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Reviewed by Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite
Protector of Legends: Raven’s Story by Deanna King is a mystical ride through time, from the perspective of the Native American people. Raven Kangee was born into a family touched by magic and mystical powers. Both her parents had traveled through time and Raven was conceived during one of their journeys over a century earlier, despite being born in the 21st century. Intensely proud of her Native American heritage, she had given little thought to the mystical tales of the spirit world and time travel told by her parents and aunts. That is until she came into the possession of four mysterious books that would set her off on a journey through time to fulfill not only her destiny but would also allow her to find her true self. With her beloved cousin Chay, Raven is hurled back through time, moving effortlessly between various historical periods where she uncovers her missions; to ensure the safety of someone critical to the history of Native Americans. Her path will take her to various tribes and differing periods where she will meet many famous Native American individuals whose future she must safeguard. She will also discover love but can that love transcend the barriers of time and will she ever find her way back home to her present time?
The premise for Protector of Legends is compelling and fascinating. Author Deanna King has created a marvelous, magical, mystical world in which her protagonist Raven can effortlessly move, without direction on her part, to protect and safeguard the future of her Native American people. The paths that Raven intersects and the well-known historical figures she meets and interacts with give the narrative the ring of believability which is essential in any story relating to mysticism and time travel. I particularly appreciated Raven’s time spent in Germany where she was tasked with protecting one of the famous Navajo Code Talkers and ensuring his survival from the German forces. The romance side was beautifully presented and added a dash of realism that helped round out Raven’s story. Whilst the plot was essentially about Raven and her two companions ensuring that history was fulfilled, the underlying narrative was also about Raven finding herself, her direction in life, and most importantly, finding love. As a child conceived whilst her parents were on their time travel journey, it was fitting that Raven would also find this love in another century. I loved the spiritual nature of the tale and that many of the important figures whom she met also had encounters with Raven’s aunts as well as her parents. The story flows seamlessly from one historical encounter to the next. With a descriptive but conversational writing style, the reader will be carried effortlessly on Raven’s epic journey through time. I was unable to put this book down and read it in one sitting. Highly recommended.
