![]() The narrative starts with Aranka, a teenager whose inability to meld herself into what society expects makes her an outcast. Farnam creates characters that are flawed, full of emotion, and that invite the reader to consider the gravity of what’s at stake in the pages ahead. It’s this attention to detail on the level of characters that makes it easier to fall into the world of The Kyrennei. The core of what makes this novel is its focus on characters, and the way these characters’ stories feel so real. This is modern fantasy, with no vampires or werewolves or inane teenage romance, and it succeeds where so many similar books fail. ![]() The Soul and the Seed is a well-crafted tale, full of dynamic characters and showcasing some of the best aspects of fantasy literature: world building and meaningful social commentary by way of holding up a fantastical mirror to our own world. Yes, there are elements that many would point to and say, ‘This is YA fiction,’ or, ‘This is another dystopia novel,’ but this novel transcends those labels. ![]() I guess I should start by saying: put aside any expectations you have about genre before reading this book. ![]() ![]() I’m not even sure where to start for this review, because there were so many things I enjoyed about this book. Arie Farnam’s The Soul and the Seed is a promising start to an exciting new fantasy series. ![]()
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