Donnelly's Kinderra Saga (Trine Rising: Book 1, Trine Fallacy: Book 2, and Trine Revelation: Book 3) have won the hearts and minds of reads and critics alike. The trilogy has earned more than 18 literary awards so far.

Not all gifts are blessings...

Sixteen-summer-old Mirana Pinal is one of the few to have ever possessed all three magical powers of the Aspects. She has terrifying visions, however, that if she wields her powers, her homeland of Kinderra will be destroyed—through her. Desperate to keep her dark fate from unfolding, she tells no one about her destructive destiny but her beloved Teague Beltran, a young apprentice herbsman born without powers. When Mirana receives alarming premonitions of an enemy attack on Kinderra, she is forced to reveal to her people that she is a Trine to warn them of the impending assault. As the Kinderrans fight to hold armies of a cunning and ruthless enemy warlord at bay, Mirana must decide if using her powers will aid her people—or will bring them more peril.

Here's what reviewers are saying:

Donnelly's novel is set in a strikingly well-conceived fantasy world. Gifted--or cursed--with a trifecta of powers, Mirana Pinal is one of a select few tasked with an enormous moral responsibility. Readers will become fully immersed in Mirana's narrative as she struggles to come to terms with her potential for restoration or destruction. [The author] excels at crafting a seamless narrative that conveys the unique parameters of the universe at-hand through dialogue, character introspection, and balanced exposition. Descriptions are lyrical, vivid, and nicely polished. Mirana's behavior, thought processes, and motivations are clear and authentic. Villainous characters and allies are portrayed with nuance and dimension, while the world of Kinderra emerges as an engrossing character in its own right. -- 9.5/10 Critic’s Rating – BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly (Quarter Finalist)

Donnelly’s gripping narrative expertly immerses readers in the various character’s inner conflict as they try to deal with the precarious situations life throws their way. She exhaustively draws Mirana and Teague’s individual journeys while building an expansive fantasy world, and in doing so, she succeeds at crafting a gripping, multifaceted plot, with intricate, authentic characters at its center struggling with their individual weights. Along the way, the vividly written action sequences and tear-jerking moments of silence keep readers engrossed. Excellent execution of the plot, deadly betrayals, and shocking twists make the pages fly as the narrative builds to a climax which increases readers’ fervor for the next installment. This unforgettable tale of friendship, love, duty, responsibility, trust, betrayal, and insanity proves impossible to put down. -- The Prairies Book Review

Donnelly’s latest installment pushes her meticulously crafted narrative to a dramatic peak. The Trine novels’ depiction of good versus evil—and the compromises made for the sake of each—is a heartfelt, streamlined alternative to the one found in the unwieldy Star Wars franchise. The author’s skill with revelatory character arcs and tightly woven suspense sets this saga apart from countless other series featuring fantasy worlds that draw on similar inspirations. -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

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