Champion in the Darkness (The Champion Trilogy Book 1)
About
Enter Aramatir, a world of many kingdoms where faith and magic war with one another.
But what happens in such a world when the Champion doubts?
Clara never imagined she'd be anything more than a Sword Apprentice, training to become a Sword Master in the Kingdom of Septily. But when a long-dormant prophecy resurfaces and the evil sorceress Kalidess unleashes her Dark Sisterhood, Clara finds herself thrust into a destiny she never wanted – as the prophesied Champion of Light.
Armed with a mystical Sword of Power and burdened with the hopes of a nation, Clara must navigate a treacherous landscape of magic, betrayal, and her own self-doubt. As she gathers unlikely allies – including Stelia, a former Drinaii Captain seeking redemption; Dantor, her stern but loyal mentor; and Adrian, a prince from Aerland haunted by visions of saving a Champion he's never met – Clara races against time to master her new powers and rally a force strong enough to challenge the darkness.
But as shadows deepen and ancient prophecies unfold, Clara must confront a chilling truth: in a world where faith and magic collide, will her doubts lead to the fall of Aramatir?
In this Christian Fantasy Adventure, one young woman's journey could mean the difference between light and eternal darkness for all of Aramatir.
For fans of Brandon Sanderson, Jill Williamson, Karen Hinck, and John Flanagan.
Praise for this book
There was so much that I loved about “Champion in the Darkness” including its well-paced plot, inspiring stories of redemption, interesting characters, and fantastical creatures. But what I loved the most about this book is that it centers on Clara, a teen-aged girl who receives a calling to become her people's champion. In the process she experiences incredible personal loss and struggles with her own faith, yet continues to be the strong hero that her people need. I loved the fact that men and women are both sword-masters in this society and that the fact that the people's champion is a woman is accepted without question. It's great to see books with strong female characters, especially YA books.
The other thing that I really loved about this book was its rich world-building. The author has created a vivid setting which really came to life and enhanced the story. I particularly enjoyed the nautical scenes and battles that took place on board Clara's ship. I almost felt as though I was there in person, although I'm glad I wasn't – there are some scary and truly evil monsters lurking in those particular waters.
This was a great read and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.