Tales of a Light Warrior

by Christina D. Raju

A world swallowed by chilling darkness. One girl’s journey to light the way. A fantasy adventure for those who seek enchantment and courage.

Star wishes to discover her true identity and unlock the ancient mysteries shrouding her world, long veiled in darkness. Bound to serve the cruel family of the Grandmaster, her destiny takes a surprising turn when she ventures beyond the city walls into a land of magic and danger. With her friends, the clever owl Krittika and the gloomy serpent Moma, Star explores the vast formidable Desert, encountering spectacular places and curious creatures.Their goal? To find the legendary Light Warrior rumored to know the way to The Light. But as they journey, Star must confront her fears and secrets to fulfill her destiny. And lurking in the shadows is the awakening of the Lady of the Void…

A perfect read for those who love Mythical Creatures, Quest For Courage, Adventure With Friends, Enchanting Cities and Deserts, Horrific Monsters, Life Lessons, Alice in Wonderland, and The NeverEnding Story!

356 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2024

About the author

Christina D. Raju, originally from a cozy Czech town, spent her childhood as a singer. At just 16, she jetted off to Prague, soaking up its vibrant arts scene and igniting her creative spark. She spent years singing and writing songs for other artists.

However, her biggest dream had always been to write stories full of enchanting worlds, hidden meanings, and shy characters who think themselves ordinary, until life proves them wrong.

Her passion for helping people with empowerment has been evident throughout the years when she embraced the role of a life and spiritual coach. Guiding others on their path to self-discovery and fulfillment became her mission.

She loves reading classics and refuses to believe that life is not full of magic. She doesn’t mind re-reading Alice in Wonderland for the thousandth time and enjoys watching old cartoons and getting lost in nature.

Today, nestled in Prague with her husband, when she isn’t reading, learning, or cooking, Christina writes stories full of fantasy, woven with a subtle spiritual analogy.

Find out more at @christinadraju @talesofalightwarrior

Reviews

[Christina Raju · Rating 5 out of 5]

So apparently we are allowed to review our own books. I was a bit hesitant, but of course, if I don't believe in myself and my inner child who helped me to write this story, then who will?
It was a dream come true to work on something that I wanted to do since I was a little child - to write something in English for children was always there; then as I grew up, I started feeling the importance of preserving our (inner) children's innocence and playfulness, and I started uncovering some spiritual truths about our existence. That's when I knew I wanted to add that layer to my writing. I genuinely hope that everyone reading Tales of a Light Warrior finds their inner Light and magic and that the story gives you hope. Thank you all for being a part of this journey.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I shared this read with my 12 year old. We often have read aloud time together.

This was a very intriguing story. At times it felt a little wordy and my daughter was unclear on what was happening, but overall it was a very magical piece. There is a lot of characterization and dialogue with the side characters. It can be witty and fun, but it didn’t always seem to help move the plot forward. One of our favorite elements was Star’s ability to start looking at all that she has been taught critically and reshape her thinking. Beautiful piece.

I think this book would be great for teens (or older) who love heartfelt fantasy reads.

We received a digital ebook for review and this is our honest review.

[Carla Zanghellini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story where hatred and love are not far away from each other. Search for the light and never give up!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.