Thirteen Hallows

Scott, M., & Freedman, C. (2011). The thirteen hallows. New York: Tor.

I was really excited to read this book, because Michael Scott is a mythology expert, and his kids books (Nicholas Flamel series) are fun.  This didn't excite me so much as I thought it would.  It's a bit slow with characterization, and the reader doesn't end up feeling that much for the characters.  The pacing is a little too fast for adult readers, much like Dan Brown's books; it feels a bit contrived.  The ending is very rushed, and though there apparently will be a sequel, I doubt I'll read it.  It wasn't great, but there are so many books on my to-read list, I have to be selective.