Bonded

ShadowLight Saga, Book 1

By: Mande Matthews

Narrated by: Jessica Renfro

A best-selling YA epic fantasy and the number one Norse myths best seller!

Hallad Avarson’s vow to protect a mysterious warrior maiden pits his best friend against him, endangers the life of his little sister, and leads him into a treacherous realm of magic and intrigue. This richly imagined epic fantasy transports listeners into a tale of seductive power, heart-wrenching love, and edge-of-your seat thrills, while following inspiring young heroes and heroines as they discover their abilities and destinies interweave with the fate of a captivating original world.

If you like Graceling, Xena: Warrior Princess series, Twilight Saga, or The Wheel of Time series you’ll love Bonded, the first book in the ShadowLight Saga.

©2018 Mande Matthews (P)2025 Mande Matthews

Great author and performance!

Ok, this book was un-put-downable! I literally finished it in one day! I loved several things about this book, including the way the author used different characters perspectives. I really enjoyed the differences in the characters, and how the author kept you wanting more throughout. I still feel like there's so much to know, and am dying for book two! I loved the setting, and how it was described so you could just imagine you were there. I've read a a lot of titles that included Norse mythology that I found wanting, but this book was so perfectly executed. I also love a strong heroine, and I adored that Swan was so strong, yet had flaws and things that would have made others shut down, yet she pushed through anyways. What an incredible message for our youth. All together I loved it :)

*I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, but my thoughts are COMPLETELY my own and I truly loved this book.