School of Deaths The Scythe Wielder Secret Christopher Mannino 9781771276832 Books
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Imagine that you're an awkward 13-year-old girl just trying to muddle her way through her awkward early-teen years when you discover that you're literally wasting away before your eyes.Imagine then that you're transported to a strange new place, a school where you are to be trained as a Death, one of those black-hooded, scythe-wielding specters you've read about, responsible for transporting souls to the afterlife.
Now imagine that you're the first female death at this training academy in a MILLION years.
You face bullying from students, sexism from teachers, and want nothing more than to go home. But something else, something nefarious, is coinciding with your arrival...
Christopher Mannino has written an engaging, fun-to-read story about Susan Sarnio, a brave young girl with a stout heart and a streak of justice. Thrust into a world she wants nothing more than to escape from, she finds herself at the forefront of an oncoming war that threatens to erupt between Deaths and Elementals.
I love that Mannino didn't make Susan seem too old, nor too young. She's awkward and teenager, which is what you'd expect surrounded by boys all day, but she's also fearless and takes crap from NO ONE, which is how I like my heroines.
I look forward to the next book in the series!!
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School of Deaths The Scythe Wielder Secret Christopher Mannino 9781771276832 Books Reviews
Suzie Sarnio is a regular 13 year old girl, with regular 13 year old girl problems. Lately, she has developed a new one though. She has begun dropping weight at an alarming rate, no matter how much she eats. Her parents are convinced she either has an eating disorder or a disease, so she see's doctors for both. Unknown to them all, The cause of the weight loss isnt anorexia, it's her body preparing for a new life. That life starts when a man in a black cloak carrying a huge scythe comes to he house one day, grabs her, and disappears with her, only to appear a second later with her in a field next to a pond. It seems Suzie has been chosen to be a new Death! She will start at the school for Deaths, and cant go home unitl she passes her test in one years time. If she fails, she must remain a Death until she fades of old age or is killed on duty as a Death. Oh, and one more thing. She is the first female Death in a million years, the last one being a crazy traitor that colluded with the Dragon's to fight the Deaths.
As you can imagine, it would be really easy to slide into a Harry Potter type knockoff pretty easily. Instead, Christopher Mannino goes very much his own way, creating a likeable cast of characters, with some truly nasty looks at how a closed society can treat outsiders. Suzie goes through the usual hazing rituals and more, taking it all in stride, even though she is lonely and afraid at times, and desperately want to go back to her family. If she doesnt pass her test, she will never see her family again. On top of that, she has come across a conspiracy that can effect the entire world of the Deaths, possibly hurting or killing those friends she has come to love. Will Suzie and her friends be able to overcome such huge odds? Well, you'll have to listen to find out, although it is definitely worth your time.
I was really impressed with Joel Froomkin's narration. He did an outstanding job, especially considering the disparity in voices, ages and accents he had to handle. He really helped bring this story to life.
Any fan of Harry Potter or similar books should really enjoy this book, as will fans of fantasy in general.
I was given a copy of this book at no charge by the author in exchange for an honest review through Audiobook Boom.
I enjoyed this book very much. I loved the character of Suzie. I think this book was a twist on grim reaper story and I don't find many of them. I love that this book is book 1 of a series and I can't wait to read the next one! I would read much more from this author. What a fun book and I think Suzie has her work cut out for her as the only girl Death. I can't wait to read more.
SERIES INFO This is Book #1 of 2 (so far) in the “Scythe Wielder’s Secrets” trilogy. According to the author, “the audiobook for Sword of Deaths (book 2) should be available by the end of April, or at least the beginning of May.” Book #3, Daughter of Deaths is expected to be published some time in 2017.
CHARACTERS
Suzie She was really fun to spend time with. She was quite level headed and has all the necessary heroine traits without being a Mary Sue.
The minor characters (such as Cronk & Athanasius) were really interesting; strangely more interesting than Suzie’s gang, who only started to really become individuals in my mind towards the end.
STORY
Right from the beginning, we were able to quickly grasp what was happening to Suzie and the impact it had had on her and her family. The explanations when she was taken to the world between were skillfully handled.
I have to give bonus points to a story that includes a library as a significant setting. And it's nice that she chooses (and does well in) Art class.
None of the twists were real surprises, except one. The book ends with significant changes, but leaves much still to be resolved. I am looking forward to meeting the Dragons.
NARRATION
I am not sure why a male narrator was chosen for a book who’s main character is a middle grade girl. That said, he did a really good job. I felt that his reading matched the tone of the story. / I appreciate the way he handled things such as a “whiny voice” or stammer without making them irritable. / I listened on my usual 1.25 speed.
FAVORITE PART(S)
Joe - I wish there was more of him in the book (and I think cinnamon gum stinks too Suzie) / Suzie interrupting boskery try-outs / The two reaping scenes (especially Suzie’s compassion) / Suzie’s visit to the Doctor (for *gasp* female issues)
I COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT Occasional use of the Lord’s name in vain
MY RATINGS
--Narration ABOVE AVERAGE
--Enjoyment ABOVE AVERAGE
--Re-readability ABOVE AVERAGE
I received this book free in return for an honest review.
Imagine that you're an awkward 13-year-old girl just trying to muddle her way through her awkward early-teen years when you discover that you're literally wasting away before your eyes.
Imagine then that you're transported to a strange new place, a school where you are to be trained as a Death, one of those black-hooded, scythe-wielding specters you've read about, responsible for transporting souls to the afterlife.
Now imagine that you're the first female death at this training academy in a MILLION years.
You face bullying from students, sexism from teachers, and want nothing more than to go home. But something else, something nefarious, is coinciding with your arrival...
Christopher Mannino has written an engaging, fun-to-read story about Susan Sarnio, a brave young girl with a stout heart and a streak of justice. Thrust into a world she wants nothing more than to escape from, she finds herself at the forefront of an oncoming war that threatens to erupt between Deaths and Elementals.
I love that Mannino didn't make Susan seem too old, nor too young. She's awkward and teenager, which is what you'd expect surrounded by boys all day, but she's also fearless and takes crap from NO ONE, which is how I like my heroines.
I look forward to the next book in the series!!
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