Book Review : The Wandering Star

Book Name:The Wandering Star
Author: S.P. Mittson

Publisher: Nu Voice Press

Genre: Fantasy 

Format: Kindle/Paperback

Print length: 300 pages 

Rating:4/5

The Wandering Star by S.P. Mittson is a fantasy novella set in the captivating world of Murkwood that will take readers to an adventure in the “Shadowland” where the shadows are more intense, and monsters can jump in to say “Hi” anytime.

Book Blurb On Amazon

Eloise Hector, the princess of Murkwood, who has always been hidden and suppressed was born with a mysterious glitch. When her mother dies in an accident, she loses control over her powers. Unintentionally, she shifts her friends to Shadowland— a moonless realm of hallucinations, with shadows lurking in the clouds of mist—clueless about how to rescue them. Kayden Parsons is an obnoxious jerk who thinks of himself as the King of the Murkwood. When he finds Eloise in trouble, he offers his help, knowing she considers him her nemesis. As they join forces, sparks fly, aiding Eloise in harnessing her powers during a thrilling and mystic adventure filled with tension and flirty banter. Together, they must find a way to thwart the Forsaken and rescue her friends from the darkness of Shadowland before it’s too late.


Review


It is a fantasy novella but it is not limited to it. It explores the themes of love, loss, identity, belonging, hidden truths, deceiving and hope.


The story unfolds in an imaginary world of the author's creativity, "Murkwood," with a glimpse of the scene of a kingdom. The plot is at a steady pace with character development initially. The novella revolves around the life and struggles of the protagonist, the princess of Murkwood. As the story ascends with a tragedy, the plot intensifies with turning pages. 


The character development is commendable. Readers will find it comfortable to connect with characters even after so many of them. With distinct characters, the author maintained distinguishable features in all. Readers will feel connected with them as the author embeds them with grief-stricken, tussling for identity, resilience, gullibility, cleverness, etc. 


Being a fantasy novella, readers will love the world-building of the Murkwood kingdom and Shadowland. The author precisely maintained her imagination to let readers feel the essence of the story in their surroundings while reading it. The rich details and evocative descriptions of two parallel worlds will let readers immerse themselves in outlandish surroundings. Also, unlike other fantasy novels, there is a pinch of romance amidst the perils of the Shadowland and survival.


The author's writing style is engaging and evocative. Her vision of plotting the dual worlds of humans and shadows will keep readers with the book till the end. At some point, the story seems slow-paced and monotonous, which may distract readers. But, the author's art to enter with a twist and turn will keep readers hitched with the book till the end. In the last part of the book, where the real thrill begins, the climax, readers won't be able to put the book down before finishing it.


Readers looking forward to diving into the adventure with the themes of self-discovery, hidden truths and powers, and a world so captivating that every reader wishes to witness should try this book.


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Comments

  1. ShaliniNovember 21, 2024 at 11:35 PM

    Hi there! Could you please let me know for which prompt I should count this entry?

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    1. Tanvi AgarwalNovember 23, 2024 at 6:38 AM

      It was for cozy fantasy, but yesterday I added new links for 11 prompts so you can skip this one.

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