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Gems of Fire: A Young Adult Fantasy Paperback – November 13, 2018

by Diane Samson (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Forbidden gems. Evil lords. Enchanted beasts. A reluctant assassin.

Princess Anna can never escape the castle's cold walls and scorning disapproval of her father and his brute royal counsel, Seamus. She'll always live in the shadow of her late mother, the queen. Will they ever see her for who she really is?

A riding accident lands Anna in the hands of traders who sell her as a slave in distant Kasdod to none other than her father's enemy, Lord Anwar. After overhearing a dangerous plot to conquer Sunderland and kill the royal family, Anna must escape and warn her father, even if it means facing her greatest enemy.

With the doom looming over her, Anna is approached by a dangerous man in the dark. He claims to want to help her, but can she trust him with her secrets? The perils of the journey ahead will push Anna to the limit and answer the one question that has always plagued her...
Will she ever be enough?
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  1. Print length
    306 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Diane E. Samson
  4. Publication date
    November 13, 2018
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.69 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1621358089
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1621358084
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"A BREATHTAKING JOURNEY into ROYAL COURTS, slavery, escape, WAR, and LOVE. This book has it all. This is a great story of one little girl that has some of the worst luck in the world. She never meets her father's expectations and hates her father's counselor for very personal reasons. This story crosses DESERTS and DARK FORESTS and has a HANDSOME savior to rescue her. Diane Samson has written a tremendous novel that needs at least one follow-on. Anna hasn't yet become the queen she is destined to become." ★★★★★ Goodreads review

"From the first page—the horse race with Anna riding Farley I was HOOKED. I set up my phone to read the book aloud to me. I found myself looking forward to chores just to get to hear the story. The ending is longer than I am used to, and wraps up in a satisfying way. In fact, I just bought book 2 in the series, Valley of Bones. Can't wait!!" ★★★★★ Amazon review

"A TOUGH PRINCESS who despite great suffering never gives up. I really loved Anna's DETERMINATION and HEART. You'll find ADVENTURE, HIGH STAKES, and ROMANCE in the midst of such horrible circumstances. A solid plot with a story that stayed with me. ★★★★★ Goodreads review

About the Author

Diane E. Samson is the author of Gems of Fire. She was lucky enough to grow up on acreage just north of Kansas City, Missouri, with horses and dogs in the backyard. When she wasn't dreaming of Narnia, she was outside riding her horse, training her dog or spending time swimming at the lake. Her love of words led her to earn a degree in magazine journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She subsequently worked as a reporter, editor and in public rela-tions. After moving around the country, she has returned to the Kansas City area where she lives with her husband, chil-dren and dog. She will never be without a golden retriever.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Diane E. Samson (November 13, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621358089
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621358084
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.69 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Kristine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure! Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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Love how the story opens with Anna and her horse. The beginning of a great adventure that extends to slave quarters, castles, desserts, dark forests,… Anna uses her wit and strength of character to not only escape but save others in the process. Was hooked from page one. Excited that it is the first in a series!
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hayeshfc
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for tweenies and up.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019
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My wife and I both read and very much enjoyed Gems of Fire even though we are 30 years or so past the target audience. Elements of The Lord of the Rings and Mistborne couple with the authors intimate knowledge of horsemanship.

Ready for the rest of the series!
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J. Hamblin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book. It had romance, action and suspence. l got completely caught up in the storyline wanting to see what was going to happen to Anna next. Hopefully there is a sequel coming!
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Christine Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars It will not disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
I read the other two books in this series already, but then I had to look up the first one so I could close the loop. Yeah, a little backwards, but I enjoyed this one anyway, as much as I did with the other two. Good writing, good action, good emotion. Probably would have enjoyed even more if I'd read them chronologically.
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Anna Grace
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, engaging for youth and adults.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
This page-turner follows a determined princess through a beautifully crafted world. I loved the story and look forward to sharing it with my 14-year-daughter. It's a clean read, and totally compelling. I look forward to the rest of the series!
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Marigolds2
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2018
I can’t wait for the next one to come out!
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