Seersana
University is worlds-renowned for its xenopsychology program, producing the
Alliance's finest therapists, psychiatric nurses and alien researchers. When
Jahir, one of the rare and reclusive Eldritch espers, arrives on campus, he's
unprepared for the challenges of a vast and multicultural society... but
fortunately, second-year student Vasiht'h is willing to take him under his
wing. Will the two win past their troubles and doubts and see the potential for
a once-in-a-lifetime partnership?
Book 1 of The Dreamhealers
Publisher: Studio MCAH
Date Published: June 15, 2013
Pages: 426
Genres: Fantasy, science fiction
Jahir Seni Galare was an infrequently seen Eldritch; a
telepath or esper, and heir to Seni Galare. As part of an enigmatic race, they
rarely leave home due to their hypersensitivity to others around them. As a
first year student in Xenopsychology on the planet Seersana, Jahir had finally escaped
the monotony of life and decided to experience new things. Vasiht’h was a
centaur with wings; a species of Glaseah. He’s also an esper but not as
susceptible and debilitating as Jahir.
As in any fantasy novel there’s a dump of information that
pertains to the universe. I admit I was a little overwhelmed as usual, but I
have a tendency to scan more than read so I just had to hit the brakes. This
book has a simple plot – two individual’s self-discovery and their growth as
friends. We get to discover the world with Jahir and Vasiht’h including the
Alliance, cultures, species, and history.
This was a long, slow book and will not be for everyone.
Since the plot is more on the relaxed side and there wasn't much happening, it does need to be a little
shorter. I think one reason I loved it so much was because it was a change of
pace I desperately needed and it came at the perfect time. I was completely
immersed in the story. I laughed with them, loved with them and cried with
them. It’s an ordinary plot in a fantastical universe, but those creative
touches made this a brilliant read.
The author has written a riveting
and personality filled world. The dialogue stayed true throughout the book. I
find some authors stray and sometimes there’s a mix of both modern slang and
old English for example or, contractions used when there wasn't any in the
beginning. There was great tone to the writing; Hogarth sends clear images to
the reader that resonated well. If you’re looking for romance, I’m afraid this
is not the book. Don’t get me wrong there was development of love but it was
purely platonic.
I loved this book and I will be continuing
on to find out what happened with Jahir and Vasiht’h.
Rating: ★★★★☆
