Arianna and the Spirit of the Storm

An Elemental Magic Fantasy Adventure (Temple of the Storm, Book 1)

By: Robbie Ballew, Stephen Landry

Narrated by: Shannon Hobby

A storm is brewing in the kingdom. If she unleashes the power inside her, can she make justice rain?

Arianna struggles to control the tempest deep in her heart. Longing to rid herself of the quick-tempered Lightning Spirit trapped within her, she’s desperate to cool her emotions and save her people from the devastating drought that began the day she was born. But when her father is murdered during a quest to break the curse, Arianna vows to channel her powers to end the suffering and take revenge.

Teaming up with her skilled swordsman and best friend, she embarks on a treacherous journey to retrieve the lost relics that could halt the terrible dry spell. But with callous knights hot on her tail, Arianna must stay ahead of her pursuers and defeat an unknown enemy’s sinister plans.

Can the young woman free the might of the heavens before her realm falls to a shadowy foe?

Arianna and the Spirit of the Storm is the captivating first book in the Temple of the Storm YA fantasy series. If you like dynamic heroines, vivid world-building, and legendary battles, then you’ll love Robbie Ballew and Stephen Landry’s stirring adventure.

Buy Arianna and the Spirit of the Storm to release primal forces today!

©2019 Stephen Landry and Robbie Ballew (P)2021 Robbie Ballew

Good teen fantasy to listen to!

This is a good story for teens on up, about PG13, although it might be a little young for the older folk who aren't used to fantasy (lol). The author uses elemental magic for the magic base, as well as non-human characters - what's not to like when there's dragons in there somewhere? There are quite a few spots that might be triggers for some people: Triggers: Parental deaths (through childbirth and murder); bloody corpse in a funeral home with ritualistic bloody cut markings; bloody battles; homes destroyed by fires; sadistic killer who cuts off a woman’s tongue first; slavery; animal cruelty; hallucinogenic herbs and ceremony. These are why it rates about a PG13.
There were some production errors, some editing errors, but overall not too bad.
I received a free copy of this from Story Origin in exchange for my honest opinion in this review.

Loved It

I enjoyed this story. Ariannas mother died after her birth. It was also the beginning of a terrible unending drought. Her father believed that it was a curse caused by ancient relics that were stolen. He was searching for them so the drought would end & stop the hunger his people endured. No food could grow so it was necessary and it caused his death. Arianna was devastated when she saw his body. She knew she had the lightning spirit inside her. She has struggled to control it all her life. She decided she would take over his quest. The spirit inside her flared up through the journey and not always in a good way. Her quirky sword bearing sidekick new that. As she proceeded to go on the journey she made some new friends, met friends of her father's and also dangerous enemies. Great characters & I loved the narrator. A story full of courage, betrayel, guilt and sadness. Can't wait to read the next one.

Great journey

This is a very great story of a young girl going on a journey to reverse a curse and save herself

Excellent worldbuilding & characters you'll love.

Arianna and the Spirit of the Storm is a great introduction to the Temple of the Storm series. The worldbuilding is excellent, multiple POVs that actually work, and characters that are liked/loved and well developed. This story has a roller coaster of emotions and is a great fantasy for most ages! Audio Version: Shannon Hobby did a great job narrating. There were some production issues but nothing that took away from the story.

Clean and gripping

The story flowed very well and kept me gripped the entire time. A lot to take in at first, but it was clean and a good read. Will continue the series at a later date. Arianna was a good character that was easy to get along with. Other characters were a little hard to grasp. But overall, I would recommend this book to someone and it will be on my bookshelf eventually!