Fall into the world of Destiny Seeker: The Messenger

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I completely loved the world building and the richness of the cultures. The only thing I could ask for is a world map. Of course, I would also love to have one to add to my literary map collection. Learning details of environments through accents, dress, and special distinctions added to the vibrant world.

Often it is hard for an author to do a hero’s journey well and keep me engaged in spite of the mechanics of the formula, but Destiny Seeker kept me wondering. I love the unlikely cast of characters and well-developed mentors. It is refreshing to see a strong and thoughtful female lead working with a great assemble cast with well-defined strengths and flaws.

For an introduction to the world and war between the rebels and Yidirim is a valiant undertaking, I will be watching Whitney McGruder as she grows stronger as an author and her characters richer.

Synopsis:

Ilsi would do just about anything to break the Wall trapping her people, the Ice Chanters. But when she least expects it, Ilsi becomes the first person to pass through the Wall and into a world larger than she’d ever imagined. With the help of Reshma the Fire Weaver, she evades capture from outside enemies who seek to take advantage of the isolated clan.

Now on the run, Ilsi braves the outside world to find allies willing to free her people from isolation. All she has to do is figure out how to break the Wall and end its curse before the cruel Althod and his Yldirim army catches her.