So I adore Pokemon. I always have and I always will. I was so excited when I heard about the existence of this book (before it was even published mind) and that excitement only grew as I waited for it to be published. When I finally sat down to read it, I was a little apprehensive. What if I didn't enjoy it after all that?
I needn't have worried.
This book is AWESOME. It had all of the Pokemon nostalgia I had hoped for but beyond that, it was an incredibly fun and engaging fantasy story. Sam is our protagonist, a young battle Prime (equivalent of a trainer) just starting out on her journey with her new Gem (monster friend) Finn. If you're not familiar with Pokemon, Sam's goal is essentially to capture these Gem creatures from the wild to train and bond with. She sets off with her best friend Callum but things soon take a turn for the worse and she's forced to deviate from her plan in ways she didn't expect.
The real strength of this story is its creativity, even with the universe largely following the Pokemon setup. I adored reading about each new Gem as they were introduced, and it was really cool to see how Sam's team developed. Sam herself was a great character. She was very relatable but entertaining and I appreciated her heart a lot. Many of the things that have bugged me about how characters act in the Pokemon anime towards their Pokemon were addressed here through Sam. She was always very grateful to her Gems and it felt like a real bond between them.
This is the first of a new series and I know I will definitely be picking up the rest. Several of the plot elements had me intrigued and I can't wait to see how they're addressed later on. This is the start of what looks like a very promising saga and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Pokemon, or just wants a great creature-based fantasy story.
Overall Rating:
.5
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