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Knights of the Alliance follows several warriors that are brought into an elite group of Knights in order to save their world. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?
The Alliance series in its earliest form was a fanfic of an online game I used to play. Which one? That’s the secret! Diehard fans may be able to figure it out, but Alliance has evolved so far from the game it has practically no similarities. The characters are based off the top players in the game.
Mirari has a complex backstory and works through a lot of emotions from her past. What were some driving ideals behind your Mirari’s development?
Mirari works through grief and loss while struggling to find her identity and place in the world. It echoes the way many people in the real world have to choose between who they want to be vs what the world wants them to be, whether it is among family, friends or peers.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The biggest themes are overcoming adversity and learning how to forgive and move on from the past. Despite how prominent political themes are in the book, those are only meant to serve as a backbone for deeper subjects. I like to make my characters as real as possible. I think it’s important that we don’t sugarcoat the struggles in life, and for readers to have themes they can relate to in some way.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
My heart and soul is 100% dedicated to the Alliance series. Book 2, Birth of Resilience, will be available August 2022. If you like diving into the minds of complex characters, this is the book for you.
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Meanwhile, Fangbane has spent his life trying to end centuries of social and political hostility. As his fame spreads, brave Knights rally to his cause.
But to truly succeed, Fangbane must have two others: Gaven, the headstrong warrior he helped put on death row, and Mirari, a simple merchant with a past as secretive as her formidable magical ability. Their aid could be the difference between success and failure.
Can Gaven put aside his apathy to fully commit to the alliance?
Will Mirari become a worthy fighter and subdue her desire for revenge?
With the threat of a growing movement of underground vigilantes bent on tipping the system, the Knights must act quickly.
Time is running out to rid the world of evil.
Knights of the Alliance
Knights of the Alliance, by Stefanie Chu, is the story of some of the finest warriors throughout the Empires of Althaea, Minetta, and Valenia. The Empires are divided, but unity and peace may be one step closer with this new alliance. The main female character is Mirari Zanette, and at the beginning of the novel, she is an unknown warrior in combat with the Valiant Tiger. The Valiant Tiger is also known as the Region Leader of Althaea Main, Gaven, who shares a past with Mirari.
Both warriors have been entranced, and after engaging in a duel, Gaven has no recollection of who Mirari is or what he has done. Mirari can’t remember her actions during the fight, but her past memories are intact. Both warriors are asked to be a part of the Knights of the Alliance. Which causes some conflict in the beginning. Gaven still does not know who Mirari really is, but he slowly starts to trust and admire her.
The writing style in this imaginative book is excellent throughout. As a reader, you feel fully immersed in the story. The author uses a slow burn style to introduce the plot and let readers get to know the characters, they are left wanting to read more. The relationships between the characters are intricate, as well as their backstories. The relationship between Mirari and Gaven is my favorite to read. I really connected with their characters, and I wanted to learn more about them. The action in the story is well written, allowing the reader to feel as though they are alongside the characters. There are a lot of questions left unanswered in this exciting novel, readers will be looking forward to the next book in this trilogy.
Knights of the Alliance is a riveting young adult novel that teens will enjoy reading. This epic fantasy novel will also appeal to anyone who enjoys adventure, fantasy, and magic.
Pages: 412 | ASIN : B09JMNR5F4
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