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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Jonell Collins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say, , House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost, had me. And when I say it had me, I had no clue what was going on till very near the end. I did have my suspicions after the ice scenario, but if you are one of those folks who like to figure it out before the picture is drawn, (I am), that’s way too late. An excellent dark fantasy romance that I enjoyed immensely. Danger and tension in all the right places, love and longing, its all wrapped up in this book in a package you will enjoy. I did have a little anxiety going on because Nisse and Sixtus were both great characters and I was really worried about who Valentina would choose. I think she chose well.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost was a well written fantasy read. I loved the small details and descriptions. I felt like the world was built in front of me. I love the magic elements. Valentina was a strong character, I loved her determination to have a better life.

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Alamir: Blood of Kaos Series by Nesa Miller, 4 stars.

I will admit, this book confused me at first. I did not really understand where it was going or who was important. I do not give up on books easily though and am glad that I did not on this one. It turned out to be a fabulous story, full of twists and turns and so captivating. Etain goes through so much in this book and is constantly learning and growing. She has to decide whom to trust when others tell her not to. She has to make decisions that affect not only herself — quite possibly the hardest decisions there are. I really enjoyed her as a main character.

Of course, this book is about so much more than just her. The other characters really add to this book and each in their own way will have you loving or hating them — or possibly both. At times, it is hard to decide who is the “good guy”. Then there is the story itself. I did not see most of the things coming and was constantly on edge for what would happen next. I loved it.

If you are a fan of fantasy with strong female leads, this book is for you.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved every bit of this fantasy read. This was not only beautifully written but the action itself kept your interest long past chapter one. I even loved the heroine of these characters. Page-turner for sure as it grips your interest. This is very unpredictable and indescribable to read let alone write a review for. You won’t regret picking up this one as it takes you to another world.

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Heather Harmon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ll start by saying this isn’t my usual read, But I was pleasantly surprised by how into the book I got. The very good character build-up was a positive, same as the world build-up. The author does a great job keeping me engaged! I found the main character interesting and following her through her ups and downs was a page-turner. I’m interested in reading more by this author.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Courtney Ranee

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Be-Still-My-Fantasy-Loving-Heart stars

“Overhead the master of the night, a luminous globe of light, stood proudly with an army of knights adorned in twinkling armor stretching across the dark velvet sky. I’d count on their radiance to guide me.”

Wow. What an enchanting world Pippa J. Frost has created with House of Illusions. She’s not only got a way with words that made my prose loving heart happy, but she created such a beautiful world that I just wasn’t ready to leave when the end came.
The prologue had me hooked and by the time I was a few chapters in, I couldn’t stop devouring this adventure. There are so many enchanted creatures in this book, and Frost made it entirely believable that humans live alongside them. I so wish this had been a series instead of a stand-alone just to see more of the characters and magic. This is getting added to my re-read list so I can explore all the “Illusions” with eyes wide open.

P.S. I’ll gladly spearhead Team Lord Winslow forever and ever.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I almost passed it by when looking for a new book to read but I fell in love with the cover (something I rarely look at) and I am so glad that I picked it up! I was hooked from beginning to end. The authors writing was fantastic and a wonderful introduction to her as a new to me author! I cannot wait for read more from her. The descriptive language and writing the author uses is one of the best I have ever read, I could imagine every little detail she was talking about. I loved Valentina, she was such a great character to read about and following her on her journey was great. There were so many wonderful twists and turns in the story it really was exciting to read and I couldn’t put it down at all. It was great to read something so different and although I love romance I’m not a huge fantasy fan but this book was just amazing!
I 100% recommend this book to other readers and I cannot wait to read more from Ms Frost in the future!

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) AUDIBLE BOOK TOUR by Nesa Miller – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alamir: Blood of Kaos, Book 1, Audio Book
By Nesa Miller

I love listening to audio books and this was no exception. The story caught my interest right from the start. The main character Etain is a girl I admire who I could could see myself befriending for her strength and courage after she loses her family. All the characters that come into play are well thought out. I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this series.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A well written story, which has elements of dark fantasy and romance. Valentina is a fighter, who works hard for her living. After the disappearance of her parents, her brother’s drinking habits gets her family into trouble. The man she has given her heart to, leaves her behind to travel the world.
One night, unable to bear her brother’s tantrums, she escapes the house and seeks asylum in a wealthy man’s house. Everything seems to be going well for her there, little does she know that there is magic around the house.
And when a darker force rises in the town, she ventures to stop it.
Nisse, the other protagonist has a soft corner on Valentina and when he finds her missing in the mansion, he sets off in a quest to find her.
In the backdrop, there is a war raging between dwarves and the humans. Will Valentina and Nisse be able to bring back peace between them? This forms the crux of the story.
It is a breezy read with elements of fantasy, magic, suspense and romance. The narration happens in the point of view from multiple characters, which makes the book more interesting.
I really enjoyed this book!

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Heather Harmon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! What a great read. This is not my usual style book but I couldn’t pull myself away! The author does a great job with Character build-up as well as having a good flow throughout the book. I really couldn’t put this one down, there’s some ups downs, and sideways feelings in this book. I look forward to reading more from this author!

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pippa Frost is an amazing author that writes about dwarves and humans. Her descriptive writing paints a vivid picture in my mind’s eye. The plotline is what kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. The characters are intriguing as well. I felt as if the characters were alive and were in my world. I felt the need to keep turning the pages to see what is coming next. This story is about Valentina and Nisse. They need to get the dwarves and humans together and bring peace across the land. How will they do that? Will they be able to complete what they started? I highly recommend this story. You will want to see how Valentina and Nisse accomplish what they started.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy Romance
by Pippa J. Frost

This book grabbed me from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. I found that the author did an awesome job making me feel like I was right in the story with her descriptive scenery and wonderful characters. This story is full of magic, twists and turns, danger, fantasy, and some romance. I had no idea who to trust or not until I reached the end of the story. This book will take you on a magical adventure, to find out what happens this is a must read. I highly recommend this book.

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) AUDIBLE BOOK TOUR by Nesa Miller – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Nesa Miller. The beginning of this book had me slightly confused but it ended up working out. Our lead female character is Etain, a human turned Alamir. Our main male character in my opinion is Dar- Lord Darknight. There are multiple players in this story and they’re all a great supporting cast. This story was well written and a unique take on lovers who have a hard time finding their time to be together. It was a good story and I look forward to the next book.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of Illusions is an enchanting fantasy novel by Pippa J. Frost. It is set in the Swiss Alps, and draws on local folklore to create an immersive magical world.
The narrative passes between the perspectives of many characters, always clearly indicated at the start of the chapter. This lets the reader see the story unfolding across multiple settings, as we begin to piece together the puzzle. There are plenty of twists and turns and, as the title suggests, you can’t always trust what you see.
For me, the best thing about this book was the setting. It reminded me of childhood visits to the alps and the stories I was told about dwarves and dragons. The descriptions of the landscape and details such as plants really enhanced the vivid picture Frost paints.
I found it hard to warm to the characters as we are always aware that not all of them can be trusted. But by the end, once I knew who was really on Valentina’s side, I definitely had some favourites! And Valentina herself is an admirable protagonist, with a strong sense of duty and self-preservation.
For me, this is a five-star book. I would definitely recommend it to fantasy fans! This book will transport you and draw you into a fantastic story. I’m looking forward to reading more by Frost in the future!

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller. This is a dark, fantasy story that will grab you from the very beginning and you won’t want to put it down until you are finished. Its the story of Etain who is strong, hard headed and is not afraid of anything. Growing up Etain has always heard stories of Alamir but she thought they were just stories. Finding out it is real causes her to freak a little. When her family is taken from her by an assassin she is in taken in by a clan. It is now her mission to find the demon who took her family and make them pay. Realizing it will take more than what she has to track the demon down she asks her friends for help. While trying to track down the demon she is also taken with Dar romantically. Will this cause her to not pay attention and die at the hand of the demon who killed her family? Will Etain and her friends survive this hardcore battle? Read Alamir to find out!

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Miller is a fantastic talent and I loved this book. Immediately I was transported into this world and found myself invested in finding out what happened with Etain and who she is. I loved how the story unfolded and couldn’t put it down. Simply put I am excited to continue reading this series and seeing what happens next. Fantasy lovers – this is a must read!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved how Frost started this story. It was a beginning that immediately pulled me in and caused me to understand more about our heroine and her world. This fantasy felt tangible and epic. I really appreciated the world building and the class distinction that was outlined. I thought the characters were well developed and a great amount of thought was used to develop this world and all of its inhabitants. Frost has put together a beautiful world in my estimation and one that I hope I am able to visit again. This is a book I am adding to my “read again” list – I cannot wait to enjoy these characters again!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) AUDIBLE BOOK TOUR by Nesa Miller – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Miller is a fantastic talent and I loved this book. I really enjoyed listening to the book I had become found of and found that it opened up the world even more immediately to my senses. I loved this book and enjoyed listening to the audio performance. Recommend both highly.

Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fantasy story with a lot of action and adventure. Nesa Miller is becoming one of my favorite authors. Her writing style flows gently throughout her story. There were enough action and adventure to carry through to the end of the story. This is the first book in this series and I cannot wait to see what is coming up in the next book. I felt as if was on a roller coaster ride because of the twists and turns, ups and downs, and action to keep me turning pages until the last page. The characters are engaging and fully developed. There is so much depth to the characters that keep the story going. This story is about Etain. Throughout her life, she was told fairy tails about Alamir. Like some fairy tales in our world, it was told to her to teach lessons. She was learning about her destiny in the fairy tales. Will these stories help her with her current situation? This story is a must-read especially if you love fantasy stories as much as I do.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew I had to find out what this book was all about the moment that I set my eyes on the cover! It is gorgeous and pulls the reader in without even needing a word read. I was so excited to find that the adventure inside was more than enough to live up to the enticing cover. This is a dark fantasy read that keeps the reader engrossed in the characters from the very first page until the very last word. We delve into a world of fairytale with creatures that hold magic. We see dwarves and humans clashing and Valentina and Nisse will have to work together to bring them peace that both sides desire. I really loved the adventures these two found themselves in and how I was transported to this magical world so much so that I felt as if I was walking right next to them as they made their way. I couldn’t get enough of this book and found myself reading well past my bedtime to find out how it would all come to an end and now I anxiously await more from Pippa J. Frost!

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Piper Foster

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book keeps you glued to everypage this is the first book in the Blood of Kaos Series and what a book it is.

Her family murdered by a demon she goes to find who is responsible for thier deaths seeking help from others along the way she forms relationships that have strong and deep rooted connections.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Kerry Chalmers

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of illusions. By Pippa J Frost.

Wow that was one captivating read, I absolutely fell in love with this book. You are pulled into the story from page one, it feels like you’re right there amongst all of the fascinating characters. This is a Dark fantasy romance, my favourite genres mixed together. You will not be disappointed with this book if you’re a fantasy lover at heart. Pippa J Frost is such a talented author, she very cleverly knows how to grab the readers attention and keep it from beginning to end. A great read I would highly recommend.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a captivating read which has aspects of everything I love, fantasy, romance and danger.
The characters are so well written that even the fantasy characters you can imagine being real along with the worlds they live in. This story is filled with danger, secrets, magic and romance that keeps you gripped from start to end.

Valentina is a young human or so she thinks? She is dealing with a lot in her life with the disappearance of her mother and father and her brother drinking and running up debts its left to her to try and keep her family business afloat. She works hard and tirelessly until she finds a husband worthy of her. However the man who has captured her heart goes to travel the world leaving her behind and not knowing if he really feels the same way for her as she does for him.

Nisse leaves their village to travel the world but thoughts of a young woman haunt his mind so he returns. When he find out how ill treated she is by her brother it angers him. Could this young woman care for him the same way has he does her?

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) AUDIBLE BOOK TOUR by Nesa Miller – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was great! It is my first book by this Author and also my first book by this Narrator. I thought this book was attention grabbing and I was excited to see where the story would go. Etain is our main charcter and she is an interesting one. She is strong and determined and you can’t help but like her. The author did an awesome job at keeping the story going and I enjoyed that this had some originality to it because I’ve never listened to anything like it. I will say it took a while for me to get use too the narrator. She had a very high voice at times and it threw me off a bit but it didn’t take away from the story and I still liked it a lot. I am looking forward to listing to more of this authors stories and I would recommend this to a friend!
Happy Listening!

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

House of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Pippa J Frost is an enticing dark romance fantasy story that keeps the pages turning. Pippa has given us all the elements to take us on an adventure with fascinating characters that are well written and likable. With elements that will delight the most avid reader, from danger and suspense, drama and evil, magic and romance and let’s not forget the Dwarves. The plot is well done and well developed as are the characters. With all kinds of twists and turns and secrets and lies you won’t want to put this book down.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alamir: Blood of Kaos Series by Nesa Miller is a unique darker fantasy story and Nesa has done a great job with its development and weaving the tangled web to give us something that is enthralling and engrossing. Alamir is full of danger and action, adventure and drama and let’s not forget the fantasy and paranormal. The characters are complex, fully developed people and they are very well written, you can’t help but like them. Nesa’s world building is great and so vivid that it is easily imaginable, and the plot is spot on.

It is a great start to a series and I very much look forward to the next book.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Chantelle Smith

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well, what a read to be introduced to this amazing author! This book had me hooked and captivated from the very beginning. This author has created a read that is a mentally visual, it’s easy to picture the entire read in your head as you dive into this world, and get lost within the pages. This fantasy read has magic, secrets, romance, mystery and danger! It has characters that are easy to connect to and I absolutely loved following their journey and seeing a story with a fantasy character such as dwarfs brought together with humans. This is an excellent read that I can’t wait to see what else this author brings! I highly recommend this read!

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Blood of Kaos series and what a first book. It gripped me from the first page. The characters are so well written and the description of the fantasy land really drags you in. The story itself is heartbreaking and dark. What I really love is the lead character Etain is a really strong fiesty female character who will stop at nothing to get the answers she wants.

After her family was murdered by a demon Etain starts the journey to find out who was responsible for their death. She seeks the help of the Lord DarkKnight Dar to find the answers. But by joining his clan she has become a warrior so her mission is put on hold to serve Dar and the clan.

Their relationship is strong and deep but when they both start having feelings that are more than just boss and employee things start to get complicated.

The twist and turns of their relationship and their relationships with others such as Etain’s sister Faux, Dar’s evil brother Medir and the unknown element which is FreeBlood is gripping and captivating.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

House of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Pippa J. Frost has a bit of a fairytale feel to it- but with a bit of a twist. Ms. Frost is a new-to-me author, so I really didn’t know what to expect going into the story and I was excited to explore her work. And going by this, I will definitely be reading more of her stories in the future.
This is a well woven and captivating story that pulled me into quite an intriguing adventure. With dwarves and humans, secrets, magic, drama, danger, romance, good vs evil, and some interesting and surprising developments- there is plenty to keep you entertained.
Looking forward to reading more of Ms. Frost’s work in the future.

Thank you, Pippa J. Frost!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayesHayes

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) AUDIBLE BOOK TOUR by Nesa Miller – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alamir: Blood of Kaos
Book 1
By Nesa Miller
☆☆☆☆☆
Dark Fantasy loaded with information, pay close attention. You may need it in the end?

Etain is looking for the assassin, hunting him down before he harms her family. All those years her father told her fairytales and made up stories. But we’re they really made up? Seems she will need some of the knowledge she gained while listening. Her family is gone and she is all alone.

What a great story for those who like dark fantasy. Nesa Miller wrote this exciting adventure. Her writing skills made this a fast-paced page turner. I love the characters and how Nesa Miller describes them. I felt like I was meeting new friends. New friends with a whole lot of action. I could hardly stop listening to this Dark Fantasy. Audible sure brought this story to life. No Spoilers Found here. You really need to hear this one. Job Well Done Nesa Miller!!

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