The Legacy by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Description:
Born with the same talents as her illustrious ancestor, the High Lord General Gabriel Eagle Claw, Gabriella grows into her powers. It is not an easy road for the young Elven girl to walk, for as Gabriel’s father had expected great things from his well endowed son, so does her father expect the same things from her.

Cambria is Gabriella’s twin and partner in crime. She is a Tratchar with as much talent as her ancestress, Eden. With her best friend at her side, Ilénè, the Dark Elven Princess, they seek to ease the path that has been set out for them.

This is a coming of age story of how the Legacy of the Eagle Claw family that was missing from the Eagle Claw lineage returns. It is a symbol of power and might no one in the Empire has seen since Gabriel commanded the Combined Armed Forces.

Review:

The Legacy by M.A. Abraham is a novella from her Guardians of the Empire series.  This short story is focused on Gabriella, who at current time, is the High Lord General of the Combined Armed Forces, and a wonderful heroine, who is as good as our Gabriel from many years ago, and the previous High Lord General.

The Legacy introduces us to 8 year old Gabriella and Cambria (her sister), with their best friend, Ilene (Dark Elven Princess) who love teasing their brothers.  Gabriella begins at this young age to prove her amazing prowess, surprising her own brothers how good she really was with a sword, as well as being a step ahead. Her father senses her powers, and knows she is destined to great things. 

When they are teenagers, the girls plot a war game, with Gabriella picking a team of girls from different realms, who excel at being the best there is.  It is in this game, Gabriella shows her true powers and expertise in planning how to defeat the men and win the war game. 

There has never been a replacement for Gabriel, until when Gabriella goes beyond everyone’s expectations, and when the portal opens, she is awarded by the Guardian the title of High Lord General, which will over time increase her full ability and respect from everyone.

This was a fun, as well as interesting story showing us how Gabriella grew up to become the next in line (after all those years of no Eagle Claw) to a powerful position, and how she started as a child to learn to be what was eventually expected of her by the Fates.  The Legacy was fast paced and fun read, and giving us how Gabriella became what she is now.  If you are a big Elven Chronicles fan, you need to read this novella; very well done by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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