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Beginning's End #1
Beginnings
Learn to fight, it is the only option
You've read the ending, but there is a beginning to every story…
Centuries before the creation of the five kingdoms, when the great houses were still forming and the realm was ruled by fae, a small band of companions set out on a journey.
Kiera had never left her village. It was a stroke of luck that she wasn't there when the dragon attacked. Without any friends or family, without a shred of hope that anyone might believe her, she strikes off alone into the forest, looking for people that can help.
The world is new and untamed. The people are leaderless and wild. There has never been an alliance to unite them, but an alliance is exactly what the realm needs.
Because a darkness is coming.
One that threatens to consume them all…
Be careful who you trust.
Even the devil was once an angel.
You've read the ending, but there is a beginning to every story…
Centuries before the creation of the five kingdoms, when the great houses were still forming and the realm was ruled by fae, a small band of companions set out on a journey.
Kiera had never left her village. It was a stroke of luck that she wasn't there when the dragon attacked. Without any friends or family, without a shred of hope that anyone might believe her, she strikes off alone into the forest, looking for people that can help.
The world is new and untamed. The people are leaderless and wild. There has never been an alliance to unite them, but an alliance is exactly what the realm needs.
Because a darkness is coming.
One that threatens to consume them all…
Be careful who you trust.
Even the devil was once an angel.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2022
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About the author
W.J. May
237 books1,186 followers Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
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March 2, 2025
I discovered this book when it was stuff your Kindle day and I picked it up without thinking too much.
Today I decided to give it a chance, without thinking too much and without too many expectations. to be honest, I thought I wouldn't like it at all and would leave it unfinished.
But this book is extraordinary!!!
I couldn't put it down until I finished it. The plot, the action, the characters, the world building, everything is amazing.
I don't know how this book isn't better known, maybe it didn't get the necessary publicity, but it deserves a place next to Acotar, Throne of Glass or The cruel prince.
what I don't like is the cover, which doesn't attract me and makes the book seem cheap and not very good, but the content is on another level ✨✨✨✨✨
Today I decided to give it a chance, without thinking too much and without too many expectations. to be honest, I thought I wouldn't like it at all and would leave it unfinished.
But this book is extraordinary!!!
I couldn't put it down until I finished it. The plot, the action, the characters, the world building, everything is amazing.
I don't know how this book isn't better known, maybe it didn't get the necessary publicity, but it deserves a place next to Acotar, Throne of Glass or The cruel prince.
what I don't like is the cover, which doesn't attract me and makes the book seem cheap and not very good, but the content is on another level ✨✨✨✨✨
July 11, 2023
A fantastic, coming-of-age fantasy story. Kiera is a barmaid in a small village. As luck would have it, she's sent to fill a bucket from the nearby stream when a dragon reduces her home and everyone in it to ash. She heads out to find help. None heed her call. This is her tale as she seeks people to listen. This is a delightful introduction to her and her dangerous world.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Great world building. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Great world building. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
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December 7, 2022
DNF. I lost interest.
August 6, 2023
I don't always like section books ... but I've got books 1 to 3 of the series.
It's a good introduction to the characters.
It's a good introduction to the characters.
March 28, 2024
Omg. So much to say about such a little book. But taking Thumper’s father’s advice.
July 29, 2025
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June 21, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - These anthologies are pretty good!
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