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Tales of the Five Realms #3
Lightkeepers
Hagar Wixey is back at Vanar University, and she’ll be a master mage soon if all goes to plan. But things are different. Not everyone returned for the third year, and even after the fog lifted, there’s a gloom that won’t shift. Hagar begins investigating signs of demonology in the University, but it won’t be long before she’s out of her depth…
Ortense and Rollo are now married, but wedded bliss falters as Ortense is challenged to leave Vanar and take on a new role. It all feels like bad timing and she’s reluctant to go. And then an enemy from her past appears, eager to settle scores. Meanwhile, Rollo is on an emotional rollercoaster of his own, and in danger of falling back into the grip of an old obsession…
Before long, one member of the Order of the Lightkeepers will betray them all and their very existence will be imperilled. Outside the city walls, a dangerous journey into the Disputed Land beckons, and a race against time to catch a traitor and escape their enemies. The prize is possession of a lost legendary artefact that might be the answer to their problems. Or it may just be the beginning of something much worse…
This fantasy thriller with romance is ideal for fans of dark academia, magic, found family, adventurous journeys into danger, sorcerers and mages. Add to that a diverse cast and an exciting game of cat and mouse.
This is a full-length novel that can be read as a standalone, but is probably best read as the third in a series set in the Five Realms, a world of supernatural phenomena where light fighters push back against shade, and the Dark.
Ortense and Rollo are now married, but wedded bliss falters as Ortense is challenged to leave Vanar and take on a new role. It all feels like bad timing and she’s reluctant to go. And then an enemy from her past appears, eager to settle scores. Meanwhile, Rollo is on an emotional rollercoaster of his own, and in danger of falling back into the grip of an old obsession…
Before long, one member of the Order of the Lightkeepers will betray them all and their very existence will be imperilled. Outside the city walls, a dangerous journey into the Disputed Land beckons, and a race against time to catch a traitor and escape their enemies. The prize is possession of a lost legendary artefact that might be the answer to their problems. Or it may just be the beginning of something much worse…
This fantasy thriller with romance is ideal for fans of dark academia, magic, found family, adventurous journeys into danger, sorcerers and mages. Add to that a diverse cast and an exciting game of cat and mouse.
This is a full-length novel that can be read as a standalone, but is probably best read as the third in a series set in the Five Realms, a world of supernatural phenomena where light fighters push back against shade, and the Dark.
361 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2025
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January 28, 2025
LIGHTKEEPERS is the third book in the Tales of the Five Realms series, and I would definitely say you need to read the other two first.
Hagar has returned to school but Jude hasn't. She is still in the Lightkeepers and wants to concentrate on her studies. Things don't work out that way for her. Ortense and Rollow are the main focus of this book and they both have their own issues and plots to deal with.
I don't know if it's the gap in books (it was 2022 when I read book 2) or just me, but I struggled with this one. I started it three different times before I decided to push through. The world is just as intricate as before but it didn't grip me this time. As for Rollo and Ortense, I found that I just didn't care.
If you have read the other two, then I definitely recommend you giving this one a go and decide for yourself.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Jan 28, 2025
Hagar has returned to school but Jude hasn't. She is still in the Lightkeepers and wants to concentrate on her studies. Things don't work out that way for her. Ortense and Rollow are the main focus of this book and they both have their own issues and plots to deal with.
I don't know if it's the gap in books (it was 2022 when I read book 2) or just me, but I struggled with this one. I started it three different times before I decided to push through. The world is just as intricate as before but it didn't grip me this time. As for Rollo and Ortense, I found that I just didn't care.
If you have read the other two, then I definitely recommend you giving this one a go and decide for yourself.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 28, 2025
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