Title: Blessed
Genre: Fiction
Review:
This book is a fantasy novel set in the dark and mystical hills of Kote, following the journey of a young girl named Selentra. Born into a modest weaver’s family, Selentra lives in a society where gender roles are restrictive—girls are forbidden from reading or writing. However, Selentra possesses a mysterious gift that emerges when she impulsively grabs her brother’s pen and draws a complex shape on a tablet, revealing her hidden power.
This revelation is unexpected and potentially dangerous. The gift that Selentra wields could be the very force her oppressed homeland needs to free itself from the Ag-yanees, a tyrannical group that has silenced and controlled her people. But Selentra’s family is unaware of her gift’s full potential. Her secret draws the envy of her older brother, Dumor, who feels overlooked and undervalued. His jealousy makes him both a family rival and an internal threat to Selentra as she begins to embrace her destiny.
The author has talked about the themes of family, power, and resilience. Selentra’s society is rooted in traditions that place rigid expectations on individuals based on gender, especially limiting women. By making Selentra the bearer of a powerful gift in a male-dominated culture, the author explores the tension between personal potential and societal constraints. Selentra’s journey is symbolic of any marginalized individual trying to break free from imposed limitations. This struggle, along with the familial jealousy she faces from Dumor, adds a layer of complexity, showing how systemic oppression can affect family dynamics. The author has beautifully portrayed the story which literally brought tears while reading the book. Don’t miss this novel, go and order your copy now !
Review By Walk With A Book.
