The Lore Wielder - (The Light-Wielders) by Leslie Montaño (Paperback)

About the Book

The battle for Opal's life has already begun. Now, she must choose where she belongs. Noura has one purpose outside the Rim, a mission that hasn't been given in years. This book includes 2 maps and 5 character illustrations.

Book Synopsis

The battle for Opal's life has already begun. In a world planted from tragedy, with an everlasting-beauty lost, and legends reawakening, something sinister beckons to her heart. When the hope of belonging comes crashing down on her after her rite of passage as a Lore-wielder, the mark of an outcast appears on her skin. With her sister and childhood friend on a trip to another city, Nevma, Opal's dragonfly companion, is the only friend she has left. Other than the boy she keeps running into. But when he, along with the whole town of Wisptale, discovers she was rejected as a Lore-wielder, her disappointment at their budding friendship forces her to the edge of darkness. Now, she must choose where she belongs-in the truth of life or in the shadowy embrace of a lie. Her choice sends her on a forbidden quest to find The Lost Garden. It's the only way to save Nevma's life... Or is it to save her own?

Noura has one purpose outside the Rim, and it's a mission that hasn't been given in forty years. Drawn to Wisptale by two souls living there, Noura must learn to navigate life in a new world and befriend the two girls she was sent to guide. When her brother shows up, she realizes this is much bigger than Wisptale. Darkness is stirring across the water. Can she save her new friends, or will the enemy reach them first?

Review Quotes

The Lore-Wielder is such a captivating novel! The action packed storyline keeps you fully immersed while the deep themes of the book provide you food for thought for days! This book was like watching a movie in my head, Leslie's delightful writing style brings the characters and places alive in such a vivid way! The book tackles some serious topics in a way that will benefit readers. Not only are the struggles of longing for belonging and the darkness of life shown in a tangible way, Leslie's resolution of those issues creates stepping stones for the reader to apply them in real life, while showcasing just how much hope we have as believers in Christ and the comfort and aid Christ brings us. Lore-Wielder is high on my recommendation list and is a must-read! -Advanced review copy reader