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The Darkened Enchantment follows the daughter of a vampire and werewolf hiding her home life while working as a firefighter who meets a shy high school gardener when their worlds collide when faced with tragedy. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
When I first started writing The Dark series, I only had three stories in mind. At the end of All I See Are Dark Clouds, I introduced a new character and asked the age-old question, what if? From there, The Darkened Enchantment took off where basically I throw everything in it from the prior books and make it chaotic.
There was a lot of time spent crafting the character traits in this novel. What was the most important factor for you to get right in your characters?
The most important factor to get right was the two different personalities of my main characters Lily and Cleo. They come from different backgrounds and upbringings, even if the story is a bit futuristic. While one is confident, the other is shy. One is fearless, while the other is fearful. When times become uncertain, they lean on each other for support while also teaching valuable lessons.
I find the world you created in this novel brimming with possibilities. Where did the inspiration for the setting come from, and how did it change as you were writing?
Lily, one of the main characters, was the inspiration to continue The Dark series and explored new terrain where she lives in a fantasy world that’s normal for her, but it’s also difficult as she has to keep it separated from reality, as the stakes are high if the worlds clash. Her fearlessness and bold attitude gives her the confidence to begin a career in firefighting, but when her world gets turned upside-down she is forced to question everything. Enter Cleo. Polar opposite of Lily. Switching back between the two in third-person narrative was difficult, especially when many characters from prior books were also included in
the story. What I had to focus on was, it was Lily and Cleo’s story.
Where does the story go in the next book, and where do you see it going in the future?
I ended The Darkened Enchantment in a way that the series should have been done, however there was one character who still had a story to be told. The next book, which is the final book in The Dark series, is
different, but has a full circle moment in what The Dark series encompasses. Stay tuned!
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Cleo Hedera lives a quiet life keeping her head down. She’s eager to make it through high school and go to a place where she can meet people with the same interest as her. Her part-time job at the local feed and garden center is where she is the happiest. Plants don’t judge or make fun like people do. She embraces the few people who accept her for who she is.
Lily and Cleo live in two different worlds until tragedy strikes, forcing their worlds to collide. When the ground becomes shaky and they only have each other to lean on, will they be able to rise above the chaos that ensues?
The Darkened Enchantment
Lily Epler leads a thrilling double life, seamlessly balancing her heroic duties as a firefighter with the unique challenges of her home life, where vampires and weredogs roam the family farm. Her loyalty to her family is unwavering, compelling her to keep these worlds distinctly separate. In stark contrast, Cleo Hedera navigates high school with quiet determination, finding peace among plants at her part-time job. Their contrasting lives collide unexpectedly in the face of adversity, pushing them to draw strength from each other amidst the chaos. Will their newfound connection endure the turbulent forces threatening to unravel their worlds?
In The Darkened Enchantment, M.C. Ryder weaves a tapestry of enchanting imagery and profound emotions. Ryder’s literary mastery vividly brings to life a fictional world filled with beauty and mystery. Through intricate physical descriptions and sensory experiences, readers are not mere spectators but active participants in the characters’ journeys. The narrative skillfully intertwines family dynamics, loyalty, and secrets with the fantastical, blurring the lines between reality and myth. The characters transcend the pages, becoming living, breathing entities with depths as profound as the ocean. Their interactions, particularly within the family realm, offer readers intimate glimpses into their souls—their fears, desires, and the intricate tapestry of relationships that bind them.
Authentic dialogue adds a personal touch to the narrative, enhancing its fantastical elements. The book’s pacing and structure are crafted with precision, blending introspection and action in a harmonious symphony. Quiet moments of contemplation seamlessly merge with lively interactions, keeping readers engaged and on the edge of their seats. Themes of love, loss, identity, and kinship weave through the narrative, creating a rich tapestry of emotions that resonate long after the final page is turned.
The story hints at a larger, intricately woven tapestry of mythology and intrigue, with vampires, werewolves, and a sanctuary farm suggesting a world teeming with possibilities. Ryder’s deft foreshadowing adds layers of mystery and anticipation, inviting readers to unravel the secrets hidden within the story’s depths.
The Darkened Enchantment expertly blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling, crafting an immersive experience that lingers in the mind long after the final chapter. Ryder’s ability to create a richly imagined world populated by multifaceted characters makes this book a standout. Fans of immersive fantasy worlds intertwined with supernatural elements will find this book a must-read, eagerly anticipating future journeys into the enchanting realms Ryder has so skillfully crafted.
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