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Legend of Rhyme #7
Ancient Fall
The enchanted land of Coraira has died, preventing entry for twins Asher and Ariana Caine. They are now trapped alone in the realm of ice and snow, unable to use their magical powers to escape.
Meanwhile, the wise Ancients—the twins’ mentors—have each been stolen by a mysterious cloud. Vengeful Mother Earth has finally decided to fight back against the humans who have been abusing her for centuries.
Through a series of visions and prophecies, it becomes evident that a dark curse may be responsible for humanity's actions. Now, the curse must be broken before the rare twin moons reach their highest point in the sky if there is to be any hope that Mother Earth will return the world to humankind.
Will the Caine twins make it out of the ice realm alive?
Will the heirs of Elora and Larque figure out how to lift the curse?
And what will happen to everyone if Mother Earth wins?
Meanwhile, the wise Ancients—the twins’ mentors—have each been stolen by a mysterious cloud. Vengeful Mother Earth has finally decided to fight back against the humans who have been abusing her for centuries.
Through a series of visions and prophecies, it becomes evident that a dark curse may be responsible for humanity's actions. Now, the curse must be broken before the rare twin moons reach their highest point in the sky if there is to be any hope that Mother Earth will return the world to humankind.
Will the Caine twins make it out of the ice realm alive?
Will the heirs of Elora and Larque figure out how to lift the curse?
And what will happen to everyone if Mother Earth wins?
130 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2019
About the author
Jaime Lee Mann
15 books32 followersWhen Jaime Lee Mann was nine years old, she decided that she would be an author when she grew up.
Many years later, Jaime Lee’s children would beg her to tell them stories at bedtime. Sometimes her stories were silly and sometimes they were magical.
The girls loved one of her magical stories so much that Jaime Lee decided to write it down. That story would eventually become Elora of Stone, the first novel in the Legend of Rhyme series.
JL (as her family calls her) lives in a pretty house in Prince Edward Island with her husband and two children.
She writes every day and plans to do so for as long as people love to read her words.
Many years later, Jaime Lee’s children would beg her to tell them stories at bedtime. Sometimes her stories were silly and sometimes they were magical.
The girls loved one of her magical stories so much that Jaime Lee decided to write it down. That story would eventually become Elora of Stone, the first novel in the Legend of Rhyme series.
JL (as her family calls her) lives in a pretty house in Prince Edward Island with her husband and two children.
She writes every day and plans to do so for as long as people love to read her words.
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July 14, 2019
This is the final instalment of the Legends of Rhyme series and is aimed at middle grade so contains no profanity or scenes of a sexual nature.
The event they dreaded happening has come true. The Coraira opals that so many carry have gone black, which can mean only one thing. The land is dead. Those in Rhyme and Cymbria, whether sea or land, the Ice Realm and even Coraira, find themselves drawn together to fight not only evil that has again presented itself, but a far more powerful adversary. Mother Earth has taken a look around and decided that those she entrusted to look after all that she has provided have failed and will not be given another chance. That means that all of her warnings have been ignored and it is time to take it all back from humanity. All manner of beings from mermaids, to pixies, to giants, to humans and all those connected must band together with a phoenix of legend to break the curse and somehow convince Mother Earth that they can do better than those before. Will they be able to persuade her of their pure intents, though? And even if they do, will it be too late to stop the destruction she has begun?
The final book was always going to be difficult to bring together, as all the character’s stories had to be tied up and finished off. This meant a lot of hopping between characters and chapters where sometimes the chapter was only a page long and their story was so briefly touched on it almost seemed a waste.
I did, however, really enjoy how the final pieces were put together and the last questions about family and connections were answered. The poems leading into the sections were very well written and the big idea of Mother Earth fighting back was a very sobering thought. It brought home the idea that we need to look to the future and repair damage that was done before. This was also brought through as a thread in the book with regards to family ties and broken promises.
I was a little annoyed that at 86% the book was over and the rest was taken up with a summary of the previous books in the series, a list of characters and more about the author. While I appreciate the added extras, as soon as I see so much extra added, I wonder if the book couldn’t have been added onto instead considering its abrupt ending. The book also only started at 7% due to the hyperlinks. Again, the discussion questions were a great addition and would definitely prompt some lively debates.
I thoroughly recommend the series, not only for the fictional aspect it represents but for the morals it emphasises. The writing is compelling and flows easily and the characters draw you into their stories.
Thanks to Netgalley and Blue Moon Publishers for a chance to review the book and the series.
The event they dreaded happening has come true. The Coraira opals that so many carry have gone black, which can mean only one thing. The land is dead. Those in Rhyme and Cymbria, whether sea or land, the Ice Realm and even Coraira, find themselves drawn together to fight not only evil that has again presented itself, but a far more powerful adversary. Mother Earth has taken a look around and decided that those she entrusted to look after all that she has provided have failed and will not be given another chance. That means that all of her warnings have been ignored and it is time to take it all back from humanity. All manner of beings from mermaids, to pixies, to giants, to humans and all those connected must band together with a phoenix of legend to break the curse and somehow convince Mother Earth that they can do better than those before. Will they be able to persuade her of their pure intents, though? And even if they do, will it be too late to stop the destruction she has begun?
The final book was always going to be difficult to bring together, as all the character’s stories had to be tied up and finished off. This meant a lot of hopping between characters and chapters where sometimes the chapter was only a page long and their story was so briefly touched on it almost seemed a waste.
I did, however, really enjoy how the final pieces were put together and the last questions about family and connections were answered. The poems leading into the sections were very well written and the big idea of Mother Earth fighting back was a very sobering thought. It brought home the idea that we need to look to the future and repair damage that was done before. This was also brought through as a thread in the book with regards to family ties and broken promises.
I was a little annoyed that at 86% the book was over and the rest was taken up with a summary of the previous books in the series, a list of characters and more about the author. While I appreciate the added extras, as soon as I see so much extra added, I wonder if the book couldn’t have been added onto instead considering its abrupt ending. The book also only started at 7% due to the hyperlinks. Again, the discussion questions were a great addition and would definitely prompt some lively debates.
I thoroughly recommend the series, not only for the fictional aspect it represents but for the morals it emphasises. The writing is compelling and flows easily and the characters draw you into their stories.
Thanks to Netgalley and Blue Moon Publishers for a chance to review the book and the series.
June 28, 2019
Jaime Lee Mann continues to enchant readers in the seventh book in the Legend of Rhyme series. Ancient Fall begins with the characters in various states of confusion. Twins, Ariana and Asher, find themselves lost in an ice-covered land and their mentors have vanished into thin air. Other characters are desperately trying to return to the magical realm of Coraira, however, the land appears to have died. Not only has Coraira been destroyed, but the Earth is not faring much better.
The Ancients have failed to look after the world and the humans, under a dark curse, have been abusing the planet for centuries. Mother Earth has decided to fight back. If she wins, it will mean the end of human life. By removing the powerful Ancients, Mother Earth does not think anyone will be able to stop her, however, she underestimates the heirs of Elora and Larque who join together to attempt to lift the curse. The only problem is, they are running out of time.
In the previous books, the main goal has been to protect the twins - of which there is more than one set - because they have a vital role in the future of the land of Rhyme. The fight has always been between good and evil, however, things are different in this final(?) book. Most of the baddies have been defeated and it is Mother Earth that is the antagonist. But is Mother Earth really evil? For years, humans have been polluting the world beyond repair and destroying everything is the only way Mother Earth can end her pain.
Although Ancient Fall is a work of fiction, it strikes close to the truth of the current predicament our own world is facing. Unless we completely change our ways, we will destroy the Earth and everything on it. Unfortunately, unlike Ariana, Asher and friends, we do not have magic on our side.
Admittedly, the last few books of the series have felt a little tedious, the story being dragged out to involve more and more characters. Once reading the seventh installation, however, the importance of each character becomes clear as they join together in a battle against nature.
Until now, Jaime Lee Mann has subtly alluded to issues relating to pollution and climate change, however, now the references are obvious. Children (or adults) will be thinking about the planet whilst they read and enjoy the storyline. If only Ariana and Asher were real!
The Ancients have failed to look after the world and the humans, under a dark curse, have been abusing the planet for centuries. Mother Earth has decided to fight back. If she wins, it will mean the end of human life. By removing the powerful Ancients, Mother Earth does not think anyone will be able to stop her, however, she underestimates the heirs of Elora and Larque who join together to attempt to lift the curse. The only problem is, they are running out of time.
In the previous books, the main goal has been to protect the twins - of which there is more than one set - because they have a vital role in the future of the land of Rhyme. The fight has always been between good and evil, however, things are different in this final(?) book. Most of the baddies have been defeated and it is Mother Earth that is the antagonist. But is Mother Earth really evil? For years, humans have been polluting the world beyond repair and destroying everything is the only way Mother Earth can end her pain.
Although Ancient Fall is a work of fiction, it strikes close to the truth of the current predicament our own world is facing. Unless we completely change our ways, we will destroy the Earth and everything on it. Unfortunately, unlike Ariana, Asher and friends, we do not have magic on our side.
Admittedly, the last few books of the series have felt a little tedious, the story being dragged out to involve more and more characters. Once reading the seventh installation, however, the importance of each character becomes clear as they join together in a battle against nature.
Until now, Jaime Lee Mann has subtly alluded to issues relating to pollution and climate change, however, now the references are obvious. Children (or adults) will be thinking about the planet whilst they read and enjoy the storyline. If only Ariana and Asher were real!
June 15, 2019
Thank you to Blue Moon Publishing & DigiWriting for sending me an ebook through NetGalley to review of Ancient Fall (Legend of Rhyme series) written by Jamie Lee Mann.
This book was interesting, it had so many mythical beings each whom offered something different to the story.
In this story their homeland had died and the magical opals they wore were all pure black, stopping each from going back home. Each set of characters had the same mission to stop Mother Earth and save the world from destruction. As family and friends disappeared the end coming soon with the two moons approaching it’s a battle to figure out what’s happening and find a way to solve it.
I loved the poetry parts of this book, they were beautifully written and gave a good outlook for what was happening in that part of the story. It is certainly a story that children would greatly enjoy with all the magic, the beings and the missions to unite and save each other.
If you haven’t read the previous books in this series like I hadn’t the author does include a wrap up of the previous books however I didn’t realise this until after reading the whole book so at times I had been confused, but once I read the series wrap up all made sense to me.
This book was interesting, it had so many mythical beings each whom offered something different to the story.
In this story their homeland had died and the magical opals they wore were all pure black, stopping each from going back home. Each set of characters had the same mission to stop Mother Earth and save the world from destruction. As family and friends disappeared the end coming soon with the two moons approaching it’s a battle to figure out what’s happening and find a way to solve it.
I loved the poetry parts of this book, they were beautifully written and gave a good outlook for what was happening in that part of the story. It is certainly a story that children would greatly enjoy with all the magic, the beings and the missions to unite and save each other.
If you haven’t read the previous books in this series like I hadn’t the author does include a wrap up of the previous books however I didn’t realise this until after reading the whole book so at times I had been confused, but once I read the series wrap up all made sense to me.
October 14, 2019
Twins are crucial to all the Legend of Rhyme stories, but none more so that this one. All the twins must play their part in saving the worlds from Mother Earth. The Goddess has turned against humans and intends to show them no mercy, after years of suffering abuse at their hands.
This is the final chapter in a seven book series for children. The pulling together of all the threads in the allegory.
It is really important that you have read the previous six books before you read this one, otherwise you won't get the best of the story.
Also, if you read out of sequence, reading this one will spoil the others completely.
I wonder what Jaime Lee Mann will be writing next. I hope that I will be able to read it.
This is the final chapter in a seven book series for children. The pulling together of all the threads in the allegory.
It is really important that you have read the previous six books before you read this one, otherwise you won't get the best of the story.
Also, if you read out of sequence, reading this one will spoil the others completely.
I wonder what Jaime Lee Mann will be writing next. I hope that I will be able to read it.
December 14, 2020
My book for Last Book in a series, #readharder2020
August 1, 2019
*I was provided with an eARCs by the publisher trough Netgalley, every opinion stated in this review is my own.*
*3.5 stars
I am still enjoying reading this series. I loved that we got to follow Ariana and Asher more in this book and that there weren’t as much new characters introduced than in the last book. This is a fast paced and fun children fantasy series, which has a beautiful world a fun characters to follow. Sometimes it can be hard to follow the story line, but in my opinion the author has grown in this.
*3.5 stars
I am still enjoying reading this series. I loved that we got to follow Ariana and Asher more in this book and that there weren’t as much new characters introduced than in the last book. This is a fast paced and fun children fantasy series, which has a beautiful world a fun characters to follow. Sometimes it can be hard to follow the story line, but in my opinion the author has grown in this.
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