Amy Faulks's SUMMONERS is a fantasy novel that looks at what it means to
have responsibility in a world where magic and fear are common. The story is
about how people make systems to keep themselves safe and the hard decisions
they have to make to keep those systems running.
In the world of SUMMONERS, death doesn't always mean peace. When someone
dies, their spirit might stay in the living world. Some spirits are calm, but
others can be dangerous. The city relies on trained professionals called
Executors to keep people safe.
Executors help keep things in balance and guide spirits away from the
living world. Their work is hard and often goes unnoticed. The book is about
Terry Mandeville, a skilled Executor who believes in order and structure. Terry
believes in rules because he has seen how chaos can hurt people.
When Terry meets the spirit of a man named Whip, it makes him question
what he thinks his role is. Whip is different from other spirits in that he is
always aware and alert. His spirit doesn't get free; instead, it becomes tied
to Terry. This unexpected bond messes up Terry's powers and makes both men live
together.
Having another person inside his body changes Terry's daily life. He has
a hard time dealing with the loss of control and certainty. Whip has trouble
with being dependent and having little freedom. They are forced to work
together, which makes things tense but also pushes them to work together.
A bigger threat is growing in the city as Terry and Whip try to adapt.
The Veil that keeps the living world safe is getting weaker. The Veil keeps a
lot of spirits from getting out, which could destroy the city. The fact that it
might fail makes people scared and rushed.
This crisis makes people think about the past. The Witch Queen, Iris
Westheide, is a key figure in this history. A long time ago, her knowledge
helped make the systems that keep spirits in check and keep people safe. Calling
on her spirit might be the answer to the failing Veil.
But this solution brings up a lot of important questions. The Witch
Queen's past actions helped bring about order, but they also hurt people. The
book looks at whether using old power can really fix problems now or if it will
just make the same mistakes again.
Amy Faulks shows that magic is something that is planned and careful.
Rituals need planning, concentration, and skill. Mistakes have real effects.
This way of doing things makes the fantasy seem real and believable.
The writing in SUMMONERS is straightforward and easy to understand. The
language is easy to understand, so readers can concentrate on the plot and the
characters. The pacing lets feelings and thoughts grow on their own.
The book doesn't just focus on action; it also focuses on moral tension.
Characters have to choose what they are willing to give up to protect other
people. These choices have an impact on both personal relationships and the
city's future.
The story revolves around Terry's journey. He is not fighting for power.
It is about knowing how much control you have and when you need to make
changes. He starts to see the cost of strict order as his beliefs are put to
the test.
The story gets deeper with Whip's role. His point of view questions the
idea that rules always lead to justice and goes against strict systems. He
lived outside the law, but his voice adds balance and depth to the story.
The city itself shows the same themes as SUMMONERS. The way it works,
the rituals, and the protections show that it is a society based on fear and
compromise. The Veil is a sign of safety that comes from making sacrifices.
Amy Faulks's SUMMONERS is a fantasy story that makes readers think about
duty, responsibility, and survival while also including magic. It is a book
that values clear writing, strong characters, and the effects of actions.
The book is now out, and it invites readers to enter a world where
responsibility shapes who you are and every choice you make is important.
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