The Talent Throne ~ Cover Reveal

 Today I'm thrilled to share the cover for

Nadine Brandes' upcoming release

The Talent Throne!

Did you read Wishtress when it came out in 2022? Have you ever wondered what else happened in Winterune? Wonder no more when The Talent Throne releases in May 2027. 

About the Book:

Seven years ago, time stopped. Cairden “Runt” Vorst has been trapped in the Stillness ever since.
 
When he finally unlocks the Talent to get time moving again, the crown of Winterune is within his reach. But Winterune law says that before he can become king…Cairden must marry. In ten days.
 
Lieve deWindt has no intention of becoming a bride. In fact, she has quite a different goal: putting an arrow in Cairden Vorst’s heart. Unfortunately, sneaking into the schloss to end his life lands her among the twelve women competing to become his queen.
 
War is coming to their shores in ten days’ time. Lieve is the only one who knows, and she’s determined to deliver a murdered prince as a peace offering. But it turns out assassination is not as simple as it sounds, especially when her Talent bonds with Cairden’s.
 
Together, they may be the only way to save the kingdom…if they can manage not to kill each other first.

This is a no-spice Young Adult royal fantasy where a prince has to choose a bride…but the girl he chooses is tasked to assassinate him to stop a war.

THE TALENT THRONE is available to pre-order today on Kickstarter only!

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Beauty from Embers ~ Review

Beauty from Embers
Beauty from Ashes #2
By Pamela Hart

In Beauty from Ashes Acadia's life was changed when Arnion sacrificed himself for the prisoners of Gehenna. But now she's suffering from the guilt of her past. Acadia feels unworthy of the sacrifice Arnion made and fears what will happen when he learns the truth of who she was. 

How can she prove worthy of Arnion's sacrifices? When Acadia is offered a chance to serve, she volunteers for a mission to her homeland in the hopes of preventing a war. 

Meanwhile the kingdom is reeling from protests against those Arnion brought back from Gehenna. As violence erupts Acadia's fears grow. 

This is a story of heartbreak as Acadia deals with the repercussions of her choices. It is a story of love and forgiveness. I loved how the story unfolded, ringing of authenticity. Acadia's feelings of guilt and fear ring true as does her desire to prove worthy of her redemption. 

This is best read as part of the series rather than as a standalone title due to the needed backstory.  The threads of redemption lend well to those who like LOTR and Narnia though the technology in the book gives it more of a present day or future feel than either of those story worlds.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts expressed are my own. 

About the Book:

For anyone who ever wondered what happened after the prince and the commoner rode off into the sunset…

How far would you go atone for your past?

Acadia’s life hangs on the edge of a knife.

A science fantasy romance with found family, rags to royalty, & slow burn romance.

Torn between her new identity and the demons of her past, she battles increasing prejudice and her own insecurities.

When a series of mysterious disappearances threatens to ignite a devastating war, Acadia sees a chance for redemption and volunteers for a diplomatic mission to her homeland.

New allies are added to her number—a genius mechanic and a young combat prodigy—but the team struggles to work together as a cohesive unit.

As the web of deceptions draws tighter around Acadia, she is startled to discover an insidious enemy much closer to home.

Inspired by Lord of the Rings, Sword Art Online, & The Chronicles of Narnia.