Convergence of Connection

by Sarah J. Hoodlet

No human has ever entered the Strands of Time. Until now.

When Jack fell through the portal in the sea, he knew his death was certain. What he didn’t know was that he and Kizunae would have one final job to find the lost goddess and return her to the Material Existence. But as he journeys through time, he’s distracted by the pain of separation from his truest love.

Jaslan struggles through the loss of her best friend and lover. Her grief runs deep, but she must learn to put it aside, and to lean on her friends while they search for the answers they seek.

In the village of Cendis, the Great Wielders awaken their final elements, and learn many truths, including the location of the Forgotten Mountain. There, they discover how to complete their task. But one Idol stands between them and saving the world from destruction.

When Material and Time are on the same side, Jaslan holds the power of gods in her hands—and death is anything but certain.

Convergence of Connection is the sequel to Mysteries of the Material, and is the third book in the romantic fantasy series, The Way of the Wielder. Return to this riveting story, where Jaslan and Jack navigate through devastating loss, life-changing friendships, complex destinies, and a love that spans across the widest divide.

Genres: Fantasy

606 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2025

About the author

Sarah J. Hoodlet is a fantasy writer living in a small town in Northern New England. There, in a bright green writing room with southern sun exposure, she drinks copious amounts of tea and brings magical worlds to life. She lives with her husband and two rambunctious black cats.

For more information on what Sarah’s working on, visit her website: https://sarahjhoodlet.com/

Or follow her on Mastodon: @SJHoodlet@writing.exchange

Reviews

[Oletha Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grab a box of tissues as you embark on an emotional roller coaster of self-discovery and hardship alongside the characters you've come to love and admire.
As the trials of the Great Wielders continue, you’ll be drawn into the world the author has created—joining them in the lessons life teaches, righting wrongs from long ago, and emerging from darkness when it seems the light may never return.
Then, anxiously await the next book so you can continue the journey you started.

[Jamie Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was one of the lucky ones to receive an invite to read the ARC of Convergence of Connection and let me tell you I was over the moon. I had to wait months between Mysteries of the Material (book 2 of the Way of the Wielder series which has a cliffhanger that'll kill you) and this one! Convergence of Connection is beautifully written from cover to cover. Once you're inside you really just want to stay inside. There's a lot healing in this book, you start in immediate heartache and work through different emotions. It's glorious. There are several monumental bombshells in CoC, so make sure you've read the first 2 books. Top tier character development, beautiful setting descriptions, intimate love scenes and Hoodlet is the queen of battles!! I am impatiently waiting for the final book in this series.

[Will Elm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was as every bit as good as the others. We get great emotional depth, a complex and interesting world, and some shocking reveals. We learn a lot more about the Weilders here and their history and a glimpse of the world beyond the material. It's awesome to see everything come together.

The climax and the battles here are intense and bring out the best in our heroes. I'm excited to see where things go from here!