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The Descendants
This wasn’t what the future was supposed to look like.
Divided realms. Barbarian warriors. Dangerous secrets…and a girl who could offer ultimate peace or devastation to this precarious new world.
Far from now, after an asteroid has destroyed society on earth as we know it, humanity has been plunged back into dark middle ages. Warring realms dominate the land with secret plots and cruel leaders. Only a select few have any link to the glories of the past world. These descendants alone have access to the technology and knowledge of their ancestors, kept hidden for them in special time capsules. This makes them sought-out targets for those vying for power and coveting their tools.
Emmy is one of these descendants. On her eighteenth birthday, she’ll finally have access to her time capsule, rumored to be the most powerful of all. After spending the last twelve years in hiding from her villainous brother, now the king, she’s about to find out what the old world has destined for her. First, though, she’ll have to survive a deadly attack, being kidnapped by a warrior from an enemy land, and her own greatest fears. She’ll find the lines between enemy and friend blurred, making trust both necessary and dangerous. Emmy’s led a sheltered life, but she’s no pampered princess. She’s spirited and determined to fight her way to freedom, but is she prepared for the future she’s about to enter?
Divided realms. Barbarian warriors. Dangerous secrets…and a girl who could offer ultimate peace or devastation to this precarious new world.
Far from now, after an asteroid has destroyed society on earth as we know it, humanity has been plunged back into dark middle ages. Warring realms dominate the land with secret plots and cruel leaders. Only a select few have any link to the glories of the past world. These descendants alone have access to the technology and knowledge of their ancestors, kept hidden for them in special time capsules. This makes them sought-out targets for those vying for power and coveting their tools.
Emmy is one of these descendants. On her eighteenth birthday, she’ll finally have access to her time capsule, rumored to be the most powerful of all. After spending the last twelve years in hiding from her villainous brother, now the king, she’s about to find out what the old world has destined for her. First, though, she’ll have to survive a deadly attack, being kidnapped by a warrior from an enemy land, and her own greatest fears. She’ll find the lines between enemy and friend blurred, making trust both necessary and dangerous. Emmy’s led a sheltered life, but she’s no pampered princess. She’s spirited and determined to fight her way to freedom, but is she prepared for the future she’s about to enter?
324 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
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June 17, 2017
Fantastic read......Great Storyline......Characters fit from beginning to end. Written in my style of reading
November 4, 2016
Emmy is a a Descendant hiding from her evil step brother. Lorne is a Kastin warrior who kidnaps her hoping to use her to get his brother back. You know where this leads.
But having made that sarcastic remark I have to say I enjoyed this book because it made me laugh at some parts. I enjoyed Emmy in the beginning but towards the end she was a little annoying. Still I was able to over look that because the storyline was interesting. I wanted to know what was in that time capsule!!
Great world building, although I'd like to know about the other realms in more detail but that's not a con, just me enjoying learning this new world.
I'm reading the last book so can't wait to see where this all leads.
But having made that sarcastic remark I have to say I enjoyed this book because it made me laugh at some parts. I enjoyed Emmy in the beginning but towards the end she was a little annoying. Still I was able to over look that because the storyline was interesting. I wanted to know what was in that time capsule!!
Great world building, although I'd like to know about the other realms in more detail but that's not a con, just me enjoying learning this new world.
I'm reading the last book so can't wait to see where this all leads.
November 19, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Great first writing. Can't wait for the second book to find out what happens to Emmy and crew. Wanda did a great job of making me care about the characters which completely drew me in and I wanted to find out more. Folks should really give this new book a chance!
August 4, 2016
Great
Great book! Exciting easy to read. Didn't want to put it down. Wasn't a book I would normally read but it came up on my reader and I got hooked the minute I downloaded it can't wait to read the next on.
Great book! Exciting easy to read. Didn't want to put it down. Wasn't a book I would normally read but it came up on my reader and I got hooked the minute I downloaded it can't wait to read the next on.
August 17, 2015
Very original story! Can't wait for the next book!!!
September 19, 2016
Couldn't put it down! Quick read, did it in a day, but probably because you fall in love with the characters and don't want to leave them.
June 3, 2016
Great book
I absolutely loved the characters and the story line in this book! I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the next book.
I absolutely loved the characters and the story line in this book! I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the next book.
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