The Fairest Series: The Fairest #1 Published by Draft2digital on August 1, 2023
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
Pages: 436
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A prophecy was given to the Realm of Valeera, but only one kingdom took heed to it and set forth a law that would divide the people into two groups. The Fair and the Strange. One group possessed a promise from the gods while the other is doomed for eternity. Well, that's what the people believed...
17-year-old Mageia Unknown is an orphan and the leader of a group of defected youths living on the outskirts of the Kingdom of Ardania. Growing up into a skilled thief and sword fighter, she makes it her duty to take care of her family, no matter the cost. But when an act of heroism goes wrong, she finds her fate lies in the hands of someone she grew up to hate.
17-year-old Grisonce Arlon is not the most respected prince in the kingdom. But when his obsession with the Fairest Prophecy intervenes with the case of the one called the Purple Thief, he turns into a royal joke. The odds are against him and Mageia with no joy or deliverance in sight. Their world may be divided by the fairest and the strangest, but all would soon discover that unity may come in the form of a woman with purple eyes.
Review:
The Fairest is the first book in The Fairest series, a world where if you are born with an imperfection such as purple eyes, skin conditions, or a hunchback, you face slavery or death. Maegia is known as the Purple Thief due to her unusually identifiable purple eyes and the fact that she cheated death at least once. Mageia and her family have been stealing and saving children from being sacrificed to gods, but when the king changes the rule of not killing children in the sacrifices and slates 12 children to die, Mageia can’t ignore it. What this decision unravels is a fantastic, heart-pounding, high-stakes story. The author is intentional in her worldbuilding and lays out the lay of the land and how things work in great detail so that being a visitor to the world, you won’t be lost. Readers who adventure into this tale will meet Mageia and will be in awe of her strength and determination, Dean’s tender heart, Gris, a prince with a stutter that makes him Strange (those with deformities), and the evil villains are as wicked as they can be with no punches pulled. Fans of heroines faced with impossible choices while struggling to accept their destiny will connect with this story.
About LeQuita C. Harrison
I was born and raised in a loving Christian family in Baltimore, MD. I believe in the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ and trust in the power of God. I enjoy spreading positive energy and providing inspirational and encouraging messages to anyone I pass. I always love to remind people to continue to trust in God, to believe in themselves, and to never give up. God is an on-time God and he is STILL in control!
My imagination is wild and I have God to thank for that. My love for writing grew over the years from reading books of all genres and imagining myself standing beside amazing characters. Most of the time I write fantasy fiction but I do enjoy dipping my fingers in psychological realism and science fiction. You can find some of my work on Wattpad where it’s a great writing platform to test the waters and to meet new readers and writers.
I am proud to proclaim that in May of 2022 I self-published a collection of fictional short stories titled STUCK. It was for my MFA thesis at University of Baltimore which I successfully completed and received my Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts. I’ve published a few writings and articles and presently working on a fantasy book series titled The Fairest.
On the side of my obsession with writing and reading, I am a graphic designer with my own small design business for digital and print projects and handmade crafts called LeQuita’s Designs. I’ve built my skills over the past 12 years and hope one day I can help you bring your ideas to life. Please check out my Design Portfolio.
To prove to you that I am a human being, I have a huge crush on Spiderman (Marvel) and love to cook and to eat. I am a TV show fanatic, meaning I’d rather watch a good TV show than a movie. I am not a good dancer so if Kiss (by Prince) come on, watch out and be prepared for a good laugh. Thank you so much for visiting my website and supporting me.
If you’d like to connect professionally or casually, feel free to contact me and I’ll respond when I can. Be blessed, keep smiling, and remember never give up.
