Fangtastic Books: Spotlight and Giveaway Henge by Realm Lovejoy

Henge

Le Fay Series

Book One

Realm Lovejoy

Genre: YA Fantasy

Number of pages: 350

Word Count: 70,000

Cover Artist: Realm Lovejoy

Book Description:

Inspired by one of the greatest legends of all time…

Modern-day Camelot. Where knights no longer carry swords. Magic is dangerous. And those who seek control are not to be trusted.

Sixteen-year-old Morgan le Fay is a fire user. An ordinary girl with an extraordinary skill, she has the ability to create and command fire at will. Her dream is to become the Maven—the right hand of the future King Arthur. In the chance of a lifetime, Morgan is selected to join Arthur’s Round, an elite group of young magic users from which the new Maven will be chosen.

Along with the other fire, water, and wind users in Arthur’s Round, Morgan is rigorously trained and tested. The handsome Merlin, a brilliant water user, takes a particular interest in her. Is his friendship to be trusted, or is Merlin simply trying to win the position of Maven for himself? Among the many rivals Morgan faces is the current Maven, Mordred, who seems determined to see her fail.

But Morgan has a secret—years ago, her mother was executed for using fire magic, and Morgan’s desire for justice makes her more than ready to take on the challenge before her. Can she prevail in Camelot’s tests of survival and magic? Only time—and Morgan’s powerful fire—will tell.

Realm Lovejoy’s modern Arthurian series features one of literature’s most complicated and powerful female figures. Henge is the first book in the LE FAY series, and—like Morgan le Fay’s magic—it is sure to dazzle and amaze.

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Excerpt 3:

The cafeteria is bustling as always. Like clockwork, everyone goes on break at the same time. People line up at serving counters and then quickly fill up the rows and rows of tables. The room smells of stew and cobbler. Merlin emerges from the south doorway and makes his way to the food line. He glances at his watch. Just as I approach to join the line behind him, Vivian cuts me off. “Merlin, I hear you saved Guinevere’s life,” she says.

Merlin knits his brow. “Well, it wasn’t really me…”

“Everyone saw your water magic,” Vivian insists.

I roll my eyes. Vivian pushes her flawlessly straight locks back and gazes at him coolly. Is she really impressed? It’s hard to tell. But when she looks at him again, there is a sparkle in her eye and a crack of a genuine smile. Vivian is a mystery—she keeps her mouth shut during lectures. When she does speak, her voice is clear as a bell.

Everyone studies Merlin with awe. The chef behind the counter declares that Merlin should have his meals on the house for a whole month. People line up behind me whispering of his heroic deeds, putting the fire out on the lab, and saving Guinevere. I tighten my lips. Am I invisible to everyone? Is Merlin truly that much more in the foreground than me?

Merlin begins to reply, but the crowd becomes distracted and hushes when a knight enters the cafeteria. Sir Lancelot. People part for him as he looks around with commanding eyes. The girls all smile at him, hoping to catch his attention. He scans around for several seconds, then, he meets my eyes. My mouth goes dry. The whole room watches as he walks up to me, and it’s as if everything is happening in slow motion. As he approaches, I feel that I am getting smaller and smaller.

“Ms. le Fay,” he says. “I apologize for interrupting your break. Do you have a moment?”

“Yes, sir,” I reply, barely finding my voice. Merlin raises his brow at Lancelot. Vivian gapes, spellbound.

Lancelot motions for me to follow him. My walk is mechanical as my heart races with each step. Everyone is staring. Has Sir Lancelot recognized my good work at the fire scene or am I in more trouble? We pass by Isolde, who holds a tray in one hand. She hastily tucks a wavy strand of hair behind her ear with her free hand. “Good day, Sir Lancelot,” she says.

Lancelot nods in her direction, which causes her to blush furiously. Once he’s past, she glares at me.