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The Light of the Magi #1
Darkest Light
Crown Princess Briala of Abberbethia wants nothing more than to be a just and fair ruler when her time comes to ascend the throne. With war spreading throughout the realm of Gaban, she fears for the future. Then, evil Lord Cerin invades her kingdom, turning her world upside down. Forced to flee, she reunites with an old friend, Crown Prince Niam of Monick, who vows to do everything in his power to help the princess and her kingdom.
When an ancient prophecy is revealed, Briala discovers a world beyond her wildest imagination that contradicts everything she thought true, one where the fate of the realm rests on her shoulders. Can she be the Light of the magi that saves Gaban, or will she be the Darkness that destroys it?
When an ancient prophecy is revealed, Briala discovers a world beyond her wildest imagination that contradicts everything she thought true, one where the fate of the realm rests on her shoulders. Can she be the Light of the magi that saves Gaban, or will she be the Darkness that destroys it?
- GenresFantasy
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2015
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April 30, 2021
A kingdom under attack from an evil magician. A fearless warrior princess. A handsome prince who would do anything for his princess. And an ancient prophecy that could bring back the light to Gaban— or herald in a new era of darkness. All this can be found in Britani Armitage’s epic Young Adult Fantasy, “Darkest Light”, the first book in the “Light of the Magi” series.
Princess Briala is a fierce character. Naturally tomboyish and trained in combat, yet she still loves dresses and jewelry. Her abiding love for her family and her kingdom means she will do anything to protect them, but also means she can be reckless, often running into danger to try to prevent her visions from coming to pass.
One of the highlights of the story is her romance with Niam, the crown prince of their neighboring kingdom. I loved the sweet development of their relationship. He is loyal, strong, kind, and gentle— the type of man every princess hopes to meet. Their love kindles early on and burns brightly to guide the story.
Briala’s world is a mythical place where magic and technology meet. The author herself describes it as “Lord of the Rings meets Harry Potter and Star Wars.” The princess lives in a castle and learns to fight with magical powers, but uses items like a retractable sword and a trunk that can shrink down to pocket-sized with all her clothing and belongings in it. Automatic-loading bows and laser guns that can kill or stun, autos, ships, and aircraft, also feature in this futuristic world where the magi have gone into hiding for centuries. Yet underneath the layers of science-fiction-like gadgets and technology, the world of Gaban is rich with legends of the powerful magi, Queen Aurora, who has left magically hidden clues for Briala to follow to find the key to stopping her adversary, Cerin.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about the adventures and perils of Briala and her companions, and I recommend it to anyone who loves a good fantasy story.
Princess Briala is a fierce character. Naturally tomboyish and trained in combat, yet she still loves dresses and jewelry. Her abiding love for her family and her kingdom means she will do anything to protect them, but also means she can be reckless, often running into danger to try to prevent her visions from coming to pass.
One of the highlights of the story is her romance with Niam, the crown prince of their neighboring kingdom. I loved the sweet development of their relationship. He is loyal, strong, kind, and gentle— the type of man every princess hopes to meet. Their love kindles early on and burns brightly to guide the story.
Briala’s world is a mythical place where magic and technology meet. The author herself describes it as “Lord of the Rings meets Harry Potter and Star Wars.” The princess lives in a castle and learns to fight with magical powers, but uses items like a retractable sword and a trunk that can shrink down to pocket-sized with all her clothing and belongings in it. Automatic-loading bows and laser guns that can kill or stun, autos, ships, and aircraft, also feature in this futuristic world where the magi have gone into hiding for centuries. Yet underneath the layers of science-fiction-like gadgets and technology, the world of Gaban is rich with legends of the powerful magi, Queen Aurora, who has left magically hidden clues for Briala to follow to find the key to stopping her adversary, Cerin.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about the adventures and perils of Briala and her companions, and I recommend it to anyone who loves a good fantasy story.
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March 21, 2021
Wow, what a story! From the moment I started this book, I couldn't put it aside. This world was so magical and interesting.
The interaction between Niam and Briala is so nice. It is also funny how they met, they just bump in each other and that keeps happening😅 From the moment they first met, they were attracted to each other like a moth to a flame. Oh I love the fact that the can talk telepathic, that is so useful if you don't want to be bugged or if it is private.
This book was amazing, I really enjoyed every moment of it. And I can't wait to read the second book!
The interaction between Niam and Briala is so nice. It is also funny how they met, they just bump in each other and that keeps happening😅 From the moment they first met, they were attracted to each other like a moth to a flame. Oh I love the fact that the can talk telepathic, that is so useful if you don't want to be bugged or if it is private.
This book was amazing, I really enjoyed every moment of it. And I can't wait to read the second book!
August 31, 2021
2 stars. DNF at 30%. Book was all over the place. From an implausible society with a mix of swords and high tech to a weird collection of realms ruled by kings/queens but somehow within spitting distance of each other, to magic that no one understands. Then there's the not so subtle love story that emerges within the first 20% of the book. Quite frankly, when I realized that the love story was the main focus of the book and everything else (fantasy and/or sci fi) was just the packaging surrounding it, I quit.
March 2, 2015
I loved the characters, the chemistry between them. The story was written so well, it played out in my head like a movie. I'm ready for Book 2
March 2, 2015
I loved the characters, the chemistry between them. The story was written so well, it played out in my head like a movie. I'm ready for Book 2
March 11, 2015
What a great book! Loved the story line and the characters. It's definitely a must read, I couldn't put the book down. Can't wait for book 2!
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