Looking for Dei
David A. Willson
Publication date: March 23rd 2018
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her mysterious father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift.
A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to make things right. The decision sets her on a path of danger, discovery, and a search for the divine. In the process, she learns the truth about herself and uncovers the biggest secret of all: the power of broken people.
My Review:
Our young heroine Nara Dall was kidnapped from an orphanage
at the age of two by a man who raised her as his own. A man that became the
only father she ever knew; a man that loved her very much and would do anything
to protect her and keep her safe. He knew that Nara had powers and that one day
she would be very strong but he taught her to always hide her powers and never
let anyone know her secret.
Bylo raised Nara in a small town called Dimmitt and each
year they held a ceremony to test the youth for magical powers. There has been
no one announced with magical powers in many, many years but will it be
different this year? At the announcement ceremony magical powers are revealed
and Nara her best friend Mykel and Bylo have to go in hiding.
On their journey they meet a woman, Anne who teaches Nara
and Mykel how to use their powers and become stronger so they can fight the man
that is looking for them among others. Who is this man and what reason does he
have for wanting to kidnap Nara? What does he plan to do with her?
I loved the characters and world that they live in. I loved
following along with them as they were taught what their magic was and how to
use it. I love all things that have to do with magical elements like fire,
earth, water and air. I loved learning how Nara’s magic worked especially her
earth element.
I loved this magical journey that Looking for Dei sent us on
with all the twist and turns. Looking for Dei is brilliantly written while
reading it I could picture each and every scene playing out in my head like a
movie. I would be reading and thinking that, oh yeah I know how this is going
to turn out but then a twist was thrown in taking you in a completely different
direction and leaving you with lots of mystery to fill the pages once again. This
is what makes for a good read.
I would recommend Looking for Dei to anyone who loves going
on magical journeys filled with magical mystery around every corner and filled
with more twist than a roller coaster.
Author Bio:
David A. Willson has worked as a restauranteur, peace officer, and now, author. Taught by his mother to read at a young age, he spent his childhood exploring magic, spaceships, and other dimensions. In his writing, he strives to bring those worlds to his readers.
Much of his material is inspired by the “Great Land” of Alaska, which he has called home for over 30 years. He lives there with his wife, five children, and 2 dogs. He is passionate about technology, faith, and fiction—not necessarily in that order.
Looking for Dei is Willson’s debut novel, set in a land where many more adventures will take place. Stay up to date with his ongoing efforts through the Looking for Dei Facebook page or visiting the website at davidawillson.com.
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1 comments:
Congratulations on the book, the tour and this awesome review! I love the cover and synopsis. This sounds like a must read for me.
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