Title: The Way’s Favorite
Author: Wynn Stevenson
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
ISBN: 978-1483470689
Pages: 176
Genre: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Pacific Book Review
At one point or another in every person’s life, they search for magic. Whether it is the magic of fairy tales and bedtime stories told to us as children, or the magic of falling in love, or witnessing a modern miracle, magic is an essential part of life both physically and mentally. As actress Keke Palmer once said, “I believe your reality is what you make it, what you choose to see, and what you choose to allow yourself to do. There are possibilities all around you – magic all around you – no matter what situation you’re in.”
In author Wynn Stevenson’s The Way’s Favorite, readers are taken into a world of magic, science and wonder. When a young woman meets a young bookstore clerk, their worlds are turned upside down after a massive eruption takes out the power surrounding them, and in turn unravels a centuries old mystery involving an ancient war, powerful secret societies and famous scientists who made a monumental discovery. Soon a powerful hero emerges from isolation, and a battle for the light and for love takes center stage in a story that blends the magic of Harry Potter and the spirituality of religion.
The novel does an amazing job of drawing the reader in immediately. A wide cast of characters and story elements present a layered and mythological tale which blends the sorcery of the fantasy genre, the mind-blowing themes of the sci-fi genre, and the heart and warmth many feel from modern belief systems. The inclusion of historical figures as characters within the novel was an inspired choice, as it helps add a sense of legacy and gravitas to the mythology of the story.
This is the perfect read for those who enjoy fantasy, science-fiction and romance novels with a religious twist on the narrative. As a fan of these genres, it was easy to get engaged and deeply involved in the novel’s plot, and the rich tapestry of story elements, from gritty magical fights to those of time travel and deep dives into history itself; all makes this a truly memorable read.
Fast-paced, entertaining and both emotionally-driven and mythological in scale, author Wynn Stevenson’s The Way’s Favorite is a fantastic first book in a new fantasy and sci-fi series. With a major twist in the book’s final pages that changes the scale of the character’s relationships moving forward, fans are not going to want to miss out on a story which captures the imagination and charges the creative energy within us all.
