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 an exciting story chronicling the adventures of Crighton, a demon working under Lucifer. In a universe caught in the battle between Heaven and Hell, characters in this book must take a stance for what they believe in. Friendships, family ties, and romantic relationships are all tested in this thrilling novel about the complex and continual rivalry between good and evil.
Benjamin Poe, a firefighter, husband, and father, faces a series of life-altering occurrences triggered by a tragic fire. The mysterious origin of the fire leads to more questions than answers as Poe desperately searches for peace. When Crighton, a mysterious and off-putting man, barges into Poe’s life, he quickly discovers that nothing and nobody he holds dear is safe from Crighton’s clutches. Crighton and Poe’s fates are intertwined in ways neither character is prepared for, leading to a complex adventure in which each character will learn that their lives and actions have astronomical impacts that reach further than they could have possibly imagined.
The complex system of angels and demons was incredibly well-written and engaging. Crighton’s cronies are written as complex and three-dimensional beings rather than simply carbon copies of storybook devils. Additionally, the relationships between Crighton and his mother, Lucifer, and his fellow demons were so interesting and dynamic. He was an excellent main character, as he was full of life and never boring. I especially loved the relationship between Crighton and Acadia, as Acadia proves to be someone with many secrets that Crighton must learn to accept.
The only thing I struggled with in this book was the drastic switch in the storyline between Benjamin Poe and Crighton. Poe’s narrative was well-developed but is cut short a while into the story, and he is hardly mentioned again for the remainder of the book. Crighton’s narrative fills the rest of the novel, which is still incredibly enjoyable, but it would have been nice for Poe’s character to make a more sustained appearance.
Soul Seeker was a delight to read and is extremely difficult to put down. Readers should be aware that heavy religious themes (specifically Christian) are prevalent throughout the book, as well as a fair amount of violence and a scene depicting an attempted sexual assault. I would recommend this book to fantasy lovers, and people who love their protagonist to be morally-gray. For its engaging plot and lifelike characters, I rate this book a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
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Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is an exciting story chronicling the adventures of Crighton, a demon working under Lucifer. In a universe caught in the battle between Heaven and Hell, characters in this book must take a stance for what they believe in. Friendships, family ties, and romantic relationships are all tested in this thrilling novel about the complex and continual rivalry between good and evil.
Benjamin Poe, a firefighter, husband, and father, faces a series of life-altering occurrences triggered by a tragic fire. The mysterious origin of the fire leads to more questions than answers as Poe desperately searches for peace. When Crighton, a mysterious and off-putting man, barges into Poe’s life, he quickly discovers that nothing and nobody he holds dear is safe from Crighton’s clutches. Crighton and Poe’s fates are intertwined in ways neither character is prepared for, leading to a complex adventure in which each character will learn that their lives and actions have astronomical impacts that reach further than they could have possibly imagined.
The complex system of angels and demons was incredibly well-written and engaging. Crighton’s cronies are written as complex and three-dimensional beings rather than simply carbon copies of storybook devils. Additionally, the relationships between Crighton and his mother, Lucifer, and his fellow demons were so interesting and dynamic. He was an excellent main character, as he was full of life and never boring. I especially loved the relationship between Crighton and Acadia, as Acadia proves to be someone with many secrets that Crighton must learn to accept.
The only thing I struggled with in this book was the drastic switch in the storyline between Benjamin Poe and Crighton. Poe’s narrative was well-developed but is cut short a while into the story, and he is hardly mentioned again for the remainder of the book. Crighton’s narrative fills the rest of the novel, which is still incredibly enjoyable, but it would have been nice for Poe’s character to make a more sustained appearance.
Soul Seeker was a delight to read and is extremely difficult to put down. Readers should be aware that heavy religious themes (specifically Christian) are prevalent throughout the book, as well as a fair amount of violence and a scene depicting an attempted sexual assault. I would recommend this book to fantasy lovers, and people who love their protagonist to be morally-gray. For its engaging plot and lifelike characters, I rate this book a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
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Soul Seeker
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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