Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews and Author Interviews. : The Concealed: Heir of Earth and Sky: Book 1 by S.K.Horton-YA Fantasy Book Review

Monday, June 10, 2024

The Concealed: Heir of Earth and Sky: Book 1 by S.K.Horton-YA Fantasy Book Review

Book Synopsis

Sometimes destiny is written. Hers was concealed.

When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems.

Even her own identity.

Unbeknownst to Cate, a prophecy deems her as destined to defeat a ruthless enemy in a magical land, placing a target squarely on her back. Now, someone on campus is stalking her, and a narrow escape sends her through a mysterious portal, assisted by two irresistible boys.

Yet the fantastical new world is even more treacherous with rival kingdoms and imminent war.

Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but what’s a girl to do? A fresh start was all she wanted—a few new friends in the dorms with a trusty latte in hand—not war, an estranged biological father who is king, or a star-crossed love straight out of Romeo and Juliet (hopefully without the dying part).

As the battle looms, Cate must solve the mystery of the prophecy and decide who in her circle is trustworthy before the place she now calls home is destroyed.

Don't miss this new Young Adult Romantic Fantasy from debut author SK Horton that's like Alice in Wonderland meets Love and Gelato.

Book Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aethon Books, LLC (June 11, 2024)
Genre: YA Fantasy
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1949890945
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

The Concealed is a young adult fantasy romance novel written by debut author S.K. Horton. The story follows a normal but awkward girl named Cate. She travels from Oregon to England for university, where she encounters two charming fellow students, Lucas and Daniel. It's hard to choose who you like more. She discovers from them that she is a princess in a kingdom accessed through a portal. This is every little girl's dream to become a Princess. The young men ultimately save her from a group known as "The Embers," who are determined to end her life due to her royal lineage and the prophecy she is destined to fulfill.

As Cate unravels her true identity, she becomes entangled in a love triangle. The book explores a detailed new world that I loved, filled with peculiar creatures and Cate's newfound role as a Princess. The novel has a well-paced plot, a fairytale atmosphere, a dashing prince, an intense battle, and a captivating magical realm. This novel promises to engage middle-grade and teenage readers or anyone who enjoys a good YA romance.

***Meet Author S.K. Horton***

SK is a physician by day and reading-obsessed by night. She lives in sunny Arizona with her husband and two daughters where you might find her planning the next great family vacation, experimenting with a new recipe, or spending way too much on fancy coffee and tea.