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Banned: A Preview of Running Toward Illumia Kindle Edition

by Angel Leya (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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I couldn’t let my tribe starve... But a unicorn?

Turns out they’re hungry enough to ignore the old warnings, but young huntress Astrea can’t live with herself if the curse wipes them out before the famine does.

And even if she could, her parents are leaving her no choice.

But taking their only source of food won’t sit well with her people, the Banned. The old tribe song rings in her ears: Where do the Banned go when home’s no longer home?

Astrea has only ever wanted to belong in her outlawed redheaded tribe, but the carrot rinse for her hair and sap freckles she frequently tattoos herself with can't mask her physical differences -- or the differences rooted deep inside. She fears protecting those she loves will only solidify the feeling that she's an outsider.

Somehow, she needs to fix this.

Banned is the expanded part one of Running Toward Illumia, which first appeared in the young adult anthology, That Moment When....

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    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    51 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 7, 2017
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"In no time at all, we're on board for a thrilling ride with this uncertain young woman and a sarcastic unicorn." - Chrys Cymri, author of the Penny White series

From the Author

As a teen girl, fiction books kept me going. They kept me company when I was feeling lonely or dejected. They carried me through some very difficult times in my life.

So when I set out to create this ya epic fantasy, I wanted to fulfill that in others, while also addressing that same sense of rejection and despondency I felt.

We first find Astrea as she's hunting a unicorn, desperate to fit in with her tribe. But as she comes of age, she finds herself banned and banished from the place she's always called home.

She must find her courage and sense of belonging if she's ever to truly come into the strong woman she has always wanted to be.

I hope you'll stick with me through the process. I've split the book into several parts. Lost, Part 2 of Running Toward Illumia is now available, and I hope to have the rest published within the next few months. So check out this free ebook and let me know what you think. It will help so much as I forge ahead with the rest of the story.

And thanks for being incredibly you!

In Creativity
Angel Leya

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0778S3SXB
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2642 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 51 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Angel Leya

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Angel Leya is a hopeless romantic who’s been dreaming about her OTP (one true pairing) for as long as she can remember. She’s a lover of the paranormal and believer in the supernatural, and she infuses all her stories with at least a touch of that magic.

Leya is a USA Today bestselling author and Readers’ Favorite 5-star recipient. Her claim to letters came from joining the Shifter Academy universe with four other incredible authors, all of whom are bestsellers and/or award winners in the paranormal romance and urban fantasy genres.

When not writing, she can be found reading, binging on sweets, and reigning over her four beautiful children like the evil queen she’s always wanted to be (just ask them). Although she tries to read widely, she prefers her books from the young adult category, like JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Suzanne Collin’s Hunger Games, and AL Knorr’s Elemental Origins series.

To learn more and get free books from Leya, sign up for her newsletter at: www.AngeLeya.com/free-gifts.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Cloaked Press
5.0 out of 5 stars An outcast amongst outcasts...
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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You need to grab this book now and start a magical journey with the talented Angel Leya.

Astrea is an outcast amongst outcasts, the Banned. Her lack of red hair and freckles, a trait that seems to protect them in the mists of their forest home, make her stand out when all she wants to do is fit in. The forests of her home are lacking in sustenance of late, creating a real fear of famine and starvation. When Astrea spots a unicorn in the forest, she's thinking it's her lucky day. But, what if killing such a majestic creature brings about a worse curse then starvation?

Come get your feet wet with this quick trip into the latest realm from a talented writer. I'll be quickly moving on to the next book in the series.
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LM Schlegel
4.0 out of 5 stars A sarcastic unicorn makes a good traveling companion
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
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Younglings will love the start of this fantasy adventure. The heroine is a hunter, yet mystery surrounds her true origins--she can communicate telepathically with a unicorn, for example. The unicorn she captures brings the first moral question, will she risk the curse that comes with killing a unicorn in order to save her starving village? The dialogue contains lingo and sarcasm that exists in the culture of some of today's youths. Context in this short story is appropriate for middle grade and up, at least so far. The longer story will be released in sections/parts, so be prepared for an abrupt ending here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice beginning.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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This is a nice beginning of what is hopefully a n interesting story. interesting characters and a unique society make for an interesting read.
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Iris Chacon
4.0 out of 5 stars Magical Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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The author immerses us in the Mist and surrounds us with the culture of the Banned folk within the first few pages. From then on, the adventures of the heroine and her companion unicorn keep us totally enthralled. Only problem with this “book” is that it’s too short and seems to be a preview of the next story in the “series.” Really, this “series” is only one book, broken up into sequential short stories to trap readers into buying the rest of the book.
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Susan B
4.0 out of 5 stars QA quick and enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017
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Astrea, the female lead, belongs to a tribe of people known as the "banned," consisting of people evicted from from the main city. Astrea leaves the tribe, after freeing a unicorn, that she had caught, saving it from being eaten by the tribe. She is traveling to the main city. And this is the start of an three books arc, which is good because I have a lot of questions about what happened after this book ends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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I love the book and wish that there was more
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Thank you for letting me read this book I love the book
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Aviar Savijon
5.0 out of 5 stars Banned: A Young Adult Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
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A well written fantasy adventure. A grand story that I really enjoyed. I Loved it! Get your copy now it's wonderful
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sassy and Magical
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
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first very adorable cover, this story is perfect for the YA crowd and even people my age who love magical books. I enjoyed every page.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a fantasy novel!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2017
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A great start to an adventure fantasy novel! The story draws you in very quickly as Astrea captures a unicorn to feed her starving village, and then quite rightly has second thoughts. In no time we're off on a journey with an uncertain young hunter and a sarcastic unicorn. I look forward to the next installment!
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