The first book in this series, Nolander, was quite good. Certainly good enough to prompt me to purchase this book.
What a disappointment. It was more of a travelogue than a gripping story despite some small dramas along the way. It became so boring that I kept stopping to do something else. Beth, the main character, was full of angst, constantly questioning who she was and who everyone else thought she was.
Very much a poor me situation. "Oh dear, I have this power inside me and I don't know what to do with it". Everybody around her were either unwilling or unable to help her gain control of other aspects of her gift and she didn't make any attempt to do so herself.
It wasn't until the end of the book that the gift finally manifested itself and something interesting happened. An awfully long journey of nothing for a slightly interesting occurrence.
Throughout the book the author kept bringing our attention to the fact that Beth wanted to have friends and not be alone whereas Williams kept drumming it into her that she had to isolate herself from others, as if she was a strong power. On the other hand he treated her like an idiot.
If the next book is like this one I don't think I'll bother. Sad because Nolander had so much potential.
I leave it up to the reader to agree or disagree.
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Reviewed in Australia on 18 June 2019
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I loved LOVED loved this book!
It was so hard to put down and the imagery was amazing. I could really put myself into this world and enjoyed the variety of colorful characters.
I do hope the third book will soon be released, I am wondering if it's going to include more of a backstory for Williams as well as fully uncovering of Beth's abilities.
It's all very intriguing and I'm looking forward to reading more.
It was so hard to put down and the imagery was amazing. I could really put myself into this world and enjoyed the variety of colorful characters.
I do hope the third book will soon be released, I am wondering if it's going to include more of a backstory for Williams as well as fully uncovering of Beth's abilities.
It's all very intriguing and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2014
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I loved this book so much, so sad I've finished it, can't wait for the next one.
You'll love it if you like a great imagination and fantasy/urban fantasy inhabited by real people. I'm not going to write much more because after I finally managed to put it down last night I then got up ridiculously early to finish it and now I want to go back to sleep. Preferably untll 2016, when the next one is promised.
You'll love it if you like a great imagination and fantasy/urban fantasy inhabited by real people. I'm not going to write much more because after I finally managed to put it down last night I then got up ridiculously early to finish it and now I want to go back to sleep. Preferably untll 2016, when the next one is promised.
Reviewed in Australia on 4 December 2017
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would like to read the next chapter
Reviewed in Australia on 2 May 2015
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a really different story, very enjoyable. Well worth your time.
Reviewed in Australia on 27 July 2015
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I cannot wait for the next instalment.
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Flossy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredibly well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2017Verified Purchase
Read the first book for free but just had to go on and read the second. I was unable to put it down. Like other reviewers I cannot wait for the third. For some concepts in the book it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology but the explanations are great and the way it’s woven into the story is brilliant. Beth’s physical journey is a metaphor for her own personal journey too and is therefore essential to the story. Original, imaginative, impressive. One of the best books of this genre that I’ve read in a long time.

Cathryn Weatherill
4.0 out of 5 stars
SOLATIUM EST INIMICUS
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2017Verified Purchase
An integral and informative part of the story but definitely concludes as that, i.e. it's not really a book you can read on it's own, which is a shame. It fills a lot of gaps though and is extremely well written (if you have a basic understanding of the preexisting plot, it helps). Reads at a natural, energetic pace and keeps you interested - there are no slack pieces! A few too many editing oversights (mainly spelling - Hail/Hale etc) but written with so much passion and imagery - well worth the price.

miss victoria l holdsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read but beware!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2019Verified Purchase
Loved Nolander and solarium, amazingly written and a very gripping storyline...... however here comes the but..... if you are like me and get very much into storylines that you have to finish to know what’s going on then it’s a bit of a let down. The reason I say this as the 2nd book finishes with a lot more to be said and finding when this will happen or even if it will happen is hard to find, I’ve searched the web and nothing comes up for me :-(
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Iain Cliffe
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What I particularly like about Ms Mills is that she doesn't rush the ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2014Verified Purchase
A genuine pleasure to read from start to finish. What I particularly like about Ms Mills is that she doesn't rush the pace and plot of her stories (Book 1 in the series is similarly excellent). A lot of fantasy novels rush from one action packed scene to the next, trying to end each chapter with a bang. There is plenty going on in this novel but it flows at a more sedate pace and both the characters and the world building benefit from the extra time given them.
A solid addition to the 'Authors I must read' list.
A solid addition to the 'Authors I must read' list.

Sandy Hilly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best thing I have read for ages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2016Verified Purchase
I found the first book in a collection and couldn't believe my luck in finding such a gem. I immediately bought the second book and can't wait for the third.
The writing was good, and the characters beautifully thought out. I stayed up very late at night reading and then realized that I needed slowdown and make the pleasure last!
I look forward to reading more from this author.
The writing was good, and the characters beautifully thought out. I stayed up very late at night reading and then realized that I needed slowdown and make the pleasure last!
I look forward to reading more from this author.
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