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The Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire
Publisher: Chamberlain Publishing House (February 14, 2021)
Category: Young Adult, Fantasy/Romance
Tour dates: April 9-May 31, 2021
ISBN: 978-1792361357
Available in Print and ebook, 310 pages
Description Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire
The Legend is true. The Fear is real. 
Under the cruel ministrations of its Queen, the Kingdom of D’Land is in peril. With King Harrison away in foreign lands and neighboring Kingdoms unwilling to intervene, there is no one to protect the people from poverty, harsh punishment, and unreasonable rules of law – except for the Band of Brothers. Struggling with the death of her mother and the legendary Syphon powers she inherited, seventeen year old Dru wants nothing more than to escape her old life and join the motley crew of ruffians, pilfering from the rich to feed the poor and pay their taxes.
She’s able to do just that disguised as a lad, and even when her nature is discovered, nothing changes – except for the way her friend Hawkin treats her. But Dru’s new world is overturned when she and the Brothers seize the treasures of a Prince who threatens to reveal her identity. Together, Dru and her chosen family must find a way to reclaim her destiny and bring balance to the Kingdom. If not, there may be no hope left for anyone.
EXCERPT From Chapter 1
"Houses, towns, drinking holes have all been burned to the ground as examples of what can happen if we do not obey. If we don’t fill the queen’s coffers, she fills our caskets.” I laughed mockingly. “She’s a fool, trying to drain dry udders. And you’re a fool blind to the truth.”
Anger rose inside of me, and it wasn’t drawn from the men. This time it ignited from the soles of my heels to the crown of my skull as I relived all that I have known, done, been through, but mostly all I have lost. I shook my head. I didn’t know this man in front of me anymore, and he didn’t know me. “No, you do not care. You lie at night on plush beds, inhaling the scent of fresh linens. You dine on hot savory meals prepared by your servants. You have shelter to shield you from nature’s many moods. Hah! Your purpose today is not to be enlightened but to save your life and those of your men. We are not jesters, here for your entertainment. So how about you save your miserable life, hand over your coinage, and let us on our merry way?”
Advance reviews for Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire
"Ms. Claire has such a talent for imaginative magic systems. The Syphon in this series has abilities I have not encountered before. The ability to take emotions and how she deals with them are quite intriguing. In this story, Dru makes an interesting heroine with her contrasts of her life as a brigand and thief with her previous life. She is very much a Robin Hood character without falling into the tired tropes that can come with that. The male main characters are so different. Hawkin is intense and unrefined. Dodge is softer and somewhat of a dreamer. They are both fiercely loyal and capable. The progression of their relationships with each other and Dru has made this a fabulous and compelling story."- Aizlynne, Goodreads
What an exciting, fast paced adventure! I loved this escape into a Robin Hood type world which had a refreshingly different twist. I was drawn into Dru's world from the first page and felt I was still there when the book ended.
Courageous and independent, Dru has a unique talent, which is as much a burden as a gift. I don't want to give too much away, as it would spoil it for anyone who has yet to read the book, but there are many twists and turns before the climax. The two main male characters, Hawkin and Dodge, are so different to each other, but each is charismatic in his own way, and each would do anything to protect Dru. As their past and present relationship with Dru gradually unfolded, I could not help wondering which one of the two Dru would choose - or if she would have either one!
For me, this was a real page turner and I found it hard to put it down. I didn't want the story to end, and when it did, it left me wanting more - a lot more. It's not quite a cliffhanger ending, but it does leave a few questions to be answered, and I will happily be looking forward to reading the second book in the series. (Five Comets)
About Dana Claire
Author, Dana Claire, believes that a good story is made through strong character development. When readers become attached to the characters’ emotional state and are invested in their objectives, the readers are there for the long haul backing the characters and their emotions. How cool is it to read a book and think about the characters long after you’ve read the last page? She believes that the beauty of reading is that one can live a hundred lives within the stories of books.
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a vampire, slay a dragon, or use a time machine, there’s a book for that.
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I
have also read the SF Fantasy novel Connection, by the same author,
and it is just as exciting and intriguing as 'The Reclaimed Kingdom'
although completely different. The characters are just as real and the
world-building just as brilliant.
Praise for Connection by Dana Claire
“To begin with The Connection is an interesting book to wrap your head
around, the opening chapter leaves patches and mystery which I find a
good thing, it dragged me in and made me want to figure out why this
dystopian time was like what it was.
The main characters name is Beatrice Walker and the story, though not
followed from her perspective, is based all around her. After the next
couple of chapters, you get the concept of the whole new world and its
so bitter sweet and beautifully unusual that you just want to discover
more and more about this story.
The made-up memories that are written have so much meaning and you get
to experience these moments all over again. Then ending is so amazing,
Dana Claire really knows how to leave a reader wanting more.”-John Kerry, Let’s Talk Knowledge
“After
the first chapter, I could tell that this book was going to resemble
The Lux Series. The lux series is one of my all-time favorites, so I was
genuinely interested in seeing where the author takes this story. I’m
happy to say that I was not disappointed. I honestly couldn’t turn the
pages fast enough.
One thing I was not anticipating was the never-ending action. I loved
how there was never a dull moment, as our main characters seemed to
never catch a break. Dana Claire has a way of getting under your skin
because Beatrice and Cash have made it to my favourite characters list. I
can’t wait to see what the author does next! I really hope it’s the
sequel to this novel. That cliff-hanger at the end makes me want to read
book two as soon as possible.”- Jessica Marie, The Mermaid Reader
“Enthralling
and well- crafted story. The author’s descriptions are so vivid you
feel as though you are in the book. The plot of the story is suspenseful
and hard to predict the next move because right when you think you know
what is going to happen the story goes into a different direction. Dana
Claire took me on a roller coaster of emotions all the way from the
first page. I found myself not being able to stop until I completed the
book. The Connection is indeed an outstanding and ingenious read. I
eagerly look forward to reading more of her books.”- Chinnie N., Amazon
“Sci-fi
fantasy can be challenging, but Author Dana Claire did a fabulous job
with this novel. The characters are great. They develop throughout the
book in such a powerful way. I love Bea, AND I love her with Cash. The
Connection is a book I could not wait to read every day. I loved falling
into this story because I thought about the plot even when I wasn’t
reading it. A telling sign it’s a great novel!”-Hey It’s Carly Rae
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