Maybe the gift Flynn hoped for is a curse after all . . .Young Flynn Hawthorn anxiously awaits the return of the initiates to Moa Bend. Normally she doesn’t look forward to her training sessions, but she’ll do anything to end her endless afternoons trapped in Mistress Tamsin’s Herb Hut.Without warning, Flynn’s world turns upside down. Her best friend disappears in Dreamwood Forest. Her mother, … disappears in Dreamwood Forest. Her mother, the High Priestess, finally tells Flynn the truth about her father–a truth that comes with more questions than answers. And somehow, the falcon she chose to train is triggering strange episodes of time-warped astral travel!
Flynn embarks on a journey to uncover long-awaited answers. Will she find a way to save her people from the growing threat in Southeil, or will she unwittingly put herself directly into the hands of the Shadow Witch?
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Interview with the Author
Q – So, what makes The Chronicles of Hawthorn series special?
A – It’s actually a mix of things. When I chose to write these books, I wanted to create a diverse story that reminded me of the kind of fantasy, magic, and advenure books I like to read. My top picks are usually epic fantasy novels, any of the witch and wizard best sellers, and, of course, books featuring magic, spells, and potions with a dash of humor. Basically, anything with a fantasy genre flavor and a fast-paced style gets my click.
The Chronicles of Hawthorn books are a great mix of these genres. You’ll find the series focuses on the magic and adventure / young adult fantasy genre overall, with a pinch of historical fiction thrown in for good measure, and an adventurous take on magic and friendships to keep things interesting!
Overall, The Chronicles of Hawthorn series is designed with short, punchy chapters to keep you turning the pages – and I’ve made sure you’ll want to know what happens next.
Q – What order should I read the books in?
A – If you want to read them in order and follow the Flynn’s story as it builds, I’d suggest the following sequence:
– The Courage of Kahu (Series Prequel, novella)
– An Average Curse (Book 1)
– Key to the Journey (Book 2)
– The Shadow Calls (Book 3)
– Taken by the Shadow (Book 4)
– The Prisoner of Light (Book 5)
– Secrets of Kabara (Book 6, February 2018)
– Daughter of Shadow (Book 7, May 2018)
Q – So, why should readers give these books a try?
A – Because The Chronicles of Hawthorn series is a historical fantasy series that features adventure, female characters and nature based magic! Book one hit the top 100 bestsellers list on Kindle for Teen & Young Adult > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Wizards & Witches, and Taken by the Shadow was nominated for Cover of the Month on All Authors.
At the end of the day, readers who enjoy historical fantasy with a plot that features two best friends and a rich cast of supporting characters will get a fantastic adventure out of this series.
Q – Can readers get the whole series in one bundle?
A – Of course. I put together a bundle for readers who would like to read the entire series and save a little cash, too. Check out my author page here at Amazon for more details, and a full list of my available titles.
And thank you for reading!
The Chronicles of Hawthorn Series eBook Categories:
– Witches and Wizards
– Teen and Young Adult
– Science Fiction and Fantasy Series
– Teen and Young Adult Novels
– Historical Fantasy Series
– YA Fantasy Books
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I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was so easy to get caught up in Flynn’s journey of self discovery and self acceptance. I am going to make a prediction that this book will be my favorite of the series because I think it really touches the reader and, we feel for the first time, Flynn’s self acceptance, which is a really important and hard characteristic to obtain. I feel we see true growth in her as a person, friend, daughter, and “witch”. This book will probably set the stage for who Flynn will become as an adult. It was her coming of age story and I cannot wait to see how it continues and who she becomes. I am sure there will be setbacks in her future, however, I believe this book set the groundwork for her true character and how she will handle herself as she is presented with future obstacles.
Two months ago I read the first book in this series by Rue. Even though it is a genre I am not really fond of, I enjoyed the first book and LOVED the second book.
Flynn Hawthorn, the ninth daughter of the ninth daughter, has finally realized her special power, a power unheard of in Moa Bend. Flynn’s mother can finally be proud of her. But there is a rift in the friendship between Flynn and her BFF Hazel. But now Hazel is missing and Flynn must find her. With the assistance of young Po, Flynn travels once again into Dreamwood Forest in search of Hazel.
Flynn’s mother also finally tells Flynn a bit about her father. So now Flynn feels she must go on a search to explore her new-found powers and to perhaps learn more about this man from “beyond the Mist”. Accompanying Flynn on her journey is Oturu, a falcon who is afraid of the sight of blood! Flynn is amazed to discover that she now has some surprisingly rare powers.
Flynn begins to feel the burden that it is up to her to find the way to reunite the Book of Shadow with the Book of Light. However those in possession of the Book of Shadow will do whatever it takes to stop her.
As in the first book, the characters are delightful. Po is absolutely charming. Zip, the spunky Red Faery, returns. Even Oturu has a personality. Rue develops her characters really well.
I was enchanted by this story and the continuing deepening of the love and friendship of three friends who would do anything for each other.
Its a story of life really that all can relate to. We all face moments which can “make” or “break” us. How we react to those challenges reveals our true character and where we really want to go or achieve.
Books can either inspire us to reach for the stars or hide under a blanket. It just depends on what one wants to feel. This book will inspire you!!
Please start this series. You won’t regret it!! Rue is a terrific writer and author who will suck you in with her magical
storytelling. The pages will fly by and it gets frustrating when you have other obligations and things that must be done that takes you away from reading.
But that desire to get back to the story will keep drawing you back to continue the adventure.