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A Tale of Nälu #2
Dragon Thief
What if all you knew had been a lie?
The teaching of the Guardians has guided Semine’s footsteps since her infancy. When her mentor shows up with information contrary to what she’s been taught, she doubts her decision to follow in their footsteps. She must decide if there is life beyond what she has always known or embrace a new, mysterious path and reject the Guardians’ legacy.
This is a short story set in the world of Nälu years before the opening scene of Secrets Kept, a fantasy novel.
The teaching of the Guardians has guided Semine’s footsteps since her infancy. When her mentor shows up with information contrary to what she’s been taught, she doubts her decision to follow in their footsteps. She must decide if there is life beyond what she has always known or embrace a new, mysterious path and reject the Guardians’ legacy.
This is a short story set in the world of Nälu years before the opening scene of Secrets Kept, a fantasy novel.
52 pages, ebook
First published June 6, 2013
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About the author
J.L. Mbewe
12 books264 followersWriting as J. L. Mbewe, Jennette is an author, artist, mother, wife, but not always in that order. Born and raised in Minnesota, she now braves the heat of Texas, but pines for the Northern Lights and the lakes of home every autumn. She loves trying to capture the abstract and make it concrete. She is currently living her second childhood with her wonderful husband and two precious children who don’t seem to mind her eclectic collections of rocks, shells, and swords, among other things. Here, between reality and dreams, you will find her busily creating worlds inhabited by all sorts of fantasy creatures and characters, all questing about and discovering true love amid lots of peril.
Her debut novel, Secrets Kept, was nominated for the 2014 Clive Staples Award.
Her debut novel, Secrets Kept, was nominated for the 2014 Clive Staples Award.
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July 20, 2019
3.5 stars
I have mixed feelings about this story. The writing was really good, but I have personally never liked Semine and still don’t. Only momentarily have I had compassion for her in the trilogy.
This story made it a slight exception. I did feel bad for her and hate how she was betrayed/tricked. To follow the path of darkness always comes at a cost and think Dragon Thief deeply really reflects that.
My own bias toward Semine affected my enjoyment of this story, but I will admit I was surprised how much I liked Derk in the beginning. Also, it was great seeing Nerissa and her compassion.
Overall, this is an intriguing backstory to one of my least favorite villains.
I have mixed feelings about this story. The writing was really good, but I have personally never liked Semine and still don’t. Only momentarily have I had compassion for her in the trilogy.
This story made it a slight exception. I did feel bad for her and hate how she was betrayed/tricked. To follow the path of darkness always comes at a cost and think Dragon Thief deeply really reflects that.
My own bias toward Semine affected my enjoyment of this story, but I will admit I was surprised how much I liked Derk in the beginning. Also, it was great seeing Nerissa and her compassion.
Overall, this is an intriguing backstory to one of my least favorite villains.
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