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Stone Bride: A Fantasy
Princess Ann of Middlemount is the last survivor of her royal household. Defeated by invading forces, her Wolfkind race faces extinction. Only a desperate quest can save her people, her god, and her world.
- GenresFantasy
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2023
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March 17, 2025
A timeless fable
A stirring tale, unforgettable characters, non-Stop action, romance, and humor. This is a compelling and well told tale of valor, intrigue, and redemption.
A stirring tale, unforgettable characters, non-Stop action, romance, and humor. This is a compelling and well told tale of valor, intrigue, and redemption.
November 24, 2024
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“It is said that all evil stems from ignorance and ignorance can appear small until it strikes you in the eye.”
“The fully human are simultaneously haunted, burdened, and plagued. They are haunted by memories of the past, burdened with present demands, and plagued by their inability to control the future. To be human is to perpetually juggle the contending thoughts of what one should have done with what one is doing and what the unseen future may hold.”
Very interesting plot with engaging story. I love that we’re thrown right in from the beginning with the aftermath of war and Ann being the only one of her Wolfkind race left. The host of main characters are well written and experienced so much strength and growth throughout the story. The Old English language is so different from any fantasy I’ve read before which made the book so much more entertaining and also some great quotes throughout!🐺⚔️🌊
“It is said that all evil stems from ignorance and ignorance can appear small until it strikes you in the eye.”
“The fully human are simultaneously haunted, burdened, and plagued. They are haunted by memories of the past, burdened with present demands, and plagued by their inability to control the future. To be human is to perpetually juggle the contending thoughts of what one should have done with what one is doing and what the unseen future may hold.”
Very interesting plot with engaging story. I love that we’re thrown right in from the beginning with the aftermath of war and Ann being the only one of her Wolfkind race left. The host of main characters are well written and experienced so much strength and growth throughout the story. The Old English language is so different from any fantasy I’ve read before which made the book so much more entertaining and also some great quotes throughout!🐺⚔️🌊
May 9, 2024
"Stone Bride: A Fantasy" by Donald Benjamin is an immersive journey into a world where magic and myth intertwine. The characters are vivid and relatable, each driven by deep-seated motivations that keep you invested from start to finish. Benjamin's storytelling is masterful, weaving a rich tapestry of intrigue, adventure, and heart-stopping moments that make it hard to put down. The world-building is intricate yet accessible, with every chapter painting a stunning landscape of imagination. Stone Bride is a captivating fantasy that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment. A must-read for any fantasy fan!
December 9, 2025
D.P. Benjamin’s Stone Bride is a novel that embraces the classic tropes of gothic romance and dark fantasy with a confident, modern hand, weaving a tale of ancestral curses, stony hearts, and the slow, perilous thaw of love in the face of impossible duty. It is a story built on atmosphere and internal conflict, where the most dramatic battles are fought not with swords, but within the gilded cages of tradition and the frozen chambers of a guarded heart.
The novel’s premise is its engine: a protagonist, often a young woman of noble birth or significant burden, bound by a cruel pact or familial debt to marry into a mysterious, cursed lineage.
The novel’s premise is its engine: a protagonist, often a young woman of noble birth or significant burden, bound by a cruel pact or familial debt to marry into a mysterious, cursed lineage.
May 15, 2024
Really neat read! I thought the book was well written. A nod to Christianity, like a Christian-Fiction more like than fantasy per se but overall a well book. I really enjoyed Ann's character. A little bit of a cliffhanger as a bit of a surprise towards the end there 😉
I wasn't aware this was a series but this was a pretty good starter!
I wasn't aware this was a series but this was a pretty good starter!
April 20, 2024
Great read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Without giving to much of a spoiler,it was very interesting seeing a God so closely relating to his followers. I really enjoyed this take on a deity. If you are a fantasy lover this is a good book for you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Without giving to much of a spoiler,it was very interesting seeing a God so closely relating to his followers. I really enjoyed this take on a deity. If you are a fantasy lover this is a good book for you.
April 20, 2024
Great, interesting story!
June 15, 2024
Writing style was very different that what I normally read so it was a little slower read for me. I enjoyed the landscape imagery.
February 23, 2025
I won this in a giveaway.
The writing is good from a technical standpoint, but I don't feel that the story is engaging for me. I'm eight chapters in and it's really a chore for me to read at this point. There are a lot of christian overtones that I wasn't anticipating from the brief blurb.
Overall, not my thing and I probably won't finish it, but I think there's definitely a niche out there for it.
The writing is good from a technical standpoint, but I don't feel that the story is engaging for me. I'm eight chapters in and it's really a chore for me to read at this point. There are a lot of christian overtones that I wasn't anticipating from the brief blurb.
Overall, not my thing and I probably won't finish it, but I think there's definitely a niche out there for it.
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