Review by hacrapo -- Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren

[hacrapo]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Soul Seeker" by Kaylin McFarren.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is a work of supernatural fiction split into two parts. In Part One, we are introduced to Benjamin Poe, a former firefighter captain sentenced to execution for murdering his son Gabriel. Poe tells the story of a mysterious dark stranger to his lawyer, explaining how he was tricked into pulling the trigger on the gun. This stranger appears after a deadly fire at the College Inn, Gabriel’s place of employment. As the story progresses, the dark stranger torments and manipulates the Poe family, ultimately leading to Gabriel’s murder and the tainting of Poe’s soul.

Part Two focuses on the dark stranger, a demon named Crighton who happens to be the best soul-catcher in Hell. Sent around the Earth at Lucifer’s will, Crighton revels in tormenting and capturing wicked souls for Lucifer. After being sent on a mission, Crighton is forced into circumstances where he meets his soulmate: the lovely angel Ariel. Crighton races to find a way to protect Ariel’s soul from being devoured while Lucifer, while also trying to free his mother, discovering unsettling truths about his origin, and trying to atone for his cruel treatment of Poe years before.

I liked the juxtaposition of good and evil the most in this novel. Crighton is a harsh and cruel demon, whereas Ariel is a pure and innocent angel. Initially reluctant at the idea of soulmates, the interactions between Crighton and Ariel provide an entertaining take on forbidden love. The way the characters banter back and forth while also having an undeniable physical attraction was so well crafted that it was enviable. I disliked the numerous plot twists in this novel. There were so many plot twists that they felt unnecessary, and I had a hard time keeping up with the new information that was constantly being introduced. Many of the twists would make exciting sequels or side stories.

Soul Seeker appears to have been professionally edited. I found less than ten errors in the entire novel. Additionally, there are several instances of the use of expletives as well as discussions or suggestions of abuse and rape. Christian themes of good and evil are prevalent in this book. As such, this novel is not suitable for sensitive readers.

I would recommend this book to fantasy lovers. The forbidden love between demon and angel along with Crighton’s internal struggle with his true self kept the story moving in a gripping and enjoyable manner. As a result of the creative plot development and the author’s beautiful writing style, I give Soul Seeker a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.

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