As war ravages Midland, will she be their savior -or their undoing? In the heart of Midland, an uprising smolders, fueled by decades of discontent. The queen, absent for a century, has left her dominion on the brink of chaos. With war brimming on the crumbling shores, the magically gifted members of the queen's Court of the Raven must now unite their powers to vanquish the opposing army and silence the rebellion once and for all. As magic and mythical beasts sow chaos, and treason and treachery infect their own ranks, ...
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As war ravages Midland, will she be their savior -or their undoing? In the heart of Midland, an uprising smolders, fueled by decades of discontent. The queen, absent for a century, has left her dominion on the brink of chaos. With war brimming on the crumbling shores, the magically gifted members of the queen's Court of the Raven must now unite their powers to vanquish the opposing army and silence the rebellion once and for all. As magic and mythical beasts sow chaos, and treason and treachery infect their own ranks, the casualties and destruction take a heavy toll. In the midst of this turmoil stands Alexa, an orphan and refugee-undoubtedly one of the most potent magic-wielders. Destiny has thrust her into the heart of the queen's court, and all too soon, onto the front lines of battle. If she hopes to survive, she must ready her body and her magic for the impeding onslaught. And if victorious, a decision with profound consequences awaits her on the other side of the battlefield. With epic battles and no shortage of romance, Apogee, the first book in this new fantasy series by A. K. Wetzel, takes us on a provocative rollercoaster of love, loss, and war. Alexa's self-discovery and sexual awakening makes for a captivating and tantalizing coming-out tale.
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ââ?¬Å"Apogee,ââ?¬Â? the first book in the new epic fantasy series by A. K. Wetzel is a mesmerizing fantasy story that encompasses so many great parts of the genre. After reading it, I can honestly say that I think this author has hit a home run. This book, and the ones that will follow, are going to be loved by a whole lot of people. It is just fabulous.
As ââ?¬Å"Apogeeââ?¬Â? begins, the queen has been missing for one hundred years. The members of the queenââ?¬â?¢s court, The Court of the Raven, have to find a way to unite the magic powers in order to stop the rebellion that has been forming in the land for years. It will be their job to defeat the army and stop the war. This is the story of Alexa, an orphan, and one of the most powerful magic holders in the land. She is a part of the queenââ?¬â?¢s court and finds herself very quickly on the frontlines of a horrible war due to her abilities. As Alexa attempts to prepare herself magically, emotionally, and physically for what is coming, she also finds herself falling in love and coming out as this journey of self-discovery progresses. Throughout all of it the reader is treated to a wonderful romance, powerful magic, mystical creatures, and treachery they never expected.
ââ?¬Å"Apogeeââ?¬Â? is a spell-binding story that has a little bit of everything for the reader. A fantastic plot, a bit of magic, a bit of mystery, a lot of battles, a wonderful LGBTQ romance, and excellent writing that pulls it all together. A. K. Wetzel has created a fantastic world with her writing, which is intense and passionate. The writing style is very engaging, and the pace of the novel is perfect. The descriptions are vivid, and the reader will feel they are a part of everything that is happening as they find themselves in these beautiful places like Nimes and the White Woods.
Without a doubt, the best part of this book is the characters and the development of them. Alexa is a wonderful protagonist who is very compelling, very strong, and not just a little confused by her awakening feelings. This personal journey she sets out on is as much a part of the story as the magic and the war. It is so well-written that it will hold your attention from beginning to end all on its own. Adding in everything else in the plot, we as readers have been given all that is great about a story. ââ?¬Å"Apogeeââ?¬Â? gives us a perfect blend of action, adventure, magic, and romance and it is intense on all counts.
ââ?¬Å"Apogeeââ?¬Â? is definitely a must-read for anyone out there who enjoys an epic fantasy novel. The writing is thoroughly captivating, as are the characters and the dialogue. This is a book that will leave the reader begging for more and, lucky us, since it is the first in a series, we know that there will be more. I, for one, cannot wait to see what the future holds for every one of these characters.