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A Kingdom of Exiles: A Fae Fantasy Romance (The Outcast Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S.B. Nova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"The darkest of nights create the brightest of stars."

Eighteen-year-old Serena’s life shatters when her stepmother sacrifices her to the immortal fae.

Dragged to a kingdom on the brink of war, a tyrant queen forces her to fight in seven deadly trials. Victory or defeat will decide if she lives as a soldier or dies as a slave.

The danger grows when her heart catches fire at the sight of a fae general. An intense passion sparks between them, one forbidden by the laws of the land. Then, when Serena’s life is threatened, she discovers something that could protect them...

Magic.

But her newfound gifts bring to light a painful truth: she isn’t who she thinks she is. And if her enemies uncover her true identity, they will kill her for the power in her veins. The power to bring a corrupt kingdom to its knees.

Freedom, love, and life—it’s all at stake. Can Serena save herself and the witches, warriors, and rebels that she's grown to care for? Or will long-buried secrets and forbidden passions destroy everything she holds dear?

This is the first book in The Outcast Series by the bestselling fantasy author S.B. Nova. This tale features wild thrills, vicious villains, and swoon-worthy romance. But at its roots, it is a story about a found family fighting to save their world from evil. This unforgettable read is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo.

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I'm a fantasy writer. I imagine places that don't exist. I love to create weird and wonderful characters. I drink entirely too much tea.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078GZBX2L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Night Owl Publishing (December 17, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6596 KB
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I'm a fantasy writer. I imagine places that don’t exist. I love to create weird and wonderful characters. I drink entirely too much tea.

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S.B. Nova is an English author of epic fantasy novels that focus on themes of found family, courage in the face of adversity, power and violence, oppressive authority figures, confining social norms, and sexual awakening. In other words, the horrors of growing up and the difficulties involved in finding one's way in the world. The witches, ogres, dragons, and possessive fae are just for fun.

Nova spends her time reading, writing, and dancing. If she could be better at anything, it would be surfing.

The best way to get book updates is to subscribe to her newsletter via sbnova.com. Alternatively, you can visit her social media pages. @sbnova1

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Masterpiece...this NEEDS to be s Bestseller! Buy it, you will NOT regret it.
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Masterpiece...this NEEDS to be s Bestseller! Buy it, you will NOT regret it.
I just finished reading “A Kingdom of Exiles” and I’m completely blown away! I’m also a little pissed because now I have to wait to see what happens with my beloved pack! I love them all so much. I need for more people to read and appreciate this book. I’ve been telling people it’s the best I’ve read since Harry Potter. All the things you love about the magical world but with a sense of humor, amazing detail and love put into bringing these characters to life. There was romance, and action. And I loved/appreciated the kin bonds of both Frazer & Serana and Liora & Cai bc they hit close to home as my brother and I are best friends and have always been extremely close. I’m seriously enchanted, exhausted and captivated. Needless to say, I can’t wait for the next installment. Thank you for helping me breeze through the past week of dialysis treatments. I will continue to tell everyone I know about this masterpiece! ❤️📖❤️
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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I was so surprised, delighted and moved by this book. I’d just given up on a different series I’d been trying to convince myself to finish when I turned to this book recommended to me by Storygraph.

The characters are well developed, the plot is complex, but not confusing. I LOVED this. I read it on KindleUnlimited and will be buying a paperback postehaste!
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LJBQ
4.0 out of 5 stars I would actually rate it 3.8
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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Despite some small reservations I enjoyed this book. The character development was pretty solid and the world was filled out and lush. It dealt with some very real and relavant issues, such as family, prejudice, self confidence and more. And beaudes some parts, It also had great pacing overall.

The writing is where it got weird. The first half of the book where the h is in the Gauntlet read very much like a German fairytale with it's environment, culture, and writing style. Then, once the h goes to Aldar, the writing and general feel becomes almost a urban fantasy with more vernacular dialogue and modern-styles of cursing. I almost felt I was reading a different book, but not necessarily in a bad way. If the writer had recognized and embraced the writing's evolution, this book could've been really quite interesting, purposefully benchmarking change in atmosphere and the h's personal growth. Instead, it felt accidental which took away from the story. Also, the h's relationship with Wilder felt pretty abrupt and almost entirely undeveloped. He is this amazing warrior and leader but we get no understanding as to why he is attracted to this semi-pitiful human woman. And while I really enjoyed the h's relationship with Frazer, it seemed strange that when she shared her whole life story, he only shared one memory. I would have liked to see Frazer's past as a method to further develop their relationship.

Overall, I liked it and thought it was a solid read. I plan on getting the second book.
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A.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018
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Wow, what can I say? I'm in awe. Respect to the author for imagining & bringing to life such a vivid, engrossing, and obviously well planned story.
I love Fantasy, especially fantasy involving the fae, and there's quite a bit out there, but S.B. Nova's Outcast series doesn't feel derivative. For just a bit of background, the heroine Serena lives a wretched life, has very little love or much to hope for. She's abused and essentially trapped, in a judgmental & repressive society. She's an outcast. This context leads to events that propel her immense journey forward, in which everything she knows is called into question. Her whole life she's been told to fear and hate the Fae. She's grown up with the nightmarish tales and legends, and then has to face the reality for herself. When she's thrown into their world, she meets a colorful cast of characters, starting with Hunter, followed by the connections she makes in the Riverlands (the fae kingdom where she ends up). Everything is intense & beautifully written.

You'll love going on Serena's journey and seeing where it leads her. I don't want to say much more except you'll love Liora, Cai, Adrianna, Frazer, and Wilder, and their interactions with Serena and what they come to mean to her. There's twists that are surprising and and unlikely to be completely figured out by you ahead of time, but still make sense. The mythology and background is deep, intricately woven, & fascinating. This story proves Fantasy can and should be sexy, too. You'll be engrossed.

I love when a story has lines that just kind of put you in awe of the sheer talent & creativity it must have taken to think of such words, and that's SB Nova's work here.
I'm a fan for life now.
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Nicole T
5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly good.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
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I initially borrowed this on kindle unlimited, and have since purchased it because it was so good. I was expecting this story to have a good plot, but to follow the writing style of many kindle unlimited books, which is usually filled with awkward streams of consciousness and forced character development that lacks depth. Luckily, I was surprised to find that this was not only well written, but the story and characters were so finely crafted that I literally feel like I'm dying because the next book isn't out yet. The characters are complex and fully fleshed out even if they are only secondary. This is an epic fantasy in young adult style similar to Maria V Snyder's Poison Study series, but with a little more grittiness and sexiness that tends to be found in the new adult genre. The story's focus is on the "coming of age" of the main character whose evolution mentally and physically is the focal point of a political conflict set in a fantasy realm with a focus on relationships whether they be friendships, kinships, or romantic relationships. There's enough action and magic for fantasy lovers as well as enough romance for romance lovers, though the romance for the main character can seem somewhat ambiguous. There's a really equitable focus on the fantasy and romantic elements. The story is well balanced. I highly recommend this book. Gahhhh I can't handle the wait for the next one!
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Tracey
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2018
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I can't write enough great things about this book. Really wonderful world building with a lot of fresh take on faery tales. Loved the characters they are both interesting and likeable and the plot is lovely and unpredictable. Also, LOVE a big fat book=) I really can't wait for more
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Leseratte
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2019
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Easily one of the best books I have ever read- and I read a lot. I love the authors style of writing and their way of developing the storyline, however I would enjoy seeing the athmosphere and setting developed in more details in the books yet to come
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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2019
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This world is complicated and fascinating, it is full of characters that each have a story behind them. When I started this book I was wondering whether I should come back to it because of its slightly brutal start but after a few pages I became completely immersed in the world of the Fae. It is one of the best books I have ever read, I love the plot and the characters and all the twists and turns of this story.

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Serena may seem pretty scared and unsure at first but I feel that as soon as she gets dragged into a world of winged humans and their mysterious customs she starts to reveal her true, feisty, loyal and brave self.

Frazer is thought of as grumpy, mean and mute at first but as you read more of the book and you uncover more of his story it is hard not to fall in love with his deep loyalty and overprotectiveness. I knew from the start that he was going to be my favourite character and I can’t wait to discover more about his past in the next book.

Cai is the comedian of the group, he always lightens the mood and he is a huge flirt. If you have read the lunar chronicles then think of Thorne. Cai always seems to have some comment or another up his sleeve but he is also very protective of his sister and desperately in love with Adrianna. Cai is also the only witch that can access his powers and he is the leader of the group. I personally think that the pack wouldn’t have survived without him

Liora is the heart and soul of the group. She is sweet, kind and caring and is very perceptive. She always seems to know what the rest of them are thinking and knows how to comfort them. She may be bound but that doesn’t stop her, she would do anything for her friends. Cai may hold the group together but the pack probably wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for her.

Adrianna is the warrior of the group and the whole pack would be dead a hundred times over if it wasn’t for her quick thinking and incredible fighting skills. She may make life difficult for everyone and reject Cai dozens of times but it’s hard to imagine the pack without her sharp tongue.

Overall I would like to thank S. B. Nova for bringing AKOE into the world and I can’t wait for AKON
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Virginia S. McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Una muy grata sorpresa.
Reviewed in Spain on May 8, 2018
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¿Es un libro "perfecto"? NO. De hecho, hay un par de cosillas que podrían haber estado mejor, como el haber eliminado alguna que otra escena o descripción y haber desarrollado de una forma un poco más pausada tanto las relaciones de amistad como la amorosa, ya que queda todo muy instantáneo. Aunque, por contradictorio que parezca, esas relaciones se acaben convirtiendo en una de las mejores cosas de la novela. ¿Por qué le pongo 5★ entonces? Pues...
1.— Porque me ha tenido enganchadísima y me ha sorprendido, en tanto a que no me vi venir más de una cosa pese a que las señales estaban ahí. Y eso me encanta.
2.– Sus personajes y, como dije arriba, el vínculo que se forma entre ellos. SOBRE TODO entre Serena (la protagonista) y cierto personaje. O sea, lo que surge entre ellos dos me ha derretido el corazón, el alma y todo XD (y no, no es una relación amorosa 😋).
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Tessa
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Reviewed in Australia on February 1, 2023
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Honesty one of the best novels I’ve read in a long time. It’s fresh, a mix of new and old concepts for fae and other creatures. The world building is great, and the build up is amazing. I think the plot is kept simple and we get to ask the same questions that Serena is also asking. And it all adds up.
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