Review of Soul Seeker
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Review of Soul Seeker
[Following is a volunteer review of "Soul Seeker" by Kaylin McFarren.]
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is written in two parts. The first part focuses on Benjamin Poe, a man about to be executed for murder. He recounts the events that led him to prison and how he came to meet a person who calls himself Crighton. The second part of the book focuses more on Crighton and his missions for Lucifer, the King of Hell. On one of these missions, Crighton and an angel are captured and held captive together. What happens during their captivity will significantly alter both of their lives. Secrets will be revealed, and loyalties will be tested on Crighton's epic journey.
I love so many things about Soul Seeker. The chapters are relatively short, and I felt like that really helped the pacing of the book. Each chapter added something to the plot or resolved an existing conflict. This book also has chapter titles! I appreciate it when an author names their chapters.
Despite the short chapters, McFarren packs in a lot of details. This was most noticeable in how the characters are described. Small details about characters are remembered throughout the book. Poe recalls facts about his fellow firefighters, for instance. While it isn't important to know a minor or background character's job, it does show how well thought out the story is. McFarren is able to integrate these extra facts and details into the story. It never feels out of place or overdone.
The characters all do things that support their personalities too. Crighton goes through changes, but they don't happen overnight. His transformation and the relationships he forms take time. There are setbacks, but the characters use those as opportunities to learn and grow. The end of the book is much more satisfying because the characters had to work hard to get there.
I also love how the women in the book are written. They are strong, capable, and are always willing to stand up for themselves. I especially appreciated how Ariel, the angel held captive with Crighton, continuously stands up to Crighton. She could have been passive or afraid to take risks, but she was confident and didn't let his rudeness bring her down.
Soul Seeker is filled with mystery, and at the end of the book, everything is wrapped up very nicely. This book is the first in a series, and I'm so glad McFarren didn't end this in a cliffhanger.
I couldn't find anything wrong with this book. I had such a fantastic time reading this story. The characters were well-rounded and showed growth throughout the book. I also didn't notice any errors or formatting issues.
I rate this book four out of four stars. I highly recommend this book. It is an entertaining and unique take on demons, angels, and soulmates.
Soul Seeker is definitely intended for older or mature audiences. There's a lot of cursing. There's also some violence and erotic scenes. Sexual acts aren't overly explicit, but there are some brief descriptions. There is also at least one chapter that deals with sexual assault. Do not read if you're not okay with a darker book.
You'll most likely enjoy this book if you like stories that deal with prophecies and fights between good and evil. You may also enjoy this book if you like reading paranormal romance and enjoy an anti-hero as the lead character.
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Soul Seeker
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Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is written in two parts. The first part focuses on Benjamin Poe, a man about to be executed for murder. He recounts the events that led him to prison and how he came to meet a person who calls himself Crighton. The second part of the book focuses more on Crighton and his missions for Lucifer, the King of Hell. On one of these missions, Crighton and an angel are captured and held captive together. What happens during their captivity will significantly alter both of their lives. Secrets will be revealed, and loyalties will be tested on Crighton's epic journey.
I love so many things about Soul Seeker. The chapters are relatively short, and I felt like that really helped the pacing of the book. Each chapter added something to the plot or resolved an existing conflict. This book also has chapter titles! I appreciate it when an author names their chapters.
Despite the short chapters, McFarren packs in a lot of details. This was most noticeable in how the characters are described. Small details about characters are remembered throughout the book. Poe recalls facts about his fellow firefighters, for instance. While it isn't important to know a minor or background character's job, it does show how well thought out the story is. McFarren is able to integrate these extra facts and details into the story. It never feels out of place or overdone.
The characters all do things that support their personalities too. Crighton goes through changes, but they don't happen overnight. His transformation and the relationships he forms take time. There are setbacks, but the characters use those as opportunities to learn and grow. The end of the book is much more satisfying because the characters had to work hard to get there.
I also love how the women in the book are written. They are strong, capable, and are always willing to stand up for themselves. I especially appreciated how Ariel, the angel held captive with Crighton, continuously stands up to Crighton. She could have been passive or afraid to take risks, but she was confident and didn't let his rudeness bring her down.
Soul Seeker is filled with mystery, and at the end of the book, everything is wrapped up very nicely. This book is the first in a series, and I'm so glad McFarren didn't end this in a cliffhanger.
I couldn't find anything wrong with this book. I had such a fantastic time reading this story. The characters were well-rounded and showed growth throughout the book. I also didn't notice any errors or formatting issues.
I rate this book four out of four stars. I highly recommend this book. It is an entertaining and unique take on demons, angels, and soulmates.
Soul Seeker is definitely intended for older or mature audiences. There's a lot of cursing. There's also some violence and erotic scenes. Sexual acts aren't overly explicit, but there are some brief descriptions. There is also at least one chapter that deals with sexual assault. Do not read if you're not okay with a darker book.
You'll most likely enjoy this book if you like stories that deal with prophecies and fights between good and evil. You may also enjoy this book if you like reading paranormal romance and enjoy an anti-hero as the lead character.
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Soul Seeker
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