Remember

by Marnie Cate

Mara Stone has always sensed an elusive emptiness within herself, a void she couldn't quite grasp. Raised by a nurturing and devoted grandmother and harboring an intense love for a boy with captivating blue eyes, Mara remained unaware of the missing pieces of her existence.

But when the secrets of her great-grandmother, Genevieve Silver, are revealed, Mara's world shatters. The once-hidden secrets of her ancestry, bound by the ancient role of Protector of the Elemental Magic, burst forth into the light. As unseen realms are laid bare and forgotten memories flood her mind, Mara must confront a reality both wondrous and terrifying.

In an extraordinary twist of fate, the revelations reshape Mara's life, forever altering not only her own destiny but the entire world she thought she knew. Embracing her newfound knowledge, Mara embarks on a transformative journey filled with enchantment and peril. As she grapples with her own powers and unravels the mysteries that surround her, Mara becomes a beacon of hope in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

Prepare to be captivated by a tale where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary. In this immersive adventure, Mara Stone's awakening will leave an indelible mark, forever changing the course of her life and reshaping the very fabric of her reality. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey alongside Mara as she discovers her true purpose and unlocks the incredible powers that lie within her.

Genres: Fantasy

314 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2023

About the author

Marnie Cate is a writer of coming of age and urban fantasy novels. Born in an Irish mining town in Montana, she always had a flair for the dramatic and a vivid imagination, and spent her childhood lost in the elaborate worlds she created with the help of her dolls.

One day Marnie Cate was struck by a powerful image in her mind. This seed created the world of Starten and the complicated world of goddesses and their touch on the mortal world.

Inspired by the actress Dame Judi Dench, she pursued her dream of sharing the stories that were brewing in her mind. With the urging of friends and family, she wrote in every spare moment she had.
After countless weekends spent at the local coffee shop typing away and people watching, Marnie finished her first novel, Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic. With the world of elemental magic and the humans they lived in released, the stories have just begun.

In addition to the Protectors series, Marnie has written her first women's literature books with A Broken Girl Collection. Chasing Caitlyn and Forgiving Ginger dives into the hard subject of how life's pain shapes us and how we can break the mold.

When not writing, Marnie enjoys reading, coffee and spending time with her family. She lives in Arizona.

Reviews

[Sheryl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just confusing

I love fantasy novels. But this book just left me feeling like huge, important chunks of the story were cut out for some unknown reason. I really tried but I couldn't even make it halfway through because I was so confused. Self publishing is too often not a good thing. Publishers wouldn't pick up your story for a reason.

[louisa dyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's ok - definitely for young readers i'd say, repetitious & full of inane descriptions

[Pedro Bedro · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story was good but a bit schmalzy with Mara and Cole kissy kissing all the time but the magic and the other characters are good.

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this because of the multi generational history, but not a lot stuck with me.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cozy, magic, fantasy book. Not really my kind of story.

[Todd Haffner · Rating 1 out of 5]

Starts in a dream

Yes it's that bad. Then gets worse. it.jumps around around and you don't know what is going on, even worse, you don't care.

[Michelle Thomason · Rating 3 out of 5]

good read not sure maybe or not read 2nd book

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the story