By Catherine Fisher

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After his escape from the sentient prison, Incarceron, Finn finds that the Realm is notat all what he expected, and he does not know whether he is to be its ...

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BEA Appreciation Week – Book Review: Sapphique by Catherine Fisher

It has been four months since Finn – that is, the long lost Prince Giles – has been rescued from the clutches of Incarceron by Claudia, leaving Keiro and Attia behind. All is not happy in the Realm outside, however, as Finn struggles with his guilt a ... (read full critics)

thebooksmugglers published on Tue, 14 Sep 2010

2 Reviews

I’d have to say this book was a much better improvement than Incarceron. There was more action, the pace was quicker, and the intrigue was turned up a little higher to get the plot rolling. The action did make the novel go quicker although I preferred reading more about Keiro and Attia than Claudia ... (continue)

I’d have to say this book was a much better improvement than Incarceron. There was more action, the pace was quicker, and the intrigue was turned up a little higher to get the plot rolling. The action did make the novel go quicker although I preferred reading more about Keiro and Attia than Claudia and Finn. Although I used to like Claudia before, she seemed to morph into some sort of selfish spoiled brat who didn’t care much except her own needs. Finn also turned into a mopey brat that cared only for Keiro (which makes sense, but it was borderline obsessive.)
Despite the negative comments I see about Keiro (thoughout different websites reviewing Sapphique), I’d have to say he was my favorite character in this book. (Besides Jared). He had this undeniable charm and despite being a selfish, egotistical jerk, he wasn’t whiny and did not mope around like a twit. Although the majority of his actions were all to meet his own ends and he’s just as selfish as Claudia might be, there’s just something charming about Keiro that’s likable. I thought he was an excellent character despite his ‘supporting’ status. Finn may seem central to the plot, but he doesn’t shine as much as Keiro does.
There are different points of view in the story, unlike Incarceron where it switched from Claudia to Finn. Now, there a different points of view but this time it switches settings. (From being inside Incarceron, to being outside of it). It’s not so bad, although some readers may find it a bit confusing, and the flow of the plot does get bumpy once in a while. The ending of the book was interesting and does leave a lot of room for another installment. I wouldn’t mind a trilogy, as the story has taken a turn for the more exciting. I’d actually like to know what happens to Keiro next as he looks like he could be a catalyst for something big.
It was a great ending to the duology (although it looks like there might be a third?) and worth the read. The action helps the plot carry forward and makes the reading go faster. Some might be daunted by the task of reading another ‘chunky’ book. However with the fast pace, the action, and the bits of intrigue, reading this shouldn’t take long at all.

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Sensitivemuse said on Jul 27, 2011 | Add your feedback

not for my taste

Ok, I had to read this for work, and I didn't have a chance to read the first book of this saga. However, I just couldn't like it, there was nothing in it! Too many different things stuffed together in way too many pages, and no emotions at all. It is well written, the language is good, it formally ... (continue)

Ok, I had to read this for work, and I didn't have a chance to read the first book of this saga. However, I just couldn't like it, there was nothing in it! Too many different things stuffed together in way too many pages, and no emotions at all. It is well written, the language is good, it formally has everything a good book needs, but it lacks human touch.

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Hollow Doll said on Apr 15, 2010 | Add your feedback