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Reviewed by Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite
At only ten years of age, Princess Adele of Iden loses the father she loves in The Spirit: Awakening by K.M. Riley. Her uncle, Lord Myson, lovingly takes the king’s place, but something drives Adele to search for more. Far off in the woods, Adele comes across a dwarf, Degura, with his guardian, Kisma, the blue bunny. It seems Degura has also been searching for the next recipient of The Spirit and realizes that Adele is that person. Bestowed with magical powers and her own guardian, Harper the dog, wolf, and any other shape he chooses to take, Adele travels the kingdom, trying to help people wherever she can.
On the occasion of Adele’s 18th birthday, a new suitor comes to the castle to try to win her hand. Locien, though, is the king of a neighboring country with which there has been no contact for over 50 years after many wars. Similar to the other suitors, Locien is not really interested in Adele for herself or her land, but in the powers he suspects she holds. Now, as ruler of Iden, Adele must discover all she can about her powers and seek out the Trinity – additional strength protected by three special entities - because she will need to be able to defeat the magic Locien has been perfecting for many years. When it comes to the fight for not only Iden but for her own life, will Adele be up to the challenge and how much can her guardians help her?
K.M. Riley’s vivid imagination and unsurpassed storytelling have created a fantastic new fantasy world full of all the characters, creatures and enchantment you could expect. The Spirit: Awakening catches you up in Adele’s life and, as you follow her adventures, you feel her love for her land and its people. Adele is not a perfect person – she has questions and vulnerabilities just like anyone – but her heart is pure and that aids her in her efforts to save Iden. The dialogue is brisk, the action is exciting and the emotions are deep, but there is also enough humor to offset the bad times. Unique characters and exciting action make this a great tale, along with the very real emotions presented by all the characters. Well written and powerful, with a strong and believable female main character, Spirit is a must-read for all fans of the genre.
