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Seeker
by Arwen Elys Dayton
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Rating: 3/5
Seeker is an explosive novel filled with intrigue, lies, and a desire to right wrongs, but those ‘wrongs’ differ.
Quin Kincaid has been training and preparing her whole life to become a seeker, a legacy that has been passed down through her family for generations. As a seeker she will fight for a noble cause and fight for justice and end the rule of tyranny. On the night she and her cousin Shinobu take their oaths and take their first steps as seekers, Quin realizes her lifelong goal is not what she thought it would be.
I’ve never read a book quite like Seeker. It’s YA sci-fi with hints of speculative and alternate history, but there’s also hints of fantasy…? And maybe magic…?
As difficult it might be to pinpoint what type of genre it is, Dayton spins a really interesting story, not only leaving a good majority of the characters out of the loop, but the readers as well. At first I was annoyed by being left in the dark so drastically, but as I read further and finished the novel I realized I wasn’t the only one lost and confused, so was Quin and Shinobu.
There is a large lapse of understanding, leaving the reader to fill in the whole of what exactly occurred on the night Quin takes her oath.
I really liked the descriptions and the world building was on spot, probably because their world is so similar (and practically the same as ours). Dayton wonderfully described the Scottish estate, the London Skyline, and the harbor and city life of Hong Kong
I also liked the multiple point of view. Although, when it comes to multiple povs, often times some characters fall flat or are a little more boring than others. I enjoyed all the pov’s, but there was one that I liked over the others.
I’m not sure everyone will be okay with being left in the dark to what exactly Quin and Shinobu did, I know I wasn’t. A big, “what the heck?” rang in my head, but I continued reading and I’m glad that I did.
Along with that. I had a hard time liking the characters. I really liked the world and what seekers were all about and I liked learning about their history, etc, but I didn’t care for the characters particularly, which is unfortunate.
So, even though I had a hard time getting into the story and caring for the characters I think I’ll give the sequel a shot once it’s released.
Quotable Quotes:
“Silence fell between them, until the young Dread finally dared ask, “Were you a great mind, Master?”
A real smile crossed his face. “You don’t ask if I ‘am’ a great mind, child? Because I speak gibberish now? Let me tell you - I once thought I was a great mind.”
“And now?”
“Now it does not matter. Great minds are not what’s wanted. Only good hearts. Good hearts choose wisely.”
“How does one find a good heart?”
“It is luck, child. Always luck. With you, I have been very lucky.””
— the young Dread and Master speak
Read if you like: ya-sci fi, sci fi, multiple povs
Rating: 3/5
Seeker is an explosive novel filled with intrigue, lies, and a desire to right wrongs, but those ‘wrongs’ differ.
Quin Kincaid has been training and preparing her whole life to become a seeker, a legacy that has been passed down through her family for generations. As a seeker she will fight for a noble cause and fight for justice and end the rule of tyranny. On the night she and her cousin Shinobu take their oaths and take their first steps as seekers, Quin realizes her lifelong goal is not what she thought it would be.
I’ve never read a book quite like Seeker. It’s YA sci-fi with hints of speculative and alternate history, but there’s also hints of fantasy…? And maybe magic…?
As difficult it might be to pinpoint what type of genre it is, Dayton spins a really interesting story, not only leaving a good majority of the characters out of the loop, but the readers as well. At first I was annoyed by being left in the dark so drastically, but as I read further and finished the novel I realized I wasn’t the only one lost and confused, so was Quin and Shinobu.
There is a large lapse of understanding, leaving the reader to fill in the whole of what exactly occurred on the night Quin takes her oath.
I really liked the descriptions and the world building was on spot, probably because their world is so similar (and practically the same as ours). Dayton wonderfully described the Scottish estate, the London Skyline, and the harbor and city life of Hong Kong
I also liked the multiple point of view. Although, when it comes to multiple povs, often times some characters fall flat or are a little more boring than others. I enjoyed all the pov’s, but there was one that I liked over the others.
I’m not sure everyone will be okay with being left in the dark to what exactly Quin and Shinobu did, I know I wasn’t. A big, “what the heck?” rang in my head, but I continued reading and I’m glad that I did.
Along with that. I had a hard time liking the characters. I really liked the world and what seekers were all about and I liked learning about their history, etc, but I didn’t care for the characters particularly, which is unfortunate.
So, even though I had a hard time getting into the story and caring for the characters I think I’ll give the sequel a shot once it’s released.
Quotable Quotes:
“Silence fell between them, until the young Dread finally dared ask, “Were you a great mind, Master?”
A real smile crossed his face. “You don’t ask if I ‘am’ a great mind, child? Because I speak gibberish now? Let me tell you - I once thought I was a great mind.”
“And now?”
“Now it does not matter. Great minds are not what’s wanted. Only good hearts. Good hearts choose wisely.”
“How does one find a good heart?”
“It is luck, child. Always luck. With you, I have been very lucky.””
— the young Dread and Master speak
Read if you like: ya-sci fi, sci fi, multiple povs