Kirkus said in their review , `` the narratorâ s voice lends a refreshing air of realism to this riotously paced quest tale of heroism that questions the realities of our world , family , friendship and loyalty '' . Kirkus magazine said , `` the narratorâ s voice lends a refreshing air of realism to this riotously paced quest tale of heroism that questions the realities of our world , family , friendship and loyalty '' .