In The Whispers of Destiny by Shani T Night, Emma Montgomery gains access to a long-held family ability that links decision-making to a guiding spirit transmitted across the generations. After confirming the lineage, Emma begins a sequence of tasks that require the interpretation of signals. Emma meets incredible entities, such as the Keeper of Choices, the Keeper of the Grove, the Voice of the Wind, and the Guardian, each presenting structured tests tied to service, self-assessment, and inherited obligation. Progress through forests, valleys, stone circles, mirrored examinations, and an Eternal Flame expands Emma’s understanding of this inheritance. As ancestral records surface and unidentified observers take interest, Emma and her family prepare for conditions that extend far beyond their earlier expectations during the ongoing stages of their journey.

The Whispers of Destiny by Shani T Night is a really beautiful story, and there is just so much to take in when reading it. I think that Night shines brightest in the writing and the choices in the use of intelligent symbolism. When Emma chooses the darker route after the Keeper of Choices presents two visions, the decision reflects her readiness to face uncertainty. Equally, her meeting with a shadow version of herself shows how she responds when familiar doubts speak back to her. The settings are gorgeous, the standout being a river sequence that shows the power of nature against incidents of distress, but also incidents of capability. Lucy is a wonderful companion and a fully fleshed-out character in her own right. Overall, this is a well-written and heartening story that ends on a satisfying note, but leaves the door slightly ajar for, if we are lucky, more to come.

The Whispers of Destiny by Shani T. Night is a wonderful fantasy following the adventures of a twelve-year-old girl named Emma. After Emma's future version of herself visits her, she learns that she must follow the guidance of her spirit that resides within her. Emma and her mother soon embark on a quest to find answers, helping others along the way, including two kids. A young girl named Lucy accompanies Emma as she ventures into the forest, and together, they face several trials. With each passing trial, Emma learns to trust her spirit more and faces her fears to navigate the Path of Shadows. She also discovers her family heritage and gets to know the true selves of her mother and sister.

The Whispers of Destiny is a captivating tale for children and young adults. Shani T. Night immerses you in a fantastical world full of magic and wonder. It's a coming-of-age story that follows a young girl's journey of self-discovery and her search for her destiny. Emma is a very likable protagonist. Kids will find it easy to relate to her. Her relationships with her mother and sister are the emotional core of this narrative. Lucy looks up to her older sister, and Emma proves to be the ideal role model for her, as well as a loving daughter to her mom, Margaret. The trials were another highlight of the book for me. These trials kept the plot full of surprises. I heartily recommend this book to adventure-loving kids and young adult readers.