A would-be artist buries her own dreams and seeks to make her friend’s dreams come to life. When darkness closes in and her life is at stake, she must learn to trust the mysterious light in her art—and an even greater power—to survive.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
Terri Thompson is truly an inspired author. Her new book Story Magic offers comfort to the hurting, perspective to those who would love to support the hurting, and a joyous challenge to all of us who struggle to release our death grip on perceived control.
In her new book Story Magic, Terri weaves a tale that is not uncommon to any of us. It is a story of the interpersonal struggles of a family fighting to survive trauma, fear, and loss.
Story Magic gave me a deeper perspective of the struggles that my friends and neighbors might be walking through. It gave me a little more compassion for single parents and disillusioned teenagers with whom I interact daily.
Some parts of this story were painful to read, but the truth of God's love keeps shining through. Though the characters in this story are fictional, the organizations that offer hope and encouragement to those characters are not fictional and bravely provide real support to struggling families.
I'm especially thankful to Terri for her vulnerable depiction of the human battle to control all that is out of our control. When we reach the end of ourselves, may each of us find the grace to surrender to the sovereign One who continually reaches out to us with infinite love.
Story Magic by Terri Lynn Thompson is one of those rare audiobooks that reaches beyond the story itself and touches something deeper in oneself. Something you didn't know needed attention. Its spiritual, emotional, captivating and suspenseful, Impossible to put down!
What made it so special to me was how easy I was able to identify with every single character in the book, creating something so surreal for me, Its hard to find a book that can still do that. Its message is powerful and delivered in an exquisite way. With heart, light and warmness.
Days later I find myself still pondering on the book, on its kindness, message and characters. Story Magic was more than just a story, It was captivating, transcending, and just what I needed. I cant wait to see what the author will do next!
Highly recommended.
{Story Magic} Beware; this is a book that will have you cheering for the main characters, feeling angst over their choices, and growling at the villains. It’s a book that you can’t put down, so make sure you start it when you’re ready to be up all night!
