A World Within Roots - (The Roots Trilogy) by Anne Elizabeth

About the Book

Dealing with grief and depression, loneliness and belonging, Juliet must face the darkness of the present while struggling with her past. Worlds separate her from her family, and yet there is always hope to be found amidst the darkness.

Book Synopsis

NAMES ARE IMPORTANT. BEWARE THE PRETENDER.

Eleven years after the fatal accident of her brother, Juliet Barrows still lives in the shadows of her past. While the surface is idyllic-loving parents, a best friend, and a job-it is merely an illusion. And Juliet's shaky foundations are exposed when a portal sends her into another world filled with cultural differences and deception.

Alone in a small sea town, Juliet is warned by a seer of impending danger: the northern raiders. She escapes, only to be confronted with a difficult decision: accompany the one person set on liberating the captured townspeople or find her own way home. In her desire for freedom, both for herself and the people, she chooses to go. Along the way, they are joined by a man cloaked in mystery, who claims they have no chance without him.

Just when the trio think the tide is turning, an uprising against the king draws them into its ranks under the threat of death. Caught in the middle and fighting for survival, Juliet realizes that confronting her fears and uncertainty is only the beginning. Rather than hiding from her past, she must learn from it in order to survive what is to come.

Rebellions, enslavement, rivalries, and secrets layer upon each other in this medieval Japanesque society, where conspiracy abounds and even friends may not be what they seem.

Review Quotes

"Anne Elizabeth has crafted a fantasy that has the nostolgic feel of classic stories like those of Tolkien's works. With an epic adventure into a new world, readers follow Juliet Barrows on the quest of truth and justice for this world hidden within the roots. Juliet's strong personality jumps off of the page and the relationships she builds along the way are tangible. I highly recommend this book to those looking for their next fantasy read with new cultures, light magic, intrigue, and evil kings who must be overthrown!" - Goodreads Reviewer

"I cannot overstate how much I loved this book! An alternate world, a realistic heroine, political intrigue, raiders, secrets, rebellion, The Unknown...so many wonderful story elements come together to create this beautiful fantasy novel. Juliet feels like a genuine person and I couldn't help but connect with her as she faces countless internal and external struggles fighting to survive in a world that is not her own. This book definitely pulls at your emotions as you feel Juliet's pain and wonder who she can trust. I was hooked from beginning to end and am so excited to continue the story in Roots Unearthed. An absolute must-read!" - Amazon Reviewer