Atlantis

FANTASY/MYSTERY:  In “Atlantis”, Alanthea, high-priestess of Atlantis, finds clues leading her to believe a genuine threat is looming over Atlantis. Haunted in her dreams, and finding strangely coded poems, she is desperate to find answers. Meanwhile, orphan Arakon has visions of his own as well – visions that lead him to Alanthea. When the two of them connect and discover the secrets of Atlantis’ past, and the disastrous consequences this could have for the island’s future, the pacing – which is quite slow at the start – picks up and leads to a grand, epic finale.

While the pacing is uneven, other issues with the story include the numerous A-names mentioned throughout. Of course, Atlantis should be written with an A, but not every single name should, and here there are just too many character names starting with an A. The writing also varies from floral, literary (with a certain old-fashioned sense to it, which seems fitting for the book) to almost sounding like a contemporary read in the dialogue. More consistency in the pacing and writing would’ve made this a 4-star rather than 3-star read. 

People intrigued by the history of this mythical island should definitely give this book a try, as it draws on many of the myths and legends surrounding Atlantis, and it provides for an entertaining read. 

Majanka Verstraete