Third Readers’ Favorite Review of The Soul’s Awakening

The lyrical prose blends with succinct and captivating dialogues to create a narrative that intelligently examines the concept of the self and the choices that shape one’s destiny.” Ruffina Oserio for Readers’ Favorite

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Five-Star Book Review by Ruffina Oserio for Readers’ Favorite

“Characterization is exceptionally accomplished in this Christian fantasy, and Charlotte’s pragmatic yet emotionally fraught personality vividly contrasts with the whimsical yet wise orbs of her soul family.” — Ruffina Oserio

In The Soul’s Awakening, the first book in Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy’s Q’Zam’Ta Trilogy, we follow protagonist Charlotte Elisabeth as she embarks on a profound journey through the liminal space between life and death. After a botched euthanasia procedure, Charlotte finds herself in a surreal realm filled with ethereal orbs representing three souls who call themselves her soul family and being confronted by the manifestation of her inner darkness. This narrative explores themes of autonomy, existentialism, and the subjective nature of reality as Charlotte struggles with her identity, past, and desire for peace. As she navigates this dreamlike existence, encounters with her “soul family” force her to confront painful truths about herself, leading to a deeper understanding of life and death. The big question is: Can she transition from this realm?

Characterization is exceptionally accomplished in this Christian fantasy, and Charlotte’s pragmatic yet emotionally fraught personality vividly contrasts with the whimsical yet wise orbs of her soul family. Pink, Yellow, and Silver represent different facets of her soul family, with Pink embodying compassion, Blair symbolizing logic, and Silver a contrasting skepticism. The characters’ dialogues highlight their unique perspectives, providing a rich canvas of ideas around consciousness, identity, and the essence of life. The world-building in The Soul’s Awakening is imaginative and philosophical, delivering a multi-layered universe that allows reflections on metaphysical themes. Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy employs vivid imagery to depict Charlotte’s surreal surroundings, with the hospital morphing into an unfamiliar, fully drawn realm. The lyrical prose blends with succinct and captivating dialogues to create a narrative that intelligently examines the concept of the self and the choices that shape one’s destiny.

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