Evie is desperate to see her parents who were killed when she was a baby. The Carnival of Magic (Myal to the locals) is the perfect chance for her to do that so she sets out with the larimar (a necklace from her parents) to find a spirit waker who can help her, but the evening doesn't turn out as she expected it and duppies attack. Two of those duppies follow Evie and her friend Arthur and during a struggle, Arthur is accidentally switched into the body of Evie's cat, and the larimar is stolen, so Evie and Arthur set out to get it back (as well as find away of returning Arthur to his body). Along the way, they team up with a warrior and his trainee who help them discover the truth.
Spirit Warriors is set on an island full of magic, Caribbean history and folklore which is woven into the intricate plot. Evie's quest is important for many reasons: she needs to help her friend, but she's also desperate to reclaim the only link to her parents, the necklace. Along the way, she discovers things about herself she could never have imagined and her life changes forever.
One thing I always think is the mark of a good novel is the villains and Spirit Warriors has epic villains: both Blackheart Man and La Diablesse are terrifying and will stop at nothing to get the result they want. It creates such tension.
Spirit Warriors is action and fantasy at its best with vivid world building and heart-stopping action that will grip readers. Finding yourself, friendship and fantastic heroes all merge into an unforgettable book that is out now.
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