Awakening: The Commune’s Curse Book 1 by Lucy A. McLaren

Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Writing the Future We Need: Nonbinary Representation
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Writing the Future We Need: Gay Representation
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Writing the Future We Need: Asexual Representation
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Prettiest Book Interior
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Debut
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Side Character MVP
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Prettiest Prose
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: This Book Made Me Hungry/Thirsty
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Shadiest Character
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Villain
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Morally Gray Character
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Best Friendship
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Use of Tropes
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Best Mentor Character
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Wittiest Character
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Setting
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Best Light Read
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Book Cover & Cover Artist

The Kingdom of Septima is ruled in all but name by the Commune, a ruthless cult that seeks control of an ancient power that has taken root in unsuspecting children in Septima. To maintain their hold on the kingdom, the Commune will stop at nothing to capture children who show signs of this power, to be weaponised or eliminated. 18-year-old Evelyn Folksman is in hiding. Taken in by a tavern-owner, she is haunted by the horrific events that drove her from her home years before. Evelyn is forced to face her past when two wayward children, Raif and Rose Huntsman, arrive at the tavern, pursued by Commune soldiers. The children fall under Evelyn’s reluctant care as the trio narrowly escape a raid. Relentlessly hunted by Commander Jonah Sulemon and Commune agent Lord Eirik Torrant, Evelyn and Raif cannot fathom why they pose such a threat to the Commune, until six-year-old Rose unwittingly reveals a terrible secret: she possesses powers more fearsome than any the Commune has unearthed in decades. There are only two options: to be captured and imprisoned, or to run for the rest of their lives.

Young Adult • Children’s Fiction/Science Fiction and Fantasy • Fantasy/Sword and Sorcery • Diversity Representation/Mental Health • Fantasy/Dark • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+

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📖 JBaker

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Unrelated to the story

📖 Bookwormandy

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

A fast paced adventure with powerful themes and strong characters. Truly feels like the beginning of big new world. An air of mystery remains, this book will leave you eagerly awaiting the next instalment.

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