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Truth Seer by Kay L. Moody is the first book in the Truth Seer Trilogy. Set in the future this dystopian novel will have you hooked.
Imara has finally got her life heading in the direction she wants. Not an easy thing to do when you are basically a human lie detector. But with things finally on track she can be happy. Until her sister is taken hostage.
Imara then finds herself on a mission to track down the kidnappers and rescue her sister. The fight for her sisters freedom takes her on a journey that certainly opens her eyes. And when she had to make a decision it could end up changing her whole entire life.
The blurb of this book grabbed my attention straight away and I am so glad that I read it. The book was interesting and engaging. I found it to be well paced and kept me reading. I wanted to find out what happened to her sister and to find out if Imara would be successful. It was easy to get involved with Imara’s story and take the journey with her. A great book and one that has left me excited for the rest of the series.
Imara has finally got her life heading in the direction she wants. Not an easy thing to do when you are basically a human lie detector. But with things finally on track she can be happy. Until her sister is taken hostage.
Imara then finds herself on a mission to track down the kidnappers and rescue her sister. The fight for her sisters freedom takes her on a journey that certainly opens her eyes. And when she had to make a decision it could end up changing her whole entire life.
The blurb of this book grabbed my attention straight away and I am so glad that I read it. The book was interesting and engaging. I found it to be well paced and kept me reading. I wanted to find out what happened to her sister and to find out if Imara would be successful. It was easy to get involved with Imara’s story and take the journey with her. A great book and one that has left me excited for the rest of the series.
Truth Seer- Kay L Moody
5-stars
Truth Seer by Kay L Moody is the first book in the sci-fi fantasy Truth Seer trilogy. I loved this book from start to finish, it was intriguing, captivating, suspenseful, entertaining and full of twist and turns that left me sitting on the edge of my seat. The amount of detail that Kay L Moody wrote in this book is simply incredible, she made it possible to easily picture everything playing out in my mind, which made it very entertaining.
I was able to read this book in one sitting because I was so captivated by the storyline that I didn’t want to put it down, I just had to read until the end. I loved how this storyline was so original, I’ve never read anything like it, which made me love it even more! I can’t wait to continue this series when book 2 is released. I would absolutely recommend this book to others!
5-stars
Truth Seer by Kay L Moody is the first book in the sci-fi fantasy Truth Seer trilogy. I loved this book from start to finish, it was intriguing, captivating, suspenseful, entertaining and full of twist and turns that left me sitting on the edge of my seat. The amount of detail that Kay L Moody wrote in this book is simply incredible, she made it possible to easily picture everything playing out in my mind, which made it very entertaining.
I was able to read this book in one sitting because I was so captivated by the storyline that I didn’t want to put it down, I just had to read until the end. I loved how this storyline was so original, I’ve never read anything like it, which made me love it even more! I can’t wait to continue this series when book 2 is released. I would absolutely recommend this book to others!
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Sci-fi is not a genre I read often. There is just something about the books that bores me to destruction. They are a no go zone for me until I got a request to review this series. At a glance, it was exactly what I had been looking for. That is, it was story taking place in Africa. In this case Egypt, and the main character, Imara, was a Kenyan (whoop! whoop!).
The Truth Seer is the first book in the series. Its main character Imara is a truth seer, which means that she can see lies and all other kinds of emotions that people have. She is however not the only one with abilities (Hila) in this futuristic world. There are many more people with different hila which brings us to the beginning of the story. Imara is attending her older sister’s graduation party when a group of terrorists called taggers attack. They take a couple of people including Naki, who is Imara’s sister as hostages who are to be held until their demands are met. Since the police seem reluctant to go after them, Imara decides to go and rescue her sister. Together with two guys, Abe and Siluk, who also have loved ones who were captured, they set off to go and get them back. The hostages are taken to the catacombs which is where majority of the story takes place.
Right from the beginning I knew this book would annoy me. The characters man… They were a disaster. They were a bunch of twenty year olds apart from Abe’s dad, but they behaved more like teenagers. Not the eighteen going to nineteen kind, but more of thirteen going to fourteen. Childish, incompetent and bratty would be how I would describe them. For a group purported to be made up of achievers, they were a big disappointment. At one point in the story, they decide to throw stones as a way to subdue the villain. What kind of stupid idea is that? I don’t know, maybe the likes of Kaz Brekker have ruined me because I am always looking forward to some ingenious master plans and there weren’t any in this book. Thank goodness for Imara who pulled her weight along with everyone else’s.
On the other side of morality were the taggers. They were meant to be terrorists but they seemed to be just a bunch of idlers with strong opinions. Their leader was even more pathetic which would explain why our characters thought it was a good idea to throw stones at her. Incidentally, with such lacklustre characters the story was not any better. It was a relief when I finally got to the end.
Sci-fi is not a genre I read often. There is just something about the books that bores me to destruction. They are a no go zone for me until I got a request to review this series. At a glance, it was exactly what I had been looking for. That is, it was story taking place in Africa. In this case Egypt, and the main character, Imara, was a Kenyan (whoop! whoop!).
The Truth Seer is the first book in the series. Its main character Imara is a truth seer, which means that she can see lies and all other kinds of emotions that people have. She is however not the only one with abilities (Hila) in this futuristic world. There are many more people with different hila which brings us to the beginning of the story. Imara is attending her older sister’s graduation party when a group of terrorists called taggers attack. They take a couple of people including Naki, who is Imara’s sister as hostages who are to be held until their demands are met. Since the police seem reluctant to go after them, Imara decides to go and rescue her sister. Together with two guys, Abe and Siluk, who also have loved ones who were captured, they set off to go and get them back. The hostages are taken to the catacombs which is where majority of the story takes place.
Right from the beginning I knew this book would annoy me. The characters man… They were a disaster. They were a bunch of twenty year olds apart from Abe’s dad, but they behaved more like teenagers. Not the eighteen going to nineteen kind, but more of thirteen going to fourteen. Childish, incompetent and bratty would be how I would describe them. For a group purported to be made up of achievers, they were a big disappointment. At one point in the story, they decide to throw stones as a way to subdue the villain. What kind of stupid idea is that? I don’t know, maybe the likes of Kaz Brekker have ruined me because I am always looking forward to some ingenious master plans and there weren’t any in this book. Thank goodness for Imara who pulled her weight along with everyone else’s.
On the other side of morality were the taggers. They were meant to be terrorists but they seemed to be just a bunch of idlers with strong opinions. Their leader was even more pathetic which would explain why our characters thought it was a good idea to throw stones at her. Incidentally, with such lacklustre characters the story was not any better. It was a relief when I finally got to the end.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author and then I bought my own copy. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: July 2nd, 2018
Genre: YA Sci-Fi Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (some violence, some mature content)
Pages: 340
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Synopsis: Imara’s life is finally going the way she’s always dreamed. Until her sister is taken hostage by crazed fanatics, forcing her into a fight she wants no part of.
A hundred years in the future, Imara’s evolved senses as a truth seer give her an advantage over the obstacles ahead. But her gift is also a curse: years of baggage weigh heavily on her shoulders.
Imara descends into the catacombs, leading a rescue mission for her sister and the other hostages. Secrets are uncovered at every turn that threaten to tear the group apart and soon it’s not just the lives of the hostages that are at stake.
When Imara finally understands what the fanatic kidnappers are planning, she’s forced to make a choice that will change her life forever.
I really loved this book! I felt that it was a fun fantasy sci-fi book that kept my interest throughout the novel! The characters were intriguing, the plot was well developed and interesting, and the pacing was on point! The world building was also amazing and I really feel like I was immersed in this world!
However, I do feel that there were some issues with the book. I felt that the characters didn’t really develop that much and the reader was told stuff about them rather than shown. I also felt that the Imara had it unusually easy throughout the book. She doubted she would be able to see past illusions, but seemed to have no issue at all. I feel that if the character had some issue or struggled it would have been more relatable to the reader.
Verdict: I can’t lie, I love this book.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: July 2nd, 2018
Genre: YA Sci-Fi Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (some violence, some mature content)
Pages: 340
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Imara’s life is finally going the way she’s always dreamed. Until her sister is taken hostage by crazed fanatics, forcing her into a fight she wants no part of.
A hundred years in the future, Imara’s evolved senses as a truth seer give her an advantage over the obstacles ahead. But her gift is also a curse: years of baggage weigh heavily on her shoulders.
Imara descends into the catacombs, leading a rescue mission for her sister and the other hostages. Secrets are uncovered at every turn that threaten to tear the group apart and soon it’s not just the lives of the hostages that are at stake.
When Imara finally understands what the fanatic kidnappers are planning, she’s forced to make a choice that will change her life forever.
I really loved this book! I felt that it was a fun fantasy sci-fi book that kept my interest throughout the novel! The characters were intriguing, the plot was well developed and interesting, and the pacing was on point! The world building was also amazing and I really feel like I was immersed in this world!
However, I do feel that there were some issues with the book. I felt that the characters didn’t really develop that much and the reader was told stuff about them rather than shown. I also felt that the Imara had it unusually easy throughout the book. She doubted she would be able to see past illusions, but seemed to have no issue at all. I feel that if the character had some issue or struggled it would have been more relatable to the reader.
Verdict: I can’t lie, I love this book.
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's really not great read
Full Review on my blog!
The synopsis instantly grabbed my attention and I am so glad that I read this.
This novel sets in Egypt in the year 2121 wherein the technology is so much advance that you can easily access it by using your ring to project a hologram. But then, what if you have a hila, which I'm guessing is some kind of sixth sense or superpower? I wish it was explained a bit better tbh.
Imara Kalu, the main character, is a truth seer, which means she can identify if a person if lying as she can see colors that define if that person is nervous, hoping, anxious, etc. She is looking forward to be a police interrogator in Kenya and was set to travel right after the graduation party. Things get chaotic when a group called "taggers" cause a stir in the party and kidnapped a few people, including Imara's sister Naki. Not going to spoil toooo much, but you'll have to read this one for sure!
The characters were intriguing, the plot and world building were both developed and interesting, I just wish the characters had more depth tbh.
Overall, I really like the book and I am definitely looking forward for the next one!
*a copy was provided by Marten Press*
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The synopsis instantly grabbed my attention and I am so glad that I read this.
This novel sets in Egypt in the year 2121 wherein the technology is so much advance that you can easily access it by using your ring to project a hologram. But then, what if you have a hila, which I'm guessing is some kind of sixth sense or superpower? I wish it was explained a bit better tbh.
Imara Kalu, the main character, is a truth seer, which means she can identify if a person if lying as she can see colors that define if that person is nervous, hoping, anxious, etc. She is looking forward to be a police interrogator in Kenya and was set to travel right after the graduation party. Things get chaotic when a group called "taggers" cause a stir in the party and kidnapped a few people, including Imara's sister Naki. Not going to spoil toooo much, but you'll have to read this one for sure!
The characters were intriguing, the plot and world building were both developed and interesting, I just wish the characters had more depth tbh.
Overall, I really like the book and I am definitely looking forward for the next one!
*a copy was provided by Marten Press*
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I have to say, it’s been a while since I’ve read a book like Truth Seer by Kay L Moody. I was surprised by what the author offered the reader, as well as impressed of the storyline and the way in which it was portrayed.
We get to meet Imara Kalu and all of the bravery that she has to offer the world. Most especially when it comes to rescuing her sister from terrorists. I don’t think that I’ve read anything like this book before and was content with the way that the author handled the entire storyline. I liked that this was a YA sci-fi fantasy novel, yet it felt like more. As the reader, I couldn’t help but obviously root for Imara - hoping that she would succeed in her trials. Her journey was most definitely a hard one, but I was impressed nevertheless by her courage.
This was my first experience by this author, and let’s just say that I’m looking forward to reading more.
We get to meet Imara Kalu and all of the bravery that she has to offer the world. Most especially when it comes to rescuing her sister from terrorists. I don’t think that I’ve read anything like this book before and was content with the way that the author handled the entire storyline. I liked that this was a YA sci-fi fantasy novel, yet it felt like more. As the reader, I couldn’t help but obviously root for Imara - hoping that she would succeed in her trials. Her journey was most definitely a hard one, but I was impressed nevertheless by her courage.
This was my first experience by this author, and let’s just say that I’m looking forward to reading more.
I love everything Kay Moody writes but was a bit hesitant to read one of her earlier books lest it not measure up. I should have known better than to worry. Everything Kay writes is exceptional.
Set 100 years in the future, 21-year-old Kenyan-born Imara attends an Egyptian school that trains gifted students. Her gift? She can see lies and emotions. Unfortunately, her incredible gift has made her a bit of a loner, even an outcast among her classmates. At her graduation party, her sister and several others are kidnapped by taggers, a small extremist group that wants people's crimes to be permanently attached to their names so everyone will know they are not to be trusted. Imara, along with several old and new friends (?), must enter the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in the hopes that she can find the taggers' hideout and rescue her sister. Two problems. First, the catacombs are closed to the public after they flooded 20 years prior and even the police are afraid to enter. Second, the catacombs are filled with illusory traps. Will Imara's gift be enough to see them through? And will she and the others learn to trust each other and work together?
This was a fantastic story. I was surprised by twists at several points but also loved how often things were not what they seemed. Imara's ability to see whether someone is telling the truth or lying is not only burdensome but problematic because she can't see motive. She is also used to distrusting people because of her ability to see whether or not they are lying to her. I loved how she was challenged in her beliefs, how she was forced to learn that just because someone was telling their truth, it didn't mean that they were good. I also love how she stayed true to many of her inner values, regardless of whether someone else was telling the truth or a lie. As Abe so often says to her, "You should really think about not sacrificing yourself for other people so much." But this is who Imara is. And her story is one of friendship, of family, and of truth.
I received an ARC from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
Set 100 years in the future, 21-year-old Kenyan-born Imara attends an Egyptian school that trains gifted students. Her gift? She can see lies and emotions. Unfortunately, her incredible gift has made her a bit of a loner, even an outcast among her classmates. At her graduation party, her sister and several others are kidnapped by taggers, a small extremist group that wants people's crimes to be permanently attached to their names so everyone will know they are not to be trusted. Imara, along with several old and new friends (?), must enter the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in the hopes that she can find the taggers' hideout and rescue her sister. Two problems. First, the catacombs are closed to the public after they flooded 20 years prior and even the police are afraid to enter. Second, the catacombs are filled with illusory traps. Will Imara's gift be enough to see them through? And will she and the others learn to trust each other and work together?
This was a fantastic story. I was surprised by twists at several points but also loved how often things were not what they seemed. Imara's ability to see whether someone is telling the truth or lying is not only burdensome but problematic because she can't see motive. She is also used to distrusting people because of her ability to see whether or not they are lying to her. I loved how she was challenged in her beliefs, how she was forced to learn that just because someone was telling their truth, it didn't mean that they were good. I also love how she stayed true to many of her inner values, regardless of whether someone else was telling the truth or a lie. As Abe so often says to her, "You should really think about not sacrificing yourself for other people so much." But this is who Imara is. And her story is one of friendship, of family, and of truth.
I received an ARC from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
Truth Seer (Truth Seer Trilogy Book 1)
By Kay L Moody
4 stars
When I first read the blurb for this book I was really intrigued, although I have read a few books in this genre it’s not one of favourites to read however I did really enjoy this book. Aimed at YA I thought that it was a really well written story that flowed well and had great characters. I liked that it was set in the future and thought that the author did a great job describing the setting and world building. Her writing was detailed and my attention was held throughout the story. I liked the originality of the storyline and think it was a brilliant first book in this series. Along with a great storyline was some very imaginative and very well thought out characters.
Overall an enjoyable read that was well written, I am really looking forward to the next book in the series.
By Kay L Moody
4 stars
When I first read the blurb for this book I was really intrigued, although I have read a few books in this genre it’s not one of favourites to read however I did really enjoy this book. Aimed at YA I thought that it was a really well written story that flowed well and had great characters. I liked that it was set in the future and thought that the author did a great job describing the setting and world building. Her writing was detailed and my attention was held throughout the story. I liked the originality of the storyline and think it was a brilliant first book in this series. Along with a great storyline was some very imaginative and very well thought out characters.
Overall an enjoyable read that was well written, I am really looking forward to the next book in the series.