Book Review: Sonji by Jessica Tanner

About this book:

A Horse, A Challenge, A Race

Despite the threat of theft, Astra enters the Great Desert Race of Dryzza … only to be left horseless in the middle of nowhere. Thieves believe her white mare, Sonji, is the key to the treasury of the Palace of the Creator.

Two desert dwellers and a voice on the wind lead Astra and her friend Hamal to the legendary palace. There, they meet the Creator. He listens to their story and helps them— but for repayment, he asks Astra to convince her mother to answer his summons. Rumors of those heeding a summons and never returning home haunt Astra as she agrees.

The Creator returns Astra, Hamal, and Sonji to the race. And when Astra keeps her promise to him—the Creator surprises her.

My Thoughts:

When I first started reading this book around 2023, I wasn't quite sure what to think... but I wanted to give this book (and the author) a chance, so I kept reading... and liked it. Somehow, re-reading this fantastical adventure two years later today was just what I needed! And now I loved it all the more!

This incredible adventure-fantasy story is more about a girl and her horse. It's a story of a young woman dreaming of racing to escape her struggles as an outcast and to help her family. Of A young man struggling with demons of his past and a mysterious object with seemingly magical abilities. Of horse with a mysterious past, hunted by thieves seeking to steal from the legendary Palace of the Creator. And in the backdrop of it all is a battle against forces of demonic Destroyers seeking to corrupt and destroy... and servants of Light-- both angelic and mortal-- seeking to redeem, heal, and protect.

I'm glad I read this enjoyable book... and am intrigued by more adventures in the Drizzian Legends!

I encourage you to give this book and its incredibly talented author a try! I for one am glad I did! This book is perfect for horse-loving fantasy readers who are hungry for more... or even readers searching for more adventure-fantasy books! Looking forward to more of the Dryzzian Legends!

About the Author

When Jessica A. Tanner isn’t writing stories full of vivid characters and creatures, she enjoys a view of the Rocky Mountains, takes long walks, and hangs with her many critters. Jessica is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Realm Makers, and Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network (WCCWN). She has an article and a short story in LOOKING AT LIFE, a collection published by WCCWN. SONJI is her first novel.

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