For sixteen years, Laurelin Moore has been keeping a secret. She is a whisperer, and she knows that to reveal her gift now is a dangerous risk. Past whisperers have been exploited for their power. But Ausland’s queen is dead and acknowledging her magic is her only chance at becoming a Rook in the Pentax—a competition that will decide the kingdom’s next ruler. Laurelin isn’t in it for the crown, though. She’s after the wish that will be granted to the victor. A wish that would save her dying brother, Pippin. But there are dangerous undercurrents to the competition, and Laurelin finds herself at the center of it. She begins to search for answers and discovers a secret with the potential to shatter the entire kingdom.
My Thoughts:
Although novels of teens-competing-in-dangerous-challenges
are somewhat common, I enjoyed reading The Whisperer’s Wish by Janilise
Lloyd. The well-paced story included a personal quest and several plot twists
made it hard to put the book down. Laurelin’s selflessness and determination made
her likable and had me rooting for her before, during, and after the competition I liked how the author showed Laurelin’s
magical abilities and dropped clever hints to explain the fantasy world of
Ausland. This skillful method of world building felt more entertaining and
intriguing than paragraphs of info-dumping.
The Whisperer’s Wish by Janilise Lloyd is a clean YA Fantasy that I would be comfortable with my daughters reading once they are teens. I think it would be an excellent choice for a YA book club as there would be plenty of issues to talk about: sacrifice, letting go, the weight of responsibility, etc.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of
this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
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