A review by editorbrenna
Scion of the Fox by S.M. Beiko

3.0

This book is different from anything I’ve read so far. It’s refreshing to read fantasy set in modern-day Canada, rather than in some mystical far-away land. I enjoyed the world that Beiko creates through her mythology, with the Five Families and the overlapping spirit world; however, I did not love the book as a whole. The protagonist, Roan, bothers me, mostly because of the ways in which Beiko develops her character. I also find that some of the other characters lack characterization. I also do not enjoy the way in which the plot progresses; it seems rushed at times, and underdeveloped. I will say, though, that Beiko is not afraid to write disturbing scenes, which is commendable on some level. I’m torn between wanting to read the second book when it comes out, and wanting to simply savour this taste of the story.