The very first line my house perches on top of a rock, is a solid one. The first few paragraphs are very atmospheric and although it starts off with giving information, it places the reader well into the story. The reader gets that feeling of oddness straight away. It is not a normal household, it is dark and ominous and when the cherub makes an appearance it is not something unexpected.
The setting is great and the chapter ends on the cusp of action. I wanted to know more!
The setting is great and the chapter ends on the cusp of action. I wanted to know more!