Hidden Kingdoms by M.A. Abraham – Review & Giveaway

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Description:
It has been several years since the Elves created the boundary that keeps them hidden from the rest of the world. They have been busy rebuilding the lands that were destroyed during the Drazon war, and developing new lands.

Now that the bulk of the work is done, the Oracles have called upon members of the younger generation to go on a Quest. It is time to free the High King of the Ancients at the furthest end of the Empire. To do this, they will have to travel through parts of the empire that everyone thought was nothing more than wild and empty territory. This, however, is not the case. What they are about to find will challenge their skills in many ways.

Come with them as they travel through this perilous land to find out if they can successfully free the Ancient King from his jail. If they do, will they return with him unchanged?

Review:

Hidden Kingdoms by M.A. Abraham is the first book in her new One Empire series. The good news is that many fans of the Elven Chronicles will be thrilled to return to this world, in this new spin-off series. This story revolves around a quest that leads through the hidden kingdoms of the Elven Empire that were forgotten through the ages that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Years after the Drazon war, with the Elven Empire living in peace, and working hard to rebuild and restore from the effects of that war, the Kings are all summoned by the Oracle.  The Fates have ordered a quest to save a High King, who is slowly dying. The problem is that no one is aware of the far lands they will have to travel through, which was thought to be uncharted and empty territory. We then follow a select group of the younger generation, from various thriving kingdoms of the empire, who are chosen by the fates to travel into other unknown hidden kingdoms; they will face danger and discovery on this arduous and dangerous mission.  

On each discovery of a different kingdom, the warriors will be meet many different elfs, as well as demon hybrids that were infiltrated into those territories.  Our Elfs will help each of the kingdoms to erase the enemy, as well as enlighten them on how much has changed in the Empire after the Drazon war. 

What follows is an exciting, at times tense, action packed adventure, as we get to spend a lot of time with the younger generation, with some sneak peeks at some of our favorites from the Elven Chronicles.  There were so many characters in the story that it was hard to keep up with them, with the exception of the Eagle Claw family.  I am amazed how M.A. can blend all of the characters so well, and not miss a beat.  J   

Hidden Kingdoms was a great start to this new series, which allows us to look forward to future books with those we meet in this book, as well as our favorites.  M.A. Abraham’s trademark of exciting adventures, fun bantering among the warriors continues in this new series, which introduces us to not only the younger generation of the Eagle Claw family, but more Kings and warriors from other unknown kingdoms that have been mostly dying over the years. If you are an Elven Chronicles fan, you cannot miss starting this new series, One Empire.   You will be glad you did.

Reviewed by Barb

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