"Growing up, you are taught a plethora of words used to express how you feel. Literature is a type of art that uses these words to create visions, to explain what can't be explained in simple terms. It is an art that some will find confusing and others will find a home in" (pp.227).
"An Angel's Calling" is a book that holds the themes of friendship, fear, angels, visions, revenge, magic, and loss. Khalid (16), our protagonist, finds himself in the middle of a grand scheme of events. With every loss, there is a gain; and with every gain, there is a loss. While Khalid loses his family, his sense of peace, and his connection to this world, he also gains insight into a magical world, finds everlasting friends, and gains more confidence. And how or why does he gain and lose these things? Well, it all begins when Khalid starts to see flashes/visions of upcoming events. It is then that he meets a shadow who introduces him to the world of magic. Khalid soon finds out that things are not quite right. Once some deep secrets are revealed to him about why he came into the magical world, his purpose becomes clear. He needs to save the magical world. "But save it from what?" You may ask. He must save this world from something known as the Feno Bracelet. A bracelet so powerful that it can induce or take away fear completely. With this one bracelet, everyone can be brought to their knees. "But what's so important about Khalid, why does he need to destroy it?" The simple answer is his blood ... But to understand the answer, well, I guess you'll have to read the book for that part.
His journey will take you on a roller coaster and help you escape reality. Though be aware, this book does contain hidden truths about the world we live in, all you have to do is look for it and it will be clear.
When choosing the right book for yourself, dear reader, you might ask yourself "why should I read this book?" And the answer to that is if you enjoy immersing yourself in a world full of possibilities and magic, this is the right book for you. If you enjoy the found family trope, this is the right book for you. And if you enjoy books with a complex and deep backstories, this is the right book for you.
Still not convinced? Here are 5 more details to determine if this book should be your next read:
Genre: Magical Realism>Fantasy>Fiction
5 Words to Describe the Book: Meaningful, Emotional, Thought-Provoking, Easy Readability, and Adventurous
POV: First Person
Target Audience: Ages 12+ and Fantasy Lovers
Khalid is a character worth getting to know
Bonus, here's another quote from "An Angel's Calling":
"Thinking too much is like a disease that you can't touch, can't see, can't smell or feel but it can do much harm" (pp.53).
Happy reading! I hope that you found your next magical read!
