My first impression of Noughts and Crosses is that it has an intriguing plot that will no doubt have many twists and turns. The prologue alone conveys a sort of tension in the atmosphere, as if a bomb is about to go off (as it mentions in the blurb, although it is not known if it is figurative or literal). The last line of the prologue: "And that was the night that Lynette disappeared..." immediately made me want to read on, instead of boring me with details, as many prologues have.
So far, the characters of Callum and Sephy have been outlined excellently. Both of their families have dark pasts, some of which has already been explained (for example, Callum's sister, Lynette). I believe that later in the story, both Callum and Sephy will have to choose between the other, and something else of great importance (most likely family or friends).
Five interesting words:
1.Prospect - pg. 17
Something that is expected.
2. Fracas - pg. 69
A noisy fight.
3. Hypocrite - pg 127
A person who pretends to have morals or values (eg. honesty) when they actually don't.
4. Blanker (used throughout)
Extremely offensive slang for a Nought.
5. Dagger (used throughout)
Offensive slang for a cross.
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