


Readers will find themselves identifying strongly with Alex, even though her circumstances are far from ‘normal’. Arkanae’s sentient library will be a particular favourite for book fans, and Noni’s focus on friendship as a plot driver – rather than romance – will be refreshing to an audience who has become accustomed to countless love triangle plot devices.Īlex is a wonderful protagonist, bright, curious and very much the heroine of her own story, and her journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her unique abilities and foretold destiny, rings true. Readers will delight to meet Alex’s new friends and learn about Medora and the Academy. Lynette Noni has wielded familiar fantasy tropes with an expert hand, and her world-building is second to none. Forced to stay, Alex is enrolled at Akarnae Academy – a boarding school for ‘teenagers with extraordinary abilities.’Īlex tries to embrace her time at Akarnae, forming close friendships with other teenagers who are quick to embrace her as family, but the longer she stays the more she starts to notice the strange things happening around her, and that something (or someone) sinister is approaching fast. Walking through an ordinary doorway, Alex finds herself in Medora – a parallel world rich with magic and circumstance that she could never have imagined in her wildest dreams.ĭesperate to return home, Alex soon discovers that she is trapped in this world and that the one person who can help her escape has suddenly gone missing. (Please be aware of scam accounts - this is my ONLY account and winners will be contacted directly from here.In Akarnae, the first instalment of The Medoran Chronicles, talented Australian author Lynette Noni has created a wonderful, dark, new fantasy world perfect for fans of the The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter.įeeling nothing but dread at starting a new boarding school, Alex is astounded to discover that her new school is far from normal.

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If you’ve already read TPH, comment below your favourite character - OR if you *haven’t* read TPH, comment below your favourite book you’ve read this year 4. Share this post either in your Stories or as a post on your feed (remember to tag me so I see it!) 3. ‼️GIVEAWAY‼️ Christmas is my favourite time of the year and it’s now just 12 days away, so in the spirit of the season, I’m giving away 12 gift packs including: ✨ 1x signed UK paperback of #T #ThePrisonHealer 10x assorted A5-sized art prints (from #T #ThePrisonHealer nd #T #TheMedoranChronicles ✨ 12x double-sided bookmarks ✨ Limited edition TPH button pin ✨ 3x signed bookplates ✨ Double-sided River Room card ✨ 2x stickers To enter: 1.
