When I was a very troubled, stuttering child with undiagnosed mental illness, I opened up my world through the s of Tolkien, Stephen R Donaldson and later - the larger tomes of Stephen King and Clive Barker. The epic sprawling quests and adventures spoke to me and allowed me escape as well as a vocabulary that would free me from my stutter.

Those books hold an incredibly special place in my heart as part of my DNA and as saviours of my life.

"Seeker" took me back to those times. The wonder of fictional discovery and long lexicological roads. The beautifully crafted prose, the character depth, the - at times - feeling of doom and that nothing is going to go right for the protagonist. All of it whisked me back to the linguistic escapades I traversed through pages many years back.

There's good versus evil. There's injustice and backstabbing. There's strange foods and creatures, places and cultures.

If you want a quick read, this isn't for you. If you prefer simplistic writing, also a nope. However, if you want to lose yourself across vast, fantastical lands and go on adventures with Shay - as you watch her grow and make mistakes and you say NO! at times - and discover huge leviathons amidst epic battles; then please, PLEASE read this book.

It astounds me that this is a debut. How does a human without decades of books behind them arrive with something as huge as this?

I'm so ready to see the further adventures of Shay. I was there when she was sold, I stood watching as she grew up, I cringed at her human mistakes.

Samuel Griffin, take a bow, man. This is something to be proud of. 12 s TJ2,971 193

This story presents an interesting conundrum, one that must be explained before anyone can decide whether to give it a try or not. So, here it goes:

The book is written in a decidedly historical voice and pen. The author uses the language, technique and style that readers would find in such classics as Dickens, Collin’s, the Bronte’s and the . It is almost lyrical and lovely to read. But, as with authors of earlier centuries, it can be longwinded, and what many modern day readers consider rambling. And that’s the crux. The authors of that day needed to write extensive descriptions and explanations because they lived in a world where that was the only way for readers to picture the story. In today’s flash-bang, internet immediate world, however, all those words are not necessary.

And that is where this book lands. There are so many words and so much to read that it is hard to find the actual story! Now, don’t get me wrong, the words and sentences are beautiful, often almost lyrical, but it can be a challenge to keep one’s attention long enough to actually find the story beneath! This is especially true throughout the first half of the book when all the aspects are being set up and the action hasn’t really occurred yet. Man, it was slow going! Even for one who appreciates the writing.

Still, if one can persevere, the actual story is a tremendously unique and creative one that has all the intrigue and twists one can hope for. From the creatures to the contraptions, to the actual people who populate this world, it is a feast. I would just recommend it for those who love to indulge in the written word just for the overall enjoyment of the experience , rather than those who stories that progress at a mild or upbeat click.2024-reads fantasy historical ...more11 s BookForAHeart190 25

Seeker by Samuel Griffin


Orphaned War girls. Traces of Seekers. A Concord War.


Shay Bluefaltlow. Ridley, a guardian and supervisor and her jailor. The Sentinels. Chief Archivist. Apothecaries. Draper's Ward. Thirteen Concord drams. The goal: a quote passage to Quom Protectorate.

Ancient leviathans. Wax and candle flames. Breaking Old Accords. The Tripart Wars. Operas. Gospek harmonizer, spindly steel armatures. Sentinel odour harmonics. Scent song notation.

The very details that spin this story's tapestry are intriguing, learning of this world and it's history is unspooling thread, langurous and long, but worth the effort in the end. Seals and signets. Binding with blood.

Concord of the Houses. The Whispering Coast. Rifleman Belfry. A ball, the social debut, and a waltz. A gift, a key. A lively ballroom. Tinctures. The Three Moons: Ra, Guisi, and Aises. Eclipse of the Luminaries.

The Aeronaut's Balloon. Conspiracies. Bloody deaths. Laudanum. The Spirit Breaker, a fivedock ship. Optic glasses. A philosopher. Curious gods. Intimidating magic. Tainted dreams. Deals and bargains.

This was certainly a unique ride and I was enthralled, hanging onto the edge of my seat in tandem with each defining parts of the story. Bits of this felt the Regency-era, steampunk, and fantasy. There is an ever-present strangeness that lingered as I read.
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