Member Review

Remnants of Atonement By G. P. McKenna.

Thank you Netgalley and Andraharts Publications for a free e-book for an unbiased review.

This is a YA but don't be fooled, it has some of the best elements (for me) of fantasy books everywhere.
Our main protagonist is Kilco. We learn quickly that Kilco's mother is a doctor where they live, and is renowned for her expertise. However, her bedside manner, (or manners at all,) are the complete opposite and has many trembling in their boots.

This story had me pulled in from the first page. Kilco made the book for me. Her observations were quirky, funny, sometimes dark, not always it seems with direction and yet always somehow made me enjoy what I was reading.

The thing I realised as I read was it wasn't really Kilco's journey we were following, but it expanded beyond that. We meet the shield and Ilya, and we get friendship developing. This brings with it its own set of complications.

This book was surprisingly fast paced. At times just a smidgen too much, and while it is still fantastic writing, it did just lose impact for me a couple of times because of it. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Would happily recommend it.

My biggest complaint was the ending as it felt a bit more abrupt than I was expecting. Now, I have subsequently discovered there is to be a 2nd book. I've also found via the authors Twitter that there is a significant rewrite of Remnants of Redemption going on, which is the 2nd book in the series. They also alluded to why this is occurring. So on that basis, it does make more sense.

I'm happy to give this book 4/5 stars 🌟 one I recommend and I will definitely be looking out for part 2!