The Last Refuge (Stealing Sanctuary)

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The Last Refuge (Stealing Sanctuary)
Publisher Name
Crescent Ink Publishing, LLC
Age Range
12+
Release Date
November 14, 2023
ISBN13
979-8988661801
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Magic will transform you. Power could destroy you. Actions will define you.

Kiera Vandyer told herself she’d only agreed to this scheme for the money, that nothing else had drawn her to this venture, but you can’t lie to the truest parts of yourself. For sixteen years, she’s hidden her burning curiosity for magic, knowing that one misstep would mean certain death at the hands of Atterah’s merciless leaders: the all-powerful Ruling Board.

Just when Kiera is on the cusp of securing a stable future for herself and her mother, a cruel twist of fate forces her to commit the worst possible infraction. She trespasses over the border into Etabon, the last refuge for magic on Atterah. Once within, her rare form makes her a target for the warden of the site. To escape the warden and conceal her crime from the Ruling Board, Kiera must use her strange new powers to battle for her freedom… or die trying.

The Last Refuge is the enthralling first novel in the Stealing Sanctuary series, weaving together the destinies of two dreamers caught up in a dark curse that spans generations. Enter a world of gripping adventure where love burns slowly, family is chosen, and hope is a dangerous yet beautiful dream.

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Magical Shifter Fantasy
Overall rating
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
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Kiera Vandyer will do anything to help her mother, including going along with reckless plans her peers come up with. She sneaks into Etabon in hopes of opening the door for a better future for her and her mom. However, she finds herself in more danger than she could have imagined. She also discovers that she has the ability to shift into a lynx, and this just adds more of a target on her back. With her freedom in question, she won't go down without a fight. Throw in a slow burn romance and Kiera has her hands full.

THE LAST REFUGE is a young adult dystopian novel that's full of action and magic. I love how she can shift into a lynx. We see a bit of character development in this first novel, but I have a feeling there's a lot more to expect. Kiera is an intriguing character that has a lot more growing to do. This first book ends on a cliff hanger and has me wanting more. I'm also hoping to see more romance in this magical fantasy world that Christina Bacilieri created.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to fans of magic, dystopian novels, action, slow burn romance, and shifters. It's a coming of age novel that gives me Hunger Games vibes and it's an easy read to devour quickly.
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