The Rite of Abnegation The Rite of Wands Book 2 by Mackenzie Flohr - YA Fantasy - Spotlight - Giveaway


The Rite of Abnegation 

The Rite of Wands Book 2 

by Mackenzie Flohr 

Genre: YA Fantasy 


When Lochlann becomes nervous about his upcoming Rite of Wands ceremony, his brother Mierta McKinnon reassures him everything will be okay. But when Lochlann staggers out of his ceremony and refuses to use magic, Mierta McKinnon is determined to find out what really happened.

Meanwhile, the kingdom of Vandolay is under attack by a dangerous, unidentified creature, and Mierta’s father, Mortain McKinnon, requests his son’s assistance to help aid the injured.

But the people of Vandolay aren’t the only ones Mierta must save when someone he holds dear comes face-to-face with the creature and their life hangs in the balance.

Now Mierta must draw upon his strength and his newly acquired magic skills to defeat a dangerous foe and save everyone from death.


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The Rite of Wands 
The Rite of Wands Book 1


One boy…one Rite… And a world of deadly secrets that could change the course of history—forever
And so begins the tale of Mierta McKinnon. When a horrible fate reveals itself during his Rite of Wands ceremony, he must find a way to change not only his destiny but also the land of Iverna’s.

Forbidden from revealing the future he foresees to anyone, he is granted a wand and his magical powers, but still must master the realm of magic in order to save himself and those he loves.

But Mierta is not the only one with secrets…especially when it’s impossible to know who to trust.


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About the Author

2019 Author Academy Awards: Top 10 Finalist - Fantasy

2018 Literary Classics Awards Gold Medal Winner: Best Young Adult Fantasy Novel

2018 Imadjinn Award for Best Fantasy Novel

2018 International Book Awards Finalist in the Fiction: Fantasy

2017 Foreword INDIES Book of Year Awards Silver Medal Winner: Fantasy

Mackenzie is the award-winning author of the young adult fantasy series The Rite of Wands. A storyteller at heart, she loves to inspire the imagination. Mackenzie makes her home in Michigan, where she is currently penning her next adventure.

You can follow her on her publisher's page at:
https://www.bhcpress.com/Author_Mackenzie_Flohr.html





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Comments

  1. DarleneApril 16, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    These fastasy books sound like they would be great to read, although scary still great.

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    1. Mackenzie FlohrApril 16, 2020 at 4:10 PM

      It's more of a psychological scare than anything mostly because the main character has to deal with issues that we're seeing in our own world today. When you decide to pick them up, I hope you enjoy!

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  2. Jeanna MassmanApril 17, 2020 at 3:22 AM

    I love the cover! The colors are beautiful!

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    1. Mackenzie FlohrApril 17, 2020 at 6:34 PM

      Thank you, Jeanna! I am very fortunate to have such a great publisher that knows how to show off my work the best.

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  3. Jodi HunterApril 18, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    This sounds like a really good book.

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