BORN in FLAMES by Candace Knoebel-a review

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BORN IN FLAMES by Candace Knoebel is the first book of an exciting new YA trilogy! Aurora Megalos is secreted away to an alternative world for her protection. She remembers nothing of her existence before she turns up on her new foster mother’s doorstep. Arriving the same day is her new foster brother Fenn, who also remembers nothing of his past. They stick together to survive and vow to discover their birth parents and unravel the mystery of their pasts. They become roommates after they grow up to save money for their quest, but their pasts confront them first!!

A seer, a fortune teller, a strange pendant and tales of dragons all bring new insights into their past existence in a world full of magic. Aurora is central to a prophecy in a far off universe and there are some who do not want the prophecy fulfilled. Others will do anything to help, but Fenn and Aurora must decide whom they can trust. They have a choice! They can work to find the keys to return to their magical land, which might be full of danger and one that they don’t remember or they can stay in our realm. The portal to their world is found in Hawaii, so that is a pretty great place to be stuck!!

BORN IN FLAMES is an engaging story, which only promises to get better. Fenn and Aurora discover that they are soul mates and that he was sent here as her protector. I like how they began as friends and their relationship developed other time. Their souls slowly enmeshed with each other. That is how I see true soul mates. Also, he gains his memory back first and knows that she needs to decide her fate on her own. The enemy would be able to track her location through him! She is so hurt when he leaves at first, but she realizes that he did it out of love. They are an amazing couple, one person is not stronger, but they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. There are some laughs too!! Some “help” arrives and her antics in this new world are hilarious!! This is a story that is only going to get better with time!! There is romance, a world of magic, dragons and a terrible villain!! I can’t wait until the next book!!

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Reviewed by Jules.