Since then I've cursed this genre under my breath, and despaired over the fact that books of quality that are more about the adventure and friendship are far and few between. The majority of them also put too much emphasis on the romance, so much sometimes that other important aspects are forgotten and greatly overshadowed (I am looking at you, The Winner's Curse). So many of them these days have vague and shitty world-building, flat characters, and plotlines that are more apt to be called "plotholes". Patient fantasy fans will find much to enjoy in this elegant gem of a novel, and the haunting message that the monstrosity of some humans can rival even that of ageless creatures is so carefully and effectively inlaid that it will likely linger even after other details fade.For many months now, I've been trying to find that perfect YA Fantasy book to satisfy my thirst, but have found nothing that could really satiate that intense craving. The Nethergrim itself is indeed the stuff of nightmares, and Jobin judiciously doles out details about it, heightening suspense further. This is a surprisingly quiet (and occasionally languid) novel for its subject, and the character development is careful and methodical, lending depth to a story that’s more about people than adventure. They know that the kidnapped children don’t have long to live, so they decide to not leave things in the hands of the adults, even while realizing the limitations of their approach, which is to set off and hope for the best. When the Nethergrim’s minions begin to kidnap local children, however, the trio springs into action as unexpected heroes. Tom is an abused slave, Katherine is a girl who resists the traditional expectations her small village places on her gender, and Edmund is boy whose wizarding interest and fascination with books have only ever caused him trouble.
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