Book details
Common: Tales of the Mystics, Book One
Description
Only one person knows of the plot against the royal family and cares enough to try to stop it--the servant girl they banished.Leah spends her days scrubbing floors, polishing silver, and meekly curtsying to nobility. Nothing distinguishes her from the other commoners serving at the palace, except her red hair.And her secret friendship with Rafe, the Crown Prince of Imperia.But Leah's safe, ordinary world begins to splinter. Rafe's parents announce his betrothal to a foreign princess, and she unearths a plot to overthrow the royal family. When she reports it without proof, her life shatters completely when the queen banishes her for treason.Harbored by an unusual group of nuns, Leah must secure Rafe's safety before it's too late. But her quest reveals a villain far more sinister than an ambitious nobleman with his eye on the throne.Can a common maidservant summon the courage to fight for her dearest friend?
Age
14-18
Text complexity
beginner
Length
294 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging World-Building: Fantasy books like 'Common: Tales of the Mystics, Book One' often feature richly detailed worlds that immerse readers in new and exciting environments, full of unique cultures, landscapes, and magical elements that spark the imagination.
- Complex Characters: The book likely introduces readers to a cast of complex and relatable characters, each with their own motivations, strengths, and weaknesses, allowing readers to form deep connections and follow their development throughout the series.
- Themes of Good vs. Evil: Fantasy novels often explore the timeless struggle between good and evil, providing a canvas for moral and ethical questions that resonate with readers and provoke thoughtful reflection on real-world issues.
- Escape from Reality: Reading 'Common: Tales of the Mystics, Book One' offers an escape from the mundane aspects of everyday life, giving readers a chance to lose themselves in a tale of adventure, mystery, and magic that stimulates the senses and offers a respite from daily stresses.