The Stray Spirit

The Stray Spirit
R.K. Ashwick


CAWPILE SCORE
C-8
A-6
W-6
P-8
I-8
L-9
E-9
TOTAL-7.71/10

YA-AdultCAWPILECharactersVery Relatable characters-whether avoiding someone or having fears or reacting in anger to thingsEmry—left home to join the Auric Guild, hasn't made it in 3 years. Dated and got dumped by Calliope Breslin. Left in a fit. Hasn't messaged or sent anything home. Ashamed sad, family stuffCalliope Breslin—like the name. Scientist, doesn't want to leave school very relatable. Aspen -- They/them. Likes to change shape goes dog when very excited. Always asking questions.. grows plants, creates a shield.. like a little kid. Hates lying and “sneaking”Stef and Marko—DroppedCedar—Elder Spirit doesn't like talking, communicates with other grovesFamilysMs. Ella Sorman head of Guild. Go back to doing “real” good at end of book.AtmosphereGood. I could feel the rush near the end and the desperation of the characters.WritingFelt a little rushed near the end with the surge being so closePlotEmry wants to join the auric guild,InvestmentPretty much hooked on this book from near the beginningLogicSurges are half formed bundles of spirit energy. Every 5 years? Usually not so badEnjoymentCopper mill scenes. Used to have more thieves. Still has a lot just “less” escaping copper mill and going through the broken tunnel The waterway scenes were great. Tiniest wispiest mouse. LolThe rumors at the end of the book. Helping me avoid planning to fake my death.The family teasing so on point. Very loving. The “competition” between siblingsEmry gets into the guild and Cal graduates with a job.The council pretending to always have had research into the surgesMiscI thought Emry or Aspen was going to die. Glad to see I was wrong.Every couple of pages I was chuckling and laughing, a very enjoyable read.Figuring out Hara's Shield by the Song and the glow worms was nice, hinted at early and paid off. Questions though hopefully in book 2. What are surges? Why are they so small and now bigger. How long inbetween big big onesLoved the rekindling of the Romance between Calliope and Emry. Folding his sleeves back loosening his shirt collar.Emry's family controls the waterways.
I will be talking about it on Libromancy https://libromancy.podbean.com/ on 03/26/2023