About the Book

 


Book:  Child of Prophecy

Author: T.E. Bradford

Genre:  YA Fantasy

Release Date: August 31, 2018

How far would you go to fit in? Another world?

Fifteen-year-old Nova Hawthorne has a unique trait that sets her apart, yet she wants nothing more than to be normal and fit in.

She soon finds out that there’s a very real reason why she feels so out of place in this world—she’s from another one. And prophecy says she is destined to destroy them both.

Armed only with a magic she does not yet understand and the synesthesia no one else does, she must race to figure out how to stop prophecy from unfolding, find a father she’s never met and discover who she really is. Is it truly our differences that make us who we are? How can you be strong when you’re broken? And what happens when your actions bring about the very destruction you’ve been fighting to prevent?



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About the Author

 


Tracy is a writer, singer-songwriter, cancer survivor and proud wife and mother. Her speculative fiction stories have featured in publications such as Deep Magic, including the Best of Deep Magic collection. Her Divide Series books, a Teen Fantasy series debuted in 2018 with Child of Prophecy – Book One. Child of Destiny – Book Two is set to release in November 2019. Her short-story Written in the Stars, a Kindled Legends story, was a number one new release and International Best Seller.

Born and raised in Central New York, Tracy will tell you her parents gave her the two best tools in her arsenal by reading to her as a child and raising her in a Christian household. In spite of the long CNY winters she continues to live there with the husband God created especially for her, and the son who is her forever best story.

“I believe true magic can be found in the things we see and do every day. Life is hard enough. Stories should transport us to another time and place. A magical place, where we can stretch out a hand and touch the wonder of God’s universe.” –T.E. Bradford

 More from Tracy

 

You’ll find music woven into nearly all my stories. This is especially true in the Divide Series books, as our heroine Nova has something called Synesthesia – a condition where your senses may overlap or cross. In Nova’s case, she can see sounds. Cool, right? On her journeys, she’ll encounter plenty of musical elements, but perhaps none as special as…

THE SONG OF THE HIGH KING

There is a King on a great golden throne
His beauty and magic so great none can know
He waits and He watches His children below
Waiting to see them all come safely home.

Travel high! Travel low! Travel through that great light
In the vastness between, where His city shines bright
Travel with Him and you’ll travel no more
Rest on the sands of His celestial shore.

Drink from the fountain that never runs dry
Eat from His table’s bountiful supply
Look in His face, trace the lines of His scars
They never were His wounds… they always were ours.

Travel high! Travel low! Travel through that great light
In the vastness between, where His city shines bright
Travel with Him and you’ll travel no more
Rest on the sands of His celestial shore.
Rest on the sands of His celestial shore.
 

My Review

 
As I’ve mentioned before, fantasy is low on the list of genres I read. I have always preferred historical fiction instead, so I’ve been purposely challenging myself to read more books this year to fill in the gaps of my reading repertoire. For the most part, it’s been a gratifying experience. Fantasy is still not my favorite genre, but I have enjoyed reading some of it occasionally, including this book.

T.E. Bradford does not shy away from confronting and dispelling common fantasy myths with her novel, “Child of Prophecy.” The first in The Divide series, this story is geared toward teenagers and young adults, but I enjoyed it and think that other adults will also. This is an intricate story, but its complexity does not make it difficult to read. I was quickly drawn into the story and wanted to know what happened next and how things played out. I have heard of synesthesia before and find it utterly fascinating. I can generally “read” people and pick up their emotions because of my personality type, but nothing like what Nova Hawthorne does in the story. I sympathized with Nova and how she had a difficult time standing up for herself, and I really loved that Bradford portrayed characters with disabilities. Including bullying makes this a truly timely book that young people will be able to relate to and engage with. The Christian element is subtle, with echoes of C.S. Lewis, and I would have liked to see it presented a bit more boldly, but overall I enjoyed this foray into the world of Thea.  

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

Blog Stops

 

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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 25

Artistic Nobody, February 26 (Author Interview)

deb’s Book Review, February 26

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Inklings and notions, February 28

For Him and My Family, February 29

Wishful Endings, March 1 (Author Interview)

April Hayman, Author, March 1

Blogging With Carol, March 2

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 3

Pause for Tales, March 4

Blossoms and Blessings, March 5 (Author Interview)

 

Giveaway

 

To celebrate her tour, Tracy is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card, as well as the prequel and a couple of other surprise goodies (think musical)!!
 
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.