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Lightkey: The Intrepid Lucy Duceaul #1
Witchlight Lightkey: The Intrepid Lucy Duceaul Book 1
Lucy is a rare Lightbringer. Forces of order and chaos, light and shadow, Druids and Sidhe, rule behind the scenes since the inception of time. The prophecy, recounted in the sacred book Lumenary Prophetiae, speaks of a Lightbringer that will overthrow them and bring about Unity. Fearing being overturned, they will stop at nothing to prevent it. Lucy is soooo not ready yet. You can get the ebook format of "Witchlight" for FREE when you join my newsletter at
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First published July 1, 2020
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Elon Vidal
26 books12 followersElon Vidal writes YA fiction and is the author of Lightkey: The Intrepid Lucy Duceaul, Dawnbringer, and The Indomitable Ella Larisse Series. He is a life enthusiast, a dreamer, and an adventurer at heart. In his view, we are at the dawn of an era created with light. Welcome to the Light Ages!
He looks for the best in people, and is way more comfortable in the role of an observer. No wonder photography is also an interest of his, looking for beauty and composition in all things. He is inspired to create stories around ideas of Innovation, Sustainability, and Peace. After all, our everyday choices will make the world a better place.
Elon enjoys travelling the world and feels honoured to have been welcomed in over 40 countries, and counting. He lives in his home base in Barcelona.
He looks for the best in people, and is way more comfortable in the role of an observer. No wonder photography is also an interest of his, looking for beauty and composition in all things. He is inspired to create stories around ideas of Innovation, Sustainability, and Peace. After all, our everyday choices will make the world a better place.
Elon enjoys travelling the world and feels honoured to have been welcomed in over 40 countries, and counting. He lives in his home base in Barcelona.
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December 22, 2024
I don’t recall when I started ‘Witchlight Lightkey: The Intrepid Lucy Duceaul’, but I found tabs indicating I must have read some of it. It’s possible I reviewed it as well. I’m not positRive.
This book was written with me in mind, a broad exaggeration, but so accurate. I truly love reading (very slowly),so as to soak all the imagery of the words into my memory, stories of good witches doing with their life the things I would love to do to fix our world, which is very broken. Forgive me. I digress.
Lightkey begins a story of a young girl who lives in a land where magic is not hidden or thought badly of. Nearly everyone has a bit of ‘magic’ Her father, a Druid of renown , has raised her as simply as he can. The reason? Well, for the reasons, you will have to read the story.
She has reached the age of seventeen. A truly magical age for us all. She thinks she’s an adult and ready to be allowed into the “real world’ unaccompanied.
Her first venture into the ‘real world’, has her attempting to correct an error she thought was hers. It wasn’t her error to begin with and proves quite devastating for all involved. It seems to just get worse. Then she meets someone who is like her but had a lot of training very early. He explains a little bit of how her magic works and guides her to strengthen the parts of her traininmg she believed were not really necessary.
And so the story of our intrepid heroine goes. Mistakes and wins and learning, to guide her to the true ‘win’.
I truly hope you enjoy at least this story, but give them all a try. It will make you smile.
This book was written with me in mind, a broad exaggeration, but so accurate. I truly love reading (very slowly),so as to soak all the imagery of the words into my memory, stories of good witches doing with their life the things I would love to do to fix our world, which is very broken. Forgive me. I digress.
Lightkey begins a story of a young girl who lives in a land where magic is not hidden or thought badly of. Nearly everyone has a bit of ‘magic’ Her father, a Druid of renown , has raised her as simply as he can. The reason? Well, for the reasons, you will have to read the story.
She has reached the age of seventeen. A truly magical age for us all. She thinks she’s an adult and ready to be allowed into the “real world’ unaccompanied.
Her first venture into the ‘real world’, has her attempting to correct an error she thought was hers. It wasn’t her error to begin with and proves quite devastating for all involved. It seems to just get worse. Then she meets someone who is like her but had a lot of training very early. He explains a little bit of how her magic works and guides her to strengthen the parts of her traininmg she believed were not really necessary.
And so the story of our intrepid heroine goes. Mistakes and wins and learning, to guide her to the true ‘win’.
I truly hope you enjoy at least this story, but give them all a try. It will make you smile.
November 3, 2022
This is a solid fantasy adventure with multiple dimensions and based on Celtic lore. Fae and druids are at odds and the Tuatha de Danaan also make an appearance. I enjoyed the worldbuilding and the plot was quite interesting. Lucy was a little irritating as a protagonist, but since she's supposed to be an irritating, selfish teen, I guess the author nailed it. I wonder if she'll develop a little more on the character side in the next book *fingers crossed*.
On the whole, this is a decent coming of age fantasy with a modern feel. It's not quite urban fantasy, but will appeal to readers of both urban and academy fantasy, or simply YA. There's nothing particular that makes this one stand out for me, but I do have another book in the series, so will probably keep on reading at some point.
On the whole, this is a decent coming of age fantasy with a modern feel. It's not quite urban fantasy, but will appeal to readers of both urban and academy fantasy, or simply YA. There's nothing particular that makes this one stand out for me, but I do have another book in the series, so will probably keep on reading at some point.
December 10, 2022
This book was fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. While this story centers around Lucy Duceaul and her destiny as a Lightbringer, I became quite fond of the supporting cast that surrounds her and keeps her safe.
I really enjoyed how the author described what is happening, how the magic works, and the world in general. I was able to read and see the images in my mind, which really made me feel like I was in another world.
I would highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys a great, page-turning, unable-to-put-it-down fantasy read, even for us adults!
Thanks to the author who kindly gave me an ARC of this book to read and leave an honest review.
I really enjoyed how the author described what is happening, how the magic works, and the world in general. I was able to read and see the images in my mind, which really made me feel like I was in another world.
I would highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys a great, page-turning, unable-to-put-it-down fantasy read, even for us adults!
Thanks to the author who kindly gave me an ARC of this book to read and leave an honest review.
September 9, 2021
In Witchlight Lightkey: The Intrepid Lucy Duceaul Book 1 by Elon Vidal, Lucy is a rare lightbringer and a prophecy speaks of a lightbringer that will overthrow them and bring unity. Some of the Druids and Sidhe will stop at nothing to prevent this. I enjoyed this book that I received through bookfunnel in return for a review and definitely recommend. I really enjoy this kind of fantasy. This book is available on Amazon in paper and audible, ebook through joining his newsletter
April 14, 2021
Absolutely love this book!! It will have you reading all night long. I love how this author always describes the magical worlds he creates so well that you can actually picture it in your mind. He also includes his light in his books. This book is absolutely a magical good read.
June 2, 2021
Loved this book. Look forward to the next book in the series. Interesting characters
April 18, 2021
"Be calm. The calmest person always wins."
But with everything going on and that is about to happen, will Lucy Brightstar Duceaul be able to remain calm? The world- both real and other- is changing, and it seems that she, the light bearer of prophecy, will bring about the end....or is it a new beginning?
Held safe by her father and with her mother out of the picture, Lucy reaches her 17th birthday unknowing what is about to happen. Her curiosity sets off a string of occurences that will take her on a very wild ride.
Without giving any spoilers, this is a bit of Homer, Nordic Mythology, and has nuanced mention of eugenics and other things too close to present day. I gave it a 4 because it kind of jumps almost too fast in spots. Recommended 4/5
[Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily read and reviewed it]
But with everything going on and that is about to happen, will Lucy Brightstar Duceaul be able to remain calm? The world- both real and other- is changing, and it seems that she, the light bearer of prophecy, will bring about the end....or is it a new beginning?
Held safe by her father and with her mother out of the picture, Lucy reaches her 17th birthday unknowing what is about to happen. Her curiosity sets off a string of occurences that will take her on a very wild ride.
Without giving any spoilers, this is a bit of Homer, Nordic Mythology, and has nuanced mention of eugenics and other things too close to present day. I gave it a 4 because it kind of jumps almost too fast in spots. Recommended 4/5
[Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily read and reviewed it]
February 26, 2021
An interesting book. Lucy is the daughter of a reunion between a Druid and Sidhe. She has been separated from her mother and lived with her father for protection.However; things take a worse and both sides are after her believing her to be a Lightbringer. She needs to grow up fast and she makes mistakes not knowing the circumstances and her father and his friends need to inform her of the situation. Whether or not she can weather the storm remains to be seen. A good read.
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