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S. A. Carter is the author of The Kuthun series. Her spellbinding novels are based on her loves in life - family, magic, humour, and adventure.
In a typical author bio this is where there would normally be a range of credentials, followed by a long list of accolades, and a multitude of adventures around the world. But S. A. Carter is a little different. She doesn't have all those credentials, she hasn't travelled the entire world in search of the Lost City of Atlantis- although she'd love to find it, and she hasn't received an award for anything since primary school where she was chosen as best speller for a day. And as nice as some of those things would be, especially the accolades part, S. A. Carter writes because she loves it, and she wants to share her passion for storytelling with the world.
S. A. Carter was born and raised in Australia and still lives there today with her wonderful, dynamic, crazy family. If you want to know more about S. A. Carter please visit her at www.sa-carter.com
Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
Elena Cole comes from an ancient bloodline of witches. On her 16th birthday, she receives a kuthun, a magical amulet that is passed down from one generation to another. The powerful kuthun would help Elena discover more about her bloodline and survive the never ending threat of the Venators, the Cole family’s greatest enemy. The Kuthun by S.A. Carter is a thrilling YA fantasy novel with a fascinating premise of magic and witches.
Even though the writing style is more suited for younger YA readers, it was still an enjoyable read for me. The fact that Carter avoids the YA cliché of teen romance is a boon and makes this novel stand out from the rest. Carter also does a great job in giving the characters plausible personalities and attitudes to match. Elena is an easily likable character that readers would root for. As a protagonist and the last of her kind, she has a strong determination to end the threat to her family, and her growth as a powerful witch as the story progresses is a great read.
The prose is clear and the plot is well-paced. The Kuthun is atmospheric and offers plenty for readers – adventure, an Egyptian Goddess, a Native American shaman, and of course a healthy dose of magic. These are definitely the highlights of this novel and no doubt would garner loyal fans of the genre. The ending is on an open note. I do hope the story continues with an older Elena. On the whole, this is a solid work from Carter.
