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Bound at the Root
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Expected 14 Nov 25
Hope Is Dwindling...
Born as an Ordinary in a world where magic rules, Emelyne faces the struggles that come with possessing no power.
The royals and their people live indulgent, lavish lives while those beneath them are left to suffer.
No one has dared challenge this way of life, as the royals of Ilhan, being ruthless in their rule, have spread their influence across all kingdoms.
However, when the Gold Capes raid her village, Emelyne finds herself standing between the hands ready to strike her people down. But her act of retaliation won't go unpunished.
Taken as prisoner, she's made to be an example by the royals but gets more than she bargained for when they deem her
"Princess of Ordinaries."
As she's forced to endure a brutal torment, she gains a knowledge that could bring down the royals' tyrannical reign, but she can't do it alone.
Finding friendships that remind her what it means to be strong, she brings hope back to the people, discovering she had power all along.
Complete with Illustrations throughout the book, and recipes in the back, "Bound At The Root" takes you on an enthralling journey of found family, perseverance, and finding hope when all seems lost.
Born as an Ordinary in a world where magic rules, Emelyne faces the struggles that come with possessing no power.
The royals and their people live indulgent, lavish lives while those beneath them are left to suffer.
No one has dared challenge this way of life, as the royals of Ilhan, being ruthless in their rule, have spread their influence across all kingdoms.
However, when the Gold Capes raid her village, Emelyne finds herself standing between the hands ready to strike her people down. But her act of retaliation won't go unpunished.
Taken as prisoner, she's made to be an example by the royals but gets more than she bargained for when they deem her
"Princess of Ordinaries."
As she's forced to endure a brutal torment, she gains a knowledge that could bring down the royals' tyrannical reign, but she can't do it alone.
Finding friendships that remind her what it means to be strong, she brings hope back to the people, discovering she had power all along.
Complete with Illustrations throughout the book, and recipes in the back, "Bound At The Root" takes you on an enthralling journey of found family, perseverance, and finding hope when all seems lost.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 14, 2025
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July 30, 2025
A very fun book with exciting magic and characters. As promised some found family in the second half which was so cozy. I need to make myself some Maplecrisp pie!!
August 16, 2025
I am truly honored to have been selected to read this book as an ARC. I am writing this reveiw with my own free will and was not paid to do so.
This story starts with a wonder beginning, filled with such raw,real, emotions that actually connected with me from the very first chapter. The realism of the many different dilemmas in the world is spoken with such vivid imagery.
The author is just so in tune with life's difficulties, she writes with a sense of knowing. The emotion behind every word is weighed so heavily with feelings, not just happiness or sadness but anguish, sorrow, grief, and the good and the joyous.
The story takes place in the Kingdom of IIhan where its ruthless leaders, lead with cruelty, damming there citizens into poverty and starvation in the villages of the Ordinaries and the Deplorables.
I am inspired by the FMC, A ordinary small villager, who loves fiercely, has such a kind soft-heart, who is bold with wittiness and resilient and fights for others. I love that she is older, being older myself it's really cool to see characters who are of the same age or older.
The MMC is an outcast to both the Deplorables and Ordinaries. When he came into the story line, it was with true grace and valor leading his aide. As he began his travels with the FMC, they both began to become closer than ever. The MMC, is filled with wisdom from his past and leans his ear to anyone who needs a listening spirit, he is kind, thoughtful, and has a deep capacity for compassion. He is a fighter, which shows in places unseen both in mind and body.
This book has no spice but the yearning and the longing are there in full swing, you will definitely we swooning! ☺️
I am so grateful for the author trusting in me and letting me be apart of her journey. I am so excited for what's head!
This story starts with a wonder beginning, filled with such raw,real, emotions that actually connected with me from the very first chapter. The realism of the many different dilemmas in the world is spoken with such vivid imagery.
The author is just so in tune with life's difficulties, she writes with a sense of knowing. The emotion behind every word is weighed so heavily with feelings, not just happiness or sadness but anguish, sorrow, grief, and the good and the joyous.
The story takes place in the Kingdom of IIhan where its ruthless leaders, lead with cruelty, damming there citizens into poverty and starvation in the villages of the Ordinaries and the Deplorables.
I am inspired by the FMC, A ordinary small villager, who loves fiercely, has such a kind soft-heart, who is bold with wittiness and resilient and fights for others. I love that she is older, being older myself it's really cool to see characters who are of the same age or older.
The MMC is an outcast to both the Deplorables and Ordinaries. When he came into the story line, it was with true grace and valor leading his aide. As he began his travels with the FMC, they both began to become closer than ever. The MMC, is filled with wisdom from his past and leans his ear to anyone who needs a listening spirit, he is kind, thoughtful, and has a deep capacity for compassion. He is a fighter, which shows in places unseen both in mind and body.
This book has no spice but the yearning and the longing are there in full swing, you will definitely we swooning! ☺️
I am so grateful for the author trusting in me and letting me be apart of her journey. I am so excited for what's head!
September 7, 2025
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October 10, 2025
OH MY WORD THIS BOOK!!!😭😭❤️❤️ I had the pleasure of reading an early copy of this book and it stole my heart. A gripping examination of the abuse of power, finding one's place in a corrupt system designed to keep you down, and power of community and solidarity to rise against the injustices of tyrannical regime. All set against the beautiful backdrop of a rich fantasy world, this story is evocative and haunting in its exploration of the human spirit. Abuse and trauma follow our beloved FMC Emelyne, and healing is not a linear journey, but the strength of her will and unwavering kindness is a balm for the soul especially as a reader in our current world state. We meet our rag tag group who band together to fight back, and the found family vibes are immaculate. Everwood's descriptions of the coziest tavern, The Dusty Barrel, serve as a reminder of the things we hold dear, and how it's worth fighting for. Grab a slice of maple apple crisp pie, a steaming cup of tea, and get ready for this grand adventure of self discovery!
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