#BookReview: The Wizard's Ward (Vale #1) by Jules McAleese

Synopsis: Francis has gray blood.

The King of the Elves ordered all gray bloods be put to death, by any means necessary. Francis, the Wizard's Ward, has been hiding in plain sight all her life, under the care of Billington, the King's wizard. When Billington disappears from the Cardinal castle, Francis enlists the help of her first love, a battle-ridden soldier called X, to find the only family she's ever known.

But outside the castle walls, there is a war raging between kingdoms and Francis faces countless dangers that plague the land of Vale. Shapeshifting bounty hunters search for military deserters, pirates maraud Vale's seas, combat-trained dragons dwell in the witch's mountains, and betrayals harden once-warmed hearts.

As the journey pushes Francis to her limits, she uncovers the true power of her gray blood, a power that could fulfill a prophecy and bring down a psychotic king.

Vale: The Wizard's Ward is the first installment of an epic young adult fantasy franchise.



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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: This book was wonderful from the very first page. I was intrigued by the characters and the story and the world and I just couldn't put it down. Every page was better than the last.  I do think that it could have been a tad shorter though as towards the end it did get a little slow. But overall it was a wonderful story that I was fortune enough to read. 

Jules McAleese

Jules hails from Portland, OR. She lives with her husband, daughter, and golden retriever in a house built in 1906, that she and her husband restored themselves. Before becoming a writer, she was a creative producer that worked in film, experiential and digital marketing. When she’s not writing thrilling fantasy stories for young adults, Jules can be found spending time with her family at the Oregon Coast or eating a burger at the local pub.

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Posted in: 4 Stars, Indie Published, Review, Young Adult