The first volume of Catherine Fisher's latest trilogy continues trends in her writing that have developed since Incarceron, the book that deservedly raised people's awareness of her in Britain and broke her into the American/Canadian market - and may be filmed.

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I tried, but just couldn't get into this one. I couldn't connect with the characters or become invested in the plot. ( )

There was so much going on in this novel, but the surface was hardly scratched on most of it. Although I had hoped to be grabbed and made a devotee for the series, I was not. The characters didn't feel genuine or relate able either. Definitely just an okay novel in my book. ( )

Hmm. Not sure that I really enjoyed this one. I had a hard time figuring out what was going on and it didn't hold my interest very well. I will probably still get it for those who are Catherine Fisher fans. ( )

NOTE: I received this book from Netgalley to review.

I'd heard lots of awesome things about Catherine Fisher, so I requested this book, all excited and full of great expectations. But to be honest, I was a bit disappointed.

Firstly, until about half way through, nothing really interesting happened. We were just introduced to the characters and some of the circumstances. Nothing special, nothing to grab my attention. Perhaps that's why it took me an entire week to finish this novel. It just didn't do it for me.

Secondly, the mysteries around which everything was revolving, weren't something absolutely out of the blue. No one really behaved outside of their character, which bored me. I mean, I would've wanted to see someone growing out of themselves by the end of the story, but no.

Venn was still the same guy, who cared about no one else and nothing else but getting his wife back.

Jake was the same rash boy who only cared about his father.

Sarah was perhaps the only mysterious character, who we didn't know anything about until the very last page.

And Gideon is my favorite of the lot. I hope they manage to find a way to help him out.

In conclusion, I want to say that the writing style was good, but the story isn't all that original. Also, the characters didn't really make an impression on me, so I can't say I'm thrilled by The Obsidian Mirror. ( )