Orphan.Outsider.Freak.Labels and questions swirl in Darion’s troubled mind. Why did his birthparents abandon him? Why is he haunted by visions of mythical beasts, a captive, and her torturer? And why is his birthmark glowing? Discovering his true-identity may cost Darion everything, as he is suddenly confronted with a war-ravaged Realm and the answers he has always sought. Rav’Arians wreak havoc … Rav’Arians wreak havoc at the command of a sadistic usurper who led a grisly coup ‘d etat against the Marked Royals. Unicorn, Centaur, Nymph, and man have joined forces to face the oncoming threat of evil, yet their forces are slipping, and hope seems lost.
Three generations interwoven throughout Nav’Arian history will reach as far as rural Oregon, to see the Kingdom unified once more.
The only question is, will the return of the Marked Heir help or hinder in the fight for Nav’Aria?
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Darion is trying weave his way through the pitfalls of being a teen and deal with changes that are causing him to have more frequent bouts of nightmares and anxiety, dreaming of a woman held captive. His parents and adult friend Tony try to help him, but Darion knows something is very wrong–his birthmark is spreading, leaving him with even more doubts and questions. Author K.J. Backer takes us on a magical journey into the wonderful kingdom of Nav’Aria, as Darion learns of his true heritage, and his princely destiny yet to be fulfilled.
The evil Narco and the Rav’Arians wants to rule Nav’Aria, killing every creature who dares to stop them. Years of war have marred the kingdom–can Darion’s return rejuvenate the fight and save the tortured woman who haunts him in his dreams? Mythical warriors including centaurs, unicorns and nymphs aide the Marked Royals as they make their stand against the evil forces–will they win? Or will the kingdom they love disappear?
Nav’Aria is a magical, heartwarming story of good vs. evil, filled with enchanting characters and scenery descriptions that takes your breath away. This is a fantasy, coming of age page turner that kept this reader engaged to the very last paragraph. A great read, highly recommended!
The minute I saw a unicorn on the cover of this book, I knew that I was going to love it. Call it a hunch! I was a big lover of unicorns as a young girl and their majestic beauty and allure seemed to stay with me into adulthood.
Darion Smith seems to be your typical teenage boy growing up in Oregon who has to face normal teenage issues (bullying, girl crushes, not fitting in, etc.) but Darion is anything but “normal” and soon starts to see how different he really is. Born with an unusual birthmark that seems to be growing and continually having frighteningly real dreams, he is soon faced with an undeniable fate and is literally propelled into another world.
Enter Nav’Aria- a fantasy lover’s dream come true, where unicorns are bad-a$$ warriors that are both beautiful and deadly creatures, centaurs roam and the land is in war and turmoil at the hands of the evil, Narco, who has treasonously corrupted this beautiful and peaceful place with dark magic.
You’ll meet a slew of characters, a line of unicorns that will leave you speechless, and a magnificent king who is the very definition of regal. And you’ll be thrown into the non-stop action that is taking place as Darion finds his true identity and must join in the battle to save the kingdom.
This book had it all- mythical creatures, history, action, drama and some laughs too. KJ Backer weaves an amazingly eloquent tale with multiple POVs and back stories. Such character development and suspense that had me unable to stop reading. This was a true page turner!
With elements of Narnia and Legend as well as an originality that will utterly thrill you, this fantasy novel is a must read and I absolutely LOVED it! I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one.
THIS IS A REVIEW FOR ALL THREE BOOKS IN THIS KJ BACKER SERIES!!
Step Into The World Of Nav’Aria & Be Enthralled!!
I was enticed into reading this series by a very dear lady & I’m so glad I took the bait!! What a fantastical ride; I’m not ashamed to admit that I read all three books in a little over a week!! I couldn’t wait to get my indoor & outdoor chores done so that I could delve into the land of Nav’Aria once again.
Each and every character within these pages is lovingly developed…even those cast in unlikeable roles! I thrilled at each new personality and marveled at how they were all cleverly tied together.
Kudos to KJ Backer for taking the time to create a one of a kind fantasy world most of us have only partially visited or dreamed of!! This lovely author valiantly depicts each and every whimsical creature I have ever daydreamed of when fantasizing about such a place.
Thank you KJ for a fabulous series in the wonderful world of Nav’Aria. Keep the creative juices flowing; can’t wait to read more of your exceptional work.