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Great Lands #1
Messenger
Darkness falls on the Great Lands. Gabriella knows the days of unity are over and urges her father to heed the warnings. But King Algor refuses to listen, believing he can unite the kingdoms. Once the Great Prince descends on their castle, he scatters all resistance, imprisons her sister, and forces Gabriella on the run.
For years, Gabriella dreams of retribution. When a messenger tracks her in the forest, she fears all is lost. But the messenger arrives with a mission – for Gabriella to challenge the Prince. Armed only with powerful instincts and a gift for premonition, Gabriella sets out on the perilous journey to end his reign of terror.
For years, Gabriella dreams of retribution. When a messenger tracks her in the forest, she fears all is lost. But the messenger arrives with a mission – for Gabriella to challenge the Prince. Armed only with powerful instincts and a gift for premonition, Gabriella sets out on the perilous journey to end his reign of terror.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
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First published September 1, 2013
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About the author
K.M. Tremills
10 books12 followersKate Tremills is an author and creative mentor who helps artists and makers reconnect with the joy at the heart of their creative process. With a background in storytelling, publishing, and performance, she blends myth and practice to support people to make meaningful work—without burning out.
Over the past two decades, she’s published five books, taught creative process, spoken at conferences, and built soulful workshops that encourage intuition and momentum. Her work invites creators to express themselves and create with more ease—while trusting their magic.
She lives on Vancouver Island, where you’ll find her walking by the sea, following ideas through mist and forest, and sipping stellar coffee. She believes creative momentum starts with trust—and a spark of magic.
Her latest book, Joyful Creating: How to Stay Inspired without Losing Your Spark is an international bestseller.
Kate is delighted to hear from readers on Instagram.
Over the past two decades, she’s published five books, taught creative process, spoken at conferences, and built soulful workshops that encourage intuition and momentum. Her work invites creators to express themselves and create with more ease—while trusting their magic.
She lives on Vancouver Island, where you’ll find her walking by the sea, following ideas through mist and forest, and sipping stellar coffee. She believes creative momentum starts with trust—and a spark of magic.
Her latest book, Joyful Creating: How to Stay Inspired without Losing Your Spark is an international bestseller.
Kate is delighted to hear from readers on Instagram.
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September 20, 2013
Written in language that often borders on the poetic, Messenger tells the wonderful story of a young woman's journey to overcome fear and embrace her own power.
At Messenger's centre, is Gabriella, a character who embodies both strength and femininity, grace and passion. On a mission to rescue her sister, she is forced to match wits with a Great Prince, befriend a mysterious alchemist and battle an unexpected dark force.
The world she inhabits is dynamic and thrilling where consciousness exists in the most unexpected and delightful places. And beloved creatures, such as Casmire, demand as much of the reader's attention as their human counterparts.
Through watching Gabriella discover, struggle with and accept her own gifts, gifts that are both divine and human, the reader is able to recognize that which is unique and to be celebrated about themselves.
At Messenger's centre, is Gabriella, a character who embodies both strength and femininity, grace and passion. On a mission to rescue her sister, she is forced to match wits with a Great Prince, befriend a mysterious alchemist and battle an unexpected dark force.
The world she inhabits is dynamic and thrilling where consciousness exists in the most unexpected and delightful places. And beloved creatures, such as Casmire, demand as much of the reader's attention as their human counterparts.
Through watching Gabriella discover, struggle with and accept her own gifts, gifts that are both divine and human, the reader is able to recognize that which is unique and to be celebrated about themselves.
April 16, 2014
Messenger is a surprisingly unusual book, beautiful in its elegance and full of wise words that flow around the plot.
It follows the story of Gabriella, a Messenger on a quest from the Source, or God. She must rely on her innate psychic abilities to determine what is required of her at each stage of her quest. Along the way she meets Adrian, a mysterious man with powers similar to her own. Adrian becomes her guide and leads her to the Hidden Palace of the Prince, the destination of her journey.
The relationship between Gabriella and Adrian brings intensity and there is excitement as the quest develops, but through it all the book retains a rare serenity.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and found it brought a peaceful wisdom, leaving me with lots of quotes to ponder.
It follows the story of Gabriella, a Messenger on a quest from the Source, or God. She must rely on her innate psychic abilities to determine what is required of her at each stage of her quest. Along the way she meets Adrian, a mysterious man with powers similar to her own. Adrian becomes her guide and leads her to the Hidden Palace of the Prince, the destination of her journey.
The relationship between Gabriella and Adrian brings intensity and there is excitement as the quest develops, but through it all the book retains a rare serenity.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and found it brought a peaceful wisdom, leaving me with lots of quotes to ponder.
September 21, 2014
What a great read...An absolute treasure and fascinating story. You meet Gabriella who is not only by royal blood but also a Divine Messenger. As a Messenger she has to go on a quest to help the people of the land. Does she succeed? Does she accept the cruel and hard path? Does she outwit the Great Prince? Can she save her twin sister? Is she able to be the Messenger she was trained to be? Can she save the kingdom and queendom of the lands? The storytelling of the novel and the cast of characters that she interacts with are unique in their own way and make the novel a true joy to read.
If you are looking for a novel with a little bit mystery, a spark of magic and the understanding of the old way. I suggest you read this novel. Because you too will be rooting for everything from the life of the stone to the heartbeat of the heroine. Bravo Kate for a wonderful story. I can not wait to read more from you!
If you are looking for a novel with a little bit mystery, a spark of magic and the understanding of the old way. I suggest you read this novel. Because you too will be rooting for everything from the life of the stone to the heartbeat of the heroine. Bravo Kate for a wonderful story. I can not wait to read more from you!
May 6, 2025
A beautifully crafted story of a young woman who has been gifted with unusual talents and has been tasked with a journey or what I feel is her quest. Epic is the word that came to mind once I had finished - filled with characters whose own journeys either support or challenge Gabrielle, testing her to her very core. There are almost fairytale qualities to this, also reminding me of Aesop and his fables. Much can be applied to life today from this exciting spin on good and evil and choices. I must say that I didn't see the twist at the end coming...I wonder if this story may have a sequel..
Kate, Tremills, thank you for a really fabulous and adventuresome read - truly worth the few late nights that I just didn't want to put the book down and turn out the light. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Kate, Tremills, thank you for a really fabulous and adventuresome read - truly worth the few late nights that I just didn't want to put the book down and turn out the light. Looking forward to reading more from you.
March 25, 2018
One thing, I enjoy about doing reviews is that I get to discover new authors. Taking a chance with a new author has been one of the easiest risks that a reviewer can ever make.
I recently came across Messenger by K.M. Tremills. Tremills is an author that I have made an online acquaintance through a Facebook Writers Group. I found out about Messenger and the book’s description intrigued me.
Messenger is an interesting, mythic fantasy revolving around a young woman named Gabriella called to save a kingdom from the evil Prince. The story follows Gabriella’s journey through the Great Lands and onto the palace where she will face the Prince. However, Gabriella is a twin and her sister was chosen by the Prince to be his queen. Gabriella will have to embrace her calling on this journey to the palace and save her twin sister.
Tremills tells an interesting story with a small cast of characters that kept me interested. I have to admit it took me a bit to get the narrative rhythm of the story and there was not a lot of action typical for an epic fantasy. However, I enjoyed the understated aspects of the story and the introspective nature of the characters. It seems the author was trying to explore the nature of a calling and how can a young woman embrace it instead of just saving the world from evil. A calling or destiny (which is a familiar trope in fantasy) has always interested me as a reader and I liked Tremills’ perspective in the Messenger.
Messenger is worth reading and I’m looking forward to the second book of the series to find out what happens to Gabriella. I can recommend the novel for epic fantasy readers who can appreciate introspection and interplay between the characters and will read between the lines to discover what is really happening in a story.
I recently came across Messenger by K.M. Tremills. Tremills is an author that I have made an online acquaintance through a Facebook Writers Group. I found out about Messenger and the book’s description intrigued me.
Messenger is an interesting, mythic fantasy revolving around a young woman named Gabriella called to save a kingdom from the evil Prince. The story follows Gabriella’s journey through the Great Lands and onto the palace where she will face the Prince. However, Gabriella is a twin and her sister was chosen by the Prince to be his queen. Gabriella will have to embrace her calling on this journey to the palace and save her twin sister.
Tremills tells an interesting story with a small cast of characters that kept me interested. I have to admit it took me a bit to get the narrative rhythm of the story and there was not a lot of action typical for an epic fantasy. However, I enjoyed the understated aspects of the story and the introspective nature of the characters. It seems the author was trying to explore the nature of a calling and how can a young woman embrace it instead of just saving the world from evil. A calling or destiny (which is a familiar trope in fantasy) has always interested me as a reader and I liked Tremills’ perspective in the Messenger.
Messenger is worth reading and I’m looking forward to the second book of the series to find out what happens to Gabriella. I can recommend the novel for epic fantasy readers who can appreciate introspection and interplay between the characters and will read between the lines to discover what is really happening in a story.
August 9, 2017
This is a YA fantasy with a different feel to it - the language is elegant and it seems as if there is always and underlying message in her words. It also doesn't have your typical villain, which makes for a nice twist.
July 6, 2015
An intriguing concept brought to life with vivid characters. Young women will identify with the heroine and appreciate her story.
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July 29, 2015Are the other reviewers and I reading the same book? Setting aside at 14%.
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