Denial
About
The fate of the Realms hang in the balance.
In a Realm torn apart by greed and betrayal, Averie has spent her life in hiding, shielded from a destiny she never knew awaited her. But on her eighteenth birthday, everything changes when Silas, a mysterious stranger from another world, arrives with shocking revelations: she is the key to restoring both their realms.
As Averie grapples with her newfound powers, she struggles to balance her ordinary life with her extraordinary calling. With the steadfast support of Silas and her adopted brother, Thane, she sets out on a perilous journey to confront the malevolent Betrayer, Marcus, who threatens everything she holds dear.
As secrets unfold and danger lurks at every turn, Averie must learn to embrace her true self and the sacrifices that come with great power. Can she rise to meet her destiny and save the realms before it’s too late? The fate of many rests on her shoulders.
Praise for this book
A book by an author I haven't come across before. Denial by C.R Rice is the first book in a young adult fantasy series that took me by surprise. I only discovered I loved fantasy a few years ago, and I have discovered I really enjoy being transported to worlds that are the culmination of another person's imagination.This is a book you almost inhale. A fantasy with such vivid world building and highly detailed characters. C.R Rice has created a story I needed to read, constantly. No ifs or buts...I was there, with Averie every second. The rich imagery really aided me in picturing her, so I almost felt like I could have known her.
The way the author writes the story brings a sense of uneasiness right from the start. I was on edge straight away and as the plot developed the particular attention to small details built the tension throughout. I was hoping against hope Averie would manage to pull through and save the Realms!
A rich, perfectly paced fantasy that draws you in from the start. If you enjoy young adult fantasy...just pick this up!
This was a fascinating story. From the very first scene to the end, this author built a vivid picture of the world in which these characters exist and I was enthralled by it. The characters were just as captivating as the storyline and I cannot wait to read more from this author.
Denial is a cool coming-of-age fantasy. The story is interesting, but there are places where bits and pieces are missing. That sometimes happens when it moves from chapter to chapter. Typically, the story does come to a place where you find out what was missing though.
I am intrigued by the Realms and the story behind the breakup. This series has several books to read to discover the whole story. This book draws you in and makes you want to know more.
I like the group of characters that Denial focuses on, some from this Realm and some from another. The bonds and ties between them make them seem indestructible, although life throughs many challenging situations at them. There are more characters to like than dislike, but a certain someone has stepped up in the dislike department at the end of the story.
Overall, this is a good story that only inches into the Realms, and I am guessing there is much more to offer in the continuing books. If you like YA and fantasy, this is one to try out.