The Ryn (Eyes of E'veria, Book 1) by Serena Chase

Book Description:
DESTINED by prophecy. GUARDED by deception. PURSUED by Love.

Centuries ago, an oracle foretold of the young woman who would defeat E’veria’s most ancient enemy, the Cobelds. But after two centuries of relative peace, both the prophecy and the Cobelds have been relegated to lore—and only a few remain watchful for the promised Ryn. 

Finally, a child is born who matches the oracle’s description, but a Cobeld curse accompanies her birth. Led to believe they succeeded in killing the prophesied child, the Cobelds emerge from hiding with plans to overtake the Kingdom.

But the child survived.

Secreted away and called “Rose” for the first nineteen years of her life, Rynnaia E'veri has no idea of her true identity until a chance meeting with an injured knight reveals not only her parentage and true name, but the task assigned her by the oracle: discover the Remedy that will destroy the Cobelds' power. 

Now, her time has come.

Offered the assistance of pirates, scribes, storytellers, a young woman who died centuries ago, and the knight who is quickly working his way into her heart, Rynnaia is fortified with friends. But if the Ryn is to complete her task, she must come to terms with not only who she is, but for whom she must be willing to die. For the kingdom’s survival depends on her. 

THE RYN begins an epic re-imagining of the classic Grimm fairy tale, Snow White & Rose Red. Book Two, THE REMEDY, is scheduled for release April 2013.

About the author: Serena Chase frequently contributes book reviews, author interviews, and features for USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog as well as for Edgy Inspirational Romance. A life-long lover of fairy tales who admits to being mildly obsessed with pirates, Serena lives in Iowa with her husband, two daughters, and a white goldendoodle named Albus. The Ryn is her first novel.

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Serena Chase's debut novel, is quite simply, enchanting! I loved the imagery, the characters, the allegory and so much more woven into the fabric of this wonderful story. There is something about reading a fairy tale/fantasy story that just opens up the door to so much wonder, creativity, delight and the ability to not only take the reader into the unknown but to bring forth truths to light in a new and fascinating way. For all those reasons and more you should read this novel!  I for one, am so glad I did AND I cannot wait to read Book 2! And according to Chase's web page she has another book due out this summer - yay! Bring it on Serena Chase, I for one cannot wait to see what you have in store for your characters and for us the readers.

Let the adventure begin!


* This book is one I recommend not only to adult readers, but also to YA readers. It is a good/clean read.