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Rise of the Dawnbringer

The Bornbane Series, Book 1

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Rise of the Dawnbringer

By: I.A. Takerian
Narrated by: Zura Johnson
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After living her entire life behind the walls of the illustrious kingdom of Delinval, Princess Mara, niece of the great King Grathiel, understands what is expected of her. As her uncle's only heir, she was raised to be a noble woman with a full understanding of the history of the lands of Zenafrost and the fallen kingdoms that lay beyond Delinval's protected borders. But the political intrigue and endless theatrics that come with her birth-right have never suited her. Mara loathes the future her uncle has planned for her, and the approach of her twenty-first birthday brings with it a new horror: the expectation that she will marry a man of the king's choosing.

In the early morning hours before her birthday, she's awakened by a living nightmare. A group of Dreads, the immortal dark magick users vanquished by King Grathiel years before, have infiltrated the castle, and Mara is kidnapped by a tall, dark stranger with dire motives. For the first time in her life, the princess finds herself outside the walls of Delinval and witnessing the destruction the Dread's corruptive magicks have wrought upon the land. A mysterious ritual involving Mara herself seems to be Zenafrost's only hope for survival. But when hidden truths about the past burns Mara's life to the ground, can she somehow find victory in the ashes?

Contains mature themes.

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Overall very good

book was well written, lots of world building, very creative.

the only reason i didnt give it 5 stars is becase about a good 50% of the book was just them gettin attack by things and it felt like filler

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Outstanding from beginning to end!

Writing is fantastic, comparable, really even better than the biggest names in this genre. It flows so well it’s hard to find a stopping point at bedtime-I read both titles all night. Great world-building!

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Stand out story line

This adventure of a book is amazing! There is so much description and world building, you have to pay close attention or you’ll miss what webs connects others. No complaints here, loved reading and listening!

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Worth it!

I can’t believe I’m the first to leave a review on this gem but so glad I gave it a chance!
Fantastic narration
Traveling adventure
Slooooow burn (no spicy but I think book 2 will hit it)
Positive character growth & detailed fantasy world
Can’t wait for book 2!

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Fantasy with Romance on the Side

Pretty good, very slow burn and more focused on the plot than the romance. Still a fun read. The MC and love interest have some great scenes. Really enjoyed reading.

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Definitely give this a listen!

I thought the performance was excellent, I really loved how she brought the characters to life. I also loved the story and how everything unfolded. I’m excited to see how the story continues!

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A fast paced fantasy

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I was reluctant to start it because I knew it was more on the fantasy side and as a romance girly, I thought it would be hard to get into it. I was wrong. It was so clearly plotted and fast paced. Every chapter had an another fantastical encounter with some other mystical evil creatures. What truly carries this story though, is the inevitable found family. While our fmc is kidnapped, she begins to find a different sense of home along the way. When she speaks of jealousy, it’s of the family she sees around her and the realization that she never had it. The fmc, Mara, is also tough and determined. She’s truly learning to come into her own throughout the book. The mmc Cyfrin is also the kind of mmc I like to see. He lifts her up, supports her and sees everything she’s capable of. And tge surrounding characters are equally likeable. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised and I will continue to the next book. This one also ends on a bit of a cliff, and it is definitely not a complete story, so be warned, there’s no closure at the end.

I also enjoyed the narration! Well done!

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So much potential...

The first half was interesting, especially after being introduced to a seemingly well developed set of characters that have comraderie and witty banter with plenty of action. A few awkward moments and a helpless female main character, but plenty of room for development. Once they reach their destination, it gets cringy. Weird pacing, abrupt and awkward "emotional" moments that miss the mark in their impactfulness, and unnecessary trials to force character development. I really wanted to love this story, but I caught myself rolling my eyes so many times and pausing to escape my own irritation. The narration was excellent, and there were many redeeming qualities, but I wouldn't rank this book among the best. This was a great debut novel, I'm sure we'll see awesome things from this author.

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Started well then dragged

This was written a bit like a video game with not great character development after the first couple chapters.

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