I’ve mentioned Sam a few times in my posts but have never really delved into his character. I figured it was time I did.
Head’s up, this post contains some plot hints from the first three books in the series. So, if you don’t want anything spoiled, I suggest you read Book 1 The Battle for the Peacekeepers first.
Back to Sam. As the story starts in Book 1, Sam is Yas’s best friend from school. He lost his mother when he was young, and his father (a police detective) goes missing. He tells Yas his dad’s stuck in a magical realm. Yas feels Sam’s clinging to this unbelievable idea for some reason. She doesn’t want to give him a reality check and deliver the bad news. This is very telling for their ongoing relationship. She cares about him, a lot.
However, Sam’s beliefs are often right
One thing you need to know about Sam is that he is not subtle. Yes, he sometimes speaks before his brain engages but his gut feelings are often right. When Yas discovers first magic, she comes to admit to Sam that he was right. He’s understandably upset that she didn’t believe him, but they resolve their differences quickly and come to realise what’s really driving the feelings they have for each other. This is a pivotal moment in their relationship. For the first time Sam sees that he doesn’t have to be alone and that he’s not solely responsible for trying to find his dad.
Their friendship grows closer, and Sam’s protectiveness of Yas increases.
When it comes to Yas’s adopted brother Akoni (you’ll meet him in Book 2 The Twisted Tales), Sam is wary. Akoni has a chequered past and it’s hard for Sam and Yas to trust him. He’s protective of Yas because she means a lot to him.
Another character that inspires distrust is Penn. We properly meet Penn in Book 3 The Shadow Readers where Penn comes to Sam for help. Sam also needs help to find Yas, and his options are limited. He agrees to help but is cautious, unsure if Penn’s helping or serving himself. The duo’s interactions become a battle of one liners and veiled threats. Entertaining, if nothing else!
So, we return to the question of who is Sam? In a nutshell he is a young, loyal, quick-witted guy. What you see is what you get. He doesn’t have an agenda, he does what he says he’s going to do and he protects those he cares for furiously. He’s the kind of person everyone wants in their corner.
So, if you want to learn more about Sam…
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Just one last thought, I’d love to hear what you see in Sam also, feel free to send me a comment below or by using the contact form. Happy reading.
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