Darren is the second born to both King and monster. His father beat he and his brother at any chance he got. As the second born Darren is not the heir to the throne, but his father has decided he should train to be the commander and protector of his older brother. While training to become a knight he excels, met step for step by the knight's daughter Eve. When they both show an affinity for magic Darren has a new goal: become the Black Mage and show everyone his worth. Can he overcome his family's dark tendencies to become something more?
This was a book I impulse got off BookBub back in 2017 and am only now reading. At one point I almost stopped reading because of all the physical abuse to children, but I am glad I kept reading. This book seems like it will lead to an interesting story and it highlights how different children react to trauma. One immolates while the other does the opposite of their upbringing. I have seen it personally and it is often what happens.
While there are possible love interests that flick in and out of this story, and I am sure there will be a permanent love interest in later books, that isn't the main point. It is more about a young man overcoming his past to embrace the future that he wants. In this case becoming the best mage possible.
I genuinely loved Eve in this book. She doesn't back down from challenges and stands up for what she wants, including other women.
This book is available on Amazon for $0.99 by clicking here. This is available on Kindle Unlimited.
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