A Journey to Power

Defenders of the Realm

By: Marie-Hélène Lebeault

Narrated by: Nicholas Cain

The Journey Begins: Four Teens, Three Paths, One Destiny.
A Clean YA Epic Fantasy

Human. Witch. Dragon. The Silver Spring will decide their fate!

Join Penelope, Wickham, Kaia, and Herja on their journey of self-discovery and adventure in a magical kingdom where teens are sent to the stream to discover their destiny. These four children, with diverse backgrounds and unique skills, embark on a journey filled with challenges, teamwork, and bravery to rescue the captured witches and dragons. With their combined abilities and quick thinking, they become heroes in their own right, saving the day and leaving a lasting impact on the kingdom. This is just the beginning of their journey as they look forward to attending the Institute and becoming powerful protectors of the peace and safety of their beloved kingdom.

Get ready for an exciting adventure filled with magic, friendship, and courage in this coming-of-age tale.

About the Defenders of the Realm Series

• 5 action-packed clean YA epic fantasy books
• 4 clean YA fantasy romance novellas
• Body positive. Inclusive. Diverse. Low Trigger.
• Witches. Dragons. Fated Mates.

In the land of Eldevon, a group of 13-year-old witches and dragons join forces to prevent an enemy kingdom's kidnapping of magical children. While attending a magical academy, they go on several quests to prepare for their sacred duty: defending their kingdom. Characters navigate societal expectations, personal relationships, and the concept of fated mates as they grow older and face new challenges. Through their quests and experiences, they understand their bonds and the importance of their relationships.

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©2023 Marie-Hélène Lebeault (P)2023 Marie-Hélène Lebeault

Great Beginning

I enjoyed this introductory novella to the "Defenders of the Realm" series. This story introduced the world that made up the Realm. It presented the characters that will be featured in the series. The short story whetted my curiosity regarding the series. I'm looking forward to the first book in the series. Nicholas Cain's narration was great, and his performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

An engaging book for younger readers.

This is not my usual fantasy go to, but it is a good book for those looking for a clean, easy to follow fantasy book.

Giving that the main characters are 13 year old, i feel that the story line fits with that age group and I appreciate that.

The story holds an interesting plot, everyone can have a different power that is unknown until ceremony. Children become quick adults as they train at an academy and are faced by enemies. Friendships build and are tested.

A coming of age story, that explore the trails of changes in a fantasy world.

Pretty good

It was an enjoyable short listen however it did not encourage me to go ahead and get the Next in the series. I guess it’s just not my cup of tea, however I believe the performance was pretty good and the production was pretty good. The story was overall OK so I gave it a full four star rating.

discover your fate in life

I liked the book, but it was very short, which makes sense since it is a prequel to the series. I found it exciting to see how the various characters face the uncertain future. It's an everyday challenge that we can overcome better together.

The reading was ok, but the actors' feelings could have been portrayed in a more exciting way

Intriguing story

This was just an introduction of the main characters. I am intrigued and want to read the story of their future!