Red Reign

by Kate Seger

A blood-cursed princess desperate to put an end to a legacy of despair. A stable boy determined to protect at all costs.

When the wounds appear in Princess Ardenai's palms, she has two choices - flee the palace or face execution before the blood curse takes effect, causing plague and famine throughout the land. Her only hope is to find a wood witch to break the hex that has plagued women of her line for generations.

But sometimes fate twists in strange ways, and Ardenai may discover what she seeks has been inside her all along.
Tales of the The Enchanting Prequel Series to the Ethereal Realms Saga

Journey to the mortal realm in "Tales of the Sidhe," a captivating prequel series that unveils the mysteries of Onerth. Set in the aftermath of the first great war, this spellbinding series sets the stage for the epic events in the beloved "Ethereal Realms" series.

🌟 Immerse Yourself in the Mystical World of Onerth 🌟

Step into Onerth, where the Sidhe and embark on a mesmerizing journey through this captivating land, where magic and mystery intertwine with the fate of both realms.

📖 A Prequel Series Rich in Lore and Intrigue 📖

Discover the untold stories, secrets, and destinies that shape the enchanting world of Onerth. As the echoes of the first great war in the mortal realm still resonate, Onerth stands at a crossroads, poised for its own defining moments. Unravel the tales of heroism, sacrifice, and love that pave the way for the epic adventures that await in the "Ethereal Realms" series.

🔮 Uncover Hidden Pasts and Uncertain Futures 🔮

Meet a diverse cast of characters, from ancient Sidhe royalty to brave mortals, as their fates become intertwined in this intricate tapestry of destiny. Where prophecies are revealed, friendships forged, and ancient powers awakened.

🌌 Prepare for an Unforgettable Journey 🌌

If you're a fan of rich world-building, enchanting magic, and epic tales of bravery and love, then "Tales of the Sidhe" is a must-read prequel series. Dive in and prepare to be captivated by a world where realms collide, destinies are forged, and the Sidhe's tales are told.


Other Series Set in the Ethereal Realms
Tales of the Fae - The Shadows Sister, Lord of Storms
Ethereal Realms - The Girl From Beyond the Veil, Rise of the Legion Queen

61 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2023

About the author

Kate is a book worm, dog mom, and world-builder, living on the banks of the Hudson River in NY. Her #lifegoal is to be kidnapped by the Fae or stumble into a portal and be transported to a magical land.

A lover of mythology and fairy tales, Kate writes YA Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Her first novel, "The Wood Witch's Daughter," just launched on April 20th!

She has since thrown herself into the chaotic mayhem that passes for her writing process in an attempt to write the sequel.

Reviews

[Jenée · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this short quick novella. I’ll be adding The Ethereal Realm Series to my reading list.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needed an editor & smarter characters

There was a lot of missing punctuation & at one point, missing pages. It literally went from one sentence they were getting threatened by the inn owner to the next sentence they were kissing. You could tell that something had been cut out, but nothing replaced it so it was just left to make no sense. And the passage of time was weird; one page they had left the day before & then it was they had been traveling for days.

Also the characters were kind of dumb. I get that she was a sheltered princess, but he was literally the stable boy. Why did they think it was okay to leave their horses just tied to the front, not feeding or watering them after their day or many days of travel in the cold, pouring rain? It is bad for the horses & left them open to being stolen, which they were.

There were sweet moments, but trying to figure out who is saying what because of missing punctuation & wondering why they didn't have more common sense overshadowed it for me.

[Natalie Knore · Rating 1 out of 5]

This story is really disjointed and under developed. There were parts that jumped from one action to a completely different action, like there was missing text. Only a handful of characters were introduced, all severely lacking, and yet the characters were called by the wrong names in some cases.

[Elise Theel · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing was off, there was a scene jump. Had to go back and make sure I didn’t skip a page…nope one scene completely stopped in the middle and went to the next. Spelling errors and just did not get into it

[Ashley · Rating 1 out of 5]

The lack of transitions and plot holes in just the first chapter is jarring. It may be somewhat good enough to enjoy, but I'm not going to waste my time trying to endure it.

[kellie lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Story is Just Getting Started.

Looking forward to seeing what unfolds in the next book. Only criticism is there are a few places that need to be spelling or grammar checked. For me, it’s like a fingernail on a chalkboard.

[Nichole a Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is so intriguing

I loved this book so much that I couldn't put it down! I wish there was more of it ! Love love !I've it I would definitely recommend this book and any of hers books for that matter!

[Dawn Cavenee · Rating 3 out of 5]

There seemed to be sections missing. During one conversation, someone asked for more money and suddenly the couple are kissing; presumably while laying down and the someone is gone. I am most definitely NOT continuing this series.

[Lisa Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a quick read and was altogether an ok storyline but there were a ton of typos throughout and at one point the wrong name was used for the main characters. Definitely should have been edited more.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun short read about a cursed princess running away with the stable boy 🤭 Worth the read if you got it on SYKD like I did. It kept me intrigued.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but fascinating

I don’t know how I didn’t notice the book length but it was over too soon. Definitely fast paced but a good read. The story kept me.

[Stacie]

DNF due to the writing style.