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    Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III
    Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III
    Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III
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    Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III

    By Lenita Sheridan

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    Isryk is getting married, but to whom? Camari is going on another quest, this time alone, with only the help of two quinas. She is traveling west to invite people to Isryk's wedding. On her journey she meets friends and villains. Her parents have gone on a second honeymoon to an island off the coast of Thalon. Her sister, Mila, has joined Denir, Hamil, Tanira, and Hamil's steward, Kennetton, to hunt the large and very dangerous animal, the charynd. These are their excuses for not attending Isryk's wedding. This is the final book in the Guardian of the Gauntlet trilogy.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJun 2, 2016
    ISBN9781483571553
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      I rated this a 5 star because in the genre it's written in, it fits well. An older style fairy tale that has creelugs and zarfish and other oddities, and classic plots about sisters and unrequited love. It's often narrative, like fairy tales, and has enough adventure and plot twists to hold your interest. Good to read to younger kids, and nothing disturbing enough to bother any young listeners. The ending is also like a fairy tale, with a few things settled, but leaving a taste for more.
    • 2/5
      Sadly I didn’t enjoy Guardian of the Gauntlet as much as I’d have liked. But considering it’s Lenita’s debut book it shows a lot of potential for future books.Everything throughout this short book is exceptionally well described, but too much so. Because of the descriptions, the story felt choppy and boring in places. The flow of the story was also fast and a little difficult to follow.There is a lot of potential though, but the balance of description and story line needs a little more work.Lenita is definitely an author to watch in the future.NB I received this book free for an honest review

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    Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III - Lenita Sheridan

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    I. THE SUMMONS

    Three years had passed, and it was summer. Camari cherished this time of year, partly because it was so short. She was happiest in this season with the sun shining longer, blue skies, and beautiful flowers.

    She sat on the edge of the fountain, letting the spray mist her face. The princess looked out on the castle gardens and breathed a pleasant sigh. Silver-gray roses grew all about, their metallic shine keeping them from being dull.

    Camari sat in this reverie, thinking about her adventures with the gauntlet. She remembered back to when she had first asked Prince Denir to turn her invisible with it. Camari thought about her struggles to become visible again after he had been called off to war. Learning later that the gauntlet was to be bestowed on her and she was to fulfill the prophecy, still brought a smile to her face.

    The princess thought about Isryk, whom she met while she was trying to retrieve the gauntlet from the wicked characters, Bogwina and Mecandel. His attention to her made her think he might have an interest in her. Camari only thought of him as a younger brother. The second adventure across the ocean to help the Gnomes of Nurrocon was challenging. The evil troll, Alanak, was much more dangerous than Bogwina and Mecandel. Camari had learned to use the gauntlet for which it was meant: the greater good. She continued these reminiscences for a few minutes before being interrupted by a maid.

    Your Royal Highness, said the maid, your mother requests your presence in her sitting room.

    The princess wondered what this could be about, but arose and went into the castle.

    When she got to the sitting room, her mother was seated in a comfortable, many- cushioned chair of forest green. She was wearing a gown with panels of golden brocade and silk.

    You requested my presence, Mother? she asked.

    Yes, dear. I have two things to impart to you of utmost importance.

    What are they, Mother?

    The first you may already be aware of. You are next in line for the throne as Mila is married and will someday be Queen of Thalon.

    Actually, it hadn’t occurred to me.

    Well, at any rate, I’m sure you will make a good queen; you have done so many great things with the gauntlet.

    But, Mother, you and Father are still alive. I’m sure it will be many years . . . she trailed off.

    Still, you must be prepared.

    What is the second thing, Mother?

    Isryk is getting married. Varice looked at her daughter for some semblance of shock, but saw none. She continued, He is marrying Resinda of Upper Ganwell, a neighboring country. You’ve never been there. It’s across Fremil from Bredin, Isryk told us. They were betrothed before his father passed away.

    So those are the two things? asked Camari.

    Yes, but the last has a directive with it.

    And? prompted Camari.

    He wants you to come to Bredin on official business.

    I wonder what it can be? mused Camari.

    You’ll just have to see him to find out.

    I suppose you, father, Denir, and Mila already knew about this.

    Actually, we did. We thought the news would upset you, so we waited until summer when you’re at your best. The directive just came, but we knew about the upcoming nuptials since early spring. We had hoped you and Isryk would marry. It would form an alliance between our two kingdoms. We thought that you might be hurt that he had been betrothed to another.

    Not at all. The only reason I would be upset is because I wasn’t told sooner. When are they to be married?

    In three months.

    I’m happy for them and will tell Isryk so when I see him.

    Very well.

    Thank you, Mother, for the belated news. I must see about packing for a short journey to Bredin. Camari left for her room. She knew she would also need to see the cook about getting some food.

    As she packed, she thought about how much she learned using the gauntlet since she’d been back from across the ocean to Nurrocon. Healing Queen Vetria was the first of many near death healings that Camari began back home. She learned that, in many instances, she needed to pray actively before a healing or other difficult feat. Camari felt almost as if the situation demanded whether or not she prayed. In immediate instances, for example, if someone were about to be hit by a falling boulder, prayer was unspoken, instant, as if her inner spirit knew what to say. She had more confidence because of this. Camari didn’t need to worry what words she chose. Even if she were praying aloud, the spirit would speak for her.

    That confidence carried over to her upcoming journey. As she packed the final clothes, went to the kitchen to get food the cook gave her, and then saddled up her quina, packing her belongings in a bag on its back, she knew her higher power would take care of her for this journey and beyond.

    II. NEWS AT BREDIN CASTLE

    Camari mounted her quina and headed for Bredin. As she rode through the woods of Harroway, she wondered what Isryk could want to see her about. Perhaps Resinda wanted her to be a bridesmaid. If so, that was fine with her. Camari couldn’t think of any other possibilities other than some type of participation in the wedding.

    The princess stopped and rested under a fanna tree, which she recognized because it was a large deciduous tree with spider-like leaves. She ate some Bricca bread the cook had given her and,

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