Winds of Courage

A Mage's Apprentice, Book 1

By: Melanie Cellier

Narrated by: Kira Fixx

Delphine possesses great power—too much power for the daughter of farmers. The Mage’s Guild would eagerly take her, but she wants nothing to do with its arrogant and self-centered members. That is, until her friend is abducted in front of her.

Now Delphine needs her power, but to access it, she’ll have to apprentice herself to a traveling master. Amara is willing to take Delphine, but Delphine has a secret—one that will cripple her apprenticeship before it even begins. And once she leaves home, the secrets keep mounting.

On the road, Delphine’s healing power wins her a new friend—a wild fox she names Ember—but it also catches the attention of the dangerous man who abducted her friend, and of Nik, the mysterious mage hunting him. Now Delphine herself is in danger, and Nik might be her only way out. But first she has to overcome her crippling secrets and convince Nik that together they can be stronger than apart.

If you enjoy strong heroines, fantasy worlds, adventure, and clean romance, then try A Mage’s Apprentice, set in the same world as the completed Mage’s Influence series.

©2023 Melanie Cellier (P)2023 Luminant Publications

Loved the whole thing!

I really liked her story line/plot. It always kept me guessing and very intriguing to find out what would happen next. Couldn’t put it down!

Repeating Themes

If you enjoyed her last two set of mage stories, this will be up your alley. This has better character development and it's easier to enjoy the main character. Different universe and magical system, but many of the themes from before repeat themselves over the three titles: political intrigue, class hierarchies, secret romance, magic aided disasters (storms/blight), main character with unique powers. The plot line is a little less linear and the story is more interesting despite the familiar elements.

Couldn't put it down

I listen while at work overnights, I normally love more adult romances when it comes to novels instead of manga. These books are the fantasy shojos of american novels and I love Melanie's work. suffering from depression and thinking that the world is dark enough, I crave happily ever after is like these. Well I assume this is going to be a happily ever after, considering her other books. And man! How does she keep creating unique Magic systems?! So much fun to hear the rules and how our beloved characters might break them. Her books so far have ALL been a good read/listen. Can't recommend her enough! Oh and this book of course. I wanna know what happens to Nick and Delphine in the future. How else does she use her power? How does Nick redeem himself? How do they work out? Can't wait to read the rest!

Excited

I am so excited this story in continuing! I love that some of the original characters are playing a part! I can’t wait to read the others!

More Intrigue!

Another great story from Melanie Cellier! I’m eager to read the rest of the series.

Delightfully engaging fantasy

I admire Melanie Cellier, as she is an excellent writer and world-builder. But, unexpectedly, this may be the one, and the series, I love the most, elevating it to five stars. I was completely engaged the entire time, never getting bored, and not getting overly anxious. It was the exact escapism I needed this week! I have started the second in the series. I listened to the Audible version, and absolutely loved the narration by Kira Fixx. It was one of the best narrators I ever encountered.

I very much enjoy reading about all the major characters (except the one evil mystery man). I was taken aback by the revealment near the end. Really loved the focus on healing as well as plant magic. Cannot say enough fine things about this excellent book. Highly recommended!

Good book

I bought this book because I enjoyed the spoken mage series. While this book did not grab me the same way the spoken mage and hidden mage did, I still enjoyed the story. I may yet purchase the next book to continue the series.

Love This!

Excited to continue in this Mage world. Characters and storyline are very interesting and keep your attention. Narrator is decent. Starting book 2 now, hope 3 releases soon!

Amazing

Another well written book so glad to hear this story continuing can’t wait to read the next 2 I love everything you write 😊

Very teenage book!

The main character spends to whole book blaming her father and what he might of held back from her. Let it go!!
Very slow, an effort to finish!!