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Kaira Renn #2
The Gilweean Gateway
The Prince of the Underworld Rises.
After a whirlwind entry to The Society for the Preservation of Magical Artefacts, Kaira Renn travels to a new world of wonders: Gilweean. Here, she experiences flight and learns more about the dark events surrounding the secret, magical society. On her return to The Cendryll, Kaira and her friends meet a lost boy before running into familiar enemies: enemies who raise the stakes on a plot to dismantle everything Kaira holds dear.
After a whirlwind entry to The Society for the Preservation of Magical Artefacts, Kaira Renn travels to a new world of wonders: Gilweean. Here, she experiences flight and learns more about the dark events surrounding the secret, magical society. On her return to The Cendryll, Kaira and her friends meet a lost boy before running into familiar enemies: enemies who raise the stakes on a plot to dismantle everything Kaira holds dear.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2019
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R.A. Lindo
37 books20 followersI'm the creator of the Kaira Renn fantasy series - a new urban fantasy packed with mystery, action, adventure and, above all, magic.
Set in The Society for the Preservation of Magical Artefacts, it follows the adventures of a young girl who has to learn magic and a lot of other things along the way! The series will contain five books.
I also write short thrillers under the pen name E.G. Ellory.
You can find out more and grab your FREE STARTER LIBRARY at https://ralindoauthor.com.
Set in The Society for the Preservation of Magical Artefacts, it follows the adventures of a young girl who has to learn magic and a lot of other things along the way! The series will contain five books.
I also write short thrillers under the pen name E.G. Ellory.
You can find out more and grab your FREE STARTER LIBRARY at https://ralindoauthor.com.
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December 19, 2019
The Gilweean Gateway
A Kaira Renn Novel #2
R.A. Lindo
Dec 17, 2019
299 pages
Fantasy Adventure
Provided by the Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The cover is very attractive and surely eye-catching. And now we have a really good look at Kaira Renn, the star of the series. She looks a bit older than I had pictured her. And I had pictured her as skinnier, but that’s just what my imagination did with the descriptions. But I got the curls right and her little smirky smile, too. The eyebrow adds to the look.
The story brings Kaira, Guppy, and Adam into the swim of the flow of magic, which is now their world. Not knowing was decided to be more dangerous than knowing, so now they must learn about magic. And the first thing that must be established is whether or not their families are safe. Adam and Guppy’s mother is acting very strangely and she is being kept under observation to find out just exactly what she’s up to. In the meantime, Adam and Guppy are just as happy to be with Kaira’s family, her Dad and aunt. But there are other parts of Kaira’s family that are around that may or may not be safe or desirable. Can they be trusted around the children? Or are they too dangerous?
Kaira’s not sure about the relatives, but she’s sure about the magic. The beauty of it all and the creatures that live in it and are a part of it are absolutely wonderful. She gets to experience what it is to fly for the first time! And she learns her first lessons for using magic to defend herself. For magic is not just beautiful and the sooner the children learn how to take care of themselves in this dangerous world, the safer they will be and the sooner they can be of help to their elders. They are young and creative with new ideas and approaches, but mostly liabilities until they can take care of themselves.
This second book in the series really brings the children into the world of magic and gets them involved in what’s going on. They are finding magical artifacts to be put to use in their defense. And they are actually helping with some of the planning. This is a much more exciting book and active book than the first one with the whole cast of characters interacting, even bringing the two sides together to clash at times. The world-building is amazing with the ways of going from one place to another and then what the magical places are like. Just amazing. It makes for wonderful dreams after you’ve read it! I highly recommend this book and the series to those who enjoy fantastical adventure stories.
A Kaira Renn Novel #2
R.A. Lindo
Dec 17, 2019
299 pages
Fantasy Adventure
Provided by the Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The cover is very attractive and surely eye-catching. And now we have a really good look at Kaira Renn, the star of the series. She looks a bit older than I had pictured her. And I had pictured her as skinnier, but that’s just what my imagination did with the descriptions. But I got the curls right and her little smirky smile, too. The eyebrow adds to the look.
The story brings Kaira, Guppy, and Adam into the swim of the flow of magic, which is now their world. Not knowing was decided to be more dangerous than knowing, so now they must learn about magic. And the first thing that must be established is whether or not their families are safe. Adam and Guppy’s mother is acting very strangely and she is being kept under observation to find out just exactly what she’s up to. In the meantime, Adam and Guppy are just as happy to be with Kaira’s family, her Dad and aunt. But there are other parts of Kaira’s family that are around that may or may not be safe or desirable. Can they be trusted around the children? Or are they too dangerous?
Kaira’s not sure about the relatives, but she’s sure about the magic. The beauty of it all and the creatures that live in it and are a part of it are absolutely wonderful. She gets to experience what it is to fly for the first time! And she learns her first lessons for using magic to defend herself. For magic is not just beautiful and the sooner the children learn how to take care of themselves in this dangerous world, the safer they will be and the sooner they can be of help to their elders. They are young and creative with new ideas and approaches, but mostly liabilities until they can take care of themselves.
This second book in the series really brings the children into the world of magic and gets them involved in what’s going on. They are finding magical artifacts to be put to use in their defense. And they are actually helping with some of the planning. This is a much more exciting book and active book than the first one with the whole cast of characters interacting, even bringing the two sides together to clash at times. The world-building is amazing with the ways of going from one place to another and then what the magical places are like. Just amazing. It makes for wonderful dreams after you’ve read it! I highly recommend this book and the series to those who enjoy fantastical adventure stories.
December 20, 2019
This is the second of what is advertised to be five novels in the Kaira Renn series. Once again, the sparkling wonders and magical creatures of the areas under the control of the S.P.M.A. (Society for the Protection of Magical Artefacts) are on full display. But they are increasingly marred by the questionable intentions, or even downright evil designs, of certain people within and outside the Society.
The only problem I had with the story is the repeated calling attention to the potential danger without saying exactly what it is until the end of the book.
This time Kaira and her friends Jacob and Guppy are somewhat more fully taken into the confidence of the adults who are supposed to be looking after them, although it they still appear have difficulty communicating fully with each other. They begin to receive some actual training in advanced magic for their own protection. For a while near the beginning of this book, they are given charge of another child just being introduced to the society – Conrad Kusp, son of Theodore Kusp, who is being kept hidden while being interrogated about his questionable activities on the black market. They try to track the Sinister Four who earlier attacked them, which leads to a narrowly missed encounter with Erent Koll, the darkest shadow on the Society, and an unexpected meeting with Kaira’s grandfather, Isiah Renn, who rescues them from Koll just in time.
Later on, Jacob and Guppy’s mother, at last, unambiguously reveals her own dark intentions and narrowly avoids death at the hands of this same Erent Koll when she tries to join him.
The only problem I had with the story is the repeated calling attention to the potential danger without saying exactly what it is until the end of the book.
This time Kaira and her friends Jacob and Guppy are somewhat more fully taken into the confidence of the adults who are supposed to be looking after them, although it they still appear have difficulty communicating fully with each other. They begin to receive some actual training in advanced magic for their own protection. For a while near the beginning of this book, they are given charge of another child just being introduced to the society – Conrad Kusp, son of Theodore Kusp, who is being kept hidden while being interrogated about his questionable activities on the black market. They try to track the Sinister Four who earlier attacked them, which leads to a narrowly missed encounter with Erent Koll, the darkest shadow on the Society, and an unexpected meeting with Kaira’s grandfather, Isiah Renn, who rescues them from Koll just in time.
Later on, Jacob and Guppy’s mother, at last, unambiguously reveals her own dark intentions and narrowly avoids death at the hands of this same Erent Koll when she tries to join him.
December 17, 2019
I love this series. If you love anything Harry Potter or C. S. Lewis but want something a little different this series is for you. A young girl raised by her aunt and father are wizards but the girl, Kaira, has no idea until life changes makes it necessary to move Kaira to the society HQ. So much more has unfolded from where book one left off . Life is advancing into dangerous realms where Kaira, Guppy and Jacob must learn some hard truths, learn magical protection and defence but also gain a deeper understanding of compassion. It's great how the author has set up some good life lessons for his characters that can be useful to our everyday life. This young adult series teaches some hard truths about our adult world but his young characters carry off their lessons with aplomb even if they screw up on occasion. Honesty, sincerity and compassion win out. A Fantastic young adult read that adults will enjoy too.
December 17, 2019
Kaira, Guppy, and Jacob face new dangers!
Kaira, Guppy, and Jacob, the youngest members of the SPMA, face adult dangers in this new book of the series. Their bravery and creativity work in their favor but their impetuous natures result in life-threatening situations and the unexpected appearance and actions of Isiah Renn causes Kaira to doubt her family history as related by her father. This is a great book for anyone who likes fantasy and magic. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure in the magic-based universe of the SPMA.
Kaira, Guppy, and Jacob, the youngest members of the SPMA, face adult dangers in this new book of the series. Their bravery and creativity work in their favor but their impetuous natures result in life-threatening situations and the unexpected appearance and actions of Isiah Renn causes Kaira to doubt her family history as related by her father. This is a great book for anyone who likes fantasy and magic. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure in the magic-based universe of the SPMA.
September 7, 2021
Magical world. The adults have to learn to accept the teens as they find they have better ideas and the threesome, Kaira, Guppy and Guppies older brother do their best to help another teen who has lost his mother and his father is in trouble. Can they help Conrad, what about his dad and what is Gilweean? The books keep getting better and better.
January 29, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed The Gilweean Gateway. The fast and lasting friendship between Kaira, Guppy and Jacob is amazing. They all have different amazing personalities, which I believe them become so close and have each other's backs. I have to say Guppy is my favorite character so far. I can't wait to read what The Legend of the Terracett has for me.
December 18, 2019
A fascinating read into the life of a young child that is blossoming into the world of magic. A growing of age book along the lines of Harry Potter off the rails and into the Caribbean or another exotic place. A truly unique book.
December 17, 2022
Great story. I loved the plot full of action.
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