Review: The Luminaries

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winnie wants to be a part of the Luminaries, but since she had to stop training four years ago when her family was shunned, she isn’t sure she has what it takes to survive the three tests.  When Winnie unexpectantly accomplishes the first test, her family is quickly welcomed back into the community.  She asks Jay to help train her before the next two tests and he seems to understand what she saw the night she “killed” her first monster.  What is the creature that is stalking the already dangerous forest?  Does Winnie have what it takes to join the Luminaries? 

The Luminaries is the first book in a series by the same name.  This fantasy/supernatural novel took elements from older stories and weaved in new and updated creatures that made it a refreshing read.  Dennard has created a new world that has the promise for many stories and the end left readers with no doubt that there will be more books in our future.  Readers don’t need to be diehard fantasy or supernatural fans to enjoy this story.

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