Awaken by B L Callaghan - Rajiv's Reviews

Awaken (The Goddess Incarnate #1) by B.L. Callaghan

Release: August 12, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Bianca Callaghan
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD

Sapphira Dawn was told she was the new Goddess Incarnate, the most powerful being on Earth.
At nineteen, she didn’t feel powerful – she felt betrayed and angry.
Suddenly thrust into a world that she knows nothing about, a world where magic and monsters actually exist, Sapphira races to learn all she can about her magic.

And to find her place in this dangerous new world.
Some of the monsters want to use her, the others just want her dead.
But can she gain the knowledge needed to stop an impending war before it spills into the human realm she once called home?

About the Author:

B.L. Callaghan is an Australian Foster Carer and Educator with over a decade of industry experience.

She runs the Facebook page “More Than A Foster Carer”, where she shares her experience working with the foster system.

B.L. Callaghan lives in rural New South Wales with her husband, a changing number of children, a dog and some chickens.

As a self proclaimed creative soul, she has had a passion for writing fiction from an early age. When she’s not wrangling chickens, children, or dogs, B.L. Callaghan love tagging along on epic quests, and being whisked off on magical adventures.

B.L. Callaghan write children’s books for children in the foster care system, as well as YA and NA titles.

Awaken Review:

From Skin Walkers to Necromancers, “Awaken” is the first book in “The Goddess Incarnate” series and a thrilling fantasy!

There is so much happening in this story! The author does not mark a dull moment as we learn something new in each chapter. Moreover, I enjoyed world-building. The author does an excellent job setting up the world of the Strigoi, Moroi, and Nephilim. Similar to Sapphira, we get to know about the world from her eyes.

Sapphira is remarkable in the role. I enjoyed her journey in the story as she tried to figure out her responsibilities. The author also described all the supporting characters wonderfully. A massive cast of characters, like Abhijay, Fallon, Colt, Ari, and Hunter, nicely add to the storyline. Each one of them brought something new. For instance, I liked Sapphira’s complicated friendship with Fallon and the training she does with Hunter. Hunter and Lyra, frankly, were my favorite characters apart from Sapphira.

Although this book is pure fantasy, the author adds a touch to everything. Even if you are not a fan of the genre, you will still enjoy reading it. Some of the memorable moments in the story were when Sapphira encounters Akil and Amin or when she realizes about Raine. The author included many twists and turns, including shocking deaths that I did not anticipate. The author also adds a touch of romance as Sapphira gets attracted to Raine. Raine is a complex character, and I liked how the author portrayed him as he brought an element of mystery to the tale. Similarly, even Hunter added well in Sapphira’s life.

The story ends in a gripping cliffhanger that makes you want to read the next book in the series. Overall, “Awaken” is an exciting fantasy novel!