Title: Journey of Awakening Author: Shawna Thomas Publisher: Carina Press Genre: Fantasy Review Journey of Awakening is not the usual romantic fare from Carina Press. Though there is a touch of romance, it is not the main focus of the story. Rather this is a traditional fantasy, a story of a young woman finding her strength and the path she must follow to fulfill her destiny. Sara is an orphan raised by her grandfather for one task, to return the ancient stone she wears around her neck to its rightful owners and to reunite it with its two companion stones.  When the three stones are together again, peace will return to the land. The land in question is the mainland across the ocean from the island Sara grew up in. When she thinks she is ready to begin her quest, she sets sail with her grandfather, but only she makes it to the mainland alive. Lost and alone, Sara is lucky to be taken in by a kind woman and when Sara realises that she must move on. Her husband takes her to her … [Read more...]