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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Once Upon a Legend series:

  

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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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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Once Upon a Kingdom by May Ting

Genre:

Young Adult

Fantasy

Series:

Once Upon a Legend, #2

Publish Date:

September 18, 2023

Cover Designed by:

Christian Bentulan

Synopsis:

Treachery and lies pave the road to the truth.

Prince Merrick, Idrisa, and their companions flee from Dumonia and seek refuge with Elora, the empress of Whisterfield Empire. There they discover the history of their world and their true bloodline.

Allies and enemies will emerge from other empires when they find out Idris and her band of orphans are in Cambria, the first kingdom, as they plan for Uther Pendragon’s descendant to claim the throne. In order to have any chance of competing with Ravana's beasts, they must construct their own creatures using magical moonstones gifted by the Ladies of the Lake.

But no one will be prepared for the army Ravana has forged from the Tree of Life and Death.

       

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Once Upon a Legend series:

  

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**About the Author**

Born in Seoul, Korea, author Mary Ting is an international bestselling, multi-gold award winning author. Her books span a wide range of genres, and her storytelling talents have earned a devoted legion of fans, as well as garnered critical praise. She is a diverse voice who writes diverse characters, often dealing with a catastrophic world.

 

Becoming an author happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother and inspired by a dream she had in high school. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, Mary 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.

Stay connected with Mary Ting

     

  

 

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

Wow! What a journey these characters are on! The storytelling is emotional and enchanting all rolled up together by action and adventure. All the characters continues on their quest to find more secrets and truths revealed. With every encounter they faced, they have grown from their experiences throughout their travels.

In this second installation of the series, Prince Merrick, Idrisa, and their companions learned so much to prepare, as much as possible, for what is to come. What a whirlwind of mystery and adventure they have embarked on which will, in the end, determine their future and fate. Come the end of this second book in the series, the intensity of the obstacles they face both emotionally and magically will help determine the fate of the realm.

I so look forward to reading the exciting and climatic conclusion to this epic fantasy adventure, and what happens to these amazing characters and their realm.

Author Mary Ting, again, captivates and enraptures readers with a magical and enthralling twist on the long time favorite King Arthur lore. Mary Ting has created a mesmerizing world and engaging complex characters.  

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