Seeker
by: William Nicholson
Published by: Harcourt Books
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Reviewed by Carrie Spellman
In this Young Adult fantasy, Seeker dreams of becoming a Nomana, a Noble Warrior. Seeker knows that this is his destiny. Now he is sixteen, old enough to go before the Nom and offer himself, and hope that they accept him.
Morning Star is the daughter of a sheepherder. Now, on her sixteenth birthday, Morning Star intends to leave the hills she’s always known, and join her mother as a Nomana. She will journey to Anacrea to find her destiny.
Wildman has never known his family, or even friendship, or loyalty, or honor. All he’s ever known is survival at any cost. When Wildman encounters a Nomana, he knows he’s glimpsed a power far stronger than his own, and a peace he never imagined. Wildman wants these things, and what Wildman wants, Wildman always gets. He too will offer his services to the Nom, though he doesn’t really think of it in those exact terms.
A stranger, more disjointed group could hardly be imagined. But through drastically unexpected circumstances, a group they become. As it turns out, they can all learn an awful lot from each other. Maybe they can even save Anacrea and the Nomana from the threat of their enemies—if they can survive their journey.
A wonderfully, beautifully, frighteningly well-imagined world, full of strong and interesting characters. No one is one sided; Morning Star is strong but capable of vulnerability, Seeker is determined but still scared sometimes, and Wildman is primal but lovable.
This is a story of strength and power. A story about friendship and loyalty and family. A story about faith and destiny. It’s a story about life, and a story about people. It may not take place anywhere you could recognize, but all of the characters contain bits and pieces you see in other people and in yourself. The bad and the good. The best part is, it doesn’t end here, this is only book one!
Armchair Interviews says: Start with Seeker, then read Jango. You’ll be glad you did.
Author’s Web site: http://www.WilliamNicholson.co.uk
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