Book Blurb:
FOREST OF SOULS (Shamanborn #1)
Authors: Lori M. Lee
Pub. Date: June 23, 2020
Publisher: Page Street Kids
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 400
Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.
And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life.
Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood—an ancient forest possessed by souls—to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.
Danger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls, an epic, unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Susan Dennard.
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My Review:
4 Out Of 5 Stars
Genre: Another-World, Heart-Wrenching, Royal-Court, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Witches--
If I had to pick three words to sum up this book it would be: Action, Magic, Friendship
I had heard a lot of buzz that this book was coming out but knew almost nothing about it when I started reading. I found this to be action packed and really unique, basically thrusting me right into the middle of everything when I first started. The story focuses on Sirscha as she tries to find her place in the world and competes for the prestigious and secret role of the Shadow. But nothing every goes the way she plans, and basically her whole live is unraveling around her- her best friend is now in danger, she is something unknown she never could have anticipated and she has no more set future.
Forest of Souls was non-stop danger, crazy battles, scary moments and heartbreak. Blink and you might miss something important, it was so quick paced and never a dull moment. This had a nice mix of sword fights, magical attacks and learning, sneaky assassination attempts, a crazy scary forest full of souls and death, evading capture in the shadows and the most dangerous aspect of the book- court politics and machinations. This was kind of a sink or swim scenario for Sirscha and her skills and it was exciting and stressful to see it unfold. This was also pretty dark when it came to the level of physical abuse she endured as well as the deaths that littered the story.
If you are looking for a romance, this may not be the right story for you. There was zero in the romantic nature in the story (even though my romance loving heart kept hoping for some and there were plenty of interesting possible characters laying around in my opinion). If you are looking for a story about friendship, then this is my number one recommendation! The main character and her best friend was the main relationship in the story, and it was wonderful and perfect, both willing to sacrifice and support the other in any way- even to death, if that is what it led to. They are relationship goals!
I found Forest of Souls to be exciting and stressful, as well as dark, unique and engaging. Keep in mind that this is the first book in a series so don't expect all your questions to be answered or a happy ending- but do expect needing the next book as soon as possible!
Lori M. Lee is the author of FOREST OF SOULS, first in the Shamanborn duology, as well as GATES OF THREAD AND STONE and THE INFINITE. She’s also a contributor to the anthologies A THOUSAND BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS and COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES. She considers herself a unicorn aficionado, enjoys marathoning TV shows, and loves to write about magic, manipulation, and family.
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