The Last Spiritwalker - Book Review

Liv Strom's The Last Spiritwalker chronicles an epic journey of one young woman, Evelyn, and her six-year-old daughter, Alice, as they flee from a life marred by abuse. In this captivating dark fantasy, the pair take readers on a thrilling ride through what one might envision as a parallel universe where magic awaits. It's a gripping story that chronicles their miraculous escape from abuse and Evelyn's eventual entanglement with enchanting magic, creating a life-changing experience.

In her quest for freedom, she trades in the workaday world for an apprenticeship to Kumu, a spiritwalker who leads her through breathtaking lands on an epic journey. With lyrical prose and heart-pounding tension from start to finish, Strom captures all senses as she propels readers across continents - from New York City straight into adventure!

When Evelyn stumbles across an exciting covenant of extraordinary individuals who wielded magical powers, her life is thrown into a tailspin. This unexpected turn of events would sweep her away on an adventure to a world beyond anything she could have ever envisioned in her imagination. A realm far beyond her wildest dreams. With this fellowship of magical people, she leaves behind the abuse and constraints of her husband, Connor, but that issue is soon replaced with a new crisis in this mystifying new realm she has entered.

The novel is set in a bleak and broken world, with abuse at its core. But there is a method to the darkness; everything serves an important purpose for the story's progression. This narrative simply couldn't be told effectively unless it retained its heavier tone.

Strom's novel weaves mysticism with human-driven conflict to captivate readers in a world full of wonder and enchantment. Its fantastical elements and spiritual influences create a captivating character drama that should resonate with its readers.

It was interesting that the well-designed book cover of Strom's novel set the tone for what was to come. Its menacing and dark design also spoke volumes about a troubling issue that unfortunately persists in our society: spousal abuse. Strom sheds light on this issue by illustrating how love can quickly become mistreatment - oftentimes with one party relishing it or using excuses to repeat their behavior.

The Last Spiritwalker is a  journey of tumultuous emotion that weaves a tale of ever-changing sentiment as the protagonist navigates exquisite highs and dismal lows. The journey concludes with an electrifying new beginning - it is a captivating sojourn through all that life has to offer.