Blood of the Chosen

Ray crossed a line. Now there's no going back.

He had to grow up fast. Life in Blue Fortress with a cruel stepfather wasn't ideal, but he had a choice to make; run away or stand up to the abuse and protect his mother. Truthfully, it wasn't a choice. That night, Marcus went too far, forcing him to fight for his life. Fear and anger unleashed powers he'd never known he had.

Ray got his revenge.

But in this grim world, his act would never go unpunished and if he wants to avoid the executioner's sword, he must run.

A hostile kingdom offers him refuge, but Ray fears being misled by his enemies' kindness. Life offers him hope to build a future, but when this new home comes under threat of war, he must choose again. Escape and leave the kingdom to its fate or wager his life to protect it.

Blood of the Chosen is the first book in the epic Cronan's Kiss adult high fantasy series, perfect for fans of heroic protagonists steeped in dark worlds rich with lore and magic.

 

Editorial Review from Reader Views: - Kathy Stickles

"Cronan's Kiss" is an absolutely riveting story with such a huge array of characters that, at times, you wonder how you can possibly keep up. The most intriguing part is that every character in the story, whether good or evil, is connected to Ray in some way and a big part of the fun is finding out how.

The plot of the story is fabulous and filled with everything that is important to a good fantasy series. There are mesmerizing characters, and the reader is shown how each one fits into the story and into Ray's life from their own specific perspective. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. The world building is so vivid and each place so very different from the others that you cannot help but want to be where the characters are. And finally, there is plenty of magic to keep things interesting.

There is nothing about "Cronan's Kiss," Blood of the Chosen by A. J. Leciejewska that is not completely perfect and I cannot recommend it strongly enough to fans of the fantasy genre. You will be amazed by the mysteries and excitement that come through on these pages. If I had one complaint about the book it would be that we have to wait for Book 2. I am so ready for it now and I am not good at being patient in cases like this! Definitely a 5-star read!!