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The Book Fest Award winner badge for silver award second place for The Dangers of Being Brave & True book
Hi Fantasy Readers! I'm thrilled to announce Book 1 of The Broken Spell series has won a BookFest silver award in the Fiction - YA Fantasy category. The Dangers of Being Brave & True and the Broken Spell series as a whole has a special magical connection with the metal silver, so it's outstanding to receive this accolade! 🏆 Thank you!
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Book 4: The Rise of the Grindragon

The ancient past smashes it's way to the surface, crunching and mauling a whole new scary reality in Book 4 of The Broken Spell series. Brace yourself for transformation, potential allies, ruthless new enemies and an awful lot of teeth. #grin-dragon If you're looking for a calm, cosy beach read, the next book in the Broken spell series is not for you. Rise of the Grindragon is the fourth action-packed instalment of The Broken Spell series; a gripping young adult fantasy adventure stuffed with elemental magic, dragons and the unbreakable power of friendship. ⭐️ eBook out now on Amazon ⭐️ Paperback out now!
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Book 1: The Dangers
The Dangers of Being Brave & True is book one in The Broken Spell, a five 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 winged horse adventure and magic school vibes.
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Book 3: Guardians of the Spell
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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What readers are saying about The Broken Spell series...

  • "Great read! The characters are relatable, believable, laugh out loud funny
    ~ Goodreads
    "I don't want it to end but I can't stop reading!"
    ~ Liam, 11 years old
    "A standout in the young adult fantasy genre, offering a fresh take on elemental magic and royal intrigue."
    ~ LibraryThing
  • "A captivating world filled with magic, adventure and unforgettable characters."
    ~ Goodreads
    "Descriptions had me snort-laughing as I read, so you know it's a winner!"
    ~ Instagram
    "A classic adventure tale of good against evil... Goldie’s spot-on narrative voice allows the reader to get lost in the adventure."
    ~ Reedsy Discovery
  • "Easy to read with colloquial language, references, and dialogue geared to the YA target readership."
    ~ Flaxroots.com
    "Grab this one and read it “when pigs fly”… which, in this story, is a lot sooner than you might think!"
    ~ Reedsy Discovery
    "My son loved this book! He has struggled to read his whole life and...he got struck right in. "
    ~ Goodreads

Book 5 - the final in the series!

A crown with five stars made of silver and named Clavis in the Broken spell series by J.M. Goldie

✨Book 5 of the Broken Spell series is coming soon!✨

The wait is almost over! Book 5 of the Broken Spell series is on it's way and will be available by Christmas 2026. Watch this space for title and cover reveals, or follow on instagram @jmgoldie.author for updates.
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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.
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