Casander Darkbloom and the threads of power by P.A. Staff

Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power, written by P A Staff is a new fantasy series with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. This story will appeal to those who enjoy reading a fantasy adventure, while intertwining messages of embracing differences and accepting uniqueness in oneself.

Twelve-year-old, Casander wakes every morning with no memory of his days before. He has no idea where he belongs and at times has outbursts of uncontrollable spasms in his limbs. After waking, again with no idea about what has happened in previous days, weeks or years, Casander finds himself outside Crane’s Curiosity shop, and in the rain. Invited in by the manager, he is momentarily relieved. However, everything suddenly changes, and his life is turned upside down, when he unexpectedly brings to life a taxidermied raven and then strangers try to grab him.

Rescued and whisked away by a girl he doesn’t know called Warrior, he is taken to the Wayward world for safety. Warrior believes Casander has the powers that she and all those around her need. As the potential ‘Foretold’, Casander must quickly learn his skills and prepare to defeat the evil powers of the Master of All.

Together, with new friends Warrior, Paws and Fenix, they work together through many challenges that arise within a year at a magical school. Casander must learn his new craft and magic with the aim to defeat the Master of All; to bring balance back to their world.

Staff has written an intriguing story; entwined with how one’s differences should be celebrated and embraced for the strengths that they are. Building in suspense, with twists and turns along the way, the audience is left eagerly reading on to find out more. For those lovers of fantasy, adventure and action, this novel is worth a read!

Themes: Fantasy, Friendship, Differences, Self-appreciation, Magic, Adventure..

Michelle O'Connell