Awakening (Legendsborn Book 1)

Magic never stays buried…

When art student Elin O’Connell witnesses a ley-line crack open beneath her desk, she thinks it’s a hallucination—until runes glow on her skin and whispered voices echo in her head. In the span of a heartbeat, everything she thought she knew about her quiet life in Dublin shatters.

What lies beyond the crack
– An Ordinary Girl: Elin’s world revolves around sketchbooks, late-night study sessions, and dreams of a steady future.
– A Hidden Legacy: Centuries-old legends swirl in the margins of dusty tomes—and suddenly they’re in Elin’s hands.
– The Call of Power: As ley-lines awaken, so do the distant memories of those chosen before her—heroes, villains, and the unspeakable horrors they could unleash.

Unlock the Runes
Dive into a fast-paced, runic-driven mystery that blends modern Dublin’s rain-slick streets with the tremors of Celtic magic. Elin must decode cryptic symbols before rival factions discover her power—and before the magic that chose her consumes her entirely.

A Cast to Remember
– Elin O’Connell: Fierce yet flawed, she’s determined to master her gift—or die trying.
– Cian Gallagher: A street-wise bard whose loyalty may be his undoing—if Elin can trust him at all.
– Professor Rowan Byrne: Keeper of forbidden lore, whose secrets could save—or destroy—everything Elin holds dear.
– The Ley-Binders: A shadowy order bent on bending ley-lines to their will, with no one left standing in their path.

Why You’ll Stay Up All Night
– Celtic Myth Reimagined: Runes etched in stone leap off the page.
– High-Stakes Action: From underground archives to mist-cloaked forests, danger lurks at every turn.
– Heart-Pounding Romance: When love and magic collide, the consequences can be spectacular—or catastrophic.
– Twists You Won’t See Coming: Every rune you crack leads to another secret darker than the last.

Praise for Legendborn: Awakening
“A breathtaking debut—Elin will steal your soul.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Advance Reader
“Rich worldbuilding meets pulse-pounding suspense.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Fantasy Book Blog

Ready to Answer the Call?
Step through the crack on July 17 and claim your destiny. Pre-order now and join Elin’s fight for the future of magic.

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