Harbinger by Niah Bach
StoryGraph Summary: Harbinger by Niah Bach is ideal for readers who enjoy forbidden romance intertwined with high-stakes political intrigue and prophetic elements in a richly imagined fantasy world.
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Book Details
Harbinger By Niah Bach
Series: Praetoria Chronicles #1
Published by Tellwell Publishing on October 25, 2024
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Formats: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 294
In Praetoria, the elite do not have any special talents. Then why is it the only imperial princess is having vision-like nightmares? These dreams foretell the destruction of her world and the death of her family, and every day they gain strength in their horror.
The return of a particular imperial rook changes the tone of her dreams, providing her with much needed relief. But this too is perplexing, for he is a rook and she an elite. The law strictly forbids a union between the two.
Yet four little female moiohs scheme to bring them together, providing the path to secure their future, a future threatened by traitors who would use the princess as a way to steal her father's throne.
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Excerpt from Harbinger
Keira opens her eyes slowly, fearfully, her heart hammering in her chest as she steels herself for the worst. To her relief she finds herself alone in a dimly lit room. The scent of Tyleeose flowers lightly fragrances the air and she can sense nothing dangerous near her. Carefully she studies her surroundings and struggles to get her bearings. To her right is a dark door leading to only the High One knows where, and to her left is a softly illuminated archway heading to another chamber from which sounds of moiohish voices can be heard.
After a few moments of silent debate her curiosity gets the best of her and she walks tentatively toward the sound. Before long her hand grazes the smooth stone wall of the opening and, after taking a deep fortifying breath, she cautiously peeks around its edge. Her eyes are drawn to three tiny female figures sitting in a semi-circle in the centre of the room, their innocent faces illuminated by a small incandescent orb set on a shelf behind the moioh facing her.
As one they turn to look at her, and she is struck by their uncommon resemblance to each other. The colour of their eyes and hair are the only things that distinguish one from the other. Even their expressions are identical as they note her entrance and smile radiantly at her. In sweet unison, they sing out, “Mama is here, Mama is here!”
Startled, she stares at them dumbfounded, her mouth dry and eyes wide in surprise and uncertainty. The moioh facing Kiera, her green eyes glowing with an inner light, raises her hand and beckons Kiera forward, her melodious voice entreating, “Come closer, Mama. Little sister needs you.” Her companions on either side nod in agreement.
She notices a bassinet on the floor between them and feels compelled to step closer. She looks down and sees nestled between soft blankets of crimson and gold a beautiful, fragile looking bayba. Her expression softens and her heart melt as the little one opens her tiny mouth in a huge yawn. She looks up at Kiera with sleepy little hazel eyes and, with an expression of utter contentment, she reaches out as if asking Kiera to hold her. She eagerly steps forward to obey.
Just as she is about to pick the precious bayba up, two strong arms encircle her waist. Shocked, she twists her torso and head, bracing her hands on her unknown assailant’s arms. Anxiously, she looks up into the greenest eyes she has ever seen. Her mouth opens and closes as her mind races for the proper reprimand for his unseemly actions. Just as she is about to say something to put him in his place, she recognizes him.
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My Thoughts on Harbinger
Harbinger by Bach is a captivating fantasy with just the right touch of magic to tie its layers together. Set in the richly imagined world of Praetoria, where the elite curiously lack special abilities, the story centers on Keira, the sole imperial princess plagued by chilling, prophetic nightmares. These visions are more than dreams—they’re harbingers of doom, hinting at the fall of her empire and the death of those she loves.
Enter Nikola, an imperial rook, whose return soothes her tortured sleep but also complicates her already fragile position. Their connection is forbidden by law—he’s a rook, she’s an elite—but the chemistry and tension between them are undeniable. Political intrigue simmers just beneath the surface as traitors close in, and four delightfully mischievous moiohs plot to rewrite fate and bring the couple together.
Bach weaves court politics, forbidden romance, and high-stakes tension into a fantasy that’s both immersive and propulsive. If you're looking for a story with heart, danger, and just enough magic to make the impossible feel inevitable, Harbinger is worth the read.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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From Niah Bach: I'm a Gen X dragon that has achieved legendary status in procrastination. I am a pro at avoidance. However, give me a list of objectives to complete and my completism compels me to finish it quickly. Yep, I'm a gamer, and newly appointed DM of my family's D&D game. Hope you enjoy my world!About Niah Bach
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Sounds like a great book.
The excerpt sounds interesting.
This sounds like a fascinating book for readers of fantasy.
Nancy
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I liked the excerpt.
Thank you for hosting and reviewing HARBINGER today.