Fun, Fluffy and at moments touching. Very much a teen book but entirely enjoyable, nonetheless. The main character is engaging enough to stay will, Elise was by far the most interesting and Nick was the most lovable. Overall, a definitely good time and I'll pick up the next one for sure.

Ugh. It was pretty good, it just lost my attention towards the end. The narrator of the audiobook is okay, I think the main character is a bit too awesome, if you know what I mean. There's too many books like this out right now. I'm tired of the formula.

This is very fast paced. I just didn't care. About 100 pages in, I just couldn't keep going. So I didn't.

Gosh.. I love this! Great pace, the language is amazing, and the book impossible to lay down. I need to read the next book.. Soon!!

3.5 Stars

The main character Will West was basically good fellow, and since characters who respect their parents and aren't ridiculously reckless gain points in my esteem, and because who doesn't enjoy a good blend of magic, techology, and dream school grounds, I'd say this book was fairly good. However, I really could have done with less cursing. And less of the not fully trusting adults, who actually are trust-worthy, but fully trusting kids who have just as little reason to be trusted. Also, this book ended with few answers and many unanswered questions - clearly meant to be a first in a series, but with this many cliffhangers not sure I want to go on.

I'd recommend for someone looking for a fast paced, emotionally tuned, but not tear-your-heart-out, action/sci-fi/fantasy teen school read. But only if you don't mind perpetual, unnecessary cursing.

I liked The Paladin Prophecy enough. At first, I found it really confusing, but the story somehow drew me in eventually. I would have liked it a lot better if it weren't so implausible. I think the plot and concept needs to be thought out more.

HURRY UP BOOK 2!!!!

I am revisiting my review, after having some time to sit on it, for I feel I have a better recollection of what I would like to say in my review.

I think this book would work well for readers transitioning from middle grade to young adult.

The cover is okay, but I didn't find the colors aesthetically pleasing on the spine. Even though I don't find the colors pleasing, the bronze/gold color on the spine did draw me in to pick up the book (for it was very different than the others books on the shelf) and read the synopsis.

This book actually really surprised me. I like to think of The Paladin Prophecy as Harry Potter meets Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar children, but lacks the polish and extra finesse that those particular book series contain. There is familiar tropes in a modern setting, so younger readers might be able to establish a connections with the protagonist Will. Overall, it felt pretty generic, nothing new, but still entertaining.

The book was a little slow at first and it didn't hold my attention well. I stuck with it, thankfully, and after reading a good chunk of it, the plot picked up very nicely, making me interested in what is happening and what will happen next. I do feel like the slow building was necessary though and worked well for the story. When the plot did pick up, it didn't really come down until we meet the new characters that are supporting characters, authority figures, Will's potential allies and antagonist(s).

There was great emphasis on the scenes when Will is establishing his relationships with his fellow peers, both friendly and hostile, and it was extremely slow and detailed. During these scenes, while they were interesting and provided back stories for the supporting characters, it did drag, tremendously.

Some aspects of The Paladin Prophecy were interesting while others were a little weird. I do not want to leave any spoilers; with the aspects of the story that were weird, it provided Will the drive to discover the meaning behind those events, to investigate what was going on and why. Those such events didn't always work for me. Also, those events provided the need for Will's fellow peers to come together and work towards a common goal.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and I held my attention the most towards the end of the book. I don't think I will reread it but I may continue the series, most likely in eBook form if I choose to do so, because the physical copies of the series are difficult to get a hold of in my area. I was entertained enough that I felt the book was worth my time, but not enough for me to hold onto my physical copy that I had purchased in my local used book store.

My review is my own thoughts and opinion; my experience in reading the story.