A Chapter A Day: Day 2 "Sea of Souls" By Seth Ervin and Casey Eanes

                      A Chapter A Day: Day 2
Reviewing book 2 in the Keys of Candor Series (Sea of Souls) By Casey Eanes and Seth Ervin.

Hello there everyone! I hope your Tuesday has been a Tuesday and not a Monday in disguise! If you don't know what that means then I am terribly jealous.
Anyways, Join me in a reading adventure that is sure to be unparalleled.
(Definition: having no parallel or equal; exceptional)

Chapter 2
~~~~~~~~30 minutes later~~~~~~~~~

First things first, there was a fascinating word! Buttress. Yes, you heard me. Buttress.
(Definition: A buttress is an architectural structure built against or projecting from a wall which serves to support or reinforce the wall. Buttresses are fairly common on more ancient buildings, as a means of providing support to act against the lateral (sideways) forces arising out of the roof structures that lack adequate bracing.)But wait, there's more! The book says "The buttresses that flew" so I feel like that refers to Flying Buttresses!
(Definition: A flying buttress is a specific form of buttressing most strongly associated with Gothic church architecture. The purpose of any buttress is to resist the lateral forces pushing a wall outwards (which may arise from stone vaulted ceilings or from wind-loading on roofs) by redirecting them to the ground.)
I know that all of this means nothing without a picture so here is a decent one. I know that the majority probably don't care about that word or what it means but the fact that an author, or two, takes the time to put it in their book means that it has a purpose and if it matters to them, it matters to me.


                                   !!!***SPOILER ALERT***!!!

Vashti is Wael's kid?!?! When, how and what? When did he date/ get married? I thought monks couldn't have... physical relationships. (Was that delicate enough?) How did he raise her? I cannot imagine anyone under his guidance rebelling. I mean, I know that kids, especially girls, do crazy things but that is quite an extreme way to do so.
I think that this revelation is a huge bonus for Wael's character development. I personally had forgotten how old Wael actually was so this was a grim reminder that the protagonists aren't young and inexperienced.

Isphet, god of Chaos. You intrigue me. I know that we have only been introduced to three serubs but this one is by far my favorite. Now historically gods of Chaos have been depicted in many, many ways. Seriously, there is over 50 different gods of Chaos in 1 Google search. However, Seth and Casey have provided a fresh take on all kinds of old stereotypes so hopefully Isphet is going to be an exciting new addition to the collection of Chaotic freaks and geeks that Google knows about.

The Exile?! Do tell me more. This is a very interesting plot twist. There is a sixth not-serub walking amongst the humans! I am tossed up about this. I am wondering if it will be a new character or an old one. If it is a new character then hats off to the authors because I can barely keep 4 characters straight (literally XD) let alone around 17. If its an old character then my bets would be on Luken. My first thought was Bronson but the way he reacted to the secret meeting between Vashti and Seam ruled him out.

Something I almost over looked was Willyn's character development in this chapter. I do think that it was much needed but I feel like it was almost to miss because there is so much going on in this chapter that feelings aren't very high on the "Stand out" list. Willyn was rightfully upset about the fact that her people, The Grogans, were already moving on. She has only been gone for 2 months and they just lost their fighting spirit. I think it is good that she had her encounter with Isphet because it reminded her of her weaknesses and the persuasive abilities of the serubs, it also reminded us just how much Hagan meant to her. Hagan's life is still worth more than everything she ever wanted. That is a powerful statement.

Grift... I understand that he wants to go back to Rose, I really do.
BUT COME ON! Splitting up?! Have they never seen a horror movie? That is when everyone dies. I don't want everyone to die! Well, Seam and Hosp... but that's different.  Splitting up is a terrible idea and since Grift used to be a high up military man he should know about strategy and the shortcomings of this plan. I know he is hurting but now is when they need you strong. Please pull it together.

And with that cynical and bitter statement I am going to wish you all farewell! I am looking forward to tomorrows chapter and hoping that it will answer some of my questions so be sure to come back and read along with me!

~Aki Ame Okami