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Welcome fantasy reader!

Arvalonia and all who walk her winding ways greets you in Balance! Whether you're about to meet Brave & True for the first time, or are obsessed with elemental powers, watch your six and beware. Beneath the magical wonder of this world, secrets and lies entangle and a loathsome menace lurks in the shadows. Don't say I didn't warn you. Go in Balance.
Book 1: The Dangers
The Dangers of Being Brave & True is book one in The Broken Spell, a six book elemental magic fantasy series for everyone who loves alternate worlds, mages and magic, coming of age tales and forever friendships. A fantasy quest through the wilds of Arvalonia!
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Book 2: An Element of Magic
The Broken Spell series continues with an elemental power-up and a royal mission that flies sideways fast! Join Brave at Kingsfort Castle and follow True on a royal quest into the wilds. Expect kickass winged horse adventure and magic school vibes.
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Book 3: Arriving this month!
Releasing in November 2024, Guardians of the Spell untangles lies, reveals monstrous secrets and hurls the buried truths of an ancient legend into Brave and True's lives. Meet new characters, and follow those you love, as they face a brand new threat.
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Read this series if you like...

✔️Unlikely meetups to forever friends✔️Elemental magic & slowly unspooling powers✔️Magic school vibes✔️Shapeshifting, Pegasus-style✔️Action, mayhem, swords and monsters✔️Coming of age tales✔️Slow burn hints of romance later in the series
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Libraries and schools in NZ: Please order The Dangers of Being Brave & True and An Element of Magic as eBooks from the Wheelers eBook store www.eplatform.co/nz For paperbacks, please order from Wheelers direct.Use these handy details:Book 1: The Dangers of Being Brave & TrueAuthor: J.M. GoldieEbook ISBN: 978-1-7385955-4-9 Print ISBN: 978-1-7385955-7-0 Book 2: An Element of Magic Ebook ISBN: 978-1-7385955-8-7 Print ISBN: 978-1-0670025-1-0
I loved reading this book! The world building was amazing! I found myself on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next! I can’t wait to read the next book! ~ Willaspahela, LibraryThing, Early Reviewers

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