Arcadia Falls

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 12, 2015

Review

"Arcadia Falls" is the third in the "Arcadia Trilogy" by Kai Meyer. Should definitely read the first two for background history, but you can still understand somewhat of what is going on without them. Originally published in Germany and translated in 2011, it tells the tale of old family, organized crime, supernatural, shape-shifting and much more. An interesting twist on organized crime and ancient tales of metamorphosis and mythology.

Without knowing the complete background information of the story, it was still well written with great characters that intertwine deeper in to the plot. The imagery was very descriptive with a strong massage of survival of the fittest and love. A good combination of "The Godfather" and "The Island of Dr. Moreau". Written for upper middle school to adult, many will find this tale exciting.

Overall Book Score: very good