Worlds Unseen (Seventh World Trilogy)

I was so impressed by the plot-line and characters in this series of books, of which this one is the first. All three of them kept me up late reading and reading to see what happened next. The allegorical references were subtle, but very powerful. I highly recommend this book and its sequels. I am thrilled to have found them!

I cant believe I forgot to review this book! Most of the bad reviews are by people who didnt want a Christian overtone to the book. To them I say, dont take away from the book just because of that! Only read this one in the series, but I am sure the series would be interesting.

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 found this book more like CS Lewis than Peretti but I still enjoyed it. Not what I usually read but found myself pulled into the characters. Will definitely read the other 2 sequel to see what happens to everyone

The author bio captured me before any description of this book did. Magic, ancient parchments, visions, monsters, otherworldly villains, treachery, battles, evil overlords, governments to overthrow, good citizens dying for the cause: nothing new here, but as the author of Ecclesiastes said thousands of years ago, there is nothing new under the sun. Stories and tropes get repeated all the time; what sets one apart from another is how well the story is told. This is a well-told story. Thomsons voice is lyrical, with a rhythm and a poetry that sound almost Biblical. And that brings me back to the author bio. She addresses the reader with a personal message. Excerpts here: - Hey, my name is Rachel Starr Thomson. - I believe wholeheartedly in the power of fiction to change our lives. - I want my readers to discover depths of truth about themselves, about the world... - Whoever you are, I believe in you. I believe your life has immeasurable worth. I believe you were personally handcrafted by a loving Creator with a vision and purpose for your life. I believe your struggles, your dreams, and your hurts matter. I believe you walk a path no one else does, one that is intended to benefit the world. Theres more, but the timing of her words won me over. I tend to think there is no such thing as a loving Creator God, much less that I was planned and formed by this God, and that this God notices or cares what I think or do. Worlds Unseen opens with a populace that no longer believes in God, but a few prophets and poets speak of a God of light and love, and some dare to anticipate a Return of the King. The powers that be have purged all records of such a King ever having lived on earth, but those who know better start sharing what they know, and a revolution is launched. A man on a mission dies before he can deliver the ultimate weapon against the regime, and an orphan takes up his cause, risking her life to carry an old scroll to one man who might know what to do with it. Along the way she meets a boy with a bear, an encampment of Gypsies (someone didnt get the message that the Romani people regard Gypsy as an ethnic slur), a rebel leader (the charismatic Ploughman), a princess, and a scholar who inspires the revolutionaries. Summarizing the plot does not convey in the least the myth and the magic of it. While Worlds Unseen has a C.S. Lewis vibe, it is much more 21st Century in the prose style. Fast paced to the point that each scene is very short, the way Poldark the TV series is compared to Poldark the novel. It may not be a bad thing, but it does leave the reader feeling a little cheated when Maggie meets her true love. Well, that happened fast! Now, will it last...? Good people die in this story, and its heart-rending. Good thing we didnt spend all that much time with them, getting attached--so thats one perk of the swift narrative. I hope to see more of the blind girl and more of Pat in the next installment. More Bear! More Nicholas! The demonic elements, I am in no hurry to meet again. For a fast-paced fantasy with the richness (but quite the depth) of Tolkien and Lewis, Thomsons Worlds Unseen is a pleasing place to begin.

Greasy stories and enjoyed the characters. I was sorry it ended. Nice to see books with good content and no bad words.

This is the fourth book by Rachael Starr Thomson I have read. Each book was both exciting and spiritual. I didnt want to put the books down. Rachaels books are a must read, there is a world unseen and real..

wonderful book! I really love this author. While I read a lot of books, there arent many authors who write consistently great Christian fiction, but Rachel is one of them. She shows the truth about our God; His love for us, His hate of sin, His judgment, and His coming Kingdom. She shows it all in a way that keeps you riveted, and wanting to know what will happen next. She shows sin for the evil it is without trying to pretty it up. She shows too, the difference between the worlds love and Gods love, and how very powerful it is. Great book and series!

I am so very impressed by Thomsons Seventh World series. I loved the imagery and the beautiful characters. I highly recommend this book for those wanting to believe in something, the human heart.

I love a fantasy story that is entertaining yet gives a glimpse into the spiritual world and the things to come. Thanks for providing wholesome reading.