The deep relationship between Amaria, the princess of Abalon and Marken, the
chancellor’s son, comes to a halting stop after their kingdom is almost
annihilated. However, death isn’t the only thing this battle brings. Elfs come
to their rescue and, as a souvenir, take the princess home with them.
Blinded by fury, the overprotecting queen orders the extermination of the mighty elfs. Her captains know they can never win, so they are pleased when Amaria intervenes so desperately that she loses her mother. The unprepared princess is left to care for a kingdom that will demand her true love.
A Royal Elf of Abalon is the stand-alone continuation of Anna’s Elf series. Once again she has crafted an exciting new tale full of jealousy, betrayals, and death. A Royal Elf of Abalon is a masterpiece created in the genre of Tolkien that you’ll love to the end.
My Review
The story follows Amaria's journey from innocent young princess to wise and loving queen. Amaria quickly becomes a strong, admirable woman who must prove her worthiness to rule. Amaria learns who she can trust, and whose advice to take to heart as she learns to rule. As time goes on, and Amaria tries to discover a way to be with her love, secrets are revealed which may throw Amaria's kingdom into an uproar.
A Royal Elf of Abalon is a wonderful, epic fantasy with a strong heroine who has much to be admired about her. The story sweeps you in, and every time you think you know what is going to happen, Dye takes the story in a new direction to keep you guessing. Amaria and Kurzan's story is heartbreaking and wonderful all at the same time. There are many secondary characters who are equally enthralling. You'll find yourself caught up in their stories as much as Amaria's. Dye's great story is full of all the things that make a book great: forbidden love, intrigue, secrets, wars, elves, orks . . . there is more than enough to grab any readers interest and hold it until the end.
About Anna
Anna del C. Dye was born in Valparaiso, Chile amongst some of the world’s most
famous beaches. Anna resides in Taylorsville, Utah. She and her husband Rod are
the parents of three princes and a princess. Anna is an accomplished,
multi-award winning author. She received the Editor’s Choice Award from the
International Library of Poetry. She was awarded a Bronze medal for Elfs in a
Conquered Realm. The first page of her A Kingdom by the Sea received a second
place. Her short story entitled Amerine—Fairy Princess won an award in the
Oquirrh Writers contest and was published by Kalkion Magazine. Her article, A
New American Mother, was published by Desert Saints Magazine. Other articles
about family and relationships have been published frequently in the MOMS CLUB®
of Salt Lake Valley-West. She is the author of The Silent Warrior Trilogy, Curse
of the Elfs, and now A Royal Elf of Abalon. Anna has also published an
electronic book for fifth and sixth-graders name Emerine’s Nightmare.
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Thank you so much, Cindy. I am glad you enjoyed my book. You did a great job with this posting. Thanks again,
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Great review, Cindy. You make me want to read the book. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
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