A prequel to the Keepers of the Wellsprings series, this is a story that easily stands alone as a most excellent work of fantasy fiction. Sheldrake’s storytelling is as mesmerising as the songs of her minstrels, making this magical sword and sorcery fantasy for Young Adult and older readers a spellbinding tale that, once started, is hard to put down.
Magically and mystically gifted, Mya is a young woman like no other, Her story is one of adventure and friendship, of seeking and fulfilling her destiny, and one in which danger is always conspiring or lurking around one corner or another. She is a wonderful heroine - she is engaging and loveable, straightforward yet complex, and humble despite her abilities. Through the adventure and the challenges she faces, Mya does not only become more resilient and self-reliant, she learns to trust both her own instincts and the destiny to which she is called.
The cast of characters surrounding Mya is varied and interesting, each one portrayed in full colour and lively detail. The story is told with rich imagery and well-paced action that moves along at a very good pace.
Sheldrake is an author who should be much more widely read, as her books are highly original and hold enormous appeal for lovers of fantasy, adventure and coming of age stories alike.
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- Thorn_n_thistle_readsReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2021
A fantastic coming-of-age fantasy story
Mya is the first stand-alone book in the "His Majesty Elite" young adult fantasy series.Thorn_n_thistle_readsA fantastic coming-of-age fantasy story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2021
We first met Mya in the "Keepers of The Wellsprings" series and this is her story 😍 You can read Mya before the KOTW series as Mya is set when she is thirteen years old, years prior to KOTW.
Her voice might be her power but Mya needs to find her voice and feet in this world. Will she succeed?
Mya is thirteen, naive and entirely too trusting. While she's waiting on her dad to come back for her, counting down the days in her journal, she is picked up by a questionable companion of her dads, and heads on an adventure across the sea to Cerion.
Finding herself on a pirate ship, she keeps to herself untill she's forced to reveal her power in order to try and help save the crew. While on the ship Mya meets Cort. I loved their dynamic the brotherly love Cort has for Mya. It's so sweet seeing how these two met and the growth in their friendship as they look out for eachother throughout the book.
In Cerion Mya's father is no where to be seen and she's forced into competing in a singing contest. She meets a fellow Minstrel but is he a friend or foe?
While navigating a singing contest, looking for her father, first love, figuring out who to trust and who to watch out for, Mya finds herself caught up in a Royal conspiracy.
Throughout the book we are introduced to the the dreaming, Royal members of court, magic, The Royal Guild and its famous cook (I love Mouli), Cerion's traditions and sorcerers. All woven together with expertise.
I absolutely loved this coming-of-age story. Reading Mya felt like coming home for me. It was heartwarming to see how Mya met some of the future Elite Guild members. I can't wait to read more of the Elites stories. Especially Elliot, he is my most anticipated read within the Guild members 😍.
This books is filled with friendships, love, Royal intrigue, Sorcerers and difficult choices that will define Mya for the rest of her life.
Will Mya find her happy ending? You'll have to read to find out..
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