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Anelthalien
When Kindle discovers a necklace that transports her to a strange land called Anelthalien, all she wants is to return home. Soon, though, Kindle meets the strange yet kind Cifra and discovers that the necklace carries with it much more than a simple painting. After meeting three others who also find similar necklaces, the Cifra lead them to a farmer who also proves to hold many more secrets from times altered out of Anelthalien's memory. Once the farmer begins recalling the past and linking Kindle and the three others to it, Kindle realizes that returning home may not be as easy or as important as she believes. In fact, none of them expect the necklaces will tie them to not only an almost forgotten past but a gilded present and possibly disastrous future.
Anelthalien provides an approachable, enchanting picture of the difficult, destructive problem of apathy toward God so that readers readily realize the problem does exist and that they must leave their preoccupations and misconceptions to follow God. From Anelthalien, readers will learn that tying yourself to God results in living out a purpose bigger and more important than yourself and also that followers of God must tell others about Him.
Anelthalien provides an approachable, enchanting picture of the difficult, destructive problem of apathy toward God so that readers readily realize the problem does exist and that they must leave their preoccupations and misconceptions to follow God. From Anelthalien, readers will learn that tying yourself to God results in living out a purpose bigger and more important than yourself and also that followers of God must tell others about Him.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 14, 2020
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H.A. Pruitt
16 books46 followersH. A. Pruitt is the author of the Christian fantasy book Anelthalien. Anelthalien is a portal fantasy that readers say reminds them of The Chronicles of Narnia.
H.A.Pruitt is a pastor’s wife who teaches two Bible studies and wrote the recovery program for the church they serve. Her mission in all she does is to listen to, obey, and glorify God. She has always enjoyed art, using her imagination, and writing and is enjoying God using those abilities to shape her into an author.
Also, she really loves her guinea pigs . . . all 14 of them.
H.A.Pruitt is a pastor’s wife who teaches two Bible studies and wrote the recovery program for the church they serve. Her mission in all she does is to listen to, obey, and glorify God. She has always enjoyed art, using her imagination, and writing and is enjoying God using those abilities to shape her into an author.
Also, she really loves her guinea pigs . . . all 14 of them.
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August 7, 2020
I love supporting Christian speculative fiction authors. I love that we can use fantastical worlds and our endless imagination to tell stories with meaning...
Anelthalien is a fun book with a unique world and inspiring story with a bit of a Narnia feel. I especially liked the growth/change of Tad, and the interactions between Tad and Kindle (cool name, btw). I like how different each main character was and how they had their own unique backstories.
Okay so I didn't realize this book was going to end on such a cliffhanger!! I need to know what happens next!
Anelthalien is a fun book with a unique world and inspiring story with a bit of a Narnia feel. I especially liked the growth/change of Tad, and the interactions between Tad and Kindle (cool name, btw). I like how different each main character was and how they had their own unique backstories.
Okay so I didn't realize this book was going to end on such a cliffhanger!! I need to know what happens next!
May 26, 2021
What is truth?
Wanting to go to a back-to-school party, Kindle is instead transported to the world of Anelthalien via magic necklace. The minute she arrives, she wants to go home. There she meets Andrew and Tad, both from her world, and Ella, from Anelthalien, and the four discover their necklaces weren’t just for transport but a quest to bring good and destroy evil.
I loved the plot. At first glance it can be seen as your average "good vs evil" but it is so much more than that, and the concept of what made the “bad guy” was intriguing. I also highly enjoyed the history of the Great War and the Makers. Biblical themes were prevalent yet the author did a fantastic job at making them her own tales, not just copying straight from the Bible. It reminded me of The Chronicles of Narnia but with its own tale. The Cifra stole my heart the moment they were introduced, and I found their kind unique and well described. Azildor was my favorite character and I loved how he spoke. I also really liked the parallels between what Kindle wanted to do in the beginning and what she got to do at the end.
This book needed just a little more work. There were large paragraphs that could have been broken up, and lack of descriptions during back and forth dialogues. I wanted a little more backstory on Kindle before she was plunged into Anelthalien, especially since I either missed or learned later that she was from Missouri and was wearing a hot pink shirt halfway through the book. It's not until page 291 that I learned her last name. I really liked reading the other chapters to get a look into the other characters’ lives, but if Kindle was the main character and we’re reading the journey through her eyes, I don't think those chapters should have been there. I understand that the author was being genuine to our society making Kindle say “like” but it unfortunately made her somewhat annoying. I personally wasn’t a fan of how it ended, though I understand it was leading into the next book.
Overall, I still enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a heartwarming tale similar to Narnia but with its own narrative.
Wanting to go to a back-to-school party, Kindle is instead transported to the world of Anelthalien via magic necklace. The minute she arrives, she wants to go home. There she meets Andrew and Tad, both from her world, and Ella, from Anelthalien, and the four discover their necklaces weren’t just for transport but a quest to bring good and destroy evil.
I loved the plot. At first glance it can be seen as your average "good vs evil" but it is so much more than that, and the concept of what made the “bad guy” was intriguing. I also highly enjoyed the history of the Great War and the Makers. Biblical themes were prevalent yet the author did a fantastic job at making them her own tales, not just copying straight from the Bible. It reminded me of The Chronicles of Narnia but with its own tale. The Cifra stole my heart the moment they were introduced, and I found their kind unique and well described. Azildor was my favorite character and I loved how he spoke. I also really liked the parallels between what Kindle wanted to do in the beginning and what she got to do at the end.
This book needed just a little more work. There were large paragraphs that could have been broken up, and lack of descriptions during back and forth dialogues. I wanted a little more backstory on Kindle before she was plunged into Anelthalien, especially since I either missed or learned later that she was from Missouri and was wearing a hot pink shirt halfway through the book. It's not until page 291 that I learned her last name. I really liked reading the other chapters to get a look into the other characters’ lives, but if Kindle was the main character and we’re reading the journey through her eyes, I don't think those chapters should have been there. I understand that the author was being genuine to our society making Kindle say “like” but it unfortunately made her somewhat annoying. I personally wasn’t a fan of how it ended, though I understand it was leading into the next book.
Overall, I still enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a heartwarming tale similar to Narnia but with its own narrative.
April 13, 2021
Anelthalien has complex worldbuilding, intriguing plot, and amazing character arcs!
The first half was a little slow and the characters were hard to relate to and annoying at times, but it felt very realistic which is something I most definitely can appreciate.
The characters arcs are deep and while you are only from Kindle's perspective for most of the book, you gain a lot of insight into the other characters making it extremely deep and interesting.
The worldbuilding is extremely unique and while it has some very familiar elements like Elves and portal magic, there are many new and interesting creatures and elements like the Cifra, and the Makers of Anelthalien.
I highly recomend this book to anyone looking for a very different kind of fantasy that reaches out into a whole new world and character cast that break many stereotypes.
The first half was a little slow and the characters were hard to relate to and annoying at times, but it felt very realistic which is something I most definitely can appreciate.
The characters arcs are deep and while you are only from Kindle's perspective for most of the book, you gain a lot of insight into the other characters making it extremely deep and interesting.
The worldbuilding is extremely unique and while it has some very familiar elements like Elves and portal magic, there are many new and interesting creatures and elements like the Cifra, and the Makers of Anelthalien.
I highly recomend this book to anyone looking for a very different kind of fantasy that reaches out into a whole new world and character cast that break many stereotypes.
April 7, 2022
Anelthalien is immersive.
Reading it is like a journey. Not the adrenaline pumping, page flipping kind of journey that leaves you sleepless at night. But it’s the kind of journey that introduces you to new friends, brings you to new places, makes you think, and leaves you feeling changed. The book takes you through several different settings and sceneries—from Danica Woods and the Golden Hive (where residents are not quite human), to several cities of Anelthalien which each have their own culture and geographically unique characteristics.
In the beginning of the book you meet each main character and get a glimpse of their lives before finding themselves in Anelthalien. I like that each character is very real—these characters aren’t designed to impress. They are designed to be authentic. Kindle, Andrew, Ella, and Tad each have their own imperfections. Their imperfections might even get on your nerves sometimes! But that’s what real people are like. If you really love someone, you learn to accept all of them. You recognize that they have imperfections which you cannot change and must accept. If there is change to take place, the individual must choose the change. And that change is more likely to happen when they are loved, accepted, and secure in the presence of their family and friends. I like that these characters have strengths and weaknesses, and that their journey is one of growth and healing.
Another part of what makes Anelthalien so immersive are the author’s illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. They are beautifully done and give you little glimpses into the world of Anelthalien.
The first half of the book is chalk full of detail. Sometimes I wished the story would move along more quickly, but I also enjoyed the journey. That’s how real journeys are! Sometimes they are slow and sometimes they are fast. They are rarely evenly paced! So I enjoy that.
The biggest highlight of Anelthalien for me was the symbolism. I didn’t catch the symbolism as much in the first part of the book, but by that last third, I started catching symbolic gems scattered all over the place! The journey suddenly became intensely relatable to me. The characters set off on their own—and their true tests begin. Will the characters remember the truths they learned, even when the rest of the world has forgotten truth? Will they testify of what they know, both in places dark and scary, and in places that are so blissfully happy that the heroes themselves begin to forget the hidden peril that threatens all of Anelthalien?
My favorite scene in the book had to be on page 300. I related so much to Kindle. The symbolism of being a child of God, trying to remember the Lord we follow and worship in a world that has forgotten him, really hit home for me.
That was a long review, but I really enjoyed Anelthalien! I wish I had the second book, Earth Quaking, in my hands already!
Reading it is like a journey. Not the adrenaline pumping, page flipping kind of journey that leaves you sleepless at night. But it’s the kind of journey that introduces you to new friends, brings you to new places, makes you think, and leaves you feeling changed. The book takes you through several different settings and sceneries—from Danica Woods and the Golden Hive (where residents are not quite human), to several cities of Anelthalien which each have their own culture and geographically unique characteristics.
In the beginning of the book you meet each main character and get a glimpse of their lives before finding themselves in Anelthalien. I like that each character is very real—these characters aren’t designed to impress. They are designed to be authentic. Kindle, Andrew, Ella, and Tad each have their own imperfections. Their imperfections might even get on your nerves sometimes! But that’s what real people are like. If you really love someone, you learn to accept all of them. You recognize that they have imperfections which you cannot change and must accept. If there is change to take place, the individual must choose the change. And that change is more likely to happen when they are loved, accepted, and secure in the presence of their family and friends. I like that these characters have strengths and weaknesses, and that their journey is one of growth and healing.
Another part of what makes Anelthalien so immersive are the author’s illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. They are beautifully done and give you little glimpses into the world of Anelthalien.
The first half of the book is chalk full of detail. Sometimes I wished the story would move along more quickly, but I also enjoyed the journey. That’s how real journeys are! Sometimes they are slow and sometimes they are fast. They are rarely evenly paced! So I enjoy that.
The biggest highlight of Anelthalien for me was the symbolism. I didn’t catch the symbolism as much in the first part of the book, but by that last third, I started catching symbolic gems scattered all over the place! The journey suddenly became intensely relatable to me. The characters set off on their own—and their true tests begin. Will the characters remember the truths they learned, even when the rest of the world has forgotten truth? Will they testify of what they know, both in places dark and scary, and in places that are so blissfully happy that the heroes themselves begin to forget the hidden peril that threatens all of Anelthalien?
My favorite scene in the book had to be on page 300. I related so much to Kindle. The symbolism of being a child of God, trying to remember the Lord we follow and worship in a world that has forgotten him, really hit home for me.
That was a long review, but I really enjoyed Anelthalien! I wish I had the second book, Earth Quaking, in my hands already!
April 17, 2020
Review originally posted at christiandouglasswrites.com
A solid debut in the vein of C.S. Lewis, you can tell H.A. Pruitt has tried to weave greater truths within her characters' journeys for readers to walk away with.
The story follows Kindle and three other young teens from various walks of life, who are each transported to a strange wood in the land of Anelthalien upon finding a mysterious necklace. As the teens struggle to make sense of each other and their new surroundings, they discover they have been called to be "heroes," destined to save Anelthien from a growing darkness, so long as they can learn to work together.
I would particularly recommend Anelthalien to middle-grade readers. Older readers can enjoy it too—I did—but it has an innocence that took me back to many of the stories I read in my later elementary and middle-school years, so I suspect it would speak really strongly to that audience. A large part of this is likely due to the character who provides the main POV, naive ninth-grader Kindle. Many protagonists around the same age are written so that they skew older, but I found it an interesting choice that Kindle actually skews a little younger. She's young and inexperienced and she knows it. The fact that she doesn't have all the answers about her situation scares her—she'd like to be able to look to an adult for them if only there was one who had them.
Kindle's companions, Tad, Andrew, and Ella, are also intriguing characters, and you can tell they each have depth and secrets waiting to be uncovered, so I hope we get more development for each of them in the books to come.
Be forewarned, the pacing is a bit slow at times; this is going to be a series about a journey, and the characters spend most of this book in preparation rather than undertaking. I expect the next book will be a little faster-paced as the characters continue moving forward toward their goal and encounter more obstacles, and I look forward to seeing how that plays out.
It's an intriguing start, so right now, I'm giving Anelthalien 3.5 stars on the promise of what's to come.
A solid debut in the vein of C.S. Lewis, you can tell H.A. Pruitt has tried to weave greater truths within her characters' journeys for readers to walk away with.
The story follows Kindle and three other young teens from various walks of life, who are each transported to a strange wood in the land of Anelthalien upon finding a mysterious necklace. As the teens struggle to make sense of each other and their new surroundings, they discover they have been called to be "heroes," destined to save Anelthien from a growing darkness, so long as they can learn to work together.
I would particularly recommend Anelthalien to middle-grade readers. Older readers can enjoy it too—I did—but it has an innocence that took me back to many of the stories I read in my later elementary and middle-school years, so I suspect it would speak really strongly to that audience. A large part of this is likely due to the character who provides the main POV, naive ninth-grader Kindle. Many protagonists around the same age are written so that they skew older, but I found it an interesting choice that Kindle actually skews a little younger. She's young and inexperienced and she knows it. The fact that she doesn't have all the answers about her situation scares her—she'd like to be able to look to an adult for them if only there was one who had them.
Kindle's companions, Tad, Andrew, and Ella, are also intriguing characters, and you can tell they each have depth and secrets waiting to be uncovered, so I hope we get more development for each of them in the books to come.
Be forewarned, the pacing is a bit slow at times; this is going to be a series about a journey, and the characters spend most of this book in preparation rather than undertaking. I expect the next book will be a little faster-paced as the characters continue moving forward toward their goal and encounter more obstacles, and I look forward to seeing how that plays out.
It's an intriguing start, so right now, I'm giving Anelthalien 3.5 stars on the promise of what's to come.
May 28, 2021
If you like books with young, relatable characters, new worlds, interesting and different creatures, and evil to overthrow, then Anelthalien is for you!
I don't really know how to write this review, to be honest. The characters were made to be realistic for young teens, which is good, but because of that I found them kind of annoying. The first half of the book was really boring to me and just dragged, but a little after midway this strange creature attacks Kindle and Tad, and it was after that that the book started picking up. By the end of it I was really enjoying it and now really want to read the second book! The second half really intrigued me and I loved it, making me want to give the book a higher rating, but because of the boring first half I just can't. Since this was the first book I think the second one will be a lot better and can't wait to read it. H. A. Pruitt really has a skill for writing!
I think middle grade/young teens will really like this book and get a lot out of it! I know I did. Anelthalien has a lot of deep and meaningful messages woven inside, and you learn different life lessons right along with the characters, which is super cool!
I don't really know how to write this review, to be honest. The characters were made to be realistic for young teens, which is good, but because of that I found them kind of annoying. The first half of the book was really boring to me and just dragged, but a little after midway this strange creature attacks Kindle and Tad, and it was after that that the book started picking up. By the end of it I was really enjoying it and now really want to read the second book! The second half really intrigued me and I loved it, making me want to give the book a higher rating, but because of the boring first half I just can't. Since this was the first book I think the second one will be a lot better and can't wait to read it. H. A. Pruitt really has a skill for writing!
I think middle grade/young teens will really like this book and get a lot out of it! I know I did. Anelthalien has a lot of deep and meaningful messages woven inside, and you learn different life lessons right along with the characters, which is super cool!
July 1, 2021
“To be a hero, Tad, you must be a shield for others; you must be the very thing that stands between a people and death and stabs back that death. Sacrifice makes a hero.”
Kindle never asked to be a hero. But when an unlikely discovery sweeps her away to an unfamiliar land called Anelthalien, she finds that is exactly what is being asked of her.
She and three other young adults – Tad, Ella, and Andrew – form an unlikely group as they travel throughout the land, trying to understand why the fate of Anelthalien is resting on their shoulders.
In their travels, they are taken in by a mysterious farmer, Azildor, who remembers much that others have long forgotten. He passes on his wisdom to the four heroes-in-the-making, believing as he does that, when the time comes, they will be willing to sacrifice what they must to keep Anelthalien safe from the dark powers seeking to overthrow it.
But whether or not they will embrace their identities as heroes remains to be seen, and all the while, Anelthalien’s fate hangs in the balance…
H.A. Pruitt has succeeded in creating an altogether unique world that readers will want to return to and explore again and again. Full of rich characters, adventures galore, and stunning illustrations, this is one of those truly important books that remind you of this: no matter your past, no matter your circumstances, you have a God-given purpose.
Perhaps, you’ll uncover what it is in the pages of Anelthalien.
Kindle never asked to be a hero. But when an unlikely discovery sweeps her away to an unfamiliar land called Anelthalien, she finds that is exactly what is being asked of her.
She and three other young adults – Tad, Ella, and Andrew – form an unlikely group as they travel throughout the land, trying to understand why the fate of Anelthalien is resting on their shoulders.
In their travels, they are taken in by a mysterious farmer, Azildor, who remembers much that others have long forgotten. He passes on his wisdom to the four heroes-in-the-making, believing as he does that, when the time comes, they will be willing to sacrifice what they must to keep Anelthalien safe from the dark powers seeking to overthrow it.
But whether or not they will embrace their identities as heroes remains to be seen, and all the while, Anelthalien’s fate hangs in the balance…
H.A. Pruitt has succeeded in creating an altogether unique world that readers will want to return to and explore again and again. Full of rich characters, adventures galore, and stunning illustrations, this is one of those truly important books that remind you of this: no matter your past, no matter your circumstances, you have a God-given purpose.
Perhaps, you’ll uncover what it is in the pages of Anelthalien.
April 24, 2021
Anelthalien is well worth the read—a creative and meaningful first installment of a creative and meaningful adventure. The world feels vast, full of nooks and crannies yet to be explored; the themes are truly impactful and offer encouragement to a wide range of readers facing a wide range of struggles. There's a certain magic in this story that captivated me to the last word and I look forward to seeing the magic continue in book two!
November 11, 2020
Anelthalien is a land where the past has been forgotten and evil secretly reigns.
Visit the website www.hapruitt.com/anelthalien to see the map of this fantasy land, see bonus illustrations, and learn a little about the second book that is currently a work in progress.
Visit the website www.hapruitt.com/anelthalien to see the map of this fantasy land, see bonus illustrations, and learn a little about the second book that is currently a work in progress.
March 23, 2020
This was very enjoyable!
February 29, 2024
A middle grade fantasy reminiscent of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe...
Although this book introduces all the points of view of the characters, Kindle emerges as the main voice. Throughout the novel, she struggles with homesickness because she was taken from the comfort of her Earthly home and transported to Anelthalien. But once she meets otherworldly creatures that remind me of Mr. And Mrs. Beaver, and they lead her to an Aslan like character, she learns that their quest is no easy matter and is very real. Through Kindle, we also get to know Tad, the rude teenage boy whose hurting heart causes him to act rashly and snap at others. Kindle manages to get through to him and they develop a friendship.
This story is slow paced and descriptive, which is why it reminds me so much of Narnia. The majority of the story is spent in developing the characters through training, but there are dark characters plotting something sinister. The plot doesn't resolve at the end, but this is a series, so that's expected.
There are clear Christian themes in this book, with reference to a Creator and Maker, as well as Biblical references (such as he who lives by the sword will die by the sword). This book is super clean, without any language, blood and guts, or sexual content.
For middle grade students, this book would be great. For adults, it is less enjoyable because the lessons are more geared toward young teens. That being said, it might be enjoyable to the young at heart and those who like rereading The Chronicles of Narnia and want something similar to that.
A good book with good morals.
Although this book introduces all the points of view of the characters, Kindle emerges as the main voice. Throughout the novel, she struggles with homesickness because she was taken from the comfort of her Earthly home and transported to Anelthalien. But once she meets otherworldly creatures that remind me of Mr. And Mrs. Beaver, and they lead her to an Aslan like character, she learns that their quest is no easy matter and is very real. Through Kindle, we also get to know Tad, the rude teenage boy whose hurting heart causes him to act rashly and snap at others. Kindle manages to get through to him and they develop a friendship.
This story is slow paced and descriptive, which is why it reminds me so much of Narnia. The majority of the story is spent in developing the characters through training, but there are dark characters plotting something sinister. The plot doesn't resolve at the end, but this is a series, so that's expected.
There are clear Christian themes in this book, with reference to a Creator and Maker, as well as Biblical references (such as he who lives by the sword will die by the sword). This book is super clean, without any language, blood and guts, or sexual content.
For middle grade students, this book would be great. For adults, it is less enjoyable because the lessons are more geared toward young teens. That being said, it might be enjoyable to the young at heart and those who like rereading The Chronicles of Narnia and want something similar to that.
A good book with good morals.
January 15, 2025
“If you ever needed an escape, Anelthelian is waiting.” That’s the tagline H.A. Pruitt uses to describe this book and her Christian fantasy series and I highly agree. Like, I don’t read or often enjoy books that include teenage characters (I don’t know why; it’s just a “me” problem) but she actually got me interested into this book and the four teens who find themselves in the world of Anelthelian. The world, the races, everything built into this story, as well as the lore and the history was SO creative and captured my attention. The character voices are all unique, and I found myself connecting with them in ways I never expected.
Honestly, as I read this story, H.A. Pruitt managed to capture that nostalgic playful feeling of being a kid again, and this book truly became a fun adventurous escape for me. Many times, there were themes, lessons, and quotes that I read when I needed them, including one I’ve read many times that still honestly hits me in the heart and really helps me with different things going on in my life. This is more than just a story; it’s inspired by God, and I absolutely love this book and the author. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in the rest of this series.
This is a fun, fantasy adventure perfect for anyone of all ages. Seriously, just go read it!
4 stars!
Honestly, as I read this story, H.A. Pruitt managed to capture that nostalgic playful feeling of being a kid again, and this book truly became a fun adventurous escape for me. Many times, there were themes, lessons, and quotes that I read when I needed them, including one I’ve read many times that still honestly hits me in the heart and really helps me with different things going on in my life. This is more than just a story; it’s inspired by God, and I absolutely love this book and the author. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in the rest of this series.
This is a fun, fantasy adventure perfect for anyone of all ages. Seriously, just go read it!
4 stars!
September 30, 2022
✨Anelthalien is one of the most unique realms I’ve experienced. In so many ways! ✨The storyline is a continual flow of mystery, adventure, fantasy, and suspense. And because of that, along with the cliffhanger, it has compelled me to see what happens next! I am SO excited to read Earth Quaking (Book #2). But it was the unearthly beings that stirred up a variety of back-to-back reactions I’ve not had with any other book.😬🤔😯🤭😊
At first, I was not a fan of the Cifra. Buzzing, crawling, and flying beings are not for me. But their kindness, concern, and help toward humans changed my perspective. That said, despite being somewhat ditzy, I found Missi to be really cute and sweet. 🐝 Which leads me to the Chokmas--a big, loving family who no longer share in their appearance of their mythical descendants--who I grew very fond of! 🧝♀️🧝They, such as the Cifra, opened their hearts and home to Kindle, Andrew, Ella, and Tad (the young adults who each found powerful necklaces, with different colored gems and images, that transported them from Earth into unknown territory). Azildor (the father) spent his time enlightening the teens with the history of their world and the necklaces while preparing them to continue their mission--to save Anelthalien, and its people, from the evil king.👑🦹♂️
As for the teenage heroes, here are my thoughts:
💎Kindle is very sweet and compassionate. But she’s also highly sensitive and acts on her emotions more often than not.
💎Andrew is the youngest and the quietest. But he’s also willing to learn and to follow instructions. In my eyes, this makes him more mature for his age. Underneath his reserved personality, which I think stems from being bullied by another boy from school, I get a sense that a godly confidence will shine its way through. Sooner rather than later, I hope!
💎Ella is the oldest and the only native from Anelthalien. Because of her maturity and responsibility, she comes off as a motherly figure to the other three. Which I admire! She is also understanding and quick to forgive.
💎Tad is around the same age as Kindle. But his nature is opposite of her sensitive one. He is super disrespectful to everyone and has major anger issues. I understand why, though. Because of his mistreatment back home, it's projected onto others. Unfortunately. Still, I sympathize with him just as Kindle does. I may be wrong, but I believe hope, forgiveness, love, and healing are buried underneath his pain, trauma, and fury. (On that note, Tad and Andrew are very different. But they share common ground when it comes to abuse.)💔😭
That said, I’m more drawn to Andrew and Ella because of their calm, self-controlled, and mature personalities. Yet I very much appreciate the genuineness of Kindle’s and Tad’s flaws and struggles. Although annoying with their strong emotions and outbursts, and difficulty with authority and forgiveness, Tad and Kindle have grown on me A LOT during the last chapters. I think they would make a cute couple! ♥️Maybe Ella could coach them on self-control, communication, and humility. 😉
✨This young adult Christian Fantasy is entwined with themes of trust, courage, belonging, friendship, and family. And purpose. I recommend it to middle school readers and beyond.✨
At first, I was not a fan of the Cifra. Buzzing, crawling, and flying beings are not for me. But their kindness, concern, and help toward humans changed my perspective. That said, despite being somewhat ditzy, I found Missi to be really cute and sweet. 🐝 Which leads me to the Chokmas--a big, loving family who no longer share in their appearance of their mythical descendants--who I grew very fond of! 🧝♀️🧝They, such as the Cifra, opened their hearts and home to Kindle, Andrew, Ella, and Tad (the young adults who each found powerful necklaces, with different colored gems and images, that transported them from Earth into unknown territory). Azildor (the father) spent his time enlightening the teens with the history of their world and the necklaces while preparing them to continue their mission--to save Anelthalien, and its people, from the evil king.👑🦹♂️
As for the teenage heroes, here are my thoughts:
💎Kindle is very sweet and compassionate. But she’s also highly sensitive and acts on her emotions more often than not.
💎Andrew is the youngest and the quietest. But he’s also willing to learn and to follow instructions. In my eyes, this makes him more mature for his age. Underneath his reserved personality, which I think stems from being bullied by another boy from school, I get a sense that a godly confidence will shine its way through. Sooner rather than later, I hope!
💎Ella is the oldest and the only native from Anelthalien. Because of her maturity and responsibility, she comes off as a motherly figure to the other three. Which I admire! She is also understanding and quick to forgive.
💎Tad is around the same age as Kindle. But his nature is opposite of her sensitive one. He is super disrespectful to everyone and has major anger issues. I understand why, though. Because of his mistreatment back home, it's projected onto others. Unfortunately. Still, I sympathize with him just as Kindle does. I may be wrong, but I believe hope, forgiveness, love, and healing are buried underneath his pain, trauma, and fury. (On that note, Tad and Andrew are very different. But they share common ground when it comes to abuse.)💔😭
That said, I’m more drawn to Andrew and Ella because of their calm, self-controlled, and mature personalities. Yet I very much appreciate the genuineness of Kindle’s and Tad’s flaws and struggles. Although annoying with their strong emotions and outbursts, and difficulty with authority and forgiveness, Tad and Kindle have grown on me A LOT during the last chapters. I think they would make a cute couple! ♥️Maybe Ella could coach them on self-control, communication, and humility. 😉
✨This young adult Christian Fantasy is entwined with themes of trust, courage, belonging, friendship, and family. And purpose. I recommend it to middle school readers and beyond.✨
April 1, 2021
This was a charming story of four kids suddenly expected to be heroes in a world outside of their own. I do think it's more suited as a MG, but YA can enjoy this as well.
I found the characters to be realistically awkward and exasperating, all with their own struggles and weaknesses.
I would have liked to seen more character development and it ended rather suddenly. But there is an opening for the sequel and I look forward to watching this author grow as a storyteller.
I give it 3 and 1/2 stars.
I found the characters to be realistically awkward and exasperating, all with their own struggles and weaknesses.
I would have liked to seen more character development and it ended rather suddenly. But there is an opening for the sequel and I look forward to watching this author grow as a storyteller.
I give it 3 and 1/2 stars.
June 8, 2021
I really enjoyed and looking forward to the second one!
January 7, 2025
Anelthalien is one of the most unique realms I’ve experienced. In so many ways! The storyline is a continual flow of mystery, adventure, fantasy, and suspense. And the unearthly beings stirred up a variety of back-to-back reactions I’ve not had with any other book. I am SO excited to read Earth Quaking (Book #2).
At first, I was not a fan of the Cifra. But their kindness and support toward humans changed my perspective. That said, I found Missi to be really cute and sweet (and goofy), which leads me to the Chokmas--a big, loving family who no longer share the appearance of their mythical descendants--who I grew very fond of! They, such as the Cifra, opened their hearts and homes to Kindle, Andrew, Ella, and Tad. Azildor (the father) spent his time enlightening the teens about the history of their world and the necklaces while preparing them to continue their mission--to save Anelthalien and its people from the evil king.
As for the teenage heroes, here are my thoughts:
Kindle is sweet and compassionate and acts on her emotions more often than not.
Andrew is the youngest and the quietest. But he’s also willing to learn and to follow instructions. In my eyes, this makes him more mature for his age. Underneath his reserved personality, I think confidence will eventually shine through.
Ella is the oldest and the only native of Anelthalien. Because of her maturity and responsibility, she comes off as a motherly figure to others, which I admire! She is also understanding and quick to forgive.
Tad is around the same age as Kindle. But his nature is the opposite of her sensitive one. He is super disrespectful to everyone and has major anger issues. I understand why, though. Still, I sympathize with him just as Kindle does.
Themes of trust, courage, belonging, friendship, family, and purpose fill this young adult Christian fantasy. I recommend it to middle school readers and beyond.
At first, I was not a fan of the Cifra. But their kindness and support toward humans changed my perspective. That said, I found Missi to be really cute and sweet (and goofy), which leads me to the Chokmas--a big, loving family who no longer share the appearance of their mythical descendants--who I grew very fond of! They, such as the Cifra, opened their hearts and homes to Kindle, Andrew, Ella, and Tad. Azildor (the father) spent his time enlightening the teens about the history of their world and the necklaces while preparing them to continue their mission--to save Anelthalien and its people from the evil king.
As for the teenage heroes, here are my thoughts:
Kindle is sweet and compassionate and acts on her emotions more often than not.
Andrew is the youngest and the quietest. But he’s also willing to learn and to follow instructions. In my eyes, this makes him more mature for his age. Underneath his reserved personality, I think confidence will eventually shine through.
Ella is the oldest and the only native of Anelthalien. Because of her maturity and responsibility, she comes off as a motherly figure to others, which I admire! She is also understanding and quick to forgive.
Tad is around the same age as Kindle. But his nature is the opposite of her sensitive one. He is super disrespectful to everyone and has major anger issues. I understand why, though. Still, I sympathize with him just as Kindle does.
Themes of trust, courage, belonging, friendship, family, and purpose fill this young adult Christian fantasy. I recommend it to middle school readers and beyond.
July 18, 2024
𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 💫
𝙱𝚢 H.A Pruitt
𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.8⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
📖𝙽𝚘 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎
✨️𝙶𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚐𝚒𝚌 𝚟𝚒𝚋𝚎𝚜!!
*𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗
*𝙲𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗 (𝚆𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚈𝙰 𝙵𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚜𝚢)
*𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚖𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙲𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚜
*𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚊 𝚅𝚒𝚋𝚎𝚜
*𝚂𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚢 𝙴𝚟𝚒𝚕 𝚅𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 (𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚆𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗) 👌🏽❤️(𝚂𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚖𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚜)
*𝙿𝙾𝚅𝚜
*𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚎𝚜
*𝙲𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚛𝚜
*𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚃𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚜
♡𝙼𝚢 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠♡
✨️𝙰𝙱𝚂𝙾𝙻𝚄𝚃𝙴𝙻𝚈 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙼𝙸𝙽𝙶✨️
𝙰𝚗𝚎𝚕𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎, 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚠𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚠𝚝𝚑! 𝙳𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙸 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚛𝚎-𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚗/𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚗! 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚝, 𝙸 𝚏𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚏𝚞𝚗 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍! 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚑, 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚜 𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚕𝚘𝚠, 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚠𝚊𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚊 𝚗𝚎𝚐𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎. 𝙴𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚠𝚊𝚢.
𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 / 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚛𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜. 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚢𝚖𝚋𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚖 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝙸'𝚖 𝚜𝚘𝚘 𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛!! 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜.𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚏𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚘 𝚏𝚊𝚛!𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚍𝚍 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚗𝚎𝚕𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚗! 𝙸 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖—𝚖𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗! ✨️
𝙾𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕𝚕: 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚜𝚕𝚘𝚠 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚜; 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚏𝚘𝚌𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜' 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚒𝚝𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏. 𝙷𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛, 𝙸 𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚊 𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚎𝚛 𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 ���𝚘𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚜. 𝙸'𝚖 𝚎𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚕𝚍𝚜.
𝙱𝚢 H.A Pruitt
𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.8⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
📖𝙽𝚘 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎
✨️𝙶𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚐𝚒𝚌 𝚟𝚒𝚋𝚎𝚜!!
*𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗
*𝙲𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗 (𝚆𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚈𝙰 𝙵𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚜𝚢)
*𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚖𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙲𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚜
*𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚊 𝚅𝚒𝚋𝚎𝚜
*𝚂𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚢 𝙴𝚟𝚒𝚕 𝚅𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 (𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚆𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗) 👌🏽❤️(𝚂𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚖𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚜)
*𝙿𝙾𝚅𝚜
*𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚎𝚜
*𝙲𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚛𝚜
*𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚃𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚜
♡𝙼𝚢 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠♡
✨️𝙰𝙱𝚂𝙾𝙻𝚄𝚃𝙴𝙻𝚈 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙼𝙸𝙽𝙶✨️
𝙰𝚗𝚎𝚕𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎, 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚠𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚠𝚝𝚑! 𝙳𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙸 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚛𝚎-𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚗/𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚗! 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚝, 𝙸 𝚏𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚏𝚞𝚗 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍! 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚑, 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚜 𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚕𝚘𝚠, 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚠𝚊𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚊 𝚗𝚎𝚐𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎. 𝙴𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚠𝚊𝚢.
𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 / 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚛𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜. 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚢𝚖𝚋𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚖 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝙸'𝚖 𝚜𝚘𝚘 𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛!! 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜.𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚏𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚘 𝚏𝚊𝚛!𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚍𝚍 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚗𝚎𝚕𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚗! 𝙸 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖—𝚖𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗! ✨️
𝙾𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕𝚕: 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚜𝚕𝚘𝚠 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚜; 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚏𝚘𝚌𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜' 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚒𝚝𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏. 𝙷𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛, 𝙸 𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚊 𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚎𝚛 𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 ���𝚘𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚜. 𝙸'𝚖 𝚎𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚕𝚍𝚜.
March 2, 2024
“If you ever needed an escape, Anelthelian is waiting.” That’s the tagline H.A. Pruitt uses to describe this book and her Christian fantasy series and I highly agree. Like, I don’t read or often enjoy books that include teenage characters (I don’t know why; it’s just a “me” problem) but she actually got me interested into this book and the four teens who find themselves in the world of Anelthelian. The world, the races, everything built into this story, as well as the lore and the history was SO creative and captured my attention. The character voices are all unique, and I found myself connecting with them in ways I never expected.
Honestly, as I read this story, H.A. Pruitt managed to capture that nostalgic playful feeling of being a kid again, and this book truly became a fun adventurous escape for me. Many times, there were themes, lessons, and quotes that I read when I needed them, including one I’ve read many times that still honestly hits me in the heart and really helps me with different things going on in my life. This is more than just a story; it’s inspired by God, and I absolutely love this book and the author. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in the rest of this series.
This is a fun, fantasy adventure perfect for anyone of all ages. Seriously, just go read it!
Honestly, as I read this story, H.A. Pruitt managed to capture that nostalgic playful feeling of being a kid again, and this book truly became a fun adventurous escape for me. Many times, there were themes, lessons, and quotes that I read when I needed them, including one I’ve read many times that still honestly hits me in the heart and really helps me with different things going on in my life. This is more than just a story; it’s inspired by God, and I absolutely love this book and the author. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in the rest of this series.
This is a fun, fantasy adventure perfect for anyone of all ages. Seriously, just go read it!
August 16, 2024
Mmmmmmm
DNF after skim reading to halfway but I wanted to write down my thoughts.
I didn’t understand the full chapters of several kids POVs in their normal life. There weee characters that you know we aren’t going to see or hear too much about when they’re on their quest, and I don’t know why we spent so much time developing this when it’s only semi-relevant to these characters as people.
Then, after I finally got past those chapters and we go into the world, it was…. Odd. Lots of talking and flying insects and spiders which is NOT my thing on the whole (limited exceptions) and it was icky to read. I started skimming at this point to just be able to understand what in the heck was going on in this story. The blurb was annoyingly vague, and I couldn’t work out for the life of me the purpose of this quest, the story, characters and what those necklaces with a dragon picture had to do with anything. When I reached a part naming witches I was done. Dnf city for me.
I think it’s aimed very seriously at middle grade readers, so I’m not the target audience, but it’s so long and the illustrations were very unusual. They didn’t seem to have a purpose outside of the author wanting to do it.
I didn’t enjoy what I actually got through of this book, and I’m sad to say it.
DNF after skim reading to halfway but I wanted to write down my thoughts.
I didn’t understand the full chapters of several kids POVs in their normal life. There weee characters that you know we aren’t going to see or hear too much about when they’re on their quest, and I don’t know why we spent so much time developing this when it’s only semi-relevant to these characters as people.
Then, after I finally got past those chapters and we go into the world, it was…. Odd. Lots of talking and flying insects and spiders which is NOT my thing on the whole (limited exceptions) and it was icky to read. I started skimming at this point to just be able to understand what in the heck was going on in this story. The blurb was annoyingly vague, and I couldn’t work out for the life of me the purpose of this quest, the story, characters and what those necklaces with a dragon picture had to do with anything. When I reached a part naming witches I was done. Dnf city for me.
I think it’s aimed very seriously at middle grade readers, so I’m not the target audience, but it’s so long and the illustrations were very unusual. They didn’t seem to have a purpose outside of the author wanting to do it.
I didn’t enjoy what I actually got through of this book, and I’m sad to say it.
October 8, 2022
Dropped into a brand new world where everything is unfamiliar, Kindle and her new companions must find a way to be the Heroes they are told that they are ment to be.
Kindle, Andrew, Tad and Ella each have distinct personalities that add real life flavors to this great beginning to the adventure of Anelthalien.
This book was writen for a younger audiance, but as an adult I still enjoyed it. The squabbles of the young people reminded me of the conflicts I use to have with my siblings, their fears and faults often reminded me of my own shortcomings, and how at 30+ I am still learning control, just like them.
I really enjoyed the first peoples group we are introduced too in the first few chapters. (I wont spoil it for you here.) The world building shows promise and I am looking forward to seeing how the world and story are expanded in the next few books.
I highly recommend to anyone looking for a clean fantasy/adventure read.
Kindle, Andrew, Tad and Ella each have distinct personalities that add real life flavors to this great beginning to the adventure of Anelthalien.
This book was writen for a younger audiance, but as an adult I still enjoyed it. The squabbles of the young people reminded me of the conflicts I use to have with my siblings, their fears and faults often reminded me of my own shortcomings, and how at 30+ I am still learning control, just like them.
I really enjoyed the first peoples group we are introduced too in the first few chapters. (I wont spoil it for you here.) The world building shows promise and I am looking forward to seeing how the world and story are expanded in the next few books.
I highly recommend to anyone looking for a clean fantasy/adventure read.
March 31, 2023
With it's fascinating worldbuilding and well-designed characters, Anelthalien is a fun first installment to a high fantasy trilogy. Special props for the number of interesting creatures and believably-annoying teen characters with authority problems.
Unfortunately, I couldn't go higher than three stars because the book is in heavy need of edits. Each of the first few chapters began with "information-dump" paragraphs, trying to establish the setting and mood of the characters instead of letting that be revealed through dialogue. This actually got better as the book went on, but Pruitt still had many many run-on sentences, awkward exposition, and excessive adverb use.
I was invested enough in the story to keep going, and the dialogue-heavy paragraphs were better, but I would recommend this book be taken back to the editor's desk for grammar and mechanics.
Unfortunately, I couldn't go higher than three stars because the book is in heavy need of edits. Each of the first few chapters began with "information-dump" paragraphs, trying to establish the setting and mood of the characters instead of letting that be revealed through dialogue. This actually got better as the book went on, but Pruitt still had many many run-on sentences, awkward exposition, and excessive adverb use.
I was invested enough in the story to keep going, and the dialogue-heavy paragraphs were better, but I would recommend this book be taken back to the editor's desk for grammar and mechanics.
March 24, 2024
This was a family read aloud!
Me(Brooke): I loved it! This series is going to be epic. The first book has set the ground work for a deep and magical world with characters who are flawed and have a journey of growth they all need to go on both individually and as a group. It gives me narnia/lord of the rings vibes. I am both excited and nervous to see what is in store for this group of misfits.
Ray: I liked the story and character development. I like how each of the characters play a role that makes this found family.
Ram: Tad is my favorite because I sense the warrior in him. I like that you can sense good and evil through the book. I like the fantasy aspect of the novel and some of the creepiness.
HB: My favorite is Ella because she's funny. I like that you can relate to the characters. I like how descriptive the book is I can put myself in the story.
Me(Brooke): I loved it! This series is going to be epic. The first book has set the ground work for a deep and magical world with characters who are flawed and have a journey of growth they all need to go on both individually and as a group. It gives me narnia/lord of the rings vibes. I am both excited and nervous to see what is in store for this group of misfits.
Ray: I liked the story and character development. I like how each of the characters play a role that makes this found family.
Ram: Tad is my favorite because I sense the warrior in him. I like that you can sense good and evil through the book. I like the fantasy aspect of the novel and some of the creepiness.
HB: My favorite is Ella because she's funny. I like that you can relate to the characters. I like how descriptive the book is I can put myself in the story.
August 6, 2022
Middle grade readers will love going on this adventure with 4 unsuspecting teens who journey to the world of Anelthalien by finding jeweled necklaces. Narnia lovers will feel like they’ve found another piece of their childhood reading as they follow Kindle, Ella, Andrew, and Tad who meet unusual creatures and explore a world unlike their own. The author does a wonderful job of capturing this world and giving us four very different characters so that everyone can relate to at least one of them (if not more). Beautiful faith themes emerge throughout their trip, and lessons about cooperation and trusting others. And the best thing is that readers who have ventured into this world with these characters, won’t have to stop here. A whole series awaits and Book 2 is already available.
March 30, 2023
I finally got a chance to read her debut novel of her Anelthalien series. I like the content of the story and the quest these young teenagers were given. Some of the characters were good. I had a good laugh at different moments. Now I'm curious to see what happens next. On the other hand, I felt the pace was a bit slow and had trouble warm up to some of the characters. I feel there were too many call names to one another. The writing could be simpler but still capture the story.
It was enough for me to keep going, and hopefully, one of these days to read the rest of her series.
It was enough for me to keep going, and hopefully, one of these days to read the rest of her series.
December 31, 2024
Readers have said Anelthalien reminds them of The Chronicles of Narnia, feels nostalgic, contains realistic characters, has so many lessons interwoven into the story, has vivid descriptions, and more lovable qualities.
If you want to learn more about the Anelthalien Series, you can visit https://www.hapruitt.com .
If you want to learn more about the Anelthalien Series, you can visit https://www.hapruitt.com .
April 28, 2022
Once I got past the prologue, I loved the description of the lives of the characters. They are typical teens in the way they talk and act. Pruitt really draws you into their stories. They go on an adventure, which is slow to start, and learn things about themselves along the way.
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