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Stray Spirit (2022, RK Ashwick Books)

English language

Published Aug. 14, 2022 by RK Ashwick Books.

ISBN:
9798985581904

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4 stars (1 review)

3 editions

Review of 'Stray Spirit' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and voluntary review.

This is a sweet and well plotted fantasy tale about a musician, a scholar, and a tree spirit who become friends during a series of catastrophic, mythologically driven earthquakes. The culture of the region is well constructed, including travel by subterranean river rafting, a believable system of spirits and shrines, and an intricate music guild. The story nicely balances the different characters’ worries and skills. Major events include a fraught music competition, a quest for historical interpretations of catastrophes in folktales, and multiple layers of new and rekindled relationships. It’s a light and enjoyable tale with compelling characters. I’ll keep an eye out for more of the saga.

Subjects

  • Fiction, fantasy, general