Naimonet: Eleven islands far to the southeast. Eleven Kingdoms filled with magic, romance, and adventure!Two princesses in search of a future of their own choosing.A vision of a sapphire crown with waves crashing against dark rocky cliffs has brought Merione and her sister Ezabelle to the faraway island of Mulrane in search of a destiny that is worth living.Destiny comes at a price.When Ezabelle … living.
Destiny comes at a price.
When Ezabelle becomes Queen of Mulrane, can Merione rely on the bond of sisterhood to save her from uncertainty, and her sister’s wrath? Cursed by the disgraced mage of Mulrane, Merione must choose between her sister and a prophecy that will put a new king on the throne.
From the sunny shores of Rayterre to the bitter snows of Rosfaill, Naimonet is waiting for you…
Enter the world of Naimonet where fantasy, loyalty, desperation, and prophecy will sweep you away. Begin your adventure with Spellbound: Book 1 of the Tales of Naimonet.
This 74,000 word epic fantasy is suitable for all ages. It can be read as a standalone and contains no cliffhanger and a Happily Ever After that you won’t see coming. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed as a series.
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A very good and interesting read. The world building was well done and the characters were well developed. A fantastic read.
Two sisters to on a journey after one has a dream and they find one will be queen. Will the bond between them stay strong? A king is needed and the other sister gets cursed. What will they do? Follow them to see where they will end up
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Very adventurous, good vs evil sibling story. I felt sorry for Merione, she is a sweet character, her magic is powerful but she’s very immature in it as well as her sisters intentions. Very interesting plot twists and full of betrayal, destiny comes at a high price for these sisters. The ending is shocking and I love it!! Don’t underestimate the power of the stones. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.
So this book feels like fate swept the main character along a inescapable current. Readers and Merione can see hints of what is to come. It’s all very sad and heartbreaking actually. The ending was surprisingly very satisfying though. I wouldn’t call it a perfect ending, but everything turned out better than expected. I absolutely enjoyed this book. I received this book at no charge. All opinions are entirely my own.
SpellBound: A Magical YA Fantasy Adventure by Thalia Blake is a wonderful story writen by a brand new author for me to read. I loved reading this story about magic, romance, and adventure threw this whole story. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves magic, romance, and adventure in their stories.
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Overall, I was captivated by the story. There were several thrilling twists and turns and I was sucked in by Merione. The reason I didn’t give it a higher rating is because there were some significant plot holes that kept pulling me out of the story. Without those problems, I think this story could have easily ranked among my favorites.
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Spellbound
A Magical YA Fantasy Adventure
Tales of Naimonet Book 1
Thalia Blake
I thought this was a wonderful story. There was magic, adventure, and destiny. The characters were great, and the world building was good. You could picture where the author was going with the story and follow along. I can’t wait to see where it takes you next.
Wow this is a Fantastic read. Once you start reading you won’t want to put it down. I was so into spellbound that I didn’t realize the ending had came. It has Epic Magic. 2 sisters looking for there destiny. They have a very special Bond will that Bond stay strong. One becomes Queen and the other is the Queens way of knowing whats going to happen. I Love the Era this was written in. My favorite Character was Merione, she has to choose who to be faithful to. This is an Epic read, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this read. This Author has brought a fantastic read to fruition. The Characters and there personalities really come through as you read. You really see the scenes in your mind.
Shauna Joesten
Two Sisters and Destiny
In this fantasy, two illegitimate princesses leave their home kingdom in search of a kingdom that one of the sisters, Ezabelle, has been foreseen to rule. Merione, the other sister, is a seer and seen visions of her sister’s rule but also of massive bloodshed to get it. The first part of the book details how they decide to leave their home in search of what they believe is their new one as well as their first couple months in this new land.
The book starts with a discussion between the two sisters. I have several sisters myself, and I thought the author did a good job showing a realistic dynamic between the siblings. But their relationship becomes strained as Ezabelle starts her plotting and planning in earnest once they reach the new land. Plans do come to fruition, but Ezabelle makes a terrible queen. What happens to both sisters? Plot twists await, full of intrigue, fate, and treachery.
I thought parts of this book felt rushed; the pacing wasn’t quite right. We see a fair amount of the princesses when they discuss and choose to leave their home, but when they reach the new kingdom, we’re all of a sudden given a bunch of information about what happens over the next couple months rather than being shown in revealing scenes and conversations. In fact, I would say the flaw in this book is that there is far too much telling instead of showing throughout.
The book had a couple of issues, including the common ones of with grammar, punctuation, and usage. Commas appeared to be particularly problematic, with ones missing after interrupters and between independent clauses in a compound sentence. Diction was problematic in a few places; for instance, counsel was confused with council in one spot.
Despite flaws, I’m curious to see what else happens in this series of books.
ONE INCREDIBLE READ!!!
OMG! Talk about living on edge. A whirlwind of activities and events that keep you flipping page after page. One rollercoaster ride with a plethora of emotions to sort through. One amazing storyline and strong plot bring this read roaring to life beautifully. The characters were realistic with personalities and depth that drew you in. Sparks fly as suspense and intrigue ensues in epic proportions. All the drama, heart pounding, uncertainty and hard hitting, smooth flosing tale brings all the pieces together for one wild ride. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive that it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Thalia, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Overall rating: 4.8.
This tale is jam packed with mystery, intrigue, corruption, and ill fated destiny! The relationship between siblings had my heart on an emotional rollercoaster! This takes the saying “things are not always the way they seem” to the next level! Absolutely loved this and I am wondering if each book in this series will be just as surprising! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.