Nora and the Sacred Stones by Laura Rupper
Book Description:
Trespasser, Thief, Assailant—these were never titles Nora planned on. She was just trying to protect her sister. With the help of her little brother and his best friend, Nora embarks on a life-or-death quest that could rock the very fabric of their society.
After breaking into the royal palace, Nora discovers that the ancient power of the sacred stones is more than just a legend. But in her desperate attempt to help her sister, Nora may have awoken something deep inside the earth—a power she doesn’t fully understand. As Nora flees, she accidentally encounters Prince Kyn, heir to the Liardian throne. She narrowly manages to escape, but now the young prince knows who she is and what she looks like.
Eager to prove himself to his father, Prince Kyn leads a mission to find Nora and bring her back to House Liard. Unfortunately, his search is riddled with obstacles he never saw coming. Kyn soon realizes he needs Nora’s help more than he could have possibly imagined. In fact, the whole world does.
Andrea's Review:
First time author Laura Rupper did a great job of weaving an entertaining story that held my attention and left me wanting to read the second book (that sadly isn't out yet). It was written for a novella contest, so it's not particularly long, but I felt the characters and story weren't lacking in development.
I was a little confused at the beginning not knowing anything about the stones, but as the story progressed the details were laid out. I liked Nora and her kind heart. And the power of the stones and within her made for a fun read.
Rorie's Review:
This is a very quick and very enjoyable read. I'm not always in the mood for middle grade fiction, but I am so glad I got to read this story. It drew me in right from the beginning, and kept me captivated all the way until the end. I hope we get more stories set in this world, because I found it fascinating. I'd like to find out more about Nora's family, as well as her relationship with Kyn.
This is a book I think my kids would enjoy. I highly recommend it to anyone between the ages of 9 and 99.
About the Author:
Laura has three beautiful daughters and one giant dog who was supposed to be 50 pounds, but is almost twice that size. Laura is under five feet tall, and hopes having lots of energy makes up for her lack of height. She has a degree in Human Biology, and is getting a masters in school counseling because life can be hard and sometimes students need a helping hand.
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Title: Nora and the Sacred StonesPublisher: Eagle Gate Publishing
Published:May 2021
ISBN: 1524419346
Source: We received e-copies from the publisher. All opinions expressed are our own.
Purchase Links: Amazon | Deseret Book
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