Journey's Arcane


Fiction - Fantasy - Urban
448 Pages
Reviewed on 04/15/2024
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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

Journey's Arcane is a work of fiction in the drama, suspense, and speculative fantasy genres. Penned by author Eda Scott, the plot follows Nora's journey as she flees her past in Puth, North Dakota, only to return to Journey, Manitoba, to save the historic castle from her family's desecration. Along the way, she encounters Leon, a bartender with a mysterious past, and delves into love and mysticism as ancient legends begin to haunt her. As Nora's connection with Leon deepens, she uncovers perilous secrets that shatter her world, forcing her to confront her destiny and battle darkness to protect the town she loves. Eda Scott's enchanting novel transports us into a world filled with mystery, romance, and magic.

The atmospheric blend of folklore and mysticism gives the work a strong fantasy theme that is still well grounded in speculative reality, creating a richly textured narrative that keeps real people and their emotional journey as its core focus throughout. The character of Nora is closely narrated with great attention to detail, and her reactions in the face of tragedy and triumph are sure to resonate deeply with readers. As she navigates the challenges of her quest and confronts her inner demons, the growing dynamic between Nora and Leon truly begins to shine and challenge her further, with their relationship unfolding against the backdrop of ancient legends and perilous secrets. Eda Scott's vivid descriptions of the enchanted town of Journey were also a big highlight, immersing us in its beauty and mystery with intricate detail and lexical touches that match the mood of the novel perfectly. Overall, Journey's Arcane is a spellbinding tale of love, destiny, and the power of courage in the face of darkness, and I’d highly recommend it to adventure fans everywhere.

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This book was such a captivating read with twists and turns around every corner! What a great debut novel for Eda Scott! Thank you Eda and Atmosphere Press!

TROPES/THEMES:
Touch her & die
Found family
Egyptian & Norse mythology
Mysticism
Second Act Breakup
Unexpected love
Multiple men fighting over FMC

Synopsis: Nora, a lighthearted goofy girl from Puth, sets out to leave behind her old life and make a new name for herself. First Nora seeks to stop her narcissistic family from ruining a historical castle that she grew up loving its history and its story of holding out for true love. This story has vibes of historical fiction meets paranormal romance and elements of mysticism and mythology. Along the way, Nora quickly finds unexpected love through a mysterious bartender, but it is not met without huge obstacles including overcoming the impossible, visions of King Leon’s past, threats to her mental wellbeing and life. Throughout the journey, Nora finds the family she always deserved. How far is Nora willing to go to fight for love and preserve the secrets of the castle and Journey?

Likes: Nora, Leon, the Hughes, found family, Journey’s small town community, the mysticism, the mythology