Mintaka: The Awakening
by J.J. Gozzi
iUniverse


"Mintaka lives on. Our ancient race of the Stellankin have lost countless souls to another dimension, the Forcefully Forgotten."

In this exciting read, the book's audience enters the existence of the Stellankin, a star-born race whose minds elude those of humanity. The Stellankins carry a strange mystery with them. The Vega Family, too, carries a secret. When a break-in at their family cabin occurs, the family members embark on a journey that gives young Ari Vega insight into their true origins. Her family's cottage, Harp Cottage, and its many rules make Ari nervous. Ari's discovery about her family means she must break away from their overprotectiveness. As Ari takes her first steps on her self-discovery journey, she must reconcile herself with what she discovers, what she is able to do, and what she is able to understand about her parents' choices to protect her from her family's past and origins.

In this book, Ari's self-awareness is inspiring, and it will encourage those who read this book to look inside themselves and discover and use their true talents. Ari's relationship develops with her family as she learns, accepts, and understands her origin story. Thus, it serves as a great example to others to focus on healing themselves and their relationships. Ari is a strong individual, and her strength is inspirational, too. She serves as a positive example of how to embrace and accept who one is and use one's talents and gifts wisely. Written for a young adult audience, this book is a wonderful fantasy novel with an important message that leaves readers hoping for more books to come in the series.

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