The Kingdom War : Heir of Magic by J.D. Ruffin

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The Kingdom war by J.D. Ruffin is a fantasy that starts with a prophesy inscribed in a glassy black stone. A loyal servant sworn to her cause will see Irina, the most powerful mage on the continent, return when the time is right. Hidden in the mountains between the Kingdom and Melucia, the Children have waited patiently for the time to come for them to fulfil their destiny.  Now, all over the continent, Gifted are taken and not seen again.

With a team specially picked for the task, they quickly trace the missing healer to Melucia and the Kingdom border. In Melucia, the Healer Tiana is taken, and Lt. Keelin Rae is placed in charge of the investigation. Meeting up with Declan, Keelan’s brother and a Ranger, they enter the mountains following Tiana’s trail.

As Keelan and his team sneak over the mountains into the Kingdom, Declan is sent on his own secret mission.

Meanwhile, in the Kingdom, 16-year-old Crown-Princess Jessia runs away with him, Danym. They run across the Kingdom with both the guard and men in brown chasing them.  In the end, Jessia makes a shocking discovery which makes her question the trust she gave without thought.

The Kingdom prepares for war, Melucia searches for a Healer, and the Children prepare to fulfil the prophecy of Irina.

The Kingdom War, written by J.D Ruffin, is a wonderful read; the characters are real, with a sense of humour and an authenticity that makes you feel part of the story.  The vivid descriptions of the landscapes and buildings are breathtaking.  The plot is straightforward – the all-powerful mage swears to return and rule over all men, but the way the author reveals the story is so mesmerising that you are pulled in and almost miss the hidden clues to how the many parts fit together to become whole. The Kingdom War was what I expected from a good fantasy.  Real characters, unexpected twists and turns, and strong characters, both male and female, carry the story to its fruition. This is a series to the lookout for. 




I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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