W.A.R.P Book
1: The Reluctant Assassin
Eoin Colfer
ISBN:
978-1-4231-6162-2
May 2013
4 Stars
*This is an
uncorrected galley I received through NetGalley*
In Victorian
London a teenaged orphan boy, Riley, lives in fear of his guardian, Albert
Garrick, an illusionist turned assassin. When Riley is thrust into the future
he gains a friend in nineteen year old FBI Agent Chevron Savano. Agent Savano
has her own troubles to run from after making a mistake on a big case in Los
Angeles. Being a laughing stock to her fellow agents she has something to
prove. So when Albert Garrick comes
looking for his apprentice Chevron and Riley work together to save both the
past and the future from the assassin.
This is
packed full of edge of the seat action. The pacing was perfect and this could
be a very quick read if someone has the time to devote. It really is a lot of
fun. The time travel sequences are not confusing and it’s easy to follow. I was
afraid it would feel congested or cluttered but it all flowed very well. There was
some laugh out loud moments for me as well which I wasn’t really expecting. My only complaint would be that I didn’t
really get attached to any of the characters. They are likable but lacking
something. That could change with future installments. I would recommend this one to anyone young or
old for a fast and fun read.
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