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A Trial of Kingdoms #1.5
Demons and Damsels
Enemy turns to ally when matters of the heart spur a demonkin soldier to search for help among humans. Ever since he watched the Dark Sorcerer's Henchmen murder his human mother as a child, Anik has been forced to live with and serve those he hates. As he ages, he meets and falls in love with a human girl, Litania, who helps him begin to heal his heart. When Litania is marked to bear a demonkin General's child against her will, Anik is forced to join the Emperor's evil army in an attempt to find outside help. But will he be able to find support among humans when he himself looks just like the demonkin oppressors? Can Anik find a way to free Litania and the humans in his village from the slavery they've endured for centuries, or will they be forced to continue to live their lives in misery? The Demons and Damels novelette is book 1.5 in the Trial of Kingdoms epic fantasy adventure series. If you like intricate mythology, unlikely allies, and impossible love stories, then you'll love Sherry Leclerc's spellbinding adventure. Buy Demons and Damsels to join the magical alliance today!
90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2023
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June 3, 2023
Anik, a demonkin complete with fiery skin and two sets of horns, wakes up in a dungeon after surviving a magic attack that should have killed him.
But things get even stranger when he finds himself interrogated by Maelona—the seer and battle mage who annihilated the demon army he served with—and our hellboyish hero ends up being recruited for a mission to liberate the human slaves who raised him.
“Demons and Damsels” is a fascinating new concept. A sequel that’s not a sequel, it’s Book 1.5 in the Trial of Kingdoms series. Instead of picking up the main narrative where “A Realm of Seers and Shifters” left off, this novella shifts our point of view to a sympathetic antagonist from Book 1 and ends up embarking upon a totally unexpected side quest.
Anik is a charismatic and fun hero and it was a blast to switch over to his shoes and follow his story for a while. I’ve read a ton of books in my time, but what Sherry Leclerc has done here is something I’ve literally never seen before. It’s very cool, and I’d love to see more authors pick up on this concept.
If I had one question about this tale, it struck me as odd that King Nele would detach four of his strongest warriors on what is essentially a humanitarian side quest when so much is at stake in the war against a Dark Sorcerer who threatens to literally unleash Hell on Earth. If there had been some strategic goal to be achieved by liberating Anik’s village, it would have made more sense.
That quibble aside, I really loved this taut, lean novella and the fun, high-octane thrill ride it delivers as well as its message of cross-species forgiveness and acceptance. Above all, kudos to Sherry Leclerc for her Book 1.5 concept. This is something I’d love to see again.
But things get even stranger when he finds himself interrogated by Maelona—the seer and battle mage who annihilated the demon army he served with—and our hellboyish hero ends up being recruited for a mission to liberate the human slaves who raised him.
“Demons and Damsels” is a fascinating new concept. A sequel that’s not a sequel, it’s Book 1.5 in the Trial of Kingdoms series. Instead of picking up the main narrative where “A Realm of Seers and Shifters” left off, this novella shifts our point of view to a sympathetic antagonist from Book 1 and ends up embarking upon a totally unexpected side quest.
Anik is a charismatic and fun hero and it was a blast to switch over to his shoes and follow his story for a while. I’ve read a ton of books in my time, but what Sherry Leclerc has done here is something I’ve literally never seen before. It’s very cool, and I’d love to see more authors pick up on this concept.
If I had one question about this tale, it struck me as odd that King Nele would detach four of his strongest warriors on what is essentially a humanitarian side quest when so much is at stake in the war against a Dark Sorcerer who threatens to literally unleash Hell on Earth. If there had been some strategic goal to be achieved by liberating Anik’s village, it would have made more sense.
That quibble aside, I really loved this taut, lean novella and the fun, high-octane thrill ride it delivers as well as its message of cross-species forgiveness and acceptance. Above all, kudos to Sherry Leclerc for her Book 1.5 concept. This is something I’d love to see again.
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