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Spirit Sight: Volume One (The Spirit Song Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ross Hightower (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 88 ratings

"A mystical journey filled with discovery, forgiveness, tragedy, and triumph!" –JR Konkol, author of the Rebirth of the Fallen series

In a remote village, on the edge of a corrupt empire, Minna Hunter wakes one day to find small orbs of light flitting through the trees. But Minna's delight at finding she has spirit sight soon turns to despair. In the Empire, communing with spirits is punishable by death. Branded a witch, she resigns herself to a lonely existence.

When her sister, Alyn, gains spirit sight, Minna promises her she will never leave her alone. But titanic forces are at play, forces with Minna and Alyn's fates in mind. When the Inquisition captures Alyn, Minna must leave her small life and step onto history's grand stage.

In the Inquisition prison, Alyn learns she must choose between serving her captors against her own people or die. Meanwhile, Minna evades agents of the Inquisition and discovers her world is not what she believes it to be. To save her sister, she must master her spirit song, grasp her destiny and become the heroine her people need.

Spirit Sight by Ross Hightower is the first novel in the Spirit Song Trilogy. Mythic in scope, yet intimate and engaging, this is a story that will draw you in and won't let go.

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Epic fantasy, Fantasy coming of age, Fantasy new adult, Fantasy adventure magic, Fantasy YA
Epic fantasy, Fantasy coming of age, Fantasy new adult, Fantasy adventure magic, Fantasy YA
Epic fantasy, Fantasy coming of age, Fantasy new adult, Fantasy adventure magic, Fantasy YA

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"High fantasy mixed with mythic tale-telling, the author explores what it means to be a pawn in someone else's scheme. That is, until the pawn realizes the true extent of her power and the path it will set for the rest of the Empire." -Eric Hoffer Award

"The story is packed with action, with plenty of twists and turns and lots of well-written dialogue. This is a captivating story that will take you away from the realities of life and let you wallow in magic and fantasy for a few hours." -Readers' Favorite

"Hightower moves the story through this thoughtful environment swiftly and concisely, making it easy to grasp, and also provides scenes of action and adventure. Readers will likely be excited to see where the stories take them." -Kirkus Reviews

"SPIRIT SIGHT blends its classic fantasy premise—the humble commoner comes into magical powers and is thrust into a grand destiny involving monumental forces—with themes of religious and political corruption, with an appealing focus on spirituality and the natural world." -IndieReader

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I often find my mind romping around at night when I should be sleeping. It's annoying, but usually entertaining. One night, a number of years ago, the question that kept me awake was how difficult it must be for fantasy authors to invent new and interesting magical systems. That's the kind of thing that keeps me up to the wee hours.

I woke up bleary-eyed, but with a question buzzing around in my head. What would happen if a person's magical abilities caused pain in others when they were young? What would their lives be like? I certainly don't claim that it hasn't been done before. I mean, how many fantasy novels are published every year? Who can read them all? But it was new to me.

For reasons that are lost in the mists of memory, I found myself on that cold, snowy morning in a coffee shop trying to answer that question. What was odd about that was that I never wrote fiction before and never thought I could. All I had was two characters and a burning need to answer that question. Three hours later, I was hooked on the story, and three years later, Spirit Sight was born.

The story I wrote that morning ended up being a pivotal scene in the middle of Spirit Sight and one of the characters, Minna, has become part of my life. I wanted Minna to be like some of my favorite characters; young powerful women with enormous chips on their shoulders because of the cards life dealt them. Characters like Nona Grey from Lawrence's Book of the Ancestors Trilogy or Vin from Sanderson's Mystborn Trilogy.

But Minna refused to shoulder that chip. Despite her difficult life, she remains a kind and generous soul. It may be hard to understand how a character can turn out differently than what the author conceived, but it's not that unusual. I'm often surprised by what appears on the screen when I'm writing. Minna is my favorite type of fantasy hero; complex, humble despite her power, and she never fails to answer the call.

She was fortunate to be born in obscurity, because she escaped the notice of the Inquisition. But after Spirit Sight, everyone will know who Minna Hunter is. The question that buzzes around my head now is, can she step onto history's grand stage and become the hero her people need to her to be? I can't wait to find out.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6G6ZXQK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 507 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Spirit Song Saga
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 88 ratings

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Somehow, after spending most of his life in the south, Ross found himself living in Milwaukee and loving it. One cold, snowy morning, not too long ago, he woke with a story stuck in his head. That wasn’t unusual, but what happened next was unprecedented. He wrote it down. That small story grew into his first novel, Spirit Sight. He is now three books into the six book Spirit Song Series. Meanwhile, Deb, his partner of over 38 years, is co-author with him on the Spirit Song prequel series, Rebels Rising. Some might wonder why it took him so long to find his calling in life, but he's just grateful he has. You can contact the author @rosshightower and sign up for the World of Argren newsletter and Rebels Rising review team at his website.

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Customers praise the book's well-developed characters and enchanting world, with one review highlighting its gripping addition to the witch hunting genre. Moreover, the world-building receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its Central European and Roman aesthetics. Additionally, the book's readability and pacing are appreciated, with one customer describing it as extremely immersive and another noting how it kept them yearning for more.

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Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting how the plot and character development are perfectly balanced.

"Found myself escaping into this one. Believable characters, sympathetic heroine. Good setting descriptions. Just a couple typos, no grammar blunders." Read more

"...But the characters are well-developed. Minna is the first character that the author introduces and one of the most memorable one...." Read more

"Outstanding world-building and complex, believable characters make Ross Hightower’s “Spirit Sight” a must-read for both YA and adult readers...." Read more

"...an engaging read that had phenomenal world-building and intricate character development...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the fantasy elements of the book, describing it as a captivating novel with an enchanting world, and one customer notes it's a gripping addition to the witch hunting genre.

"...I enjoyed the pacing of the story. It takes time to introduce everything, but this is a crucial part of every fantasy novel...." Read more

"...The overall picture reveals an entirely unexpected layer of story that only comes into view as part of the whole...." Read more

"...trilogy, the young witch Minna makes a breakthrough that is both thrilling and satisfying...." Read more

"...Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the mystical intertwining of destiny and dramatic action in “Spirit Sight”." Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as fantastical.

"...characters make Ross Hightower’s “Spirit Sight” a must-read for both YA and adult readers...." Read more

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Customers praise the world-building in the book, with one noting its carefully crafted nature and another highlighting its unique magic system, while another mentions its Central European and Roman aesthetics.

"...Extremely immersive. The worldbuilding is carefully crafted. The author has made sure to create a unique and enticing world...." Read more

"Outstanding world-building and complex, believable characters make Ross Hightower’s “Spirit Sight” a must-read for both YA and adult readers...." Read more

"...characterizing individual repression and openness. As the charming and nimble Aron says early in Spirit Sight, “The path to greatness is not..." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book satisfying, with one noting it is extremely immersive and keeps readers yearning for more, while another mentions it provides comically cathartic relief.

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"...The glorious exchanges between Minna and her sidekick Ulf provide comically cathartic relief even as the dangers and difficulties intensify...." Read more

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Book Review Day! Spirit Sight Ross Hightower Spirit Sight is book one in the Spirit Song Trilogy The book is based on sisters Minna and Alyn, they each development Spirit Sight and that can mean death if the Empire finds out.. after Alyn is captured and imprisoned by the Inquisition, Minna vows to save her sister and use the gift she was given! Alyn is in a tough position, use her gift to hurt and hunt her own people or face death! The alternating POV's are easy to follow but my favorite character is Minna, she is the driving force behind this story. The magic system is beautifully described and feels organic to the novel. I felt immersed by the world building descriptions and time flew by while I was reading! The ending left a brilliant setup for book 2! The book is a perfect first novel setup of a new series, creating backstories, establishing locations and bring the reader into the world of the Empire. The story is fantasy but doesn't feel like a type of story I have read before. The plot is interesting and new and that keeps me engaged. I am definitely looking forward to reading more of this story!
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  • Michele Narramore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read - Interesting Premise
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
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    Found myself escaping into this one. Believable characters, sympathetic heroine. Good setting descriptions. Just a couple typos, no grammar blunders.
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  • Mimi V.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Memorable Fantasy Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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    Spirit Sight is a captivating fantasy novel. Extremely immersive. The worldbuilding is carefully crafted. The author has made sure to create a unique and enticing world.

    I enjoyed the pacing of the story. It takes time to introduce everything, but this is a crucial part of every fantasy novel. In Spirit Sight, this is executed well. It doesn't feel rushed or slow. The book also has a detailed section for characters and other 'bits' related to the story. There is even a map you can access. So, you will have a whole magical world ready to be explored on those pages.

    Hightower perfectly balanced the plot with the characters. Sometimes, when there is such expansive lore, other aspects such as the characters fall short. But the characters are well-developed. Minna is the first character that the author introduces and one of the most memorable one. A perfect heroine.

    Spirit Sight reminded me of those fantasy books that I loved to read before bed when I was a teen. It brought me back to those years. The kind of story that you wish to watch on TV sometimes. A perfect blend of magic, myths, action...and love.
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
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    Outstanding world-building and complex, believable characters make Ross Hightower’s “Spirit Sight” a must-read for both YA and adult readers. This fantasy adventure transcends the genre with a tapestry of plotlines that come together in a way that’s nothing short of astounding. The overall picture reveals an entirely unexpected layer of story that only comes into view as part of the whole. Hightower fleshes out characters and makes them real to the reader in short order. Minna (in particular) wins the reader’s heart from page one, and we root for her through all her trials.

    As if the prose and world-building wasn’t masterful enough, the author provides a QR code that takes the reader to treasure trove of maps and more. Just bravo! I purchased the entire set before I had even finished book one. Highly recommended.
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  • Michael P. Hartnett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Big-Hearted Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
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    Late in Ross Hightower’s splendid Spirit Sight, the first of the Spirit Song trilogy, the young witch Minna makes a breakthrough that is both thrilling and satisfying. On so many levels, this novel is about harnessing the reserves beyond the self as much as from within. From the time her sister Alyn was captured by the Inquisition, Minna takes a memorable journey where she comes to understand both the brutal forces in the larger world far outside the provincial confines of Fennig and the spiritual realm that often coalesced around her. Indeed, the explorations of the spirits have a wonderful allegorical quality, characterizing individual repression and openness.
    As the charming and nimble Aron says early in Spirit Sight, “The path to greatness is not made up of great moments. It’s made up of many small moments, tiny nudges, that seem so innocuous as they fly past. The trick is to know when , where … and what?” That means both Minna and the reader need pick through the delightful bits of the local Alle’oss lore and to take cues from the guiding, if unseen, presence of the witch Regan.
    Yet what really makes Spirit Sight soar is the humor and big-hearted spirit of the novel, whether it be through the conflicted inquisitor Harold or Alyn’s unsung caretaker Eckehart. The glorious exchanges between Minna and her sidekick Ulf provide comically cathartic relief even as the dangers and difficulties intensify. And that breakthrough Minna experiences during the climax points to more exciting adventures as the Saga continues.
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  • Fharen
    3.0 out of 5 stars I Liked it Enough
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
    I was given a free copy of Spirit Sight Volume 1 for my participation in a book tour hosted by Black Phoenix Book Tours.

    Spirit Sight Volume 1 is a YA Epic Fantasy novel centered around Minna and her sister Alyn. I feel like the author’s synopsis is a little misleading. There are so many characters and POV’s so while the story is centered around Minna and Alyn there is a lot of history and a backstory that is explained through other characters.

    The story as a whole is interesting and I’m intrigued, but I didn’t feel drawn to Minna and her chapters until most of the other POV’s started to fade away. I had a really hard time connecting with her story from her POV. She’s also an incredibly frustrating MC. Once she was away from her home, she constantly made decisions that put herself and everyone helping her at risk.

    I loved Aron, Deirdre, Keelia, and Harold’s chapters. Each of them brought so much to the table and made the backstory really interesting.

    In my opinion, the book is really about an evil empire with 3 factions who essentially “work together”. The Empire, the Seidi, and the Inquisition. There is religious and political corruption that’s weaved amongst the different factions. There is manipulation, in fighting, and plotting all within the factions and against each other.

    As with all things, power and fear is the root of this story. There is a caste system and those at the top want to keep their power. So the 3 factions became a means of enforcement that are now used to maintain the status quo.

    Within all of this, we find Minna and Alyn who are Alle’oss and essentially not allowed to have “magic” because the Empire, Seidi, and Inquisition only want women in the highest caste systems to have magic. The Alle’oss are looked down upon and the fear of what could happen if they were allowed to be powerful basically drives the whole system to call for their extermination.

    It was a good story, but there was no cliffhanger so I don’t feel drawn to immediately start reading the next book. I’m still intrigued and will most likely get around to completing this series. I’m just not sure when.

    The world building was solid and there is a lot of potential here for book 2.
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  • Dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2023
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    I’m looking forward to the next volume as the story has captivated me and the writing is good. The fantasy is substantial and complex, a whole new world to explore.
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  • B Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Beginning
    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2023
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    Hightown has laid the foundation of what has the potential to be a very interesting trilogy. The settings where the story occurs are interesting and often unique and the movement of the story from one character to another is handled deftly. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
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  • Rebecca
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first novel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2022
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    Ross Hightower has written an epic fantasy first novel, which at over 600 pages is quite a read. However, don't let the length put you off as he has created an amazing fantasy world where you will lose yourself amidst spirits, witches and inquisitors.

    The novel opens with introducing us to Minna, a young girl branded a witch in her community for her ability to see and communicate with the lan'and, spiritual beings. The pace picks up as the dawning realisation of her precarious position becomes clearer with the arrival of the inquisitor. The author does a great job of weaving together the different story strands although at times I did have to really focus to follow the characters and their place in the rather complex story. However the author has included a super useful reference page for the different characters at the back of the book.

    There is such tension throughout which keeps you turning the pages as life unravels for Minna and she is forced into fighting to save her sister, channelling and controlling her developing spiritual powers as she finds friends and makes enemies. It is one heck of a journey and at the end, I was left glad that this is just the first part of a trilogy. I shall eagerly await the next volume.
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  • beechick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast pased, exciting good character development
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2023
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this read! Exciting and full of adventure with breaks of Witt and success for the hero's of the book.
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