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urbanaudreye's review
4.0
To be fair, I read this quite a while ago and it really isn't fresh in my head right now, so bear with me. I really don't know how I missed reviewing it.
Arkadium Rising is a wonderfully written book.
* I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Arkadium Rising is a wonderfully written book.
* I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
charshorrorcorner's review
4.0
3.5 stars!
I've been a fan of Glen Krisch for a few years now, so when a free copy of Arkadium Rising was offered to me in exchange for an honest review, how could I say no?
This is a post apocalyptic tale wherein a group called the Arkadium purposely brings about the end of the world as we know it. It turns out that this group has been around since nearly the beginning of humanity itself. It also turns out that they are not the only ancient group in town. THAT is what set this book apart from other PA tales.
I liked the characterization in this book, most especially the two brothers Jason and Marcus. They are related, but not alike. Marcus, being a part of the Arkadium himself is all gung-ho while Jason wants nothing to do with it. (Which may have something to do with what Marcus and the other members do to bring about the end times; hint: it's not pretty.) Marcus wants Jason to be the scribe/record keeper of the event and Jason just wants to get away.
There were a couple of characters that irritated me: Delaney, sleazy and psychotic girlfriend of Marcus, got on my nerves. And although I did love the character of Jason, at times I found him to be a little wishy-washy and repetitive in his thinking.
Overall though, I thought the story was interesting and it did have portions that made it unique. While I had issues with a few of the characters, the story did get to me and I'm looking forward to reading what's next for the Arkadium.
Recommended for fans of post-apocalyptic tales!
I've been a fan of Glen Krisch for a few years now, so when a free copy of Arkadium Rising was offered to me in exchange for an honest review, how could I say no?
This is a post apocalyptic tale wherein a group called the Arkadium purposely brings about the end of the world as we know it. It turns out that this group has been around since nearly the beginning of humanity itself. It also turns out that they are not the only ancient group in town. THAT is what set this book apart from other PA tales.
I liked the characterization in this book, most especially the two brothers Jason and Marcus. They are related, but not alike. Marcus, being a part of the Arkadium himself is all gung-ho while Jason wants nothing to do with it. (Which may have something to do with what Marcus and the other members do to bring about the end times; hint: it's not pretty.) Marcus wants Jason to be the scribe/record keeper of the event and Jason just wants to get away.
There were a couple of characters that irritated me: Delaney, sleazy and psychotic girlfriend of Marcus, got on my nerves. And although I did love the character of Jason, at times I found him to be a little wishy-washy and repetitive in his thinking.
Overall though, I thought the story was interesting and it did have portions that made it unique. While I had issues with a few of the characters, the story did get to me and I'm looking forward to reading what's next for the Arkadium.
Recommended for fans of post-apocalyptic tales!
ctgt's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up to 4
I recently read and enjoyed [b:Where Darkness Dwells|10671932|Where Darkness Dwells|Glen R. Krisch|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327876889s/10671932.jpg|15581492] and the author offered a copy of this book so I jumped at the chance.(I did go and buy a copy later)
The first book of a planned PA trilogy, the story concentrates on two estranged brothers. One just trying to make his way through life and the other a leader of an eco-cult determined to return the earth to nature. The Arkadium has infiltrated every aspect of current society and triggers a global event while coordinating small groups for local acts of terror.
Initially the story is fairly black and white but as we progress there are more nuances added and by the end you aren't completely sure which group might actually be the big bad. Being the first part of a trilogy there are quite a few questions left unanswered but the author does a nice job of whetting your appetite for what lies ahead.
A good start to a story that has piqued my interest.
I recently read and enjoyed [b:Where Darkness Dwells|10671932|Where Darkness Dwells|Glen R. Krisch|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327876889s/10671932.jpg|15581492] and the author offered a copy of this book so I jumped at the chance.(I did go and buy a copy later)
The first book of a planned PA trilogy, the story concentrates on two estranged brothers. One just trying to make his way through life and the other a leader of an eco-cult determined to return the earth to nature. The Arkadium has infiltrated every aspect of current society and triggers a global event while coordinating small groups for local acts of terror.
Initially the story is fairly black and white but as we progress there are more nuances added and by the end you aren't completely sure which group might actually be the big bad. Being the first part of a trilogy there are quite a few questions left unanswered but the author does a nice job of whetting your appetite for what lies ahead.
A good start to a story that has piqued my interest.
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