The Seer (vuoden 2018 painos)

f you enjoy YA Fantasy, you should check this book out. Viktor is a demon with one mission to kill the last Seer before she realizes who she actually is and what she is actually capable of doing. His estranged Matthias is an angel who also has one primary job – to keep the last Seer alive.

This story of brothers against brother is not a new one, but when they are forced to work together in order to save the Seer and Viktor’s life at the same time, this book takes the reader on an interesting journey.

Viktor has come to realize he made a mistake when he fell from grace and wants to end his life of torturing and killing people. Matthias has to recognize he needs to help his brother in order to get all of them out of Bethesda – a sanctuary city.

The world-building in this story makes it one worth reading. I loved reading Thea and watching as she comes to recognize she is able to see the Spiritual Realm. It shows the effects secrets can have on a family. If Thea has known about her gift earlier she wonders what her life would have been like

Truly this book illustrates the ramifications of Lucifer’s fall from Heaven and the battle between good and evil. So if you like Young Adult Christian fantasy, check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from CelebrateLit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. ( )

What if you had the ability to see in the spiritual realm? Would you be able to fight off the attacks with confidence, or hide hoping they will go away. This book takes us into a world that some pastors never speak about. The spiritual realm is something that some avoid discussing. It is not an easy subject, but the author has done a good job of letting us see past the natural into a place where good vs evil exist. Everyday there are battles being fought for us. We don’t see it, but it is there.
The introduction of Thea was quite intriguing . She has a special gift that some will want to destroy while others are there to protect her. I kept thinking what it would be like to see an angel and a demon fighting against each other. The details the author gives as the encounter takes place is a little graphic so if this would bother you be warned. I found it to be exactly as I thought it would be. The enemy doesn’t fight fair and his desire to destroy anyone who dares to challenge him are in for a battle.
I liked getting to know Matthias and how he was determined to get Thea to safety. His encouragement to help her allow her gift to be used was well worth reading about. Thea at first isn’t quite sure who to trust and I could sense her doubt. I would be too if some creature came to me with this story that I was a Seer. Thea seems to take things in stride and her willingness to learn her gift reminds me of the faith we need to trust God.
I’m not sure why I liked Viktor because he is a demon. Two brothers on different sides yet Viktor seemed to have a slight remorse for the way he decided to turn against God. The story is fast paced at times and I liked how the author in subtle ways shows us what it is like when demons and angels face off. Be warned that the story ends with a cliffhanger. The author has given readers a foundation with this book and I’m anxious to read what happens next.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. ( )