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Strayborn (Draev Guardians Book 1): fantasy coming of age Kindle Edition

by E.E. Rawls (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

Elemental Manipulation is tricky. Only those with the power can become a Draev Guardian.

Cyrus Sole is mad at life. She’s half-human, with weak wrists, and not a day goes by when someone doesn’t say something mean about it. But when the forbidden power to manipulate metal awakens inside her, everything changes as the Argos Corps is sent to hunt her down…

Aken is a Scourgeblood, the last in a line of monsters. But all he really wants is to gain wings and be free, until a new power suddenly awakens, changing the course of his life…

The Draev Guardian Academy is their only sanctuary. But training to become a Draev won’t be easy. Cyrus has to hide her human side, as she gets placed in Floor Harlow with the outcast students, and nightmares of her deceased mother keep returning.

With creepy Corpsed on the prowl, and whispers of Cyrus possibly being a reborn Hero, both she and Aken find themselves caught up in a web of secrets, racial tension, and an old legend with enemies that could spell their untimely demise…

Book One in the beloved fantasy coming of age series.

A series for upper middle graders, teens, and adults.

Begin the adventure:

  • Dive into a story of adventure, heart, and mysteries to unravel.
  • Explore a vivid world of fantastical kingdoms, elemental powers, cultures, and humanoid races from folklore.
  • Meet relatable and misfit characters you will fall in love with.
  • Experience intrigues, battles and epic fight scenes.
  • Enjoy humor, suspense, dangers, trials, and teamwork within an epic fantasy world.

About this series:
  • Genre: Epic fantasy, action & adventure, coming of age, christian, fantasy & magic.
  • Audience: Middle-grade, teen, young adult, adult.
  • Setting: Our world's twin planet, full of elements of fantasy.
  • Reader age: 11+
  • Explicit language: None.
  • Completeness: An ongoing series.
  • Similar or influenced by: Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, Narnia, Mistborn...

Books in the Draev Guardians series:
  • #1 Strayborn
  • #1.5 Dragons and Ravens
  • #2 Strayblood


A series that will touch your heart, make you laugh and cry, and adventure that will keep you gripped!

Fantasy coming of age books for ages 11 and up!

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  3. Print length
    405 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
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  7. Publication date
    October 14, 2019
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Book One in the beloved fantasy coming of age series.

About the Author

My name is E.E. Rawls and I write imaginative tales full of entertainment, drama, adventure and humor. When the story takes place in a fantasy world, I make sure it's relatable and easy to follow while still giving you immersive world-building and characters you'll grow to love. When the story takes place in our world, it comes with a twist of magic and mysteries to unravel that's aimed to both charm and draw you in!

My books have clean language and no adult scenes. Some have fantasy violence and some physical abuse, like what you'd find in Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Most are in the coming of age genre, for young teens 12 and up, but I've had people of all ages tell me how much they love the stories.

Thanks for checking out my books. I hope you enjoy the adventures within them!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XYRP4R2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storyteller Wings Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 405 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Draev Guardians
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11 - 17 years
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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My name is E.E. Rawls and I write imaginative tales full of entertainment, drama, adventure and humor. When the story takes place in a fantasy world, I make sure it’s relatable and easy to follow while still giving you immersive world-building and characters you’ll grow to love. When the story takes place in our world, it comes with a twist of magic and mysteries to unravel that’s aimed to both charm and draw you in!

My books have clean language and no adult scenes. Some have fantasy violence and some physical abuse, like what you’d find in Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Most are in the coming of age genre, for young teens 12 and up, but I’ve had people of all ages tell me how much they love the stories.

Thanks for checking out my books. I hope you enjoy the adventures within them!

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  • Rachael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning to new ya fantasy series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
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    Strayborn has all the boxes checked for a great series starter. This is definitely ya fantasy that is appropriate for young ya readers, too, and I get the impression the whole series will grow with the readers.

    Full of mystery, the story mainly follows Cyrus, a half-human half-vempar carrying a secret inside herself not even she knows, and Aken-Shou, a pureblood vempar boy hated by his own kind and determined to prove he is not the scourge they all believe him to be.

    Through tragedy and plans beyond their understanding, these two meet and become unlikely friends at a school for those with elemental abilities. But no one wants to see either of them succeed expect the ragtag group of kids who share their floor called Harlow.

    Between hazy pasts, weird dreams, bring chased by Corpsed, and the possibility of prison for one and the thread of death for the other, Cyrus & Aken will pull you in to their world and leave you wanting more.

    This is definitely Christian ya fantasy, and the author did a fine job of weaving faith into the lives of her characters, giving it a real and authentic feel. I recommend Strayborn to upper middle-grade readers and older who enjoy fantasy stories with vampire-like beings, faeries, dragons, elemental powers, and a good mystery to unravel.
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  • Joy E. Rancatore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Young characters who demand a place in readers' hearts
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
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    This promises to be a delightful series for fans of clean fantasy with a hint of steampunk. The primary characters, Cyrus and Aken-Shou, demand to be loved. I don't see how a reader could not fall for them both. Both young, without families and full of pain and secrets they don't even understand, Cyrus and Aken form a bond that's sure to guide them in their journeys ahead.

    The main critique I would give is Cyrus keeps a couple of secrets. One of them I could not understand, though I was sure the author had a good reason. That reason did come, but not until the very end. It was a secret that bugged me throughout, so I would have just loved to see that explanatory scene earlier. Like I said, I knew it had to be coming so it didn't deter me from enjoying the story.

    I would recommend this book to lovers of fantasy of all ages. This is one I will share with my children (ages 12 and 10, who have read Tolkien, Lewis and Rowling).
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  • Nicole
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rough, but good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
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    It's a good book, interesting and I want to know where the story is going. It's a bit rough in some ways i.e. sentences or passages that could be rewritten to flow more smoothly, but overall it's a good book and I look forward to the sequel.
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  • gamegeek88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019
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    What happens when you take a pinch of JK Rowling half a cup of CS Lewis and a dash of Brandon Sanderson and mix it all together? You get E.E. RAWLS!!! (Yes I am comparing her work to the master storytellers) I wish I could give more then 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!! She has created a marvelous book about faith and friendship blended all together in what is the start of a amazing adventure!!!! I absolutely LOVE everything about this book!!!! 🥰🥰...From the cover art to the very last words in the book! Excellent characters in an amazing story! I absolutely cannot wait for the next one in the series!!! (And yes I am gushing) But hey I'm excited!!!! 😁😁😁
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun and adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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    Full of unique characters and insight into how children blossom in their own ways when guided by a loving mentor. Great storylines for the whole family.
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  • Valicity Elaine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Christian Fantasy The World Needs
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
    This is an interesting book! Let me get this plug out of the way and say that The Rebel Christian is always on the lookout for amazing Christian fiction, so I was very pleased to add this wonderful piece to my collection!

    When I was first approached for a review I felt a little leery because this book was a bit long but it turned out to be such an adventure! What I liked most about this story was that it was most certainly a fantasy novel in every sense of the word. I loved the concept behind the magic and the “second” earth. Having all the magical and mythological creatures you’ve heard of packed together in one incredible superhuman planet makes for one mind-blowing setting. Rawls does a wonderful job at painting a background for her unique characters; I think the descriptive language was probably one of the strongest points in this book.

    The protagonist, Cyrus, is such a lovely girl. She’s someone who is easy to like and incredibly easy to cheer for as she draws you in and shows you every bright and beautiful, and dark and menacing part of the world Rawls has created. It was incredibly cool that the tables were turned in this book; we were given a main character who was a mythological creature being mistreated by humans rather than magical beings ousting a mortal. I loved that little twist—especially in a Christian book. It was neat to see a girl with supernatural powers and abilities praying to Jesus Christ for strength.

    Speaking of praying … the inclusion of faith was done so cleverly! Earlier I praised this book because of all the fantasy elements it pieced together throughout the story, but there was also an incredible story of faith and self-discovery woven into the pages. Cyrus is a young girl but she is also someone I was able to learn from and someone who inspired me to lay down my worries and trust God more! She’s so brave!

    One of my favorite parts of the story happened in the very beginning when Cyrus finds herself in a sticky situation where she ends up running off. Her companion apologizes for making her leave but her response is that it was simply time to go. As Believers, how many of us have felt God nudging us in another direction but we ignored all the flags? I was so impressed by Cyrus and her willingness to trust Jesus and follow Him wherever He called her. When the time came, she didn’t hesitate to shake the dust off her feet and go.

    If there is one thing I learned from this book, its that we were all made for greater things.

    There’s so much that I liked about this fantasy but if I had to pick a complaint, it would be the writing. The beginning of the story was a little faster paced than I would have liked. It didn’t seem as fleshed out as it could have been and I felt I really didn’t get to spend much time with the characters. Because of this, I felt detached from Cyrus’s family which was disappointing because they played such a vital role in the beginning of the story.
    The editing was not bad at all, but I wish character development had gone a little deeper. Altogether, the book was well written, but the beginning was a little difficult to get through. I got the feeling that the story was written at a middle grade fiction level, instead of YA—then again, that might have been because of Cyrus’s age.

    Despite my complaints, I enjoyed this fantasy and would certainly recommend it to middle grade and YA readers. Anyone who likes magic, adventure, and imaginative world building will love this but I think it will be most appreciated by Christian readers with a love of fantasy and faith.
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