Gina Rae Mitchell

Review: A Thousand Years to Wait (Tarrowburn Prophecies, Book 1) by L. Ryan Storms is an epic fantasy novel for readers of all ages.

A Thousand Years to Wait (Tarrowburn Prophecies, Book 1) by L. Ryan Storms

Primary Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult

Rating:  5 0f 5 Stars

 

Synopsis from Amazon

At eighteen, Moreina di Bianco is a young healer who believes in medicine, not magic, even while possessing a second sight she can’t fully explain. So when the Faranzine Talisman chooses Reina to reawaken an ancient magic and end a war, she must reconcile her beliefs, unlock the talisman’s secrets, and harness the magic within.

Reluctant to accept help, Reina agrees to allow two determined escorts to accompany her on her journey for truth, but each comes with a mysterious past of his own. Her estranged childhood friend, Quinn D’Arturio, left their village years ago and only recently returned, harboring dark secrets behind a solemn exterior. And despite his status as a perfect stranger, a dashing captain by the name of Niles Ingram is quick to fight by Reina’s side at whatever the cost. That someone she’s only just met would give his life for hers is a sobering realization of the ever-present danger Reina has jumped into.

There’s just one problem with Reina’s two companions. They, too, are featured in the talisman’s prophecy—as potential suitors. But what woman wants a suitor, let alone two, when she’s tasked with defeating a usurping general, ending a war, finding the true king, and rightfully seating him on the throne?

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A Thousand Years to Wait (Tarrowburn Prophecies, Book 1) by L. Ryan Storms

 

E-Book Details:

• File Size: 1361 KB
• Print Length: 386 pages
• Publisher: RaineStorms Press; 1 edition (March 19, 2019)
• Publication Date: April 30, 2019
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
• Language: English
• ASIN: B07NZ2HHZD
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Word Wise: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Screen Reader: Supported
• Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled

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Paperback Details:

• Series: Tarrowburn Prophecies (Book 1)
• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: Rainestorms Press (March 19, 2019)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 173284920X
• ISBN-13: 978-1732849204
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces

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My Review: A Thousand Years to Wait by L. Ryan Storms

A Thousand Years to Wait is an epic adventure novel. The book carries a “Young Adult” genre title, but it will appeal to lovers of fantasy, action, and adventure no matter their age.

I love a strong female character, and Reina fits the bill perfectly. Add in two male leads vying for her attention and the required evil antagonist, and you have the basics of a good story. When author Storms reaches into her imagination and starts throwing in twists, you have a great story. I did not see many of these “plot bombs” coming. They worked so well to wrap up this book and set the scene for book two.

The author is excellent at world building and character development. You can feel the cold, wind, electricity, and the desperation to succeed. 

If you are a fan of action, adventure, and fantasy worlds, you will love “A Thousand Years to Wait” by L. Ryan Storms.

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An interview with L. Ryan Storms, author of A Thousand Years to Wait

L. Ryan Storms is a writer, photographer, traveler, and dreamer. and a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of SCBWI who enjoys working PR & Marketing for her local library. She has written articles featured on the front page of local newspapers, but mostly she writes novels near and dear to her heart. She holds a B.S. in Marine Science from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s in Business Administration from Marist College, but writing young adult fantasy has always been her true passion. Storms lives in Pennsylvania with her cancer-survivor husband, two children, and a “rescue zoo” featuring two dogs, two cats, and an ex-racehorse.

When she’s not writing, reading, or keeping her kids in line, she enjoys hiking, photography, and planning the next big adventure. Find out what L. Ryan Storms is working on & visit her blog at www.lryanstorms.com. You can also find her frequently tweeting about writing (and parenting) on Twitter (@LRyan_Storms).

How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing seriously for about 8 years now, but I’ve written stories all my life. The first book I remember working on (that didn’t deal with Santa Claus) was called The Magic Rollerskates, and I was 7 or 8 years old when I wrote it. I’d like to think I’ve come a long way since then.

What inspired you to write in this genre?

Fantasy and adventure books have always held a place in my heart. The very best books for me are the ones that mix reality and fantasy to create a fictional world that’s 100% believable. Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series of books probably played a huge influence on my writing and world-building and really inspired me to create worlds a reader believes they can step into.

I’ve always loved the young adult age category, and wish it had existed when I was in middle school and high school, but back then there was a giant void between middle grade and adult fiction. I’ve really enjoyed seeing book stores labeling entire shelves as young adult over the last few years because, whether it’s contemporary young adult or young adult fantasy, it’s really important for teenagers to see themselves represented in stories as more than just a sullen side character with raging hormones.

Young adults deserve to see themselves as heroes, as strong characters who are capable of changing the world because that’s just who they are. The sooner they learn and accept that, the sooner they can get on with being amazing individuals and making an impact in the world.

In which genre does your life story belong?

I’m not sure there’s a genre that can contain me…

Do you have a set writing schedule?

I don’t! I wish I could, but when you have two kids (ages 9 and 13), a husband, two dogs, two cats, a horse, a house, and a part-time day job, you learn to write in the little spaces between the crazy. That said, my favorite time of day to write is after everyone is in bed.

If you could set up your perfect writing scenario, what would it involve?

I would *love* to have an office with a designated writing space. It would be clutter-free, distraction-free, and my sanctuary. Books would be like one whole wall. I’d have a desk, a trickling fountain, a Himalayan salt lamp, and probably some sort of diffuser with a light scent running. Plus, a big window for lots of light. (She says as she types on her laptop from the couch in a dark corner of the living room.)

What is your most unusual writing quirk?

I don’t know that I really have any specific quirks. I guess I need a computer to write because my handwriting is atrocious. My brain goes too quickly for my hand to keep up and it’s a mess. Sometimes *I* could use an interpreter to decipher it.

If you could form the ultimate writers’ group, which authors past or present would you invite to join you?

Ooo, this is such a great question! Let’s go with Anne McCaffrey, C.S. Friedman, Brandon Sanderson, Sabaa Tahir, Laini Taylor, and S.A. Chakraborty. It’d be a fantasy writer’s dream to be in a room with all of them. The things you could learn just by picking their brains!

Is there anything you would like my readers to know about you and your book?

Science and nature will always hold a place in my heart, so my books will always feature some amount of science mixed in with fantasy. (I have a degree in science and once worked as a microbiologist. I guess you can take the girl out of the sciences, but you can’t take the sciences out of the girl.)

Additionally, every book I write tends to feature one or more strong women. I adore strong female protagonists. I love their intelligence, independence, and unwavering motivation even in the face of adversity. I want young women in *our* world to believe they can do anything, be anything, and have anything, and I want them to see other women doing it (even if only in a fictional setting). Fairy tales are fun, but I prefer stories about women who save themselves and change their own destinies, and that’s what I’d love to teach young women.

But my books aren’t just for young women! I want young men to also read my books, to cheer for a female protagonist, to relate to her dilemma, and to watch her solve the problems and save the world with the help of friends. I want to see boys picking up books with female main characters and not be told they’re reading ‘girl books.’ No such thing!

My books are for everyone, and they always will be.

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A Thousand Years to Wait by L. Ryan Storms is also available on Barnes & Noble

 

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