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Reviewed by Ronél Steyn for Readers' Favorite
Kika Emers brings us brilliant fantasy in the first volume of The Wanshiqi Trilogy: Remember Pompeii. Kali Brewster is about to turn 17, again. For over 200 lifetimes, she has found a way to die just before her birthday. Her tonggan, Hunter, is her soulmate and has been helping her with this specific task every time. Kali has been forced to reincarnate into different human forms for what she did in Pompeii. It’s her punishment as a Wanshiqi. Her parents and grandparents endure this punishment with her. All she has to do is reach 17 and go through qifa for her sentence to end and for every one of them to return to the Wanshiqi realm. Kali has her reasons for not wanting to go through qifa. But what if this time there is a reason to live?
Author Kika Emers has created a world steeped in Mandarin Chinese lore. With a descriptive glossary and pronunciation guide at the end, Wanshiqi is brought to life for readers and is easily understandable. Full of brilliant characters with loads of personality, there are a few who will become favorites. Stimulating the senses on all levels is noticeable and makes it that much easier to submerge oneself into this book. Written in the first-person narrative from the perspective of the main character, Kali, makes this story more personal. Chapters are a manageable length that makes for easy reading. You won’t want to put Remember Pompeii down as the plot keeps you hooked. Suitable for young adults and fans of fantasy, Remember Pompeii is a must-read! I look forward to the next book.
