My Thoughts and More on Terra by Sofia Simpson

 

About the Book

Book: Terra

Author: Sofia Simpson

Genre: Young Adult Christian Fantasy

Release Date: February 14, 2023

Elementals don’t mix. They fight over territories constantly and news of their battles is everywhere.

Vela, an Earth Elemental, wants two things: to make it through high school and one day run her very own flower shop. When Linc, a Fire Elemental, strolls into her life, she is immediately thrown into chaos when a bond flares up, connecting them forever. Linc pursues her relentlessly, for connections like this are rare, but Vela wants nothing to do with it or him.

With this news, Vela discovers she and Linc may be a part of an age-old prophecy that could change their world forever by uniting the warring clans. However, a powerful group does not want their pairing to exist, for if it does, the prophecy may come true.

Vela and Linc must keep their bond a secret, for their lives are at risk if it is made public.

Can Vela deny a bond that could unite the battling clans, finally providing peace after centuries of conflict? Will she allow herself to love an enemy?

 

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My Thoughts:

In this YA novel we are introduced to a different sort of paranormal people. They are called elementals who have divided themselves into clans according to their elements. The elements being fire, earth, wind, and water. They have also divided up territories of earth and they are quite protective of their borders. This story focuses on an elemental family of earth, they call themselves gyans, in Colorado. The author does provide a map of the USA and how it looks to these beings in regard to their territory. And since they have divided themselves, they do not trust one another or get along. The humans know nothing of them.

Vela is a senior in high school and has a deep dislike for the fire elementals due to a very tragic past encounter with them. One that has left scars. So, when a new kid shows up at school and he is a festan (fire), well, Vela is determined to show him nothing but disdain. But her feelings soon change when she finds out he is basically her soul mate. His name is Link, and whether Vela wanted to like him or not, everyone else did. And he definitely likes her. Their banter and adventure were a nice break from the rest of the world for a while.

There is a lot of world building in this story and the author does it quite well, but to fully understand it you really need to be immersed in the story. I was and I have touched only a bit on what the story is about because this is a very intricate world full of family, love, hate, and purpose, intense at times but worth the read.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

About the Author

Sofia grew up moving constantly. Never in one place more than three years, there was plenty of time to daydream during long car rides. College finally gave her a chance to study what she had always dreamed of doing, writing her stories.

She obtained a B.A. in Journalism, married her handsome husband and had two amazing sons. She’s also the proud mother of a 100-pound red rust Doberman who loves to chase around his sister, a fluffy-not-fat-cat.

A big believer in dreaming big, Sofia loves speaking to youth, encouraging them to find hope no matter what their life looks like. Sofia is a daughter of the Lord first and foremost and finds inspiration with stories like King David and Esther.

 

More from Sofia

I became a Young Adult Christian Fantasy Author so that I could add clean content to the world of Young Adult books. I love writing a great love story, and here’s one that will meet all your expectations of a great enemies-to-lovers romance without the spice. I love writing a story that mixes faith with fantasy, much like Morgan Busse, Nadine Brandes and Sara Ella. And if you’re wondering if the butterfly on the cover has any significance at all? Why, yes, yes it does. Read Terra to find out why.

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Sofia is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and copy of Terra!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/28433/terra-celebration-tour-giveaway