James Kennedy (2) (1973–)

I loved this book. It was the kind of YA novel that wasn't fluff and it felt like something kids would read and then grow up and stumble upon once again.

It reminded me a lot of Terry Gilliam, in terms of darkness and strangeness. If they ever made a film adaptation I could see him directing it. I really liked Eldritch City, and I hope someday to know more about the people / things that inhabit it. Ken Kiang was hilarious a secondary villain, again if they ever made a film I swear Ken Jeong would be PERFECT, if you imagine him being as villainous and maniacal as he was in Community as Senor Chang.

There were a few things I would've liked to see more of / know more about. One is Jo's friends, I liked the charasmatic friend of hers that was the star of Teenage Icthala and would change costumes in an instant, though her other friends seemed to fall flat, like I tried to picture them in my mind but I couldn't think of any distinguishing features. Also I'm curious how people arrive at Eldritch city, maybe through various means? I won't go into spoilers but I would love to see that explored.

The whole mythology of the All-Devouring Mother was great, again I won't spoil that but I think it's a great origin of the universe story.

Anyways, great read! I can't wait for more from Mr. Kennedy!… (more)