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Long after the creation of Power, rose three kingdoms: Shiin, Xu, and Liang. Separated by mountains and divided by politics and hatred, the lands sought to destroy one another, battling fiercely to determine an ultimate victor. As the war reached the peak of its intensity, fire rained from the sky, scorched the land, and destroyed the kingdoms' wills to fight. The war came to an end, negotiations resumed, and a time of peace reigned among the kingdoms. Now, over a century later, that peace is threatened. Determined to gather an army of gifted warriors, the Emperor of Shiin is seeking any who have Power, stopping at nothing to force them into his service. As a peasant living on the outskirts of Shiin's inner city, Reila never expected to be arrested and forcibly presented in court to the Emperor, much less retained within the palace walls indefinitely. Forced to act as a personal servant to the Empress, Reila must adjust to palace life and cope with the realization that she will never again see her family. Forces greater than any imperial mandate are at work however and Reila soon finds herself in a constantly shifting world where the gifted are lusted after, the Crown Prince is a traitor, and Reila herself is the key to ending all war.
390 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2013
About the author
Kara D. Wilson
9 books14 followersKara D. Wilson has been writing creatively since the young age of 13. It has always been her dream to become a prominent, young adult author. In 2012, Kara's first novel, The Regent's Daughter, was published.
Kara prides herself in writing strong, realistic characters who, despite their flaws and weaknesses, are relatable and personable. No matter the realm, she works to find a balance between the grit and harshness of reality and the fantasy of engaging characters and plots. Because Kara believes that reading a book should not only be an adventure but an experience wherein the reader learns and grows with the protagonist, she continuously emulates real-world problems and contentious issues to encourage young and new adults to look beyond themselves.
Additionally, Kara is an enthusiastic advocate for young and budding writers. Because she did not have much guidance as an adolescent, she encourages young writers to come to her for tips, tricks, and advice. If you're an aspiring writer, contact her!
Kara graduated from the University of Arkansas with an MA in Communication. In her free time she enjoys playing piano, hiking, watching Japanese animation (anime), teaching ESL, and working on her next novel. 4
Kara prides herself in writing strong, realistic characters who, despite their flaws and weaknesses, are relatable and personable. No matter the realm, she works to find a balance between the grit and harshness of reality and the fantasy of engaging characters and plots. Because Kara believes that reading a book should not only be an adventure but an experience wherein the reader learns and grows with the protagonist, she continuously emulates real-world problems and contentious issues to encourage young and new adults to look beyond themselves.
Additionally, Kara is an enthusiastic advocate for young and budding writers. Because she did not have much guidance as an adolescent, she encourages young writers to come to her for tips, tricks, and advice. If you're an aspiring writer, contact her!
Kara graduated from the University of Arkansas with an MA in Communication. In her free time she enjoys playing piano, hiking, watching Japanese animation (anime), teaching ESL, and working on her next novel. 4
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May 10, 2019
The Regent’s Daughter
Wow! This series is a must read! This second installment of The Aurora Chronicles is an amazing edition to the series and begins where the first book left off continuing the journey of Reila, Kaito, and Silia along with the rest of the gang as they ready for war and explore the customs of the gypsies and the kingdom of Liang. Kara Wilson does an excellent job setting the scene and introducing readers to this new kingdom and the realities of war. We also get to see an amazing amount of growth and loyalty from Reila and Kaito as they face new challenges and an unknown future. If you enjoyed the first book you will be thrilled with this one as well!
This series has been such a joy to read and gave me everything I want in a YA series; you have two strong heroins, amazing world building, and a creative and original story. I can’t wait to begin the third book in this series and see what happens next!
Wow! This series is a must read! This second installment of The Aurora Chronicles is an amazing edition to the series and begins where the first book left off continuing the journey of Reila, Kaito, and Silia along with the rest of the gang as they ready for war and explore the customs of the gypsies and the kingdom of Liang. Kara Wilson does an excellent job setting the scene and introducing readers to this new kingdom and the realities of war. We also get to see an amazing amount of growth and loyalty from Reila and Kaito as they face new challenges and an unknown future. If you enjoyed the first book you will be thrilled with this one as well!
This series has been such a joy to read and gave me everything I want in a YA series; you have two strong heroins, amazing world building, and a creative and original story. I can’t wait to begin the third book in this series and see what happens next!
April 25, 2019
Oh my God I loved this book! I also wrote a review for the 1st one in the series where my main complaint is that it was slow, I realize now it's only because this one picks up SUPER quick and does not stop I absolutely loved every page and cannot wait to dig into #3 the only reason I'm writing this instead of starting #3 is because it's literally midnight and I should sleep
June 24, 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to get caught up in a series, so I’m excited to see where the next books lead me!
September 26, 2015
The first book of The Aurora Chronicles follows eleven-year-old Reila as she grows to maturity and becomes aware of her destiny to lead a foreign country, the prosperous and psychically-oriented Liang, and defend it from what she’s been raised to believe is her home country, the warlike Shiin. All inhabitants of Liang possess different kinds of telekinetic Power, whereas the kingdom of Shiin is noted for its lack of Powered people, and therefore seeks them out in order to make use of their abilities for conquest. What is intriguing about these Powers, and adds much richness to the characters, is that each person has a different kind of Power, with inherent strengths and limitations which each individual must acknowledge and master.
Reila’s relationship with the Shiin emperor’s son Kaito begins in childhood enmity but deepens into romance and comradeship as they grow older, develop their powers, and begin to understand the evil at the heart of Shiin’s belligerence towards its neighbor. The author shows a great deal of insight into the relationship of Crown Prince Kaito and his warmongering father, Emperor Sohryu; their father/son bond is complex and fascinating. The Emperor possesses the charismatic Power of being able to brainwash anyone into following his demented visions, and Kaito isn’t strong or independent enough to fully assert himself. Thus it’s a constant struggle for him to assert what’s right as he struggles to define his role amid the turbulent politics and the outbreak of war between the two kingdoms. Meanwhile, Aurora, an undefinable raw entity centered in Liang, soon focuses its unsettling interest on Reila. As she assumes growing responsibility and leadership in Liang, she must make some daunting choices about how to deal with this unfathomable mystical power.
The book has an epic quality; Reila’s adventures are simultaneously a coming of age story and part of a grand chain of fated events which the author unfolds in a well-constructed narrative as she fashions numerous fully realized and thought-provoking characters. I'm looking forward to Book Two, The Raven’s Sister.
review by Michael D. Smith
Reila’s relationship with the Shiin emperor’s son Kaito begins in childhood enmity but deepens into romance and comradeship as they grow older, develop their powers, and begin to understand the evil at the heart of Shiin’s belligerence towards its neighbor. The author shows a great deal of insight into the relationship of Crown Prince Kaito and his warmongering father, Emperor Sohryu; their father/son bond is complex and fascinating. The Emperor possesses the charismatic Power of being able to brainwash anyone into following his demented visions, and Kaito isn’t strong or independent enough to fully assert himself. Thus it’s a constant struggle for him to assert what’s right as he struggles to define his role amid the turbulent politics and the outbreak of war between the two kingdoms. Meanwhile, Aurora, an undefinable raw entity centered in Liang, soon focuses its unsettling interest on Reila. As she assumes growing responsibility and leadership in Liang, she must make some daunting choices about how to deal with this unfathomable mystical power.
The book has an epic quality; Reila’s adventures are simultaneously a coming of age story and part of a grand chain of fated events which the author unfolds in a well-constructed narrative as she fashions numerous fully realized and thought-provoking characters. I'm looking forward to Book Two, The Raven’s Sister.
review by Michael D. Smith
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