Finder by Connie Suttle
Series: First Ordinance #1
Published by Indie
Published on: March 24, 2014
Genres: Fantasy
Pages: 241
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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A dead god.
A dying world.
A girl never meant to be sentient.
Siriaa is dying. A poison is spreading throughout the planet and none know how to neutralize it. Finder, working in King Tamblin's castle kitchen most of her life, has never spoken. A child of questionable parentage, Finder is an orphan assigned to perform duties nobody else wants.
While others plan intrigue, murder and invasion to escape the poison's effects, Finder watches all in mute acceptance. Will she be the key to Siriaa's salvation, or will it die about her, without knowing why?
This book was recommended to me by a blogger friend and since we usually like the same sort of books, I read it. Very quickly! And very happily, as it turned out.
Finder is an orphan that was left at the King’s palace kitchen when she was two years old. She spends her time non-stop working and lives a life of a drudge. Her name comes from her ability to find anything that is missing. What no one knows is that she has all sorts of abilities that she hides from everyone. That she knows when bad things are going to happen is just her normal. And oh yes, Finder is mute. The reader begins to wonder early on who Finder really is-is she really an orphan or could she be much more then that, and no, I am not necessarily referring to her special abilities.
The world the author has built seemingly takes place in a time pretty close to or similar to the Middle Ages, or close enough. The author has also built two more worlds in this story. I found each of these worlds to be fascinating and very well done. Due to spoilers, I really can’t explain or the book could be ruined for the reader. Suffice it to say that not everything involves the first world’s time period.
I absolutely loved the character of Finder. She was a completely different sort of character involved in new and way different types of worlds then I normally read about. The pages just flew by as I immersed myself in each of these worlds that Finder gets involved in. Along the way, there’s murders, kidnapping, assaults, abuse, and mega amounts of intrigue. Villains almost outnumber the good guys in some of these worlds.
Connie Suttle is a wonderful story teller, and this is actually the seventh book I have read by her. She knows how to pull you into the story and keep you totally invested in both the story and the characters. My only issue with this book is the number of characters and the names of the characters that you have to keep up with. At about 75% of the way through the book, I became lost at times. Some of the names were so close to being the same names, I became even more confused. It took a little away from the book for me but not a lot. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the cliffhanger. Not a fan. I still really enjoyed the book and actually can’t wait for the next one.
If you like a young adult read with a very imaginative story, you may want to check this out. Due to violence and abuse(not sexual)I would suggest it for older teens to adults. I want to also mention the beautiful cover-not only is it a great cover but I think it has a lot to say about Finder and her abilities.
I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
Hey, this sounds different and interesting!! I’m not a fan of cliffhangers unless I have the next book in my hands. So I totally understand that. Great review!
Thank you! It really was different which is pretty refreshing 🙂
I’ve had terrible luck with indie authors (and their merry bands of roaming trolls) but it’s so helpful when someone you trust recommends an author to you. While I do prefer names to be distinct (I have a hard time keeping Jamie and Jennys straight), this sounds like an interesting read!
I was lucky to find some really good indie authors when I got my first Kindle, but I do know what you mean, some are definitely better then others! And yes the name thing kind of got to me! Thank you!
I love when you get a recommendation from another blogger and friend and it turns out awesome!
Yes, Dolly and I read so many books in common and I trust her judgement-makes it nice!
Thanks Lorna! I enjoy many indie authors and always read your reviews, not just indie books, either.
You’re welcome! and it’s true!
That is a very interesting cover! And I’m very glad to hear the main character is lovable, and that the storytelling was great. I’m intrigued!
I thought the whole book was pretty intriguing 🙂
Beautiful cover and great review! I’m not familiar with this author, so thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you! It’s always nice to find new authors 🙂
Interesting! The cover really grabs you and it sounds like the writing holds you. This sounds like something to add to my list!
Yes the cover is really different and one of the better ones I have seen:)
I was lucky to find some really good indie authors when I got my first Kindle, but I do know what you mean, some are definitely better then others! And yes the name thing kind of got to me! Thank you!
and that’s what happens when you click enter while two other comments are entered! This was an answer to Mary/ Sorry!
What a pretty cover! The worlds sound fascinating and I think I would certainly enjoy Finder. Thanks for bringing this one to my attention.
You’re welcome! I hope you like it if you read it 🙂
Yay for a great read! I’m so glad that you still enjoy the books by Suttle and that you connect with her writing and characters. Ha! I don’t love cliffhangers, but sometimes they make a not-memorable book memorable so they can work their magic in some cases 😀 Great review, Lorna!
Yes, this cliffhanger wasn’t quite as bad as some I have read but still there. And Thank you 🙂
Thanks for the introduction, first seeing this… Finder is such a unique and cool name!
You’re welcome! I thought the name was pretty cool too 🙂
It sounds ok, I guess
It really was different and pretty good 🙂
Great review Lorna! Finder sounds like it will be a great read. And I really like the cover too 🙂
Thanks Traci 🙂
Didn’t know that Connie released a new series! I gave up on her previous ones because it became so confusing I couldn’t keep up 🙂 but she is a great writer, and I can totally binge on her books, Lorna 🙂
Yes, I know what you mean, I read the first 6 books of the Blood Destiny series and was just so lost that I gave up. But she is a good writer and I loved the first books a lot.:)
Wow, that is some cover. I hadn’t even heard about the book but I saw that image and immediately went to see if it had anything to do with dryads — which would have been cool, but regardless the book sounds really good! YA fantasy, hmm. If it’s a quick read I may have to check it out.
Here’s where I show my ignorance-what’s a dryad? It was a really quick read.:)
I will have to let my friend kelley know about this series 🙂
If she likes YA fantasy this may be a good fit for her 🙂
This sounds fresh and really interesting! Thanks for sharing about it. I’m going to check it out! 🙂
I hope you enjoy!
This sounds like something I could really enjoy. I have to add it to my TBR. I’ve been enjoying more than a few fantasy titles lately.
Thank you
You’re welcome! I hope it lives up to my review for you 🙂
Completely new author to me, and even the first review I have ever read about this book. I love the cover, I love your review, and although YA is not one of my main genres, I will add this to my wishlist at once. Thanks Lorna!
Thank you! The cover is beautiful I think.I never thought I would like YA either until I discovered a few really good authors in the last couple of years so I have changed my mind a lot. Have you read Sea of Tranquility? Not paranormal,but one of the best books I have read! I hope you enjoy this read 🙂
Oooh… I haven’t heard of this book or author before, but it sounds like a series I’d enjoy too!! You have me intrigued by the three worlds and how the main character is mute…. Great review!
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the book 🙂
I love the cover on this book…. that alone would make me pick this book up!! I think this is a series I would totally enjoy… going to look into it since you seemed to like it.
I hope you enjoy!
I always enjoy hearing about new authors, this book sounds quite unique and I love the beautiful cover! Its just a shame about the cliffhanger.
Thanks for sharing Lorna, a great review.
Sorry just now read this. Thank you! It was very unique I thought. And the cover was wonderful!
This sounds really good – and that cover!! I added this one to my TBR.
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I hope you like it 🙂