I had some time to think about the book, The Broken Eye, and I'm finding that I actually really liked it...more than just 4 stars but less than 5...so about 4.5 stars. I think I did have some expectations but I also don't think my expectations was what lead me to rate it the way I did. After finishing the book, I reviewed right away. Then, I took a day or two to really allow the full story to sink in. What I confirmed was that there was a scene that was a little like the Night Angel Trilogy. The part where Kip sort of "dies" and goes into another realm. It was too much like the Night Angel Trilogy. If you haven't read that trilogy then you might not have this issue I'm having but if you did read that trilogy, you'd understand the irritation. I think that's really why I couldn't give it 5 stars. I don't dislike that part. It just felt like I was reading The Night Angel Trilogy and I was hoping that The Lighbringer Quartet would be far from similar to the Night Angel Trilogy. The author is amazing though writing such a big book (over 700 pages) with so many twists and turns. I liked the way it ended and hope (yes, expectation) that Kip remains that person he was at the end.
Speaking of Kip, I like him because he sometimes reminds me of myself. I'm sure he reminds a lot of people of who they are. But for me, his clumsiness and forgetfulness and goofiness is how I see myself. I'm that girl who'll say the wrong thing or who's mind drifts in a meeting/classroom and then get picked on to answer the question and have no idea what was just asked, or who doesn't have an answer even though I know what was asked. I'm the one who always says too much only to realize I've embarrassed myself by sharing too much. Kip sometimes comes across tough and strong and then he lets his guard down and he's nothing but scared and unsure of who he is. Yeah, I feel like that too. Will my kids one day learn that I'm not that strong-know-everything-mom and don't have answers to their life or mine? Yet, when push comes to shove, I make pretty quick and firm decisions? How does that work? What if they already know that I don't have all the answers but know that I will have answer when it comes to push and shove? Or, do they not care because I love them and they love me and that's all that matters? Things like that.
I'm excited for the last book though. I think it comes out fall 2015. Maybe if I pay closer attention I might be able to get the author's autograph this time.