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Faxinor Chronicles #1
Heir of Faxinor
When Andrixine falls ill and spends the winter recovering in Snowy Mount, a community of holy folk, scholars and healers, she never dreams it will be the first step of an adventure that will change her life. But her illness came from a murder attempt, and the same enemy tries to kill her traveling party on the way home. When she seeks a weapon to rescue her mother, she is chosen by the mystical Spirit Sword to lead in the defense of her country, Reshor, against its ancient enemy. First, she must rescue her mother and uproot treachery from within her own castle and family. The friends she gathers along the way become her closest allies and supporters - and she is surprised when friendship with a young warrior turns into something more.
216 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2005
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Michelle L. Levigne
193 books97 followersMichelle has been a book addict since picking up 'The Cat in the Hat'.
She started writing her own stories in junior high, when TV shows didn't turn out like she thought they should. Her first rejection letter came the summer after high school graduation, her first published story was in connection with fan fiction, and her first sale was in the Writers of the Future anthology.
With a BA in theater/English and an MA in Communications, focused on film and writing, she has worked for a local newspaper, then in advertising, and now works as a freelance editor. She is published in multiple sub-genres of romance, as well as SF and fantasy. Awards include multiple finals in the EPIC Awards competition and winning in 2006 and 2010, and finalist in the Realm Awards.
"Universes" include the Commonwealth (SF), The Hunt (Fantasy), The Zygradon Chronicles (Arthurian fantasy), The Faxinor Chronicles (Fantasy/romance), Guardians of the Time Stream (Steam punk), Neighborlee, Ohio (Fantasy), AFV Defender (SF adventure), Tabor Heights (Inspirational romance) and Quarry Hall (Women's fiction/adventure).
She started writing her own stories in junior high, when TV shows didn't turn out like she thought they should. Her first rejection letter came the summer after high school graduation, her first published story was in connection with fan fiction, and her first sale was in the Writers of the Future anthology.
With a BA in theater/English and an MA in Communications, focused on film and writing, she has worked for a local newspaper, then in advertising, and now works as a freelance editor. She is published in multiple sub-genres of romance, as well as SF and fantasy. Awards include multiple finals in the EPIC Awards competition and winning in 2006 and 2010, and finalist in the Realm Awards.
"Universes" include the Commonwealth (SF), The Hunt (Fantasy), The Zygradon Chronicles (Arthurian fantasy), The Faxinor Chronicles (Fantasy/romance), Guardians of the Time Stream (Steam punk), Neighborlee, Ohio (Fantasy), AFV Defender (SF adventure), Tabor Heights (Inspirational romance) and Quarry Hall (Women's fiction/adventure).
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November 5, 2017
-I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Heir of Faxinor, by Michelle Levigne, is a tale about a brave young woman who does everything she can to protect her home.
Andrixine is the heir to the Faxinor estates, and had recently survived a poisoning attempt. However, when she, her mother, and her younger sister are attacked at a local inn, Andrixine and her sister manage to escape. Before long, Andrixine resolves to find her mother’s kidnappers and bring them to justice. With enemies carefully shrouded in darkness, Andrixine must protect her loved ones and preserve the Faxinor legacy, before her foes destroy her completely. This gripping fantasy will bring readers to the edge, as love, mystery, and adventure entwine within the pages, Levigne’s words laced with courage and hope.
I fell in love with Andrixine. She’s a strong, competent heir who will stop at nothing to fight for justice. However, after seeing her maid raped by her attackers, my heart broke for her; in Levigne’s world, women clearly are subservient to men, so I could understand Andrixine’s hesitance with any man. The fact that many people saw her as an unmarried man, rather than a warrior, was also frustrating. Still, she faced her enemies with skill and perseverance, traits that made her just as competent as any warrior. Then there was her relationship with Kalsan, which added a light-hearted element to this novel. Though romance was well integrated into the plot, it did become overbearing at the end. There were also some parts where I felt it was forced, but other than that, their relationship was wonderful. Brother Klee was also a good mentor figure for Andrixine; in his experience, he guided her through times of confusion, and ensured her safety, both physically and mentally.
The theme in the book calls back to ageless issues. Again, Andrixine was a strong woman who didn’t need to swoon over any man, nor did she need to fall in love with anyone to know who she was. She didn’t abandon her mother or sister in their time of need, and she dutifully served Yomnain when she needed to. Brother Klee had also trained Andrixine, even though she was a woman, and served as her biggest advocate. Her father had seen her as an heir to Faxinor, and though her cousin didn’t agree. For this, I applaud Levigne.
Again, there were a few points in the book where I felt the romance was a bit rushed. The fact that Kalsan and Andrixine were married also didn’t sit well with me. Still, their relationship was enjoyable to read about. The adventure was also portrayed in a way that felt almost fantastical, and the characters, the themes, and the storyline were extraordinary. As such, I would give this book a rating of a 3.8 out of 5 stars, and would recommend this book to those who enjoy the Feast of Fates series, by Christian A. Brown, and Penny White and the Temptation of Dragons, by Chrys Cymri.
Heir of Faxinor, by Michelle Levigne, is a tale about a brave young woman who does everything she can to protect her home.
Andrixine is the heir to the Faxinor estates, and had recently survived a poisoning attempt. However, when she, her mother, and her younger sister are attacked at a local inn, Andrixine and her sister manage to escape. Before long, Andrixine resolves to find her mother’s kidnappers and bring them to justice. With enemies carefully shrouded in darkness, Andrixine must protect her loved ones and preserve the Faxinor legacy, before her foes destroy her completely. This gripping fantasy will bring readers to the edge, as love, mystery, and adventure entwine within the pages, Levigne’s words laced with courage and hope.
I fell in love with Andrixine. She’s a strong, competent heir who will stop at nothing to fight for justice. However, after seeing her maid raped by her attackers, my heart broke for her; in Levigne’s world, women clearly are subservient to men, so I could understand Andrixine’s hesitance with any man. The fact that many people saw her as an unmarried man, rather than a warrior, was also frustrating. Still, she faced her enemies with skill and perseverance, traits that made her just as competent as any warrior. Then there was her relationship with Kalsan, which added a light-hearted element to this novel. Though romance was well integrated into the plot, it did become overbearing at the end. There were also some parts where I felt it was forced, but other than that, their relationship was wonderful. Brother Klee was also a good mentor figure for Andrixine; in his experience, he guided her through times of confusion, and ensured her safety, both physically and mentally.
The theme in the book calls back to ageless issues. Again, Andrixine was a strong woman who didn’t need to swoon over any man, nor did she need to fall in love with anyone to know who she was. She didn’t abandon her mother or sister in their time of need, and she dutifully served Yomnain when she needed to. Brother Klee had also trained Andrixine, even though she was a woman, and served as her biggest advocate. Her father had seen her as an heir to Faxinor, and though her cousin didn’t agree. For this, I applaud Levigne.
Again, there were a few points in the book where I felt the romance was a bit rushed. The fact that Kalsan and Andrixine were married also didn’t sit well with me. Still, their relationship was enjoyable to read about. The adventure was also portrayed in a way that felt almost fantastical, and the characters, the themes, and the storyline were extraordinary. As such, I would give this book a rating of a 3.8 out of 5 stars, and would recommend this book to those who enjoy the Feast of Fates series, by Christian A. Brown, and Penny White and the Temptation of Dragons, by Chrys Cymri.
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