Time for a book review! I recently finished reading Herald by Lee Hunt, the second book of the Dynamicist trilogy. The review will be my own thoughts and feelings on the book. If you are interested in reading other reviews or learning more about the book series then check out Lee Hunt's website.
My plan is to keep this review spoiler free so that all can enjoy this book series.
Herald picks up right where Dynamicist ends and starts with the main character and his friends beginning to learn the depth of their power and how to be a true dynamicist. The math and physics they learned in the first book is put into practice as they learn and are tested, pushing them to hone the use of their powers. Finally you will see the power of a dynamicist in use and get a better understanding of the magic in this world.
Among this, the evil of the first book starts to pose a threat to the main character and the school to which he attends and so there is also intrigue and mystery as the main character and his friends try to unravel just what is going on around them. As the main character dives into danger to save what he loves it leaves you wondering along with him just who is behind this and what exactly is going on. Lee weaves an interesting mystery into the story that always leaves another question in your mind until the very end of the story.
This book also explores the world more. No longer does the main character stay in the city where the school is, as the story progresses the characters get to travel to other cities and even to dangerous parts of the world where they will be tested and pushed to their limits of their power and skills. The action is well written and leaves you on the edge of your seat wondering who will make it through alive.
The themes of love, friendship, and coming of age seen in Dynamicist continue into Herald as we see the main character and his friends continue to develop as their lives and world become more complex around them.
As a sequel it is a good read and enjoyable story, but is much better if read after Dynamcist, as it feels more like one long story broken into three books, rather than a story and its sequel.
A must read for anyone who loves fantasy that feels real, or who loves when magic is really just science in disguise.
Come continue the story of love and adventure, where every change comes at a cost... but what price will you pay?
Thanks for reading!
Attentea Danaxam
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