Anna, the Princess, and the Pendant

De: J. E. London

Narrado por: Juanelle Louise Holl

Seventeen-year-old Anna Elizabeth Owens is a typical teenage girl growing up in Morrisville, North Carolina, until the day her great-grandmother requests her presence at her bedside. In her late seventies, the older woman has a special gift for Anna and she shares a mysterious message.

Tonight, as my journey in this world ends, so begins your journey into the vast world of dreams. After tonight, your dreams will take you to places of your wildest imaginations. Just remember, we all have good and bad dreams. Henceforth, both good and bad journeys will lead you to your destination.

While living in parallel worlds of dreams and reality, Anna discovers the power of love with a young man named Alex, and Princess Isis discovers the pain of sacrifice on her journey for survival. Eventually, she must choose between the throne and her one true love: a slave named Amon.

Laden with intrigue, romance, action, and adventure, this powerful tale explores Annas coming-of-age experience from a young girl to a young woman while enthralled in the adventures of her dreams.

©2017 Jessica Green (P)2024 Jessica Green

Fascinating Love Story

First, the story is genuinely remarkable. How J. E. London merged historical aspects through dreams was surprising and intrigued me. I even researched the history of the Suso people described in the book and found that the tribe really existed during the 12 and 13 centuries. How remarkable is that? At first, I found the phrase his heart beat in rhythm with mine redundant until I grasped that their paired heartbeats symbolized how they were meant to be together. Their heartbeats were leading them to each other like a beacon. Then, I thought it was pretty clever. The book is like two love stories in one about a 17-year-old's coming-of-age tale for young adults. Although I am fully grown, I truly loved the story and how J. E. London merged the dream world and reality into a brilliant ending using the pendant and the wolf as intricate parts that intertwined the two stories. Young adults and many adults who love fantasy will love this book.

Reality Shifting Adventure

Teenage Anna Elizabeth Owens receives a mysterious gift and final words from her dying grandmother. As she grows into adulthood, she navigates sacrifice, love, and adventure, weaving between the worlds of dreams and reality.

Author J.E. London skillfully crafts a coming-of-age narrative brimming with adventure, self-discovery, and a thoughtful exploration of moral choices and beliefs. Each character is thoughtfully developed, and the richly detailed situations they encounter contribute to a compelling adventure. The relationships are genuine, and the dialogue is realistic. While the plot twists may be anticipated, they deliver surprising outcomes. The romance is tastefully portrayed and entirely believable. The storyline transitions seamlessly between reality and dreams, maintaining a smooth and engaging flow throughout.

The narrator, Juanelle Louise Holl delivers a captivating performance, bringing the story to life with clarity, energy, and passion. Her dynamic cadence and expressive delivery enhance the narrative, while her well-timed pauses add depth, suspense, and authenticity, making for an engaging listening experience.

This immersive and engaging experience keeps listeners captivated, seamlessly drawing them into the story through skillful reality shifts.

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