Magic Curse

Legends of Llenwald #2

by D.M. Fike

Now that Avalon knows about Llenwald, can life ever go back to normal?

With her legendary powers mysteriously gone, Avalon goes on a journey which leads her right back to where it all began: Llenwald, the land of magic on the other side of the portal. Only this time, she doesn’t have the safety of anonymity. Bedwyr’s dark henchmen hunt her, believing she still holds the key to enslaving humans. Her former allies want nothing to do with her. Besides a ragtag group of misfit friends, she’s on her own.

But Avalon won’t quit, not until she gets answers about the Jaded Sprite Statue. What she doesn’t realize is that someone she trusts may betray her… far worse than Bedwyr ever could.

275 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 17, 2021

About the author

DM Fike worked in the video game industry for over a decade, starting out as a project manager and eventually becoming a story writer for characters, plots, and missions. Born in Idaho's Magic Valley (you can't make this stuff up), DM Fike lived in Japan teaching English before calling Oregon home. She loves family, fantasy, and food (mostly in that order) and is on the constant look out for new co-op board games to play.

Check out my website dmfike.com for free stories you can't find anywhere else.

Reviews

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another wonderful book by D.M. Fike, who certainly knows how to keep me immersed in a story. Having found herself back on earth at the end of the first book and having no way back to Llenwald, Avalon determines to find some kind of meaning behind experiences as an experimental subject and begins interviewing survivors of the girls James/Bedwyr experimented on. But though she never expects to see Llenwald again that's not to be her fate, and soon enough she's back in the magical land where she reunites with her comrades, more than a few enemies, and is plunged back into adventure, magic, and danger. The poor girl seems destined to live life on the edge -- but the edge of what is still to be determined. Once again Ms. Fike has scored a home run, and although I didn't have to force myself to stay up late to finish, I did suspend all my other reading, so fully engrossed was I in this story. Having cast about 6 partially read books aside, I've now begun the third and final novel in this trilogy, and I have to say I'll be sad to see it end. Highly recommended -- but read "Magic Portal" first or you'll be swimming in molasses.

[Sarah | Retro Girl Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haunted by knowledge, nightmares, and her past, Avalon Benton is in hiding. With Bedwyr’s henchmen still out for her blood, Avalon doesn’t know who she can trust. And after what happened in Llenwald, there’s not many who would help her now anyway. Along with her band of misfit companions, Avalon must search for the answers to the questions that have been plaguing her all her life. But everything is not what it seems, and Avalon might have to face the biggest betrayal of all - the betrayal of a trusted friend.

D.M. Fike is a wonderful storyteller! Her tale is full of humor, wit, and action that keeps you turning page after page. Avalon is a very likable and relatable protagonist, and I personally love Nobody the gremlin and his companion Vimp. I cannot wait to continue with Avalon’s journey... and to see how it ends!

I received a free ARC copy of this book from the author, and am voluntarily leaving a review.