Book: The Six Symbols of Ink
Author: Meliza Merlinde
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
Publisher: Olympia Publishers
Pages: 306
Blurb:
Living in a world governed by cruelty and persecution, where
the Ink Mark symbol is the law and where kindness and love have long been
forgotten, Ashley has always believed that her symbol is faulty, that she is
not worthy. However, she discovers that, far from being faulty, her Ink Mark
actually identifies her as one of the Four; the special ones who will fulfil
the ancient prophecy and rid the world of its inhumanity.
But can an ordinary girl like Ashley possibly live up to this expectation? Who are the other three and where can they be found?
But can an ordinary girl like Ashley possibly live up to this expectation? Who are the other three and where can they be found?
This is the
beginning of a quest where demons, giants and the true wickedness of mankind
are interwoven with friendship, loyalty and faith. Which ones will triumph...?
Review:
The six symbols of ink is a story of revenge, friendship,
love and dark magical aura. The book is a great piece of fantasy which can
transport you to a different world in just 300 pages. There are elements of
violence in it also some gross incidents but what is fantasy if it can’t tickle
your imagination beyond extremities.
The starting of the book was a big turn off for me. That is
the point where most of the readers can feel a little off because there were a
lot of missing information. I had to google twice to see if I am really reading the first
book in the series. There was a lot of information without any explanation and
lot of action without any reason. I thought there was a need of one more
chapter in the starting to get the readers used to of the world the author was
designing.
But when we pass that phase the book is amazingly interesting
and fast paced. I struggled for around 40 pages but after that the book became
a page turner. I was really excited with the two way story that was happening. It
gave me a break from the present things and made my brain churn with the things moving towards the bigger picture. What I loved
about the book were the aspects it touched. It takes you to an unbelievable world
where anything is possible.
I loved how there were different elements layered in the
story. There was flirting, there were wars, fights, creatures, giants and what
not. I love stories where there are alliances and groups that work together towards
the big show.
If I talk about the characters then I loved Zhila and
Corlias. These two always showed what was expected from them. I don’t like
characters who change their traits with the moving story. And these two were
the same throughout the book. From the minor characters I loved the king and the
queen. They were for a very little time but they left an impact on me. It felt
they were from a parallel world which is dark and weird. I think they could
have been given a bit more part in the story here and there; taking in account
the role they play in the book is vast and important.
I didn’t like Ashley that much because she was growing as a
character and there were a lot of flaws if one looks in the bigger picture also
there was a huge gap between her history and my understanding. Maybe she grows
in a better way in the next book but for this one I didn’t enjoy her character
much.
Also the relationships that the characters shared was a bit
dicey. It felt like it was not well thought of. They were arranged in the
cubicles where they could fit in. there was a lack of dimension I believe. Apart
from this there were only some editing flaws which hampered the reading a little
bit.
If I see the bigger picture then this was a great fantasy world
which I was introduced to. There was everything which I expect in a fantasy
novel. There were plot holes, big one sometimes, mainly in the background
setting and execution but overall it was a good fiction fantasy. It can
entertain you without any doubts. And I am really anticipating the end. I think the series is worth a try.
About the author:
Meliza van der Linde grew up in the affluent, multi-ethnic
society of South Africa, the variety of cultures, languages, and religions has
shaped Meliza's passion for writing. Seeing the struggles of a Third World
Country and its people striving to accept the different culture has always been
an ember to her fire.
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