The Girl Who Once Thrived

by Lacy Marie

An October tragedy after a high school dance, a devastated teenage girl chosen by the Spheric Valley, the ever-changing fantasyland and its mimicking world inhabited by dark creatures, broken mirror portals, and an immobilizing watchman who happens to be much more than just a guardian. Will the girl who once thrived survive what she must face? The Girl Who Once Thrived is the first book in the young adult fantasy fiction series In the Depths of Hesed. This series is being written to inspire people to remain loyal to living their lives regardless of life's circumstances.

186 pages, Paperback

Published September 16, 2016

Reviews

[Kenneth Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having no idea of the story or characters in this book we are immediately tossed into the life of a teenager that has experienced a tragic loss and is now curling into a shell. Somehow she is transported to a strange land with strange rules and strange enemies. We are provided glimpses of what happened to make her how she is today while she explores this new space. The writing it on par, descriptions are wonderful, and I was blown away by one of the chapters in its imagination and clarity. No, not telling which one, Here thar be spoilers!! Just pick up a copy, read it, and make sure you come back afterward and leave a review, just like I did.

[Patrick Tinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lacy Marie has written a beautiful book so well written and inspiring. To me, this story deals with healing and facing those fears that come from heart-ache and heartbreak. Sometimes when tragedy and loss occur, those that experience it need a point in time to step away and re-evaluate so they can grow stronger and become better suited to face the real world. Hang on, because there will be more in this series.

[Deborah J Prather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book very much. Know the young new Author personally, blown away by her imaginative writing and imagery.
I read it very quickly and awaiting the next one with anticipation.
To continue the story line and see where it leads next.

[Jenny Floyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read in a couple of years. I loved it! I love the world! I could not stop reading it. I look forward for book two.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick read, mostly because I couldn't put it down! The ending is definitely a cliff-hanger and I cannot wait for the next book.

[Keirsten Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I meant the author personally on a trip with my aunt after I read the first book and honestly I didn’t think I would love it as much as a did I was young and didn’t really like getting into reading all that much but this book hooked me and I was Inlove it’s the only reason I started reading books I haven’t read the second one but I will soon it’s stashed away on my To Be Read Shelf lol i know there was supposed to be a third but it didn’t happen which is sad but I completely 100 percent recommend this book to everyone I loved it