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Reviving Embers: Prequel to the Guardians of Areli

Paige Reed ()

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Reviving Embers and the Guardians of Areli series are perfect for fans of Carrie Cotton's The Huntress , Jaye L. Knight's Alliance Bride , Karen Hancock's Legends of the Guardian King , Ronie Kendig's Abiassa's Fire , or Morgan Busse's Ravenwood Saga. He vowed to protect his people no matter the cost. But what if the cost is her? Twelve years ago, the Shields of Power saved Paul Marshall's family from annihilation. Now a man, he’ll stop at nothing to earn a place among the elite council sworn to protect the Shields’ source of strength. But no one with common blood has been appointed for centuries. To rise, Paul must train with the nobility and secure influential connections in a world that doesn’t want him. His chances go from slim to impossible when he attracts formidable enemies—and the affections of a woman he can never have. Verity Scillician, noble born and destined to marry the crown prince, struggles to accept the path laid out for her. Emptiness haunts her, forbidden pursuits call, and Paul tugs at every hungry place inside her. But breaking free from the expectations of her family and class could ruin her. Subversive influences sweep Areli into a war of ideologies that threatens their past and future. As they fight to preserve their heritage, and the attraction between them deepens to love, Paul and Verity must decide if they will obey the ancient warning to stoke the fire within … Even if the flame consumes their dreams. *** Reviving Embers is the first book in the adult market, epic romantic fantasy series, Guardians of Areli . This saga is set in an alternate earth history, non-magical - but supernaturally fantastical - story world. Readers who love ... Character-driven tales Forbidden romance Deep, meaningful love stories (closed door/fade to black) Class prejudice Ideological/political warfare Conspiracies and betrayal Soul stirring journeys ... will find all this and so much more in Reviving Embers and the books to follow. This series is best read in order as the books build on each other. However, each book also has its own satisfying ending.

Is Reviving Embers: Prequel to the Guardians of Areli appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Epic fantasy with forbidden romance between a commoner and a noblewoman. Contains political intrigue, ideological warfare, conspiracies, and moderate action violence. Romance is closed-door/fade-to-black.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include class struggle, political violence, and betrayal (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the forbidden romance, underdog hero fighting class prejudice, and political conspiracies threatening a kingdom.

Tags

Political FantasyChristian FantasyRomantic FantasyCharacter-Driven