The Turning: Book Review

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It has been a while since I have read something from the Fantasy genre. When I had the opportunity to review the newly released book, The Turning, by Shannaaya Chopra, I was excited. This book is no ordinary Fantasy story; rather, it takes the reader on a journey of magical powers that often raises questions about the lead characters' stand: Good or Evil?



About the Author

Shannaaya Chopra is a Mumbai-based student of Psychology. In addition to writing and reading books, she enjoys spending time with her family and Happy, her dog. She looks forward to writing more books in the days to come. 

About the book: The Turning

Kiara Sharma is a college student from Mumbai, leading a relatively ordinary life. The only source of excitement for her is her friendship with Krish and her other friends. Her uneventful life suddenly takes a 360-degree turn when she discovers her powers, which leads her on a journey of seeking her sense of belonging. This is no ordinary journey; rather, it's a blood-soaked game of survival and a search for the true identity of a young girl. The story delves into the mysterious world of Ordenia and how Kiara becomes entangled in an intense identity crisis, where she struggles to determine whether she is human, a wolf, or something more sinister. Her fears even prompt her to question whether her powers are meant to protect humanity or pose a threat to its existence.

Review of The Turning

The flow of the story is quite interesting, as Kiara's initial normal life suddenly becomes volatile upon her 18th birthday. The sense of betrayal and the identity crisis she faces upon her turning, effortlessly, add an emotional touch to her character, which demands empathy. The author has quite masterfully built up the strength of the supporting characters and their importance in Kiara's life. Her friendship with Krish, her crush on Aidan, and a bit of healthy rivalry with Amara have been developed thoughtfully, a common occurrence in young communities. The positive ending brings hope to the violent and brutal occurrences for the sake of humanity. The references to bisexuality and its easy acceptance are worth appreciation.

A few points to note: Somewhere with the flow, Kiara and Krish's very well-knit friendship turns to take a dip, and the focus turns mostly to her chemistry with Aidan. This could have been balanced. Also, the interactions between Kiara and her mother, Anjali, could have been highlighted more. 

Overall, The Turning is a very honest tale of magical powers, told through the lenses of today's youth. It will be a great read for teenagers and younger audiences. 

You can get your copy here

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