Masques
Right now I am reading Masques by Patricia Briggs. This is her first published work that has been reprinted because of the success of her other series "Mercy Thompson" (a must read, more later on that). In the beginning of the book she writes a short letter letting us know that it is not the best she has done. I have to agree, but I don't think it is as all bad as she perceives it to be. I have read and enjoyed books way worst then this one. It is a Si-Fi book which you will soon learn is the bulk of what I read. It does not make my OH MY you have to read list. but it does reach my I am waiting for the book I really want to read so this will keep me happy list. The story is straight forward with no real surprises. I knew who felt what, I knew who was who in disguise, I knew where things where hidden and who was helping who right from the start, without being told. (I also always know whos going to die in movies, and who did "it" in t.v. show, so take that into account). There are no major twist or turns. However the main characters are full, vivacious, and with depth. They pop out of the story and carry the plot line and don't leave you disappointed with the outcome. This ability to make 4D individuals that become a part of your thoughts and lexicons is one of Patricia greatest strengths.(in my not so important opinion) It has been a pleasure to go back and discover that Patricia has always been good at character building and to see how she has grown from making believable main characters to making believable everything (plot, time-lines, worlds, people, beasties, and cats). Patricia has, 10 years later, written the follow up book to the Masque and with her growth in her art I am anxiously waiting for it to be returned to the library so that I can check it out.Give masques a read and let me know what you thought of it
