Bound by Scars and Secrets is Sienna Archer's first book in her Realms of Magic series, and it's a book that you're not going to want to miss!
Bound by Scars and Secrets lures readers in with a gorgeous cover that showcases as spear, and small sparks of magic surrounding the character. It is but a small prelude of what is to come hidden within these pages.
Bound by Scars and Secrets details the story of Alathea as she simply fights for survival. She is protected by the Sancta, whom she etches the "truths" into stone for. She and her sister were seemingly abandoned by their mothers. But why? Alathea has magic inside her, but magic is forbidden. It is taught that it is evil, to be feared, and hated. Only "Truths" are allowed to be spoken and anything else will see you hauled away in a wagon, never to be seen again.
Alathea has a sister, Soli, whom she wishes to protect from the world, but when her sister makes a choice that will impact them both, Alathea will do anything to protect her.
This book is a page-turner, that will keep you coming back for more. The dynamics between the sisters is interesting. Soli is more out-going and determined to take on the world, while Alathea is the exact opposite. It's understandable because Alathea has seen what magic can do. She fears it now, and even more so since she's been taught through the "Truths" to fear it and shun it.
Fate has other plans for her though. Not just her though...her and her sister. Her sister will be the catalyst that draws her in and tugs her into a realm where magic is everything and is needed if she is going to protect the place that she once called home.
Packed with twists and turns this story is going to lead you on quite the ride. Alathea will grow little by little, but you'll also get some hints of romance between not just one, but two characters. Where is this going to lead? Only way to find out is to dive into this story and see for yourself.
This is a YA novel, so things are kept pretty much nice and easy. No steamy scenes or anything like that. You get blushes, glances, and fighting against feelings, but that's all part of the fun really. Remember, this book is part of a series, so there will be an ending that leaves you wondering...what happens next? Good news though? Book 2? Coming soon! So you won't have to wait long!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Thank you to the author, Sienna Archer, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book! I look forward to what comes next!
*Apologies to the author and the tour for my late post. Due to heavy rains my internet is currently out, and I didn't have the means to properly post this on my schedule date/time.
Bound by Scars & Secrets (Realms of Magic #1)
Publications
Date: August 16, 2023
Genre: YA
Fantasy Romance/ LGBTQ2+
✨Ya
Fantasy
✨Found
Family
✨Sisters
Story
✨Slow
Burn
✨Unique Magic
and World
✨Epic
Fantasy
He’s
a mage who charms. She’s a sorceress who kills. Raised to fear
magic, Alathea hates them both—especially when they become her only
chance to find her missing sister.
17-year-old
Alathea has kept her sister safe and the forbidden magic in her veins
controlled ever since their mothers fled. But when Alathea’s sister
disappears, a mage with a glowing spear outs her magic. On the run,
Alathea receives an impossible offer from the mage: He and the
sorceress will deliver Alathea to her sister if she crosses to his
monster-reigned realm and accepts a magic destiny herself.
To
get her sister back, Alathea will have to decide: Can she stop hiding
and trust the enemies she hates…or will her animosity burn into
something else entirely?
Bound
by Scars & Secrets is the first book in a YA fantasy series with
a slow-burn queer love triangle, realm-crossing adventure, and
unraveling family secrets. If you liked A Court of Thorns and Roses
and These Hollow Vows, you’ll love this fast-paced story by Sienna
Archer.
Available
on Amazon
About the Author
Sienna
Archer believes romance should be epic, adventures magical, and the
best characters are the ones who grow. She writes books featuring
diverse characters and strong female leads that make readers laugh,
shout, and cry.
Sienna
Archer
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