The Last of the Firedrakes
by
Farah Oomerbhoy
A fantastic adventure story that will transport you to
a dazzling world of myth and magic.
16-year-old Aurora
Darlington is an orphan. Mistreated by her adopted family and bullied at
school, she dreams of running away and being free. But when she is kidnapped
and dragged through a portal into a magical world, suddenly her old life
doesn’t seem so bad.
Avalonia is a
dangerous land ruled by powerful mages and a cruel, selfish queen who will do
anything to control all seven kingdoms—including killing anyone who stands in
her way. Thrust headlong into this new, magical world, Aurora’s arrival
sets plans in motion that threaten to destroy all she holds dear.
With the help of a
young fae, a magical pegasus, and a handsome mage, Aurora journeys across
Avalonia to learn the truth about her past and unleash the power within
herself. Kingdoms collide as a complicated web of political intrigue and
ancient magic lead Aurora to unravel a shocking secret that will change her
life forever.
Book Details
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488 pages
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Genre: Fantasy
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Age: Young Adult
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ASIN: B01131UDHE
Review Excerpts
"...the
narrative components echo the classics; the Academy of Magic at Evolon could be
Hogwarts, while the Shadow Guards are reminiscent of Tolkien's Ring Wraiths or
Rowling's Dementors...a beautifully drawn fantasy world."
- Kirkus Reviews
“Perfect
for fans of Harry Potter”
- Alyson Serena Stone
“The
Last of the Firedrakes is a wonderful book! It's STUNNING, in fact. I'm a firm
lover of fantasy novels and this one did not disappoint me since it has
everything I could have wished for - a diverse array of characters, magic,
never-ending action and amazing world-building. It will satisfy anyone's need
for a fantastical adventure!”
“Five
stars, HIGHLY recommended for plot and pacing, if you like Harry Potter, you'll
like The Last of the Firedrakes, trust me!”
- LilMar
*EXCERPT*
The Last of the Firedrakes by Farah Oomerbhoy
Chapter 7
The Midnight Market
Later that
night, after I had eaten well and rested, we set out for the midnight market. I
followed Kalen along the small path, from Pixie Bush into the very heart of
Goldleaf Forest.
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It seemed to me
that we had been walking for quite a while when I could suddenly hear voices
and noises quite clearly in the quiet forest. We came to a large clearing, and
the delightful sight left me spellbound. The forest was alive, radiant and
subtly lit by pretty, different-colored lanterns hanging from the towering
trees. Beautifully decorated stalls and multicolored tents had sprung up all
over the place. Some were nestled between the tall trees, and some were
haphazardly placed around the edge of the clearing, forming a slightly wonky
circle. Fae of all sizes, shapes and colors wandered around, having a marvelous
time. There were dryads, naiads, brownies, and little pixies with wings who
flitted about the place in groups, laughing and eating at the food stalls.
We came to a
stall, which was manned by a small, funny-looking fae with a pointy nose and
long ears. Kalen identified him as a gnome. He was selling some strangely
colored liquid in glass bottles and was haggling unashamedly about prices with
two old ladies, whom I thought were very sweet.
As we walked
through the market, Kalen chattered on.
“Although some
of the larger towns have shops that sell magical ingredients for potions,”
Kalen was saying, “this is the only place you can find some of the really rare
items.”
I followed
Kalen, who was entering a green tent, where the sign outside read: “Buy a plant
for your home and garden.” That sounded quite interesting. Maybe I could buy a
plant for Kalen’s mom—she had really helped me, after all—but I remembered I
didn’t have any money.
The tent was not
what I expected at all. The inside was bewitched to look like a large green
house; like the forest, it was much larger inside than it appeared from the
outside. The moonlight shone through the glass ceiling, and rows of plants and
flowers lined the sides of the tent. We decided to explore.
I walked through
the rows of plants, looking at the labels that were written next to them. There
were strawberry plants in a small tray, growing wonderful, juicy strawberries,
each one of which had a dollop of cream on the top. The sign near it said:
“Grow your own strawberries and cream.”
“Try one,” said
Kalen. “No one is watching.”
I couldn’t
resist; I loved strawberries and cream. I popped the whole strawberry into my
mouth. It was delicious and the cream was thick, fresh, and sweet. It was
wonderful.
“Lovely, yes?”
said Kalen.
“I nodded, since
my mouth was full.
“Ms. Herbchild
is wonderful at growing things. These strawberry plants with cream are one of
her new inventions, but you can only grow them on trays inside the house, or
the gnomes lick off all the cream.”
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