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Lara Lee is a mother of three, wife of the coolest Latin teacher you'll ever meet, HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) longsword fighter, blogger, and a professional graphic designer with a master’s degree in special education. She has published five young adult fantasy fiction novels with the first one, Gryphendale, receiving a five-star award from Reader's Favorite. She has also published short stories in anthologies and multiple magazines and is a full member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). Currently, she lives in Texas with her family and cat who all participate in her random schemes.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Secrets of Cinnamon Cinderguard is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres. Penned by author Lara Lee, the plot follows seventeen-year-old Cinnamon, who hides numerous secrets beneath her facade of wit and humor. Desiring safety and a new life as a servant, she finds herself entangled in a plot to assassinate a mad prince and an Undine Ambassador, threatening the Huldra kingdom's stability. As she discovers her past ties to a secret society, Cinnamon realizes her secrets are just the beginning of a larger conspiracy involving ancient Seraphim and the risk of the Huldra nation's extinction.
Author Lara Lee has crafted a delightful journey through a fantastically well-described fantasy world filled with intrigue and heart. Released as a standalone adventure and love story within the author’s enchanting faerie world of Gryphendale, this particular narrative expertly blends elements of mystery, humor, and romance in the fantasy setting with realistic grounding and logic. Cinnamon's journey of self-discovery and resilience against adversity resonates deeply thanks to the close attention to detail, allowing readers to sit on her shoulder as she learns and experiences the world. The vibrant cast of ensemble characters and richly detailed settings are given similar attention to detail to populate her world with captivating people, places, and concepts. It’s easy to see YA readers everywhere falling in love with this world and getting emotionally invested in the character-driven narrative from start to finish. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend The Secrets of Cinnamon Cinderguard as a compelling and memorable read that leaves a lasting impression, suitable for YA fantasy fans everywhere to enjoy.
