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The Enchanters' Child
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Wren has a secret. She’s the last of the Arobol, a group of magic-wielders. After her parents were murdered by a dark entity when she was young, she has been trying to discover who has killed them. However, it wasn’t just anyone; it was the Dark Sorcerer, a being who is believed to exist only in a fairytale. When an unexpected tragedy hits, Wren is forced to flee to town in hopes of finding the leader of the Gavreel Society, said to have information on her parents’ killer.
Zayne has been working for months to uncover the reason behind the dead bodies showing up in multiple towns and the mysterious symbol that is etched into their skin. As Trading Day approaches, he goes to meet with his Gavreel Society to formulate a new plan for uncovering the person behind these killings. Little does he know that he’ll find the solution in a girl, one who’s holding as many secrets as he is.
Quinn is an assassin, killing anyone his Master orders him to kill. Tasked with finding the Enchanters’ Child and bringing her back alive in exchange for his freedom, Quinn won’t let anything get in his way. Yet, when he finally discovers the Enchanters’ Child, he finds himself questioning his ability to fulfill his mission. Weaving a story of deception, he befriends the Enchanters’ Child, but wonders if she is worth his freedom.
As they race to find the Sorcerer, each for their own reasons, secrets come out, powerful enough to tear them apart.
"The Enchanters' Child is a great story with a strong premise. Navya has come up with a nice tone of mystery and introspection, and a totally new fantasy side of the world. It's an edgy and somewhat dark ride compelling readers to find out what is going to happen next... It wrenched many emotions out of me, including disbelief, sadness, tension, worry, hope and too many others to list.
-- Ann Howard Creel, author of The Magic of Ordinary Days and The Whiskey Sea
Wren has a secret. She’s the last of the Arobol, a group of magic-wielders. After her parents were murdered by a dark entity when she was young, she has been trying to discover who has killed them. However, it wasn’t just anyone; it was the Dark Sorcerer, a being who is believed to exist only in a fairytale. When an unexpected tragedy hits, Wren is forced to flee to town in hopes of finding the leader of the Gavreel Society, said to have information on her parents’ killer.
Zayne has been working for months to uncover the reason behind the dead bodies showing up in multiple towns and the mysterious symbol that is etched into their skin. As Trading Day approaches, he goes to meet with his Gavreel Society to formulate a new plan for uncovering the person behind these killings. Little does he know that he’ll find the solution in a girl, one who’s holding as many secrets as he is.
Quinn is an assassin, killing anyone his Master orders him to kill. Tasked with finding the Enchanters’ Child and bringing her back alive in exchange for his freedom, Quinn won’t let anything get in his way. Yet, when he finally discovers the Enchanters’ Child, he finds himself questioning his ability to fulfill his mission. Weaving a story of deception, he befriends the Enchanters’ Child, but wonders if she is worth his freedom.
As they race to find the Sorcerer, each for their own reasons, secrets come out, powerful enough to tear them apart.
"The Enchanters' Child is a great story with a strong premise. Navya has come up with a nice tone of mystery and introspection, and a totally new fantasy side of the world. It's an edgy and somewhat dark ride compelling readers to find out what is going to happen next... It wrenched many emotions out of me, including disbelief, sadness, tension, worry, hope and too many others to list.
-- Ann Howard Creel, author of The Magic of Ordinary Days and The Whiskey Sea
288 pages, Paperback
First published December 6, 2018
About the author
Navya Sarikonda
1 book5 followersNavya Sarikonda is a young author from Atlanta. The Enchanters' Child is her first novel which began when she was twelve. In addition to this novel, Navya has written several short stories. When she is not writing, she can be found reading or playing the piano and flute.
For more information on Navya Sarikonda's writing, please visit her website: www.navyasarikonda.com.
For more information on Navya Sarikonda's writing, please visit her website: www.navyasarikonda.com.
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October 21, 2019
Reviewed by Rachel Dehning for Reader View (10/19)
“The Enchanters’ Child” by Navya Sarikonda is the story of three unlikely partners as they venture on a common quest to defeat the Sorcerer. Each of the main characters have had their lives affected by this mastermind, and with multiple deaths occurring throughout the kingdom, the three know they have no choice but to find this madman and defeat him once and for all, if only for personal revenge.
Wren, an orphan girl living with her aunt, finds herself on this quest to avenge her parents. When she meets Zayne and Quinn, also individuals who hold high positions in their respective areas of the kingdom, they all understand that the only way to make things right in the world is by risking their lives. Each person has a backstory that makes them who they are. Zayne is a local boy who has an important position in an underground resistance group. Quinn is the person that people call when they need “things taken care of.” During their adventures, the trio encounters mystical creatures, some of which will have your hair raising on end at their descriptions. Magic, heroism, creativity, and overcoming differences are some of the topics displayed in the book and allow the reader to be able to learn from. When the characters face a challenge (which every obstacle initially looks to be), they find a solution either by means of magic, smarts, and/or skills. The way their initial mindset and attitudes were at the beginning of the quest change drastically at the end with a surprise you won’t see coming.
The story and writing in “The Enchanters’ Child” by Navya Sarikonda are very well done. This would be an exciting story for lovers of fantasy novels, such as the Harry Potter series, The Maze Runner series, and The Hunger Games series based on their similarities in storylines and imagination. My guess is it will do just as well as these previous series have. It is refreshing to read about a strong heroine who has the skills and bravery to embark on a mission of this magnitude. It also is made clear in the story that as perfect as she seems, her skills still need to be balanced out with her two partners, or friends, in order to have a successful mission. As already mentioned, the story is well written, exciting, and enticing, and discovering that the author is so young makes it that much more of a special read. Well done.
“The Enchanters’ Child” by Navya Sarikonda is the story of three unlikely partners as they venture on a common quest to defeat the Sorcerer. Each of the main characters have had their lives affected by this mastermind, and with multiple deaths occurring throughout the kingdom, the three know they have no choice but to find this madman and defeat him once and for all, if only for personal revenge.
Wren, an orphan girl living with her aunt, finds herself on this quest to avenge her parents. When she meets Zayne and Quinn, also individuals who hold high positions in their respective areas of the kingdom, they all understand that the only way to make things right in the world is by risking their lives. Each person has a backstory that makes them who they are. Zayne is a local boy who has an important position in an underground resistance group. Quinn is the person that people call when they need “things taken care of.” During their adventures, the trio encounters mystical creatures, some of which will have your hair raising on end at their descriptions. Magic, heroism, creativity, and overcoming differences are some of the topics displayed in the book and allow the reader to be able to learn from. When the characters face a challenge (which every obstacle initially looks to be), they find a solution either by means of magic, smarts, and/or skills. The way their initial mindset and attitudes were at the beginning of the quest change drastically at the end with a surprise you won’t see coming.
The story and writing in “The Enchanters’ Child” by Navya Sarikonda are very well done. This would be an exciting story for lovers of fantasy novels, such as the Harry Potter series, The Maze Runner series, and The Hunger Games series based on their similarities in storylines and imagination. My guess is it will do just as well as these previous series have. It is refreshing to read about a strong heroine who has the skills and bravery to embark on a mission of this magnitude. It also is made clear in the story that as perfect as she seems, her skills still need to be balanced out with her two partners, or friends, in order to have a successful mission. As already mentioned, the story is well written, exciting, and enticing, and discovering that the author is so young makes it that much more of a special read. Well done.
February 18, 2019
I enjoyed reading this book. The world was well-thought-out, the characters were interesting and had their own voices, I liked the switching perspectives of each chapter, there were enough twists to keep the story from being predictable, plus I greatly enjoyed reading something so creative that came from the mind of one of my students.
This is a first book from a young author, and there are some times when that does show (e.g. everything happens 'adverbially'; some omniscient perspective leaks into the limited, first-person framework her chapters take), but nothing that detracted from the story she wanted to tell or my enjoyment of it. This is a great start to a series I want to continue reading, and I am excited to follow her writing as it matures with experience.
P.S. Navya, this was a lot of fun to read. Thank you for letting me -- it takes a lot of courage to take something from your mind and share it with the world.
I'm definitely borrowing the town-where-everyone-is-happy-but-something-isn't-quite-right for my DnD game 😎!
This is a first book from a young author, and there are some times when that does show (e.g. everything happens 'adverbially'; some omniscient perspective leaks into the limited, first-person framework her chapters take), but nothing that detracted from the story she wanted to tell or my enjoyment of it. This is a great start to a series I want to continue reading, and I am excited to follow her writing as it matures with experience.
P.S. Navya, this was a lot of fun to read. Thank you for letting me -- it takes a lot of courage to take something from your mind and share it with the world.
I'm definitely borrowing the town-where-everyone-is-happy-but-something-isn't-quite-right for my DnD game 😎!
February 5, 2019
When I picked this book, I had no idea about the author’s age. After finishing the book, I read her biography and whew! I was blown apart right there–Not because, at such a young age, she has written a book – but because, at such a young age, she has written an engrossing, entertaining book–she’s merely a high-schooler! I don’t read young adult books–for me, the young adult books are meant for young adults only– I’ve not read Harry Potter series (despite being a big fan of Rowling’s Cormoron Strike series) so far–but I read The Enchanter’s Child in one sitting. It’s engrossing and it will keep you hooked until the end. I think it’s a wonderful book, and I’m not usually a fan of fantasy.
If I had to criticize anything, it would be about the lack of emphasis on the backstory. I guess it could have done with a bit more build-up. I would’ve loved to see the author gives more thought to developing it a bit more. But then, she’s so young, and for her age, she has already surpassed many experienced authors. She’s good when it comes to adding the surprise elements to the story. There are plenty of unexpected twists; when you think you know what’s going to happen, the author throws in another surprise for you.
Highly recommended, especially, to YA readers!
If I had to criticize anything, it would be about the lack of emphasis on the backstory. I guess it could have done with a bit more build-up. I would’ve loved to see the author gives more thought to developing it a bit more. But then, she’s so young, and for her age, she has already surpassed many experienced authors. She’s good when it comes to adding the surprise elements to the story. There are plenty of unexpected twists; when you think you know what’s going to happen, the author throws in another surprise for you.
Highly recommended, especially, to YA readers!
February 7, 2019
What a great book!
I cannot believe that a 16 y/o wrote this.
The kind of epic narrative that will have you scrambling for more.
All you’d want to know is “What happens next?”
It is, in every sense of the word, an epic beginning to what I can only guess (and hope) will be a great story.
I felt like a kid again!
I cannot believe that a 16 y/o wrote this.
The kind of epic narrative that will have you scrambling for more.
All you’d want to know is “What happens next?”
It is, in every sense of the word, an epic beginning to what I can only guess (and hope) will be a great story.
I felt like a kid again!
February 2, 2019
Jolting images of swords and sorcery, iron and blood set up the epic background for this read that I randomly chose.
Navya not only brings a fresh perspective to a grand fantasy subgenre, but also broadens the genre’s psychological and metaphysical possibilities.
Navya not only brings a fresh perspective to a grand fantasy subgenre, but also broadens the genre’s psychological and metaphysical possibilities.
January 29, 2019
The Enchanters' Child is a journey through the mind of a young writer as she attempts to chronicle her daily life. It seems Navya worked on her writing skills by describing the actions and conversations of her great imaginations. I give the book 5 stars since I think it's important for other teenagers to learn from Navya about maintaining the freshness of story along with creating the curiosity that what will happen next? I appreciate her efforts.
January 30, 2019
"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of life, every quality of mind, is written large in the works by them."
Enchanter's child is such a beautiful journey of child, described through amazing imaginations and a wonderful magical plot...
Hats off to Navya's writing, which kept me hooked to the book!!
Enchanter's child is such a beautiful journey of child, described through amazing imaginations and a wonderful magical plot...
Hats off to Navya's writing, which kept me hooked to the book!!
January 27, 2019
I started reading the first chapter and from there my journey started. I was totally engaged. I was eager to find what is next. I loved all the surprises that author had for me. I could not stop reading this book till I found if the 3 teenagers were successful in their endeavor. The language is very neat. The plot is engaging. I loved the way it is narrated by changing the perspective in each character. It is a pleasant and great read. I am not happy that it ended and can't wait for the sequel. I recommend this book to each and everyone.
January 29, 2019
After I started reading the book Could not put it down until i finished.It keeps you hooked up and keeps you wanting to know what happens next. Spell binding characters and a well-knit plot keeps you engaged throughout. This debut fantasy deserves applaud from fantasy lovers.
January 29, 2019
It is a treat for those who loves fantasy. The depiction of plots creates illusion of a new world. I love Wren..A very thoughtful novel. Waiting for more to come..
October 17, 2019
Wren is the last of the Arobols, a group of magic-wielders. Her parents were murdered when she was just a child and she has devoted her young life to finding her parents' killer. Through a series of events, she is forced to flee her home and soon finds herself joining efforts with two young men who, along with her, wish to find the Dark Sorcerer whom she now believes was behind the untimely death of her parents. Wren must keep her identity to herself, but unbeknownst to her, her new cohorts Quinn and Zayne have their own share of secrets.
Teen author Navya Sarikond has crafted an intriguing tale of magic, honor, and friendship. This compelling story, rich with vivid imagery and solid character development, is one that will enthrall readers of all ages. Recommended for home and school libraries, The Enchanters' Child has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
Teen author Navya Sarikond has crafted an intriguing tale of magic, honor, and friendship. This compelling story, rich with vivid imagery and solid character development, is one that will enthrall readers of all ages. Recommended for home and school libraries, The Enchanters' Child has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
September 14, 2019
This was a very fast and exciting read. I really enjoy books that switch between different character perspectives and how the characters all connect in some unique way at the end. This was exactly how this book was, switching between Wren (a magic weilder), Zayne (a boy who carries a secret), and Quinn (the Black Assassin). This was a very well thought out story that had lots of twists and turns near the ending that had me feeling intrigued. Especially one at the very end made my jaw drop. Overall, this was a fun adventure that was written in a really unique way. The details were written in a way that I have never heard before. I loved it and recommend it! :D
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