ARC Review: Zhara by S. Jae-Jones
YA Fantasy
Zhara
Book Info
Released Date: August 1st
Publication: Wednesday
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
“The guardians of dawn are such more than a hidden society.”
When I heard about this book over social media, I was kind of hesitant, but intriguing as well. Why do you ask? Because they mention it gives off a sailor moon vibe, which I never watched before, but I’m always willing to read any new young adult fantasy books.
Guardians of Dawn: Zhara brings hidden societies into light when darker forces are trying to overpower the throne. Magicians in the kingdom. That’s where the guardians of dawn come in. They are the hidden magician's society that does their best in protecting the realms. And they are going to have a hard job when there is a plague of monsters around the kingdom.
Zhara has always done her best in being a ‘good girl’ for her family. It’s tiresome to always be a ‘good girl’ when you are not living your life. I think that’s what pushes Zhara to discover more of her magic and place in guardians of dawn. It may be a far stretch since her evil step-mother is trying to tighten the reins on her. Zhara just needs to take courage for her future, especially since she catches the eye of a certain prince, Han.
Han may be the prince in the kingdom, but he is bidding his time until it’s his time to reign. Why? Because the kingdom and its people are dying with the current ruler, and he can't do anything until it’s his time to rule. Besides, Han has other things to worry about, like his brother.
Han is trying his best to save his brother. His brother is a magician, just like his mother, but it’s very dangerous in their kingdom. Magic is forbidden, and they executed anyone who possesses it. So Han is desperate to find anyone to help. He knows that there is a hidden magician's society, guardians of dawn. And he is going to find them with the help of Zhara.
The guardians of dawn are such more than a hidden society. They are powerful in their own magic with protecting the realms while helping their people as well. And it comes in handy when Han and Zhara need it. They each have something to give, especially if they want to avoid the plague of the monsters roaming around the kingdoms.
