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The Whisperer in White
When the Whisperer speaks, the universe listens.
Growing up, Talia had never given much thought to the gray-robed Whisperers and their powers over reality. Their business was protecting the world; hers was hunting in the forest around her village and trying to stay out of trouble. Unfortunately for Tal, one Whisperer in particular becomes her business when she accidentally injures his companion, a talking cat-shaped creature named Morel.
As punishment, she becomes the Whisperer’s prisoner, whisked away to his island home for a year and a day of servitude. There is much to do — for both the Whisperer and for Tal — as he prepares for the ritual that must be completed every hundred years to ensure the safety of the world. Tal does as she is told; her priority is to simply finish out her sentence and return home to her family.
Yet there are many secrets on the island, many oddities, and they tug at Tal like an itch. As the year goes on, she learns more of the Whisperer, his duties, and the horrifying evils that he and the other Whisperers keep at bay. But secrets still a room that is always locked, a stone monument in the woods, crimson flowers whose very name causes the Whisperer to storm away.
Unbeknownst to Tal, something is watching her, and what she does now may alter the fate of the world.
Growing up, Talia had never given much thought to the gray-robed Whisperers and their powers over reality. Their business was protecting the world; hers was hunting in the forest around her village and trying to stay out of trouble. Unfortunately for Tal, one Whisperer in particular becomes her business when she accidentally injures his companion, a talking cat-shaped creature named Morel.
As punishment, she becomes the Whisperer’s prisoner, whisked away to his island home for a year and a day of servitude. There is much to do — for both the Whisperer and for Tal — as he prepares for the ritual that must be completed every hundred years to ensure the safety of the world. Tal does as she is told; her priority is to simply finish out her sentence and return home to her family.
Yet there are many secrets on the island, many oddities, and they tug at Tal like an itch. As the year goes on, she learns more of the Whisperer, his duties, and the horrifying evils that he and the other Whisperers keep at bay. But secrets still a room that is always locked, a stone monument in the woods, crimson flowers whose very name causes the Whisperer to storm away.
Unbeknownst to Tal, something is watching her, and what she does now may alter the fate of the world.
- GenresFantasy
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2024
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February 7, 2026
This novel really took me by surprise because I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy it but I ended up loving it and didn’t want it to end! I was drawn in right from the start as soon as the reader meets Tal who goes hunting before the Whisperer Festival and accidentally shoots a white cat who turns out to be a Whisperer’s Voice. Tal is then sent to live with the Whisperer for a year as punishment and what follows is a novel full of heart and soul as Tal learns new things and surprisingly enjoys the company of a thousand year old Whisperer.
Tal is a great character and while I thought at times her character read younger than 17 due to some childish moments, she is feisty, always sticks up for what she believes in and protects those who are unable to protect themselves and I loved watching her character grow throughout the story. The Whisperer who takes her captive, also known as Rowan or Four, was also a complex character and at first I thought he was going to be strict but he turned out to be so caring and kind and I loved how their friendship developed.
The Whisperers also have a Voice companion and Rowan’s is in the form of a sarcastic talking cat named Morel who was a brilliant, funny character that added some humour to the novel. The novel flowed beautifully as Tal adapts to her new home and explores the island. Rowan even takes her on some missions to save villages and I loved these action filled chapters that really show off Tal’s strength and her resolve to do everything she can to save people. I felt a very strong attachment to both Tal and Rowan and even Morel and thought that every character was perfectly created and given so much depth to ensure the reader loved each and every one.
This novel uses a unique form of magic which I enjoyed learning about, from the wardstones and the seals to the Whisperers powers which were fascinating and the author creates an intriguing world that makes the story even more interesting. There was even some horror to excite the reader as Tal faces monsters called corruptants who can bend reality and I loved the way this was described in the novel. There were definitely some emotional parts towards the end and my jaw dropped at a plot twist that I never saw coming making this an exciting read that I couldn’t put down!
There was some exciting drama and a jaw dropping plot twist near the end which I didn’t see coming as well as some emotional parts that all come together to create this stunning novel that I wish there was more of. This is a standout fantasy novel filled with heart and loveable characters and readers will surely fall in love with this world and the story.
Tal is a great character and while I thought at times her character read younger than 17 due to some childish moments, she is feisty, always sticks up for what she believes in and protects those who are unable to protect themselves and I loved watching her character grow throughout the story. The Whisperer who takes her captive, also known as Rowan or Four, was also a complex character and at first I thought he was going to be strict but he turned out to be so caring and kind and I loved how their friendship developed.
The Whisperers also have a Voice companion and Rowan’s is in the form of a sarcastic talking cat named Morel who was a brilliant, funny character that added some humour to the novel. The novel flowed beautifully as Tal adapts to her new home and explores the island. Rowan even takes her on some missions to save villages and I loved these action filled chapters that really show off Tal’s strength and her resolve to do everything she can to save people. I felt a very strong attachment to both Tal and Rowan and even Morel and thought that every character was perfectly created and given so much depth to ensure the reader loved each and every one.
This novel uses a unique form of magic which I enjoyed learning about, from the wardstones and the seals to the Whisperers powers which were fascinating and the author creates an intriguing world that makes the story even more interesting. There was even some horror to excite the reader as Tal faces monsters called corruptants who can bend reality and I loved the way this was described in the novel. There were definitely some emotional parts towards the end and my jaw dropped at a plot twist that I never saw coming making this an exciting read that I couldn’t put down!
There was some exciting drama and a jaw dropping plot twist near the end which I didn’t see coming as well as some emotional parts that all come together to create this stunning novel that I wish there was more of. This is a standout fantasy novel filled with heart and loveable characters and readers will surely fall in love with this world and the story.
July 31, 2024
This book made me cry, and now I need everyone to read it.
The Whisperer in White pulled me in from the start with interesting worldbuilding and intriguing characters. I’ve never read anything like it before, and loved the splash of reality-bending horror.
If nothing else, you should definitely read it just to experience Morel the cat!
The Whisperer in White pulled me in from the start with interesting worldbuilding and intriguing characters. I’ve never read anything like it before, and loved the splash of reality-bending horror.
If nothing else, you should definitely read it just to experience Morel the cat!
February 4, 2025
A beautiful younger end of young adult fantasy story. Something for Sabriel fans looking for a light read of dark magic and mystery without any romance.
I'd expected something a little different from the blurb, older and darker perhaps. The character is listed as being seventeen but I could easily believe Tal to be 5 years younger. That's purely personal preference though; for the age range it's geared towards it's an engaging, fast paced, small scale fantasy coming of age tale with heart and soul as well as supernatural scares (though nothing too scary). Like many young fantasy books, modern speech styles are used. Eerie lore and original twists give this one it's sense of atmosphere.
Plus it's got a slightly sarcastic talking cat as our heroine's main conversation partner. How could I not recommend this? For the right audience, it'd be quick read catnip.
I'd expected something a little different from the blurb, older and darker perhaps. The character is listed as being seventeen but I could easily believe Tal to be 5 years younger. That's purely personal preference though; for the age range it's geared towards it's an engaging, fast paced, small scale fantasy coming of age tale with heart and soul as well as supernatural scares (though nothing too scary). Like many young fantasy books, modern speech styles are used. Eerie lore and original twists give this one it's sense of atmosphere.
Plus it's got a slightly sarcastic talking cat as our heroine's main conversation partner. How could I not recommend this? For the right audience, it'd be quick read catnip.
May 9, 2025
Fun read
This was a very fun fantasy story! The characters are well written and the magic system is fun. Great work!
This was a very fun fantasy story! The characters are well written and the magic system is fun. Great work!
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