This book definitely has a dark feel to it. The writing style is very different than books such as the Harry Potter Series. Reading this out loud to my son, it took a couple of chapters to get into the rhythm of the story.

The book takes place in a world similar to ours, but with many striking differences. It's easy to get hooked on the story after the initial introduction to the world. There is plenty of action and adventure, and the book is well written.