As I read reviews of Cloak of the Light: Wars of the Realm,
Book 1 by Chuck Black I was concerned about ordering it. Many people said it
was slow in getting started but I disagree. I think the author did a good job
introducing his characters and their backgrounds. I’m glad I went with my gut
feeling and went ahead and ordered this book.
The main character, Drew, is a teenager getting ready to
enter college. He and his mother have faced many struggles after the death of his father.
Drew befriends Ben in high school, a boy who believes aliens are going to
invade the world. They eventually move on to college together and a horrible
accident leaves Drew blinded. As the story goes on Ben becomes more “paranoid”
and disappears. Drew begins to heal but he is seeing things that he doesn’t
understand and is on a mission to figure it out.
Cloak of the Light is probably geared more toward young
adult or older teenagers. I enjoyed reading the book but I found it a little
unbelievable with the “aliens” and what is starting to unfold. I think I would
have preferred a more realistic or believable account of the beings that Drew
is seeing. I’m not sure the time machine is believable enough to make him see
what he is seeing although I do understand where the author is going. I like
series books but I also like for each book to have an ending that leaves me
feeling like the book is complete. I’m not familiar with Chuck Black’s style of
writing, this is the first book of his that I have read, but the book left me
feeling as if the story wasn’t complete. I realize that he left it as a “cliffhanger”
but that isn’t my preference when reading a book. I do look forward to reading
more of this series. The author did a
good job of drawing me into his story and kept my attention. His characters
were interesting and fun to get to know. If you enjoy Sci-fi mixed with some
spiritual indications you will enjoy this book. Keep in mind it is geared
toward a younger reader you won’t find deep spiritual characters, but more
juvenile characters.
I received this book from Waterbrook-Multnomah at no charge
in exchange for an honest review. You can purchase this book from here.
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