Whisper of Weapons Series: Castors of Wrynford #1 
Genres: Adventure, FantasyIf she succeeds, the life of her dreams is within reach. If she fails, she loses everything.
Sixteen-year-old Mella's future among the aristocracy of her medieval city rests on a single test to produce a strong and beautiful animal familiar. However, when she fails to produce any creature at all, she loses everything in one crushing blow.
But then she gets a second chance.
Working with teenagers from the lowliest of places, Mella begins to learn that status isn’t everything. With their help, she trains an impressive avian in the shadows and passes her off as her familiar.
She’s constantly terrified someone might realize the creature isn’t what she seems.
If they’re caught, the avian’s life will be forfeit and Mella will lose her new friends and the last hope of a future she has left.If you like cutthroat competitions, medieval settings, and found family, you’ll love Whisper of Weapons!
Pages: 380
ISBN: 9781964144023
ASIN: B0DM4CR7P4
Format: ARC, eBook
on 16/07/2024
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This book is a clean YA read that I’d recommend for all.
The story is based around a group of teenagers who all have a misfit personality, and all just secretly want to fit in.
It’s full of unique magic systems, animal companions and deep hidden meaning.
I loved the characters Mella, Dane & Acre.
The world building was very intricate and unique.
I’m not usually a fan of historical themes in fantasy, but this book captured a slight medieval environment to the best of my knowledge anyway (kinda wish i’d learned more in school so i could recall my teachers words).
I was both impressed and confused by certain elements, but that soon cleared up with later chapters.
I wasn’t entirely sure about the multi POV to begin with, it was hard to identify who was who with no indication on each chapter start, but luckily this is less of a problem later in the book.
The journey the characters face throughout the story was deep and held my attention.
We learn so much about the characters and see how they open up and learn to trust.
I’ve been unwell recently, and unable to read as much, so diving into something like this was a much needed respite for me.
I still dislike certain characters. But I think that’s because I had ‘friends’ like them in school, I’m a little sensitive with unintentionally mean girls. 😂
The overall story here was lovely, and I really do recommend it. I think I would have given it 5*, if it hadn’t been for the confusing chapters in multiple POV like I mentioned above.
So give it a read, this saga is a must for YA fantasy fans.