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Warden's Reign: A Young Adult Fantasy Adventure (Essence of Ohr Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Parris Sheets (Author), Darren Todd (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 37
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As a dark flame consumes the world, a larger threat looms over the refugees of Solpate.

  • WINNER: Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2020 - Bronze Medal - Young Adult Fiction-Epic Fantasy
  • WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Winter 2020 - Best Young Adult Fantasy

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“The world-building is intricate, strange but compelling, drawing fantasy elements into its own cohesive and engaging lore... The moving trees, or the ramblers, and the gods of the realm known as the Souls add a mythical and fantastical charm to the story. ...full of dark thrills, adrenaline-pumping moments, and heavy emotions... With twists, loss, revenge, and a quest for peace and freedom, Warden’s Reign hits all the right notes not just for YA readers but older fantasy fans as well.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Lit Amri (5 STARS)

Orphans are snagged from their beds and used in the Warden’s dark experiments. Those who seek asylum in the forest must survive the dangers of the night, when the forest trees uproot and roam free.

Fifteen-year-old Kole, with the help of his mentor, Russé, has adapted. He’s learned to tame the rampant trees and protect the orphans. But when one of the Warden’s mutated creatures discovers the camp and sets it aflame, Kole’s life is upturned and the refugees’ haven is lost.

Kole must convince the others to make a stand to save themselves—and all their people—from the anguish of becoming the next subjects of brutal experiments. Yet what chance does a rag-tag band of refugees have against the malevolent power and magic of the Warden and his vile creations?

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the “Essence of Ohr” series of wondrous young adult fantasy adventures. And be sure to move right on to the next two books in this series: Children of the Volcano and Beyond the Flame. [DRM-Free]

“Unique, imaginative, and well-crafted world-building and a plot rife with danger and startling discoveries make for addictive reading.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Caitlin Lyle Farley (5 STARS)

“Warden’s Reign is an exciting beginning to what promises to be an action-packed fantasy series. ...actually very original and extremely imaginative.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Scott Cahan (5 STARS)

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Essence of Ohr
  2. Print length
    321 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    16 March 2020
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. File size
    3420 KB
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  9. Word Wise
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About the Author

AUTHOR: Parris lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and two golden retrievers. She discovered her love for reading when a middle school reading assignment led her to the fantasy section of the library. This passion sparked stories of her own imagination, yet she never put pen to paper until after college. When she's not consumed in her writing, she enjoys Olympic weightlifting, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and coaching color guard.

EDITOR: For me, editing is taking something I already love and helping it grow. I appreciate thick skin and an open mind. In writing, often both are necessary for success. After all, writing is rewriting.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084N91N16
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (16 March 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3420 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 37

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Parris lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and two golden retrievers. She discovered her love for reading when a middle school reading assignment led her to the fantasy section of the library. This passion sparked stories of her own imagination, yet she never put pen to paper until after college. When she’s not consumed in her writing, she enjoys Olympic weightlifting, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and coaching color guard.

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Sunshine_and_Fantasybooks
5.0 out of 5 stars YA Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on 31 December 2023
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"Wardens Reign" proved to be a compelling read, hitting the mark with its unpredictable plot and characters facing tough situations. The author, Parris Sheets, fearlessly throws the characters into challenging scenarios, adding a layer of unpredictability that kept me engaged through the whole book. This is a YA fantasy series that I thoroughly enjoyed. Which for me says something as I tend to not gravitate towards YA. There was some aspects that reminded me of books that I read as a young teenager that I really really loved. Like the forest somewhat reminded me of the lord of the rings, except different. I truly loved this book. I am excited to start reading the next installment in the series.
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D.H. Nevins
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and Entertaining YA
Reviewed in Canada on 28 February 2022
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In a world of magic and ramblers - which are giant trees that roam in the night - a young orphan named Kole is desperate to prove himself. First, he tries to impress by proving he can be a shepherd of the ramblers. Later, the stakes are much higher when he must face the evil unleashed by Ohr's ruler, a sorcerer named Savairo.
I enjoyed Sheets' writing style and found her prose to be both beautiful and crisp. The story moved along at an excellent pace and kept me turing the pages. I also really liked the character, Kole. Sheets wasn't afraid to pull any punches with him, and he often suffered for his mistakes. This really worked for me. I did get a bit frustrated with Kole at times, but in all honesty, he acted realistically.
Despite the young protagonist (which made me think this book would be rather tame) this is not a story for the fainthearted or the squeamish - there are some fairly gruesome scenes. Personally, I found they added to the story and gave it a nice, dark element and an overall feeling of foreboding. Great pace, high stakes and a fascinating world. I recommend it!
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Austin Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars An Epic Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on 25 June 2023
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I didn't know what to expect after the first few chapters as the book takes a turn I would not suspect. This is a book where really anything can happen at any time. I appreciated the author treating their story with respect so as to not hold anything back with the violence as a means to portray the story. The main characters are likeable enough and you find yourself rooting for them to save Ohr. I appreciated that the novel didn't take place entirely in one part of the world and explored other regions. By the time I finished the book I wanted more and will continue with the second book in the series. The book kept me on my toes and I was not able to predict exactly what would happen throughout the story. I also appreciated the detailed descriptions of the world around them. Looking forward to reading this again in the future.
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CSM
5.0 out of 5 stars Teens and tweens will love this book, as will many of us older folks.
Reviewed in the United States on 3 March 2023
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“When the sun set and the moon dominated the sky, the ramblers walked.”

Thus begins Warden’s Reign, a Young Adult fantasy thriller that will plunge readers of all ages into the magical universe of Ohr, a dangerous, beautiful, and compelling world. Kole, our vulnerable hero, faces a series of trials that would make Hercules cringe and seek shelter. Kole’s teen impulsivity and desire to do what he considers right cause him much pain, as does the darkness of his origin and future. He plows ahead, though, and takes us into situations that often showcase our own world’s human foibles and malevolent trickery.

I came away from the book believing that Kole would ultimately survive, but that his path would be treacherous and painful. In Warden’s Reign, Ms. Sheets combines beauty and horror in a skillful and engulfing way not often seen in Young Adult books. She held my attention from beginning to end.
Teens and tweens will love this book, as will many of us older folks. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Shauna Thorstensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters and a beautiful world
Reviewed in the United States on 22 December 2021
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I rarely read young adult these days. I often find the characters bland and flat, and the plots so-so. But I picked this one up at the recommendation of a friend.

And I was not disappointed. What I like about it is the combination of traditional fantasy tropes and new, fresh ideas. It starts like many other fantasies, but quickly turns into a story of twists in which you’re never entirely sure who to trust. Kole acts like a real teenager, which is refreshing. And at times annoying, like most teenagers are, which only makes him more realistic.

And the world-building is top notch. The author does a wonderful job of creating a living and breathing world that’s feels refreshingly real. A highly recommended book, even if you’ve lost faith in young adult fantasies.
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