Calling of Light

by Lori M. Lee

Overview

Sirscha has returned to Evewyn, only to discover that everyone believes she killed the queen and that she’s the new king’s Shadow. These rumors have made people fear her, but it’s not the rumors that concern her—it’s finding out what the Soulless is going to do next so she can finally destroy him.

Everyone might believe she’s a monster, but Sirscha knows who the real evil is, and she refuses to let him destroy their world.

Full of the danger, intrigue, fierce friendship, and incredible world building of the first two books in the Shamanborn trilogy, this final installment will delight readers of this popular series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645676218
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	04/16/2024
Series:	Shamanborn Series , #3
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	156,189
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

Lori M. Lee is the author of Gates of Thread Stone, The Infinite, and the forthcoming Pahua and the Soul Stealer (Rick Riordan Presents). She's also a contributor in the anthologies A Thousand Beginnings and Endings (Greenwillow/Harper) and Color Outside the Lines (Soho Teen). She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, kids, and an excitable shih tzu.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Calling of Light—

"A thoughtful final entry that brings closure for its protagonist."
—Kirkus Reviews


Praise for the Shamanborn Trilogy—

"With a backdrop of political intrigue, deep magic, and hidden roots, Forest of Souls is a tantalizing beginning to a rich new fantasy series."
—Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader trilogy

"You can't help but want to see this dark journey through."
—Linsey Miller, author of the Mask of Shadows duology and Belle Révolte

"Lee's writing and characterizations all but guarantee [Forest of Souls] will have a rabid fanbase craving more."
—BuzzFeed

"A refreshing fantasy for readers looking for more friendship and adventure, less romance."
—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-02-03
In this conclusion to the Shamanborn trilogy set in a fantasy world with Asian cultural influences, the bonds of friendship and family are strained to the breaking point by guilt and betrayal.

With Prince Meilek now in power, Sirscha finds herself Shadow to the soon-to-be-crowned king, a position she once coveted. She’s now also a soulrender, a confidant and a symbol of hope for the newly freed shamanborn. Sirscha spends the first portion of the story navigating politics and evaluating the power players, which makes her seriously question whether she still wants the job of Shadow. The Soulless is still out there, however, seeking revenge on the Empire, regardless of who gets in his way. Because Sirscha’s the one best equipped to fight him—and because he is the cause of the rot endangering her best friend’s life—she’s drawn into the fray. Though they play important parts, Sirscha’s friends are less fully developed, while the focus remains on Sirscha: her choices, what could have been, and what still might be if she allows her powers to take over. Her empathy for the enemy creates friction with her sense of honor, but ultimately, Sirscha has made peace with her self-worth, and she decides what to do with her future in this story that digs into an orphan’s struggles to prove herself. This entry may not win new fans, but returning readers will be satisfied.

A thoughtful final entry that brings closure for its protagonist. (Fantasy. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews