Nora and the Sacred Stones
by Laura Hatch Rupper
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Pub Date Aug 01 2022 | Archive Date Jul 31 2022
Covenant Communications | Eagle Gate Publishing
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Description
Trespasser, Thief, Assailant—these were never titles Nora planned on. She was just trying to protect her sister. With the help of her little brother and his best friend, Nora embarks on a life-or-death quest that could rock the very fabric of their society.
After breaking into the royal palace, Nora discovers that the ancient power of the sacred stones is more than just a legend. But in her desperate attempt to help her sister, Nora may have awoken something deep inside the earth—a power she doesn’t fully understand. As Nora flees, she accidentally encounters Prince Kyn, heir to the Liardian throne. She narrowly manages to escape, but now the young prince knows who she is and what she looks like.
Eager to prove himself to his father, Prince Kyn leads a mission to find Nora and bring her back to House Liard. Unfortunately, his search is riddled with obstacles he never saw coming. Kyn soon realizes he needs Nora’s help more than he could have possibly imagined. In fact, the whole world does.
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Advance Praise
5-Star Reviews from Amazon:
“Fast paced and action packed!”
“Plot was compelling and the characters were engaging.”
“Engaging and delightful middle grade fantasy.”
“My two daughters devoured the book.”
“An original and creative story.”
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781524419349 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Alexandra H, Reviewer
This book was a lovely surprise! I was drawn in by the cover and the synopsis but didn’t really know what to expect when I started reading. The book reminds me of Minor Mage or a Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher who is one of my favourite authors, so that’s a big compliment. It’s the style of the storytelling with rich worldbuilding and a high stakes (and at times a bit dark) plot that gives it a similar vibe even though the story is completely unique. I’m especially impressed with how much the world building was fleshed out considering that it’s not a very long book.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot because the book is quite short and it would be a shame to spoil anything. But the story is about peasant girl Nora who breaks into the palace in a desperate attempt to get hold of medicine to heal her sister. She’s caught by the prince but escapes, and he’s tasked with tracking her down. The book is told in dual POV, so the chapters alternate between following Nora and Kyn. Nora and Kyn’s dynamic is wonderful to read and there is a definite attraction between them that complicates the situation further. Magic, villains, treachery and romantic tension - this book has it all!
I loved the cover for this book but I was also happy to see that each chapter begins with an illustration. These were beautiful and really helped bring the story to life, it was a great touch! Although the book wraps up all immediate concerns there is so much more of this story to be told so I’m definitely hoping for a sequel. I would recommend the book to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy book or fairytale.
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