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Grace began a secret courtship with Dar for the thrill of doing something against her father, the king’s general. She hadn’t planned on falling in ... read full description

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Feb 02, 2012
Ruth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I received this book as an early review from the author, when I asked for it the description of the book caught my attention and I'm so happy I got the opportunity to received this book for review. The story was amazing, action packed and had a beautiful setting that gets your imagination going. It has a little bit of everything, action, romance, suspense... Anyways I started reading it and I was immerse, I couldn't stop reading until the end. Now I have this feeling of emptiness of wanting to k More...
Feb 11, 2012
Vidya rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Original review at Books Are Magic.

*** This book was received from the author for review purposes. ***

Promising Light was a surprisingly sweet and warm fantasy/romance novel. It was an adventure novel, where we travel along a long way with our protagonist. This is my first novel with this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Our heroine and this book's Promising Light, Grace Ellengreen is a General's daughter. Grace is a noble, and the book starts with her secret c More...
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Feb 18, 2012
Lauren rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I received Promising Light (digital copy) as an early review copy from the author. The main protagonist is Grace, daughter of one of the king's generals, who has always led a pampered, albeit sheltered, life. At the opening of the story, we learn that Grace is involved in a secret relationship with Dar, a young noble from a family that Grace's father disapproves of, although she doesn't know why.

[Minor spoilers below]

Very early into the story, Grace is warned by a mysterious More...
Jan 28, 2012
Karen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Emily Ward, author of Promising Light, sent me a copy of this novel and asked for an honest review, which is very easy to do when you really enjoy the book. Honestly, this young lady has done a fantastic job of telling the tale of a group of unique characters on a journey to save their way of life. There are no vampires or zombies, but you will find shape shifters, mind readers and a few other strange folk wandering the realms. With a little romance, a few battles, a few mishaps and a mysterious More...
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Feb 10, 2012
Evie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
*** Originally posted to: Bookish

Promising Light by Emily Ann Ward was such a sweet and entertaining read! I absolutely loved the historical setting, vividly depicted scenes and overall medieval-ish atmosphere. It was astonishing! This book is full of surprises: first, there's romance, after that - heartache and confusion, and then next thing you know, you're being totally sucked in by the marvelous supernatural world, full of shape shifters, Protectors, secrets, curses and magic. Wh More...
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Feb 20, 2012
Julie marked it as to-read
I won Promising Light (The Protectors, #1) through the Goodreads First Read Giveaway on 02/20/2012!!

My review will be posted as soon as I receive the book and finish reading!
Feb 11, 2012
Official Review coming. Plus a giveaway on my blog. Check back on the 14th for my review and the 15th for a giveaway. Trust me you want to win the copy of this one!
Feb 10, 2012
T.K. rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this story! In fact, I could not put the book down - it's such a great read. I can hardly wait for the next book. I hope it's not long before it's available. :)
Dec 23, 2011
Emily added it
I wrote it! ;)
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