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White Road Chronicles #4
Radiance
The Truth Comes Out...Choices Must Be Made...
The Dark Lord Darnel knows a Curian has returned to the Halls of Knowledge. He must stop this spark before it turns into a raging fire. Alyra's memories have returned. The staggering truth about her past and her former master is more than she can bear.
While Lotari and Stitch try to finalize the building of the Wilderland Meeting Hall, Alyra and Ethan are proving to be a hindrance to their plans. Alyra must decide if she should stay and work through the trials facing her quest, or give in to Lord Darnel’s demands.
Katrina has more help now than she knows how to handle. Tarek, the Racan traitor, is now in her service along with the warriors Jerin and Carah. Jerin is commissioned to help train the townsfolk as they attempt to reclaim the city of Denovo. Katrina must decide if she should give up the search for her missing people, or stay in hiding from the one who knows her secret.
Alburnium can only be saved if everyone will put aside past grievances and stand together for the common good. Unfortunately, wounds run deep and forgiveness means mean weakening defenses in a time when a strong defense is needed more than ever.
Read The White Road Chronicle Series in this
Illuminated- Book One
Luminosity- Book Two
Emanate- Book Three
Radiance- Book Four
Ignited- Book Five
Ablaze- Book Six
The White Road Tales (Captured, Stolen & Ransom novellas) (This is a prequel and told from Tarek's point of view)
The Dark Lord Darnel knows a Curian has returned to the Halls of Knowledge. He must stop this spark before it turns into a raging fire. Alyra's memories have returned. The staggering truth about her past and her former master is more than she can bear.
While Lotari and Stitch try to finalize the building of the Wilderland Meeting Hall, Alyra and Ethan are proving to be a hindrance to their plans. Alyra must decide if she should stay and work through the trials facing her quest, or give in to Lord Darnel’s demands.
Katrina has more help now than she knows how to handle. Tarek, the Racan traitor, is now in her service along with the warriors Jerin and Carah. Jerin is commissioned to help train the townsfolk as they attempt to reclaim the city of Denovo. Katrina must decide if she should give up the search for her missing people, or stay in hiding from the one who knows her secret.
Alburnium can only be saved if everyone will put aside past grievances and stand together for the common good. Unfortunately, wounds run deep and forgiveness means mean weakening defenses in a time when a strong defense is needed more than ever.
Read The White Road Chronicle Series in this
Illuminated- Book One
Luminosity- Book Two
Emanate- Book Three
Radiance- Book Four
Ignited- Book Five
Ablaze- Book Six
The White Road Tales (Captured, Stolen & Ransom novellas) (This is a prequel and told from Tarek's point of view)
- GenresFantasyChristian Fiction
343 pages, ebook
First published May 27, 2015
14 people are currently reading
42 people want to read
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Jackie Castle
44 books137 followers Jackie Castle is also known as J.R. Castle.
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I am the author of over 35 books in various genres: fantasy, romance, children’s & non-fiction. I write as Jackie Castle & J.R. Castle.
I love exploring my story worlds and, even more, I love God. We’ve had such an interesting journey and there is still so much ahead. I’m always looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary and believe this life is full of unlimited possibilities.
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Hello friends-
Welcome to my Goodreads Story World. I hope you’ll have a stroll around at all the sweet, inspirational stories on my shelves. One never knows what new adventure awaits them around the next corner.
I am the author of over 35 books in various genres: fantasy, romance, children’s & non-fiction. I write as Jackie Castle & J.R. Castle.
I love exploring my story worlds and, even more, I love God. We’ve had such an interesting journey and there is still so much ahead. I’m always looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary and believe this life is full of unlimited possibilities.
I love to interact with readers! Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and check out my blog page. You can find out more about my shenanigans over at: www.jackiecastle.com. While you're snooping around, take a moment to sign up for my monthly newsletter. =)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
J. C.
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October 6, 2024
Hands down my favorite book in this quickly growing into a new favorite series! It had action, character arcs and choices that both frustrated me yet made them more and more real then they’ve already been and ultimately made me love them more, sweet, swoony romance, and everything in between!
And oh my, yes, it was FINALLY pointed out how the others being so “hostile” towards Tarek not being one of them wasn’t helping in drawing him to their side! Finally!!!! This has been a gripe I’ve had ever since Luminosity and while their actions not being so great was hinted at in Emanate this fully was like, “yo, stop it!” which I really really appreciated. And while having doubts they still tried to be nice to him and I loved that, especially the scene with Tarek and Jerin where Tarek’s just so scared of spoiler things and Jerin stays with him and helps him through it despite his doubts about him and it was so touching and wonderful to see, not to mention poor Tarek’s struggles here and throughout the book broke my heart, the poor guy has been through literal hell.
Speaking of characters being through literal hell, Alyra goes through so so much too and I felt for her, especially one part where she’s talking about something horrible and I could just feel her disconnect and it broke my heart. She certainly has depression from what she’s been through and I liked how the author showed this with her repetitive thoughts on whether to turn herself in to Darnel or not which many may find repetitive, which it is but in a realistic way that even I got frustrated at but only because I was scared she’d do the wrong thing and endanger herself and her friends. And she and Tarek are perfect together, I love their romance so so much! 🥰🥰
Everything is building to a head and the way this book ended left me eager to continue and see what happens as this one ends on the most cliffhanger ending so far, so make sure you have Ignited on hand because you’ll want to jump into it ASAP!
‼️Content‼️
TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of physical/emotional/mental abuse from a father/husband (not shown or detailed)
Violence: injuries and blood (not detailed); fighting with weapons and magic (not detailed); an ogre’s head lights on fire from the inside and explodes (not detailed); in the past a character saw their mother killed in front of them (not detailed or shown); a knife is held to a character’s throat
Sexual: kissing (not detailed)
Drugs/Alcohol: a character drugs meat which knocks some men out
Other: magic; magical abilities/objects/creatures; extreme prejudice between humans and other fantasy creatures; bones of long ago dead bodies are found in a building (not detailed); a character is knocked out, tied up, and kidnapped; mentions of physical/emotional/mental abuse from a father/husband (not shown or detailed); characters are imprisoned; a character gambled
And oh my, yes, it was FINALLY pointed out how the others being so “hostile” towards Tarek not being one of them wasn’t helping in drawing him to their side! Finally!!!! This has been a gripe I’ve had ever since Luminosity and while their actions not being so great was hinted at in Emanate this fully was like, “yo, stop it!” which I really really appreciated. And while having doubts they still tried to be nice to him and I loved that, especially the scene with Tarek and Jerin where Tarek’s just so scared of spoiler things and Jerin stays with him and helps him through it despite his doubts about him and it was so touching and wonderful to see, not to mention poor Tarek’s struggles here and throughout the book broke my heart, the poor guy has been through literal hell.
Speaking of characters being through literal hell, Alyra goes through so so much too and I felt for her, especially one part where she’s talking about something horrible and I could just feel her disconnect and it broke my heart. She certainly has depression from what she’s been through and I liked how the author showed this with her repetitive thoughts on whether to turn herself in to Darnel or not which many may find repetitive, which it is but in a realistic way that even I got frustrated at but only because I was scared she’d do the wrong thing and endanger herself and her friends. And she and Tarek are perfect together, I love their romance so so much! 🥰🥰
Everything is building to a head and the way this book ended left me eager to continue and see what happens as this one ends on the most cliffhanger ending so far, so make sure you have Ignited on hand because you’ll want to jump into it ASAP!
‼️Content‼️
TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of physical/emotional/mental abuse from a father/husband (not shown or detailed)
Violence: injuries and blood (not detailed); fighting with weapons and magic (not detailed); an ogre’s head lights on fire from the inside and explodes (not detailed); in the past a character saw their mother killed in front of them (not detailed or shown); a knife is held to a character’s throat
Sexual: kissing (not detailed)
Drugs/Alcohol: a character drugs meat which knocks some men out
Other: magic; magical abilities/objects/creatures; extreme prejudice between humans and other fantasy creatures; bones of long ago dead bodies are found in a building (not detailed); a character is knocked out, tied up, and kidnapped; mentions of physical/emotional/mental abuse from a father/husband (not shown or detailed); characters are imprisoned; a character gambled
June 6, 2015
Captivating
This series is very difficult to put down. It is filled with suspense and wonderful surprises. This next installation is true to form. I eagerly await the next book.
This series is very difficult to put down. It is filled with suspense and wonderful surprises. This next installation is true to form. I eagerly await the next book.
March 7, 2022
Jackie Castle, author of more than 35 books of various genres, delights in the Lord and in the story worlds she prayerfully creates. Alburnium is the world of The White Road Chronicles, enmeshed in a conflict between the brooding domain of demon-enhanced dark King Darnel and the exquisite land of righteous Prince Issah, son of King Shadon, the eternal and true ruler of Alburnium. In the midst of this conflict shine two “illuminates,” both once slaves of Darnel, now battling him for their lives and the future of Alburnium. Alyra and Tarek. At this point in the series, they are bound to one another and determined, despite opposition on many sides, to love one another forever.
This is a romance story, a high fantasy, an engaging drama. I loved it. I have read it several times since I purchased it in 2015!
Jackie explores how depression, unforgiveness, fear, or pride can displace one’s trust in God, one’s self-confidence, and one’s ability to fulfill one’s calling. The characters shift over and over between their own ideas and counsel, and the directives from Prince Issah. Jackie illustrates beautifully how God sees and knows all about it and never stops supporting, guiding, healing and restoring His own.
In one memorable scene, Prince Issah commends a centaur who once had hidden in his woods, seeking to serve King Shadon by caring for the plants and animals there, too terrified (of anyone who was not a centaur) to step outside that safe parameter. However, when Prince Issah had asked the timid centaur to help a confused and terrified human girl, he had obeyed, leaving his comfortable safe place to enter a very difficult adventure with fellow believers:
“I’m sure, even to this day, he has no idea how his one act of kindness was a stone that caused a great ripple across this land… That one act of kindness eventually resulted in locating one of the few remaining Curians… And setting captives of Racah free. That one act of kindness has sent warriors out to reclaim lost cities and lands. That one act of kindness has made it possible to draw the drakes from their hiding places.”
This is one very biblical moment among many in the story that parallels Scripture beautifully.
It’s all about love. Love that overcomes. Love that heals. Love that endures.
This is possibly my favorite book in the series because of how it challenges me to be honest about the things displacing my own trust and ready willingness to act on the divine appointments God gives me. I love the characters and the complexity of the various community and creature cultures Jackie develops. It is one of those fantasies one can read over and over and discover new treasures in it each time!
I gave it 4 stars because of grammatical and spelling errors in the text. However, in content, it is 5 stars!
This is a romance story, a high fantasy, an engaging drama. I loved it. I have read it several times since I purchased it in 2015!
Jackie explores how depression, unforgiveness, fear, or pride can displace one’s trust in God, one’s self-confidence, and one’s ability to fulfill one’s calling. The characters shift over and over between their own ideas and counsel, and the directives from Prince Issah. Jackie illustrates beautifully how God sees and knows all about it and never stops supporting, guiding, healing and restoring His own.
In one memorable scene, Prince Issah commends a centaur who once had hidden in his woods, seeking to serve King Shadon by caring for the plants and animals there, too terrified (of anyone who was not a centaur) to step outside that safe parameter. However, when Prince Issah had asked the timid centaur to help a confused and terrified human girl, he had obeyed, leaving his comfortable safe place to enter a very difficult adventure with fellow believers:
“I’m sure, even to this day, he has no idea how his one act of kindness was a stone that caused a great ripple across this land… That one act of kindness eventually resulted in locating one of the few remaining Curians… And setting captives of Racah free. That one act of kindness has sent warriors out to reclaim lost cities and lands. That one act of kindness has made it possible to draw the drakes from their hiding places.”
This is one very biblical moment among many in the story that parallels Scripture beautifully.
It’s all about love. Love that overcomes. Love that heals. Love that endures.
This is possibly my favorite book in the series because of how it challenges me to be honest about the things displacing my own trust and ready willingness to act on the divine appointments God gives me. I love the characters and the complexity of the various community and creature cultures Jackie develops. It is one of those fantasies one can read over and over and discover new treasures in it each time!
I gave it 4 stars because of grammatical and spelling errors in the text. However, in content, it is 5 stars!
February 12, 2019
Eager for more
Book four carries on the safa, as trust is given, earned, and lost. Our little ally Alyra is learning painfully slow, to seek the prince's will over her own, while her friends learn to trust in the path laid for them. Another good read.
Book four carries on the safa, as trust is given, earned, and lost. Our little ally Alyra is learning painfully slow, to seek the prince's will over her own, while her friends learn to trust in the path laid for them. Another good read.
January 8, 2018
Great book
I love this series and the way this author writes. This book does not disappoint and keeps you turning the pages wanting more!
I love this series and the way this author writes. This book does not disappoint and keeps you turning the pages wanting more!
September 17, 2019
Read the prequel series first! Love this series
Reading a book every 36 hours probably isn't healthy, but I have loved this series, off to the next one!
Reading a book every 36 hours probably isn't healthy, but I have loved this series, off to the next one!
December 22, 2015
Ok, so I know I said book three was my favorite, but... this one is even better. The only bone I have to pick is that it isn't the last book! The next one is supposed to come out sometime early 2016. Wonderful allegory that retells the story of God's love and forgiveness through his son. Though the words "God" and "Jesus" aren't used. Good writing, great fantasy with all the quirky characters including some beasts and creatures, and well rounded characters. No sexual content or swearing. There is romance and there is violence. Epic story of good versus evil. I give it five stars, loved it, and can recommend for ages teens and up (and any fantasy love, you do not have to be a Christian to enjoy this book!) While I am waiting for book five, I see the author has written a few "stories" about the White Road, so....
February 18, 2016
Great read for the whole family
My wife gave me the first book of the series and I loved it. I had to read the whole series and looking forward to the spring when the new one comes out. My grand author sped by me in reading the series. She loved them.
My wife gave me the first book of the series and I loved it. I had to read the whole series and looking forward to the spring when the new one comes out. My grand author sped by me in reading the series. She loved them.
April 21, 2016
I am so happy to be able to give this book 5 stars! The storytelling has been good throughout this series, but this book has also had the advantage of a good editor, making it so much easier to read and more enjoyable.
June 11, 2016
Great story.
The story is superb. There are numerous grammatical errors, but if you can read without letting that bother you this book is worth the price and time.
The story is superb. There are numerous grammatical errors, but if you can read without letting that bother you this book is worth the price and time.
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