Before there was Ana and Jaden, there was Deona and Jove… the first incarnation of the Balance Bringer and her Tracer.In a time of great imbalance, three elves plead for a Balance Bringer. Their prayers are answered, but not in the way they expect…Deona has power beyond imagination … and beyond her control. To keep her power in check, her soul is divided into three parts: Deona, Estala, and … into three parts: Deona, Estala, and Fianna. The three sisters each take the gift of one element – water, earth, and air.
“From one, we became three. And from three, we are one. Always one.”
In their seventeenth year, their fourth element – fire – is awakened. And so is the darkness, which comes to wreak havoc on the world. Only Deona and her sisters have the power to balance the elements and set the world right once more.
But to balance the world,Deona must first find balance within herself. The path to realizing her destiny is filled with trial, sacrifice, and world-changing adventure.
This fast-paced, action-packed, magical, coming-of-age adventure, with a touch of romance, and a plethora of family entanglements, is ideal for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Cruel Prince.
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The First Balance Bringer is a STANDALONE origin story within the magical world of Balance Bringer. It can be enjoyed separately or read in the suggested order to compliment the primary story line.
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Three elves end up asking for balance and it go wrong as it all get out into a half for and half human baby girl. The powers needs to be split and so it does into three. What will happen when they come of age? What will happen? What will live be? Follow their adventures
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This book is like poetry. I’m not sure but I think I would’ve liked to have read this book first. We have the story of how it all began.
As arranged many years ago, Meira of the Woods Clan, Edea of the Dusk Clan, and Glynnii of the Light Clan meet where the tree of life rests in order to pray for a Light Bringer to balance life. Glynnii, who is pregnant, gives birth then passes on. And so, Deona is born. This story is full of magical action and the love of family and friends. Highly recommended.
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Captivating read the storyline draws you in and keeps you there the characters are amazing well written. I got pulled in and couldn’t put it down. I’ve enjoyed many books by this author and have never been disappointed looking forward to reading more from this author
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Emotionally thrilling, action packed, heart racing adventure filled with witty and engaging charters, dangerous twists, heart racing turns and so much juicy drama. The Balance Bringer Chronicles are a magically exciting adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more and this is the origin of that series. Great reading!
I loved reading about the three sisters and their journey. They are tasked with keeping the balance of the world. So many adventures are had in this story of love, love lost, sacrifice and the inevitable ending. There are some twists and turns as we learn who can be trusted and who can’t be trusted. Danger lurks everywhere on this venture to save the world from the coming darkness.
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I have read this authors work before and she never disappoints me. It’s somewhat of a departure from what I’m used to reading from Ms Kristi, but no less fascinating. The world created here gives us a better understanding, experience and explanation of how this series actually took hold. Deonas world is vivid, a touch emotional, intriguing, somewhat intense but unique. I did find that some parts could have been a little explained or developed, but it does distract from the overall telling of story which makes it what it says, “an origin”.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book in the series! If you enjoy the supernatural, you will love this book! The characters are well drawn in this series and especially in this book with Deona a 6 year old the main protagonist with incredible powers. But she couldn’t do what she was meant to do so her aunts decided she needed to have her control her powers so they divided her powers into Deona and two sisters, Estala and Fianna knowing that someday they would have to come together again as one. I loved how the sisters related to each other and how their personalities were unique and different with Fianna being the more adventurous sometimes to a fault. But they worked well together against all odds.I also loved watching how Deona matured little by little to accept her role. I couldn’t put this book down, it caught me and I couldn’t let go until the end. Although this whole series grabs you at the first page, this book can be read as a stand-alone. You will really like this book and the great characters which will definitely make you want to read more. I was taken on a wild ride with the sisters and at times were on the edge of my seat. The author has a captivating way with words that keeps you turning pages until the end. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
The first Balance Bringer is an origin story filled with fairies, trolls, fae and other fantasy characters.
When the protagonist, Deena, is born a magical spell is cast upon her. When she is six another magical spell is cast upon her. Both of these spells change her life. I won’t spoil the story for you telling you how you’ll have to read the book to learn. The story follows Deona from birth to the age of seventeen where a transformation from the magical spells occurs. Throughout the story she lives with her father who has two aunts that help to raise her. She has a childhood friend, Garth, who’s a satyr.
The story starts off very slowly and I had a hard time getting into it. Since I hadn’t read any of this author’s other books I wasn’t familiar with the Balance Bringer series. Although this is a stand-alone origin book so you really don’t need to have read the others I can only wonder if they would’ve helped me get into the story sooner. With that being said, about 1/2 way in the book grabbed me and I found myself wanting to finish it. I had to find out what would happen and how Deona would handle what she was up against.
The author does a good job of character and world building. She gives the reader enough information to picture where the characters are and the circumstances they find themselves in.
I only gave the book 4 stars because of the slow start and the fact I felt that as a child Deona was very formal speaking. Most children at the age of six are not formal in their speech.
If you like fantasy and/or coming of age stories then you will enjoy this book.
I may read the 1st book in the series and see if that will help a reader understand this one a little better. If it does then I will update my review.
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DEONA MEETS JOVE
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Deona and Jove meet and go through some horrific events before they understand their significance to each other. This book is a prelude to the Balance Bringer Chronicles and sets the stage for magical fantasy with adventure.
This was an interesting story about the first Balance Bringer. It was good and sucked me in to see what was going to happen and what craziness would pop up next. A bit dark at times but it feed well into the overall story and did not really distract from the overall theme. The idea itself was cool. The characters were fun and I laughed a few times too. I enjoyed the story.
Doena was born into a big destiny, she is to bring balance back, but she was too young to understand a choice she made and what it’s implications are, so one of her honorary aunts splits her into three children (Doena, Estala and Fianna) dividing her powers (till she can learn to use them better). When the children get older they will need to go on an adventure that is going to challenge them, and hopefully supply a better balance for the world. Can they succeed? At what cost? I enjoyed this entertaining tale, it had the evil threats to overcome, a bit of romance, and magic (what more could you need?).
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Good book with well done, complex characters and a storyline that draws you in and keeps you interested until the very end.
What an epic adventure! From the beginning page until the end the book, this story takes you along through different dimensions as the first Balance Bringer is born, grows, and eventually comes into her full powers. When darkness invades the area around her home she begins an epic journey full of loss, sorrow, endings and new beginnings. I am going to have to find the rest of this series. I enjoyed this book very much.
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The day that Deona was born, her mother died giving birth to her. She was born at a sacred site and was to live to be the bringer of balance. She lived with her father and two Aunts. When she was young and lonely, one aunt decided to split her into three identical girls, each with the power of a different element. They knew that the day would come that they would be reunited as one, but that was way in the future. They had never been allowed to leave the homestead, but whilst their father was away, they were called to go on a life changing journey, accompanied by a handful of friends. Just what would happen on this journey was unknown to them, but they must go, if the world was to be brought to balance.
A captivating read which is a reverse of the story of the Morrigan. Instead of three becoming one, one becomes three. However, when the time comes they will merge and become one once more. This is a captivating fairy tale rife with love, loss, betrayal, and triumph.
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It took me a while to get into this book. Not a normal read for Mr but was well written and a good story line. Definitely worth the read!
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It started out a little slow for me but once I got farther into it , I really enjoyed it and look forward to see more in this series…
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I have never read any of this author’s previous books. I was however pleased that this book works as a standalone. It should also be known that this is a full-length novel, not a novella.
I was captivated by the prologue. The book is well written with a vividly built world and well developed characters.
I accepted this ARC several weeks ago and did not begin reading it until today because of a move, work & life in general.
There are so many surprises in store for you, the reader. Dive in and explore this story!
The First Balance Bringer by Debra Kristi is a wonderful story that I have read. I loved reading this story very much and I can not wait to see what this wonderful author will write about next. I highly recommend this story to everyone who lovs reading about action, adventure and fantasy.
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