Whisper is a standalone, unconventional Fantasy book. It focusses on a Whisper, a sentient curse, and its journey to stop all death.

This is something the likes of which I have never before read.  A curse, a spell… something inside your head that isn't you, but can read your mind, can control you… and wants to stop death from existing. Whisper is sentient and so loveable, so pure... Seeing the world through its eyes is a unique experience. It could be your imaginary friend, but that imaginary friend became sentient and can connect with other people and even plants. 

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't love and cherish a being that wants to stop death, wants to stop killing, but unfortunately not everyone likes whisper as much as I do. In a way I felt maternal towards Whisper, it behaves so much as a child, experiencing things for the first time, getting to know smells and emotions, trying to understand everything and trying to get a grasp of the world.

"Whats is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?"

There were alot of moments that were immersive and showing evolution and growth of , not only Whisper, but also the other characters. And sometimes Whisper was totally funny without knowing or intending to be, which made me giggle while reading.

Along with the evolution of a sentient curse, people evolving their thoughts and emotions, both discovering sides to themselves they didn’t know existed or had hidden and ignored for an extended amount of time, there is also quite alot of political intrigue. Not my regular reading choice, but it did deepen the storyline and felt in place.

Whisper is a story that sparks curiosity, determination and acceptance. It is a clever blend of unconventional fantasy, found family and friends, mages and even a bit of the chosen one. It is immersive and has switching pov's. The ending was… hopeful, but also painful. Insightful and inspiring. Loved reading this unique story, and I heartily recommend it.