A review by sarabearian
Seeker by Arwen Elys Dayton

In this intense mixture of fantasy and science fiction, Quin, Shinobu, and John are all on the precipice of change; after years of training it is finally time for these teenagers to take their oaths and become Seekers. John seems to know more than he’s telling, but Quin and Shinobu find out after their oaths that the career they’ve been trained for is not quite as noble as they were led to believe. The premise of this coming-of-age story is unique and creative! It takes some time for Dayton’s world to make sense and come together, but if you're willing to put in that time and be in the dark for a bit, the ending of the novel makes it worth it! Throughout the book the reader is questioning everyone’s motives and wondering what makes someone good or bad? Who gets to decides who is in the right? Is being a Seeker really an honor? I think both teens and adults who enjoy fantasy sagas with some mystery will enjoy the first book of this new trilogy!
- Michelle V.