Such a great book! Illustrations by Faith Eberwein.
Across countless breathtaking landscapes, including towering mountains, a sparkling ocean, floating islands, and a field of everlasting cold fire, lies an extraordinary and peacefu kingdom, Arleton, where it stands for the rights of its citizens against warring nations and slavers. In Arleton are mesmerizing sights, tantalizing experiences, unique creatures, remarkable people, and a murderous dragon and his vengeful rider with shining white eyes who seeks to destroy Arleton and the small race of Dinnes, hated by the majority of the world. All of this bores the young, beautiful, and very rich Dinne in Arleton, Aliya Hayes.
However, a terrifying secret emerges from her family's shadow that threatens their stability. In order to defend the family name, Aliya enlists the help of her loyal best friend, Rebecca Westfall, her apprehensive brother, Canton Hayes, and a mysterious, handsome hunter who knows the darker secrets of Arleton better than most. Not long after their journey, or excursion, as Aliya prefers to call it, begins, dark events begin to develop.
An enemy thought to be dead rises, terrifying creatures emerge, a mysterious prophecy is announced, and an immortal enemy that pulls and plays with the strings that control his submissive servants, with plans to destroy Arleton and the young woman and her friends who pose a threat to his perilous plans. Thus begins the start of the adventures of Arleton's heroes, who will not only change Arleton's future forever, but also encounter forbidden romance, adventure, and the painful price of standing up for what's right, no matter the cost, which may include the cost of their own lives and their loved ones.
by Edwin17899