Dakota Krout’s Something is a gripping, high-octane teen & young adult adventure novel full of murderhobos on the open road. It’s Book 1 in the series and introduces readers to Rowan Strongbow – an unassuming teenage girl who finds herself suddenly wielding immense power after her family dies in a freak accident. With no one else to turn to, Rowan sets out on a cross-country journey with her loyal dog companion Gin and two new friends: Fen (a hotheaded dwarf) and Gertie (a tough as nails halfling). They quickly learn that they are not alone in this new world – monsters stalk them at every turn. But rather than run or hide, Rowan and her team take on these beasts head-on, carving their way through danger with blades sharpened by bloodthirsty determination.
For who is this book for ?
If you’re a fan of high-octane teen & young adult adventure tales full of murderhobos on the open road, then Dakota Krout’s Something is definitely for you! In this debut novel, Rowan Strongbow – an unassuming teenage girl who finds herself suddenly wielding immense power after her family dies in a freak accident – sets out on a cross-country journey with her loyal dog companion Gin and two new friends: Fen (a hotheaded dwarf) and Gertie (a tough as nails halfling). They quickly learn that they are not alone in this new world – monsters stalk them at every turn. But rather than run or hide, Rowan and her team take on these beasts head-on, carving their way through danger with blades sharpened by bloodthirsty determination.Whether you’re looking for an exciting read to keep you entertained during your summer break or something to tide you over until the next installment of your favorite series comes out, Something is sure to fit the bill!
Pros :
- Rowan is a strong female protagonist
- The author does an excellent job at worldbuilding
- Action scenes are well written and exciting
Cons :
- The writing style is juvenile and choppy.
- The characters are one dimensional and tropey.
- There’s no real plot or story arc, it just feels like a series of random events strung together
Learn more about the author
Dakota Krout is a relative newcomer to the writing world, but Something quickly made a name for itself as one of the most highly anticipated teen & young adult adventure novels of 2019. Dakota’s previous work includes the popular Uncompromising series and collaborations with fellow author Julia Phillips. In addition to writing, Dakota enjoys spending time outdoors camping and fishing with his wife and two dogs.
Reader Reviews
“I was hooked from the first sentence!”
“Rowan is a badass!”
“An exciting, action-packed new series that is perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.”
“Rowan is a badass heroine that you can’t help but root for.”
