Reclaiming Arabella

by DianaKay Abraham

Two lives collide in this tale of twisted beginnings. A race to claim freedom and the fight to keep an ancient war at arms length. Will Uriah and Raven succeed in solving the mystery they find before time runs out? Or will they find more questions than answers?

Learning his role as the Agron Realms newest Lord of the Shallows, Uriah investigates a mysterious light in a cave in his territory. What will he find? Why does it call to him? What will he find on this trail of mystery he's decided to embark upon? Always searching for his missing betrothed, will he ever find the love stolen from him?

Always on the move, Raven has more enemies than friends in this game she calls life. Will she find what she seeks in time to protect her birthright? Read along to discover the answers in this gripping faery tale of love and war.

411 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2024

Reviews

[Jen Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reclaiming Arabella
DianaKay Abraham

Tropes: Fated Mates, Animal Companion, Feisty FMC, Elemental Magic

This is the first book in The Agron Realm Trilogy and it is an adventure from beginning to end. Fated Mates lost to each other collide and fight for their love, freedom, and to protect their kingdom. It's full of mystery, adventure, banter and snarky jokes. Each character is fully developed and the world building is top notch. I was mesmerized from page one and quickly found myself transported to realms I've never imagined. I found myself side-by-side with Raven, lost in Uriah's admiration. Knightmare is one-of-a-kind! The relationship he and Raven have is beautiful. This truly is a gripping faery tale of love and war. I'm ready for books 2, Revealing Felix.

Come join me in this epic adventure. I promise you won't be disappointed!

[Heather Byrd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok Fae horses ?!?! Heck ya. This was a great easy read with a nice introduction to the world building and wasn’t hard to follow at all. Then you have instant attraction, fated mates, and mutual pining— another heck yes! There are multiple pov and great twists and plot on top of the romance. Well done debut!!

[Dana 🦋 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5⭐️
Spice: 3🌶

Format: Physical Book 📖

I. Could. Not. Get. Enough.
I would seriously recommend all my fantasy lovers check this book out.

Seriously this book is binge worthy, attention grabbing and had me at the edge of my seat.

There's everything you could possibly want in a fantasy book and much more. Fated Mates, magic, found family,Family, hidden identities & or course an animal companion that i absolutely love (Knightmare is my fav 🤣🤣)

I'm gonna be honest this was not what I was expecting at all and I want...nope I need more!

This book is very aptly named. Arabella (Raven) quite literally reclaims herself and it is so empowering.

[A.M. Denelsbeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book!! I absolutely can’t get enough of a perfect fated mates story.. And put it on the sea and I am sucked in! Give this book a read, you won’t regret it 🤩

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! You really connect with the characters and it's a very intriguing story that just makes you want to keep reading to find out what happens next. I definitely recommend stepping into the Agron Realm. You won't be disappointed!

[Stacey (Bookalorian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished Reclaiming Arabella by DianaKay Abraham - Book one of the Agron Realm Trilogy and here are my musings.

Uriah is the newest lord of the shallows and learning his new role is just another thing he has to do. What he doesn’t expect when he is searching for a light he saw in a cave in his territory… is a girl… She calls herself Raven..

Except, that is not her name… Her name is Arabella. His soul mate and betrothed… A girl stolen away years earlier.. A girl he never gave up the hope of finding. Their magic pulled them together and Arabella must find what she seeks in order to step back into her birthright but can she do it?

I just need to take one moment to mourn what happened to Arabella… (IFKYK). It was a really impactful moment for me and the author really brought the feels.

Imagine being sucked into the kind of world you could see yourself living in. That’s what you will find here. The kind of world building most authors can only dream of creating. I felt like I was there… I could feel it… Smell it… visual it in a really vivid way.

Uriah is a really solid character. Especially when he finally finds Arabella again, he is gentle and patient with her. It was splendid. He was the dreamy MMC but… Felix… SIGHHH He stole the show for me. If you need a new book BF, he is it!

I loved the fated mates… It was so whimsical and sweet. It was done with such care and respect that I felt privileged to read all about it. There is some mild spice and it’s done tastefully well. All in all this romantasy ticks all the boxes.

There is some beautiful artwork in this book too! It’s a well rounded, beautifully written work of art!

4.5 stars

Thank you to @author.darlingducky22 for sending me your book and for our author chat!! You can find our chat here….

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[Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reclaiming Arabella
DianaKay Abraham
ARC
Dec 3- Dec 9
Release Date: 12.1.2024
Rating: 5✨️ 4.5 🌶

Review:
I'm absolutely in love with this story. The character growth in Arabella is really admirable. Through all the trail and tribulations this character endures, she embraces her originally self and becomes whole in end was so powerful and an impact full part of the story.

This book had me hooked from the beginning, and I had an incredibly hard time putting this book down to be an adult. This story was truly such a powerful and impactful storyline of finding one's true self. The world building was beautifully well written, and the characters drove this story very well.

My favorite Badasd female character was Arabella (aka Raven), but Uriah, Sebastian, and Felix were a few of my favorites, too. But you can't forget about the spunky smart-ass best friend, fae-horse, Knightmare.

A favorite scene would have to be when Arabella reclaimed herself in the end. I mean, the whole book was fantastic. But Felix getting HEA as well has got to be a favorite as well.

I can't wait to see where Diana takes this story, and I'm excited for book 2.

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[Rikka Kang · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great debut for a new author. This book brought hidden identities, fated mates, lies and secrets, and found family into a fun storyline. In a world at war of humans vs fae, we see the fae lines of power diminishing. In hopes to rebuild powerful lines, the goal of the king is to marry powerful lords children to establish new monarchies. In the hopes of making these connects, things are disrupted when 4 year old Arabella is kidnapped.

Arabella (now Raven) is a strong FMC who asks as a mercenary for the human Queen. After a life of torment at the hands of "the sculpture" Raven now uses his methods to unalive bad people.
When she happens to find Uriah in a cave she is lost in, her whole world becomes upside down and the memories of her past return.

This books takes on some twists and turns. We see a lot of areas of the FMC questioning truths as everything she believed is tested in truth and lies. We see the Fae trying to find the truths of what actually happened to Arabella. And we see powers thought lost return to the world of the fae.

[mrnuina · Rating 5 out of 5]

WAU! Just wau!! This is so good!! Just wau
Felix, oh how i love him! He is amazing! And kinda sweet but also funny! Just so lovely!
Sebastian, he is lovely too! Wish there was more of him! Funny, first thing i tought about him when i read this.
Uriah, well hello, dreamy! Shadow daddy, i do like that a lot! And the way he feels for Arabella, so sweet that i think i have sugar overdose.
Arabella, Raven, her life was horrible! But the way she still became so fierce and strong, amazing
I’m not a horse person myself(yes i know)
but Knightmare, i want him. He is so funny and witty and smart! So glad that Arabella found him, they make a good pair!
The world is amazing and so well written! You really could see yourself there. And it’s so pretty
The twist about who did what and when and why, seriously so good! I was sitting my mouth open and mind plown. Also i may have giggled out loud and made noices that only animals can hear couple off times.
I mean, i don’t have enough words for this! I think i might need a minute or two and then i can maybe talk with someone about this

[Just_a_nerd_withcats · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in love with this book. I wanna forget it and reread it again.
I wanna meet the characters again for the first time and fall in love all over.

Uriah with his wings and shadows. His unyielding faith in that he'll find her. That no other woman will compare.🫠
Raven who is sassy and strong in spite of her experience in her childhood. Her growth is inspiring.
Felix and Sebastian who were there when needed. I love that they have their own little side stories (or not so little in Felix's case) and that we get Felix's pov. His grief was flowing from the pages. Zed was mystery I wish we had more time with 😉
Knightmare, ah yes doesn't love a sassy animal companion 😄

The story is filled with twists and turns that had me fully invested. It is filled with intrigue, conspiracies and magic. There are epic battle scenes and well written spicy scenes.

I recommend this to everyone who likes a good fantasy, with fated mates, found family and wings

I can't wait for the next book!!!!

[Samantha Mannone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another book that I got pulled into and did not want to leave. Raven is a very strong FMC who did whatever she needed to for survival. There are vulnerable sides to her and you'll get to see more of that as you read. She hasn't had an easy life by any means but because of that, she holds empathy for those who are wronged. Uriah is a light within the shadows. He never gave up on looking for his missing betrothed. Although he's fairly serious due to his role as Lord of the Shallows, he still has some humor to him that you see come out more around his friends Felix & Sebastian. There's usually always a "side" character that I end up liking and Felix is a character that you'll grow to like. Overall the world and story build in this book is very well done. The spice level I would say is there but it's not the main theme of the story. The 2nd book in this series "Revealing Felix" releases Sept 9th and I cannot wait to get my hands on it and dive in.

[Christina B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two lives collide in this tale of twisted beginnings. A race to claim freedom and the fight to keep an ancient war at arms length. Will Uriah and Raven succeed in solving the mystery they find before time runs out? Or will they find more questions than answers?

Learning his role as the Agron Realm's newest Lord of the Shallows, Uriah investigates a mysterious light in a cave in his territory. What will he find? Why does it call to him? What will he find on this trail of mystery he's decided to embark upon? Always searching for his missing betrothed, will he ever find the love stolen from him?

Always on the move, Raven has more enemies than friends in this game she calls life. Will she find what she seeks in time to protect her birthright? Read along to discover the answers in this gripping faery tale of love and war.

[Sabine A McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

We meet Raven, a very stabby FMC, who's been living in the human realm. Then we meet Uriah, the Lord of the Shallows from the Argon Realm, the fae part of this world. Let's just say they are connected. A chance meeting in a cave system flows into the storyline and who they are to each other. And who Raven really is.

The magic, the political intrigue, the kingdoms, the drama, oh my word! Add in a supporting cast, a wonderful horse named Knightmare. (Yes, he bites!), and beautiful lands divided. The slow burn, the mystery, the world building, the action! I can not wait for book two! This was a great read!

My favorite thing about the whole book is the found family trope. Love love love it! 🥰

[Arista Bluebell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm blown away by the incredible storyline. Initially, I was hesitant due to its longer length(I prefer shorter reads), but the author's masterful storytelling and intriguing characters quickly drew me in.

The cast of characters is impressively well-developed, with even the side characters adding depth and richness to the story. The world-building is equally impressive.

While I didn't expect the level of complexity and depth from the title, I was pleasantly surprised by the author's skillful handling of multiple plot threads.❤️

Overall, I highly recommend this book to fans of Romantasy.

[Rhi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I went into it sort of blind and I think that made it even more enjoyable. Diana’s writing style was so interesting, it was fast paced and addictive. I could not put this book down, I was itching to know where the story was going to go and it did not disappoint. I really liked our FMC, her story was so heartbreaking but I loved seeing her thrive. The tension and spice in this book was so good too! Fated mates gets me every single time. I enjoyed learning about the magic system and the lore and politics of the world too, it was so entertaining. I definitely recommend this book and I cannot wait to dive into Revealing Felix!

[Rachel Durazo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and the characters. I never would have guessed that this is Diana’s debut novel. Her writing is eloquent and beautiful but still easy to read and she does a great job of balancing showing and telling. Arabella is strong and righteous and fights for those who have been wronged even when her own life was literally torture. Uriah isn’t your typical dark and broody shadow daddy but a strong leader with a desire to do right both for the people he loves and the people he’s responsible for in his territory. Felix and Sebastian are his loyal friends but more than that they’re good that they do and their positions were earned. I can’t wait to get into more of the lore in the next book and find out what else is waiting for our friends in the Agron Realm.

[Daphne Troxell · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ Review: Reclaiming Arabella by Diana Kay Abraham ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.25 stars)

Knightmare is my absolute favorite!! The connection between Arabella and Uriah is so powerful—it leaps off the page. Together, they’re unstoppable. 🖤

This romantasy has it all: fae, humans, sorcery, and a storyline that keeps you hooked from start to finish. If you’re craving a magical world with deep emotions and high stakes, this one is such a great read!

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[DianaKay Abraham · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I set out to write Reclaiming Arabella, I did it with the thought that I wanted to write a book that had everything that I was missing from current popular books.

This is that book and if I can't give it five stars then I can't give it to the world. I sincerely hope you enjoy Raven, Uriah, Sebastian, Felix and Knightmares story.

Welcome to the Agron Realm, be brave, the Sculptor's Apprentice is not one to be trifled with and good luck on your journey.

[Katarina Poppa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly enchanting story from a debut author. The twists and turns in the plot really keep you hooked! The characters are really what drew me in. The relationships that change and are built within this book paired with the growth is wonderful. I also enjoyed the "side stories" from the other characters. It's always nice to see other perspectives aside from the main characters. Looking forward to book 2!

4.5 ⭐️

[Bethany Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must read for fantasy lovers. I’m a sucker for all the mates tropes, and this book delivered! Full of twists, turns, and some sass along the way I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The battle scenes were well written. As someone who has some difficulty mentally picturing scenes, I found that was not the case here. I am very excited to read the next book and continue the adventure in the Agron Realm!

[Chelsea Pawer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love to see debut authors coming out of the gate strong! That's exactly what you get in this book. I'm an absolutely sucker for anything fated mates related, so I was hooked! Super intriguing characters as well! I took my time reading this one, and I'm glad I did! It's worth it to be immersed in the story and letting it take you away!

[Kelsey Scanlon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely enjoyed this enchanting book. the plot twist just kept coming!! made me fall in love with the book so quick that I forgot what sleep was. Definitely great read!!! I need more!!!

Also as a heads up the author doesn't tell you this but once you start this book girl just dont stop reading it!!! I am so excited to start book 2 soon!!!

[Kristyn Fairchild · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spice was 🌶️🌶️ id rate this a 7 out of 10 I am here for the FMC and MMC just wish there was a tad more world bringing or the kingdoms they come from and would love more battle details! But overall fast read and I liked it

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hit to be sure. I loved the characters and how they interacted with each other, each ones unique feel. And for a book outside my usual go to's this was fantastic. The battles, the drama, so many layers explored with still more to uncover and discover. I can't wait for the next one.

[R.S Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loooveeeee this book so much!!! I had high expectations for this boom cuz Diana is an amazing writer, and omg were my expectations met!! The characters, setting, plot, loved everything!! I was hooked from the first sentence and would 100% recommend everyone to read it!!

[Hayley Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable fantasy that has you rooting for the main character to get their earned revenge and happy ending. This author captured great storytelling with well placed humor and spice. Prepare to fall in love with multiple characters that will have you eagerly awaiting the next book.

[Bookish Venturess · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

This was an amazing book. I loved the story so much. The characters are phenomenal. I love the fae aspect as well as the humans. The twist about who kidnapped Arabella was not one I saw coming. Over all a great story that I think any fantasy lover will want to read.

[Jenn O'Leary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reclaiming Arabella is an exciting, fated mates read full of secrets and intrigue.
This book is full of twists and turns and leaves you wanting more.
If you enjoy fantasy books make sure to check this one out.

[Liana Van Doren · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a lovely and easy read.
An interesting heartbroken story following the FMC with the most sweetest MMC Ive ever seen, in a fae world with a faehorse. Sounds really good doesn't it?
I had fun reading this.

[Sherrie Deaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won an advanced copy and couldn't believe this was a first time author. The characters are well developed and I quickly became immersed in their world. Excited to see what happens next.