JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Once Upon a Realm by Mary Ting

Genre:

Upper Young Adult

Fantasy/Romance

Action/Adventure

Series:

Once Upon a Legend, #3

Publish Date:

September 20, 2024

Cover Designed by:

Covers by Christian

Synopsis:

New allies and unexpected heroes will rise.

The cost of Idrisa from saving her world from dark magic is high. She must return to Dumonia, the very empire she vowed never to go back, and destroy The Tree of Life and Death. But her plan fails when Ravana intercedes and unleashes her creatures.

No amount of preparation, weapons, or dragons will ensure their win unless Idrisa and Caliburn seals the rip in their sky, the very essences where dark magic began. As more secrets are revealed, loyalties are tested, and one way or another, an ending is on its way. Idrisa must give everything to save her world.

TROPES:

Arthurian

enemies to lover

found family

chosen one

      

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**About the Author**

International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise. 

Mary was born in Seoul Korea and resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two dogs—Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Becoming an author was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, she retired from teaching. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed.

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

Wow! Oh my WOW! What a ride and rush! So much has happened since Once Upon a Legend, book 1, and, to come to the end like it did! What a journey/quest these characters went through and endured! Whoa! I am still reeling with all the feels after closing the book! What a fascinating world Bestselling Author Mary Ting created! Well, I may be biased since I do love that King Arthur/Excalibur story/legend... Haha! But, wow! Just OMG Wow! 

So much development and discovery for all the characters! I loved that by the last book in this trilogy, secrets, truths, and mysteries were revealed... and questions were answered! Yep! Things that want to make you go... "Hmmm 🤔." Once Upon a Realm tied up everything that had occurred and revealed since the first book. The is definitely an imaginative and enchanting take on the origins of the Excalibur/King Arthur legend.

Yup! I am still reeling with the feels. So much so that I am pretty much speechless. Not much more I can say, other than just read this trilogy! Reading the Once Upon a Legend trilogy will definitely whisk any reader away to this magical world! It has magic, intrigue, mystery, action, adventure, and a little bit of romance...Haha! Oh yeah! For sure, it is so good! So worth the read! 😁

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