Two kingdoms, five centuries, one destiny.
In a world where the Sojourners, a nearly extinct race with preternatural abilities struggle to preserve their faith and heritage, destiny thrusts two youths from opposing nations into the heart of a centuries-old conflict.
Render, an orphan from the outskirts of the culturally enlightened Kingdom of Valdshire Tor, escapes slavery and seeks the truth about his true identity only to discover a web of conspiracies. This quest leads to the revelation of his uncanny ability to wield the destructive forces of nature.
Ahndien, sole survivor of a heinous raid on her peaceful village in the Eastern Kingdom of Tian Kuo, embarks on a journey to find her father, now a captive of Torian troops. What she uncovers surpasses anything she can imagine as she masters the ability to manipulate fire.
Guided by shape-shifting spirits, Render and Ahndiens fates collide when first they meet as mortal enemies. However, to save their people from annihilation, they must unite both kingdoms against a terrifying enemy that threatens to destroy both realms.
But how can a young slave and a peasant bring sworn enemies of half a millennium together?
ONCE WE WERE KINGS: The first book in a saga of destiny and redemption, in a world of dying hope.
My Review:
What a wonderful book! It was really complex, plot wise, things just happened, one after another, that were just really great!
I loved the characters, and their relationships, and all the action! The action was really amazing, and it was just the best! I loved how everything just, I dunno, worked out, and how everybody had someone to end up with.
This was just an excellent book, and I loved it, so you guys should read it!
Author: Ian Alexander
Read: September 25th-October 1st, 2011
Source: Pump Up Your Book Online Book Publicity Review Copy
Reason Why: Sounded really fantastic!
Publisher: Dawn Treader Publications
Published: March 1st 2011
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When Ian Alexander's debut epic fantasy novel ONCE WE WERE KINGS first launched in ebook format in May 2011, it instantly hit three bestseller lists on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Mr. Alexander first wrote in the fantasy genre because of a commission by a very important and influential person: His 6-year old son.
ONCE WE WERE KINGS is the legacy left to Mr. Alexander’s children and the first in a series of epic fantasy novels which appeals to readers ages 8 through 98.
Contact and Buy AKA Links:
Barnes and Noble
Stops on the Tour:
Monday, September 5
Book reviewed at Bookish Delights
Tuesday, September 6
Guest blogging at Literarily Speaking
Wednesday, September 7
Book reviewed at Day by Day in Our World
Friday, September 9
Book spotlighted at Book Marketing Buzz
Monday, September 12
Interview at Pen Dragon
Guest blogging at Cafe of Dreams
Stops on the Tour:
Monday, September 5
Book reviewed at Bookish Delights
Tuesday, September 6
Guest blogging at Literarily Speaking
Wednesday, September 7
Book reviewed at Day by Day in Our World
Friday, September 9
Book spotlighted at Book Marketing Buzz
Monday, September 12
Interview at Pen Dragon
Guest blogging at Cafe of Dreams
Tuesday, September 13
Book reviewed at She Known as Jess
Book reviewed at She Known as Jess
Thursday, September 15
Guest blogging at Everyday is an Adventure
Friday, September 16
Book reviewed at Everyday is an Adventure
Wednesday, September 21
Book reviewed at Words I Write Crazy
Monday, September 26
Book reviewed at The Book Connection
Friday, September 30
Chat with Ian at Pump Up Your Book Live! Chat Book Giveaway
Guest blogging at Everyday is an Adventure
Friday, September 16
Book reviewed at Everyday is an Adventure
Wednesday, September 21
Book reviewed at Words I Write Crazy
Monday, September 26
Book reviewed at The Book Connection
Friday, September 30
Chat with Ian at Pump Up Your Book Live! Chat Book Giveaway
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