The Great Zoo of China

Matthew Reilly

This book is a great option if you want rip-roaring adventure at a fast pace.  I liked the inclusion of dragons into the action-adventure genre.  Reilly did a good job of comparing the dragons to the only animal still living on Earth that they resemble.  Crocodiles always kind of freaked me out, now I have no plans to go anywhere they may be roaming free.  The book was a little gory in parts and the pace was frantic to the point where it was difficult to follow, but overall I enjoyed the ride!

The Glass Magician

The Paper Magician Series Book 2

I was happy to be able to discover what the continuing adventures of Ceony would be, and t find out if romance would enter her life.  I enjoyed this book as much as the first installation, with one exception.  I understand that Ceony feels responsible for the situation she finds herself in.  I also understand that she wants to protect the ones she loves.  Even though I understand these two points, I was still frustrated by the bad decisions she made.  At times so mature and steady, Ceony sure seems to want to jump into dangerous situations with no, or very little, forethought.  

I am still very intrigued by the world the author created.  I know there is criticism that it isn't close enough to the "real" time and place, but suspend some disbelief, people.  I eagerly await the next book, and hope to learn more about the other characters that pop up so quickly, only to fade away.