A Summer of Destiny

Defenders of the Realm

De: Marie-Hélène Lebeault

Narrado por: Zane Boyer

Discover a tale where love and magic intertwine, as Penelope and Raven journey through mystical realms, facing their deepest fears and embracing their extraordinary destiny.

A Clean YA Fantasy Romance

Follow Penelope and Raven as they navigate treacherous marshes, encounter mythical creatures, and confront their deepest fears. From searching for the skin of the Emerald Rattleback to unraveling ancient mysteries in dream worlds, their bond grows stronger with each adventure. Witness the transformation of Raven, a gorgon, as they find solace and embrace their true self. Join them in restoring balance to a world teetering on the edge of magic's fading power. "A Summer of Destiny" is a tale that reminds us that destiny is not always what we expect, but true love and courage can overcome any challenge.

A Summer of Destiny is the fourth Fantasy Romance Novella in the Defenders of the Realm series. This novella is best listened to after book 4, The Quest for the Kraken’s Ink.

Have you listened to the prequel? Listen to A Journey to Power!

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Eye opening

Okay I’m guessing I missed the memo in the very first book ha ha! This Novella just made all the titles & adventures that have happened so far “click”. Ok soo, in case you read my other reviews on this series the titles of the books are items the witches in the series need to create their spell books! While this is not always clear in the story it is certainly made clear in this Novella. Penelope & Raven go on a summer quest to retrieve all the items that Raven will need to complete her spell book. She has arrived late to the academy for reasons you know by now. So in an effort to help Her catch up to the rest of the witches in her class the 2 decide to spend the summer together traveling & gathering the supplies needed. The Rattleback skin, Sacred Tree Bark, & a Roc Feather. This Novella is a must read in between the last 2 novels. It has information you need to understand parts of book 5.
This is an amazing Novella. I’m loving the character development. A great book series so far.

An Imbalance in Magic?

I was entertained by this short novella. I enjoyed all the adventures that Penelope and Raven experienced as they delved into a deeper understanding of one another and looked for answers as to what a fated mate bonding really meant. I admired the creativity of the worldbuilding which included unusual creatures and altered consciousness. I was entertained by Zane Boyer's narration, and his performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to leave this review which included my honest opinions regarding this tale.

Magical and immersive w/ pure, adventurous bliss!

"A Summer of Destiny" by Marie-Hélène Lebeault, narrated by Zane Boyer, is a delightful fantasy romance that enchants from start to finish. Lebeault's writing is magical and immersive, perfectly complemented by Boyer's captivating narration. Dive into this spellbinding journey with Penelope and Raven—it's pure, adventurous bliss!

What does it mean to be me?

What does it mean to be me? This novel is about staying true to life's challenges. I liked that we can accept our path to help others no matter what we need to be. Being different can be just what you need to complement and support other views.
The narrator did a fantastic job of bringing the story to life and conveying all of the characters' emotions in his portrayal.

So good

A deeper look into Raven and Penelope! A great novella that fills in some extra scenes between some of the characters, and begins to answer some lingering questions! I love this series, Raven has really grown on me, even more so now.