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About The Book:
Author: Abby Arthur
Pub. Date: August 22, 2022
Publisher: Abby Arthur
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 270
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An awkward wizard. An aspiring
ballerina. And a dark god with a wicked vendetta.
Clyde Blitzkurr is devastated. Rejected by every reputable magic academy in the
realm, this seventeen-year-old aspiring wizard resolves to make his sister’s
dream come true. But things take a turn when a demon tries to kill him.
Aylee Blitzkurr’s deepest desire is at hand. Accepted to the most prestigious
dance academy, this sixteen-year-old ballerina is a breath away from becoming a
principal dancer. But when her brother’s life is threatened, and ghosts start
leaving cryptic messages, fighting for Clyde’s wellbeing takes precedence.
The siblings begin to uncover dangerous secrets connecting them to a vengeful
god. Neither is safe. Clyde must grasp the untapped power he possesses. Aylee
must discover the courage to face her darkest fears. If they do not, they will
lose more than their lives … they will miss their destiny. And the realms are
counting on them.
Phantom of the Opera meets Cassandra Clare’s Clockwork
Angel in this young adult epic fantasy!
Escape to a world imbued with magic
and the paranormal. Find mermaids, demons, dragon shifters, elves, wizards,
sorcery, and a healthy dose of fantastical ballet. This exciting book for teens
is for boys, girls, and everyone in between.
Reviews:
A
selection of comments left by Amazon reviewers.
"This is a must read for any fantasy lover!"
"A well-written page turner full of unexpected twists"
"You will enjoy the magic, demons, and epic battles with swords and
sorcery."
"I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!! The style of this book is out of this world.
I love that I was able to picture myself in the book while all of this
happened."
"I can really appreciate how well this book was written. The characters
are interesting and intriquing, and the plot keeps you guessing."
"The world is very magical, and it's the perfect beach read."
"The descriptions and world building were dynamic. The dialogue was great.
The characters bounced off each other. I recommend this to fans of anime and
epic fantasy."
"It is very well written book. Character[s] come to life right off the
page."
"I loved the steampunk vibe to this book [...] enjoyed the magic, demons
and epic battles with swords and sorcery."
"Seriously, the author did a great job creating a super interesting
setting."
Grab book 2, THE FIRST DARK GODDESS now!
ABBY ARTHUR'S TOP 5 FAVOURITE SCENES IN THE FIRST DARK GODDESS
O my gods, this is a fun one! (I mean what writer doesn’t have favorite scenes?)
1) I LOVE the scene in chapter 14 when Clyde, our awkward wizard, tries his hand at a spell that goes wrong. Why do I love this scene? Because Clyde royally messes up … and gets chased by a flaming broom stick. Therefore, the scene does a really good job of showing how Clyde has much to learn, and in turn, makes the end—when he finally does something right—that much more rewarding.
2) Next up is chapter 17, when Aylee has her first dance with the young samurai-turned ballet dancer, Nori. As new recruits to the opera house, they are showing off their skills to the owner. The dance is a duet called “The Dance of the Warrior,” and involves a sword. Not a wooden one, but Nori’s very real Katana. There's also ghoulish figures created with magic to go along with the dance, which Nori cuts down with his sword. All the while, Aylee does the choreography, and, because both are so talented, she doesn’t fall on Nori’s blade. However, that doesn’t take away the fact she didn’t want to do the dance with Nori. After all, it’s a dance she was afraid of… so she slaps him once the music ends. (Do I sense a blooming relationship? 😂)
3) Another scene I really like is a grouping of scenes… It’s every time Clyde’s grimoire, Gelrá, appears. The grimoire has this ability to use the ink on his pages to draw pictures. And he tends to do so often … especially when Clyde is trying to learn new spells. Gelrá is quite cheeky, and has a hilarious opinion about everything. He also hates anyone that isn’t Clyde. (I often think of him like an angry cat).
4) in Chapter 34, Aylee goes on a date! And it’s so romantic (Without being TOO much… this is epic fantasy after all! ❤️) Her date takes her to buy new clothes (because she’s poor), and the outfit has gears on it that help cool her down. (Yes GEARS, like cogs 😊 … there’s a steampunky undertone to this book, which we technically call Gaslamp in the fantasy genre. ⚔️ 🖤⚔️)
5) Finally, and this could just be my strange sense of humor, but in chapter 37, all hell breaks loose, and I just love it! Evil is attacking, someone’s arm gets ripped off, and one of the healers is in a rush to save him, and yet Nori—the amazing guy that he is—goes to meditate on a coffee table in the middle of the room. 😂 😂 😂 (It has a purpose, I promise!)
About Abby Arthur:
Abby Arthur is absolutely obsessed with writing teen fantasy
and mildly enjoys sleeping, eating, and breathing.
She spends the majority of her time lost in an imaginary
world of glowing magic and dastardly dragons.
When she’s not writing, she’s illustrating characters and
watching Asian shows or Marvel movies.
Abby’s books combine magic, action, swords, and dragons with
a healthy dose of sarcasm.
She started winning writing contests and getting published in
newspapers when she was just sixteen.
Her magic portal is located in small town Iowa, protected by
herself, her husband, and their son.
For more info on Abby and her books check out her site:
abbyarthur.com
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a signed finished copy of THE FIRST DARK SORCERER, US Only.
1 winner
will receive an eBook of THE FIRST DARK SORCERER, International.
Ends April 25th, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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