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Azaron follows a young orphan who embarks on a quest to discover who she really is as she’s being hunted by a sadistic queen. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?
When COVID started and we were faced with all the lockdowns my D&D (dungeons & dragons) campaigns were temporarily closed. When this happened and I no longer had the outlet for my adventurous/creative side I started having some crazy dreams. Azaron is based on the one dream that I continued to have, it was almost like watching a movie in my sleep. So, I figured I would just start writing based on my most vivid and memorable dreams.
Neera is an intriguing and well developed character. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?
Oh geeze, that is a very good question. LOL. I wanted to create a character who I, or others would want to be. Strong, independent, family centered, idealistic and romantic. Oh, and having magic would totally be a bonus.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
I have always had a serious interest in herbology and a curiosity for celtic/druidic lore. I chose to use those aspects and blend them with the magical druid spells from D&D to create my character. As I have never had the opportunity to travel the world or outside of Canada for that matter, creating my own fantasy world, and being able to draw it out using inkcarnate.com was something I wanted to explore.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
I am currently working one 2 other pieces. The main one being Eofai, Book 2 in this series, continuing on Neera’s adventure in the Fey realm of Eofai. When it will be available I am unsure, writer’s block has sort of taken over my creativity while my family and I deal with the purchase of our new home, and surprise new addition to the family.
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Drawn by the mystical energy of a seer’s table, a rune casting begins a young orphan’s quest to discover who she is—and what that means. When the sadistic queen of the Unseelies discovers she is alive—and has come of age—she will stop at nothing to keep Neera from realizing her rightful role as a Lunafell descendant.
Far from home and hunted by Daoine Sídhe, Neera finds love and is torn between the two men who would die for her. A choice has to be made.
Will Neera be ready to face her destiny? Or will it consume her?
Magical, enchanting and full of emotion, this steamy romantic fantasy will leave you spellbound to the very end.
Azaron
Neera lives a peaceful and untroubled existence with her aunt, until one day she discovers her own extraordinary powers. Due to her druid heritage, Neera’s abilities are the stuff of fairy tales; romance and adventure abounds as she sets off on a quest to fulfil her destiny. There is danger in store, however; the current Unseelie Queen, Visha, desires that Neera be brought to her, and has sent a mercenary to do her bidding. Pursued for her gifts, Neera must undergo great sacrifice and risk to her life – all while finding out who she truly is, and uncovering love in the most unexpected of places.
Set in a medieval-esque fantasy universe, Jennifer Creighton’s Azaron follows a young woman’s riveting journey that sets her on the path to self-discovery. Neera’s magic filled adventure allows her not only to realize where she comes from, but also what she desires out of life. The different versions of Neera, as viewed by Tristan and Caleb, demonstrate how far she has grown over the course of the story; she is no longer the timid, uncertain girl who left her aunt’s village, but a capable and decisive woman in control of her abilities.
While I heartily enjoyed this fresh fantasy story, I felt that certain characters felt somewhat one-dimensional, with Tristan’s distinguishing characteristic being his love and devotion for Neera. Nevertheless, this is a dynamic and action-filled story that fantasy and romance readers alike can appreciate.
Neera’s development as a character is the linchpin that holds this steamy fantasy together and makes it successful. Her growing preference for Caleb, who teaches her to fight and encourages her to harness her abilities, rather than Tristan, who still sees her as vulnerable and in need of protection, reflects the significant changes she has undergone.
The magical elements of this novel also make it an enjoyable read, as we watch Neera traverse a richly-imagined world while also exploring her own identity. Azaron is a spellbinding romantic fantasy that is highly entertaining.
Pages: 324 | ASIN: B09W8XSX7H
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