The Concealed

Heir of Earth and Sky, Book 1

By: SK Horton

Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb

Sometimes destiny is written. Hers was concealed.

When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems.

Even her own identity.

Unbeknownst to Cate, a prophecy deems her as destined to defeat a ruthless enemy in a magical land, placing a target squarely on her back. Now, someone on campus is stalking her, and a narrow escape sends her through a mysterious portal, assisted by two irresistible boys.

Yet the fantastical new world is even more treacherous with rival kingdoms and imminent war.

Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but what’s a girl to do? A fresh start was all she wanted—a few new friends in the dorms with a trusty latte in hand—not war, an estranged biological father who is king, or a star-crossed love straight out of Romeo and Juliet (hopefully without the dying part).

As the battle looms, Cate must solve the mystery of the prophecy and decide who in her circle is trustworthy before the place she now calls home is destroyed.

Don't miss this new Young Adult Romantic Fantasy from debut author SK Horton about first love in a fantastical new world. Featuring swoon-worthy romance, court intrigue, backstabbing villains and so much more, it's perfect for fans of Melissa Albert's The Hazel Wood, Lauren Roberts' Powerless, and lovers of all things romantasy!

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too cute!

Too freaking cute!!!

Fantasy
Soul mates
Perseverance
Zero spice

This was very fast paced and very cute. I didn't think it was going to be for me but I used this opportunity to get my daughter to read something with me.

She loved it!

First book to a trilogy I believe.

Story: 3.9 ⭐
Narrator 5 ✨

YA romantasy, hidden identities, prophecies, magical kingdoms, love triangles,

Cate heads off to university expecting a normal new chapter in her life, only to discover that pretty much EVERYTHING she thought she knew about herself is a lie. Suddenly there’s a hidden magical world, a prophecy, rival kingdoms, secrets, danger, and two boys who make things even more complicated. 😏
I really enjoyed the whole “ordinary girl discovers she’s actually part of something much bigger” storyline. The magical world was fun to explore, and I loved the mix of fantasy, romance, court intrigue, and mystery. The relationship dynamics definitely kept me invested, and there were plenty of moments where I was questioning who Cate could actually trust.
The pacing was quick and easy to fly through, and the ending definitely left me wanting to know what happens next. 👀 That final stretch had me like… EXCUSE ME?! WE'RE ENDING HERE?!

Romeo and Juliet meets fantasy

Cate travels from Oregon to university in England expecting typical college problems, but instead discovers a prophecy where she is destined to defeat a ruthless enemy in a magical land. Someone on campus is stalking her, and a narrow escape sends her through a mysterious portal with two irresistible boys—Lucas (the cinnamon roll blonde) and Daniel (the broody dark-haired prince). In the new world, she faces rival kingdoms, imminent war, an estranged biological father who is king, and a star-crossed romance straight out of Romeo and Juliet.

5 stars this was a really good book I loved the characters personality and the narrator was really good the switching accent was cool

YA,
no spice,
kissing-only romance,
one hammock (a couple sharing a hammock as a makeshift bed),
love triangle,
overcoming fears,
attempted kidnapping,
cliffhanger, anxiety,
Dragon rider

Cute YA Romantasy

I loved this YA Fantasy romance. I thought it was a very good introduction into this world, a cozy fantasy with dragons and balls and and older YA romance but no spice which I did not miss. I listened to it in audio and Amanda did a great job with all the accents and I was able to lose myself for a couple hours in another place. This is book one of a series so it does not resolve the story line at the end but it does not leave you on a major cliffhanger. Overall, if you like cozy YA Romantasy, you will immensely enjoy this book. I look forward to more by @authorskhorton.

Well Written

This story is quite interesting, I for one was impressed with the story telling, though it did fall more heavily on the romantic side of the story than expected, regardless it was very well written and a strong start to the series. By the time I am writing this review I have already finished the second book. The Captured is phenomenally written! I for one thought it was an incredible successor if The Concealed. Highly recommend, and am awaiting the publication of the 3rd book.