The Kindom Trilogy

Bethany Jacobs
Science Fiction
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Science Fiction

Summary

Within the bustling markets of Eldoria, Liora Silverthorn’s eyes catch a glimmer of something forbidden—an artifact that whispers of ancient powers and long-forgotten secrets. Her curiosity pulls her into a tangled web of alliances and rivalries, forcing her to confront her deepest fears and question everything she believed about her world. As factions rise and fall, she must decide whether to follow the path laid out before her or forge her own destiny, risking everything for a chance at freedom and truth. From hidden forests to towering citadels, her quest reveals not only the true nature of magic but also the fragile ties that bind her community. Every step is fraught with peril, yet each victory fuels her resolve, awakening a strength she never knew she possessed. Amidst the turmoil, loyalties are tested, and the line between friend and foe blurs, leaving her to navigate a landscape of shifting allegiances and ancient prophecies.

'The Kingdom Trilogy' marks a significant milestone in Bethany Jacobs' career, showcasing her mastery of character-driven fantasy narratives. Often praised for her intricate worldbuilding and relatable protagonists, Jacobs has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Silver Quill. Critics highlight the series' vivid descriptions and emotional depth, though some note its pacing can be uneven in the middle volumes. Overall, it stands as a compelling blend of traditional fantasy elements with fresh twists, appealing broadly to both fans of classic quests and those seeking nuanced character arcs.

Main Titles

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These Burning Stars
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Asha Vale tends the brazier-lanterns of a borderhold, counting the hours between raids and the coming winter, until a night of ember-snow reveals a sky-scar that should not exist. When survivors...
Asha Vale tends the brazier-lanterns of a borderhold, counting the hours between raids and the coming winter, until a night of ember-snow reveals a sky-scar that should not exist. When survivors from a fallen caravan arrive bearing a child with ash-grey eyes and a map of impossible constellations, Asha's careful life fractures. She must choose whether to guard what little she has or follow the map that whispers of a vanished capital where the stars themselves once judged kings. As Asha crosses ruined roads and bartered bridges, she gathers a ragged fellowship: a disgraced knight who keeps his sword for other people's battles, a scholar who reads omens in soot, and the silent child who hums with a power that attracts both saints and predators. Each step deeper into the heart of the kingdom makes alliances more brittle and truth more incendiary, forcing Asha to confront a secret about her own blood that could kindle rebellion or burn everything she loves.
2023 Year
6 Publications
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On Vicious Worlds
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After the falling capital's secrets spill into the open, Asha and her companions are hunted across borderlands that no map names. The child's song has ruptured old treaties, and the kingdom's...
After the falling capital's secrets spill into the open, Asha and her companions are hunted across borderlands that no map names. The child's song has ruptured old treaties, and the kingdom's surviving lords scramble to claim the power trapped in the ash-eyed child's gaze. Forced from the road into the wild politics of storm-beaten isles, Asha learns that survival demands not only courage but a sharper kind of cruelty she has long refused to use. On a chain of vicious worlds—cliffs that bleed fog, forests that remember betrayers—the group fractures under pressure. The disgraced knight faces a choice between vengeance and mercy; the scholar's loyalties teeter as forbidden knowledge promises to rewrite history; and Asha must decide whether to protect the child or to trust the child's dangerous kinship with the star-scar. The decisions they make will reshape borders and open wounds that refuse to heal, pulling every soul toward an inevitable reckoning.
2024 Year
6 Publications
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This Brutal Moon
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In 'This Brutal Moon,' the story plunges into a realm where the delicate balance of power is shattering. The protagonist, a resilient young warrior named Mira, finds herself caught in a web of...
In 'This Brutal Moon,' the story plunges into a realm where the delicate balance of power is shattering. The protagonist, a resilient young warrior named Mira, finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue and ancient secrets that threaten her homeland. As she navigates treacherous alliances and uncovers hidden truths, Mira must confront her own fears and doubts to stand against the encroaching darkness. The narrative weaves her personal journey with the larger conflict looming over the kingdom, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and resilience.
2025 Year
3 Publications
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