Worlds Unseen (Seventh World Trilogy)

I wanted to like this book particularly because I also a Christian but I found it to be bland if well written. I made it to chapter 6 when I quit

As a student of Gods word, I love the symbolism of each character. Ms. Thomas writes with such imagination and detail, you can see her world. I look forward to the next book!

Want a little fresh breeze of beauty and courage? I read this trilogy curled up by the Christmas tree, on the bus crisscrossing Jerusalem, even walking home down our very steep and winding road, bursting into a grin at the last line. I keep thinking of them as songs for the weary heart. I needed an oasis and a fresh inrush of courage, and this time it came through Rachels writing, with all its bracing beauty.

It took me awhile to get into the book, trying to get used to the writing style but after I did I enjoyed it. It is a fantasy and was scary, sad and exciting. I cant wait to find out what happens in the next books in the trilogy.

I loved it! Started reading, put on hold and forgot to get back to it for several books. When I got back to it, I wondered why I put it on hold in the first place. This is a Christian-based fantasy novel, but it is not in your face as it focuses more on the good vs. evil than a lot of scripture quoting in this book. The characters are well developed and engaging. Once hooked, you keep reading because you have to know how things turn out. The author provided a satisfactory ending in the event you dont want to go on to the next book. I plan to purchase the next book, as I need to see how things eventually turn out. I did find myself going back to the beginning and other sections to review what happened as the story unfolds. I like that because it means I have to pay attention to fully follow the story.

Rachel Starr Thomson is now my favorite author! With writing that is much in the same light as THE Tolkien, Ms Thomson weaves an entrancing tale that leaves the reader slightly breathless and wanting more... on to book two of the series!!

This is a story that grabs your attention and wont let go. I read it in one day, because I could not put it down! The prologue opens with the scene of an assassin coming for her intended victims and reluctantly leaving one member of the household alive. Then the author fast-forwards, and we meet the girl that wasnt slain that fateful day. Maggie is an orphan entrusted first to the care of the kindly Mrs. Cook, and then to John and Mary, the couple whose house was burned to the ground. When she rescues a sweet old man who used to being the children at the orphanage presents, she learns there is more to her story than she could have imagined. The dying man entrusts to Maggies care an ancient scroll, which she promises to take to a scholar in a distant city. Not long after she begins her journey Maggie meets a delightful young man, who can hear and understand what others dont, and he helps her escape fearful dark creatures who will stop at nothing short of their destruction to recover the scroll. Meanwhile, a nobleman who was also once involved with the secret group that Maggies guardians were a part of, rescues a blind girl with the power to see what others cant. Evil forces are pursuing her, as well. But she has had an encounter with the King of the universe, and He has claimed and empowered her to fight. When the nobleman shows up with the girl at Mrs. Cooks doorstep, she finds herself involved in this but of intrigue, too. All roads lead to Pravik, the capital of the Eastern kingdom, and a showdown between the forces of good and evil. There are casualties and triumphs, both physical and spiritual along the way, as well as many discoveries about themselves and the unseen world for the travelers. Set in a fantasy world not unlike medieval Europe, Worlds Unseen has it all--princesses and paupers, rebels and gypsies, magic, romance, mystical writings, good and evil, terrifying creatures and valiant battles fought for the fate of the kingdom. Once you connect with the characters and plot, its hard to disengage! If you liked C.S. Lewiss Chronicles of Narnia or J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings books, then you should find this one intriguing, as well. Allow yourself a substantial block of time to read it, because, once you start, you may not want to stop until its done! If youre like me, youll be hungry to read the other two books in the trilogy, too.

My daughter gave me a Kindle for Christmas and it had Worlds Unseen on it. She thought I would like it and I did. I have been looking for Christian fantasy for a long time. I didnt know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. I wanted to know more about what was going to happen to the characters. Im trying to write my own Christian fantasy series and Im glad to know there is more than historical romance and end time prophecy stories.

Very interesting allegory... liken to C.S. Lewis ... Well written and drawing you into the story, I look forward to reading more of the books.

I had an awesome time adventuring with Maggie and crew in Worlds Unseen. Highly recommend.