Seiokana


Young Adult - Fantasy - General
386 Pages
Reviewed on 12/20/2015
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Reviewed by Janelle Fila for Readers' Favorite

Seiokana by J.B. Rockwell is a young adult fantasy in a new and dangerous world, the Shining Lands. The Shining Lands exist in the realm of the Dark Waste, ruled by the terrible and ruthless Lord Typhon. For thousands of years, a war has pillaged the two lands. During this war, Talents are being targeted, people with special abilities who are killed for their unique and varying skills. The Between is a magical realm that connects the afterlife with mortal life. Here, Watchers and Seekers of the Shining Lands swear to protect the remaining Talents in the mortal word. Lord Typhon wants to find the newest Talent, Jamie Aster. While no one yet knows Jamie's talent, Typhon believes its power could be exactly what he needs to rule forever. Those who protect the Talents believe Jamie just might be their salvation. But first Jamie must go on a unique and dangerous quest to discover what his talent is. How will he use it? And will he use it for good or evil?

This story is a hero's journey that puts Jamie on a unique and dangerous quest. Readers of this genre will love the hero's journey and know exactly who to root for and who to root against. The characters are well written, strong, and easily identifiable in their bright description, strong voices, and talents. The world building is fantastic and the story is so rich and beautiful that readers will want to continue long after all the pages are read.