Tell the Wind and Fire

by Sarah Rees Brennan

[Beth C.]

Lucie - de facto leader of an apparent revolution based on a lie she created to save her father (and herself). Now living in the LIght, dating the son of one of the most powerful politicians, and always fearing her lie will be discovered. When her boyfriend is accused of treason, her house of cards will come tumbling down around her. The question is - how many people will it take with it?

I have read A Tale of Two Cities, though it has been many years. I do know that I (unlike many) actually enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for this book. The characters are flat and provide absolutely no reason to like any of them. The magic system is sort of interesting - but also flat. Honestly, the entire thing just feels...flat. Unanimated. Just words on a page, instead of a story brought to life.

Honestly, this is one of the rare books that I got halfway through and just didn't want to read any more. Most I will continue, at least out of a desire to see what happens at the end. Sadly, I don't even have that desire here.