The Shield of Hope

The Cursed Fates, Book 1

By: Anna Lynn Hammar

Narrated by: Morgan Scott

Faryn had always been the protector for her sister, the person who would never let their status in society lead them down the same path their mother had taken. Her goal was to find a home where her secret could no longer be a secret, where she would be able to live comfortably without fear.

Dante had never been someone who was accepted by anyone, a desire he held close to him daily. Living above an abandoned bakery, he bided his time away by watching the citizens in the slums below living life the way he wished he could.

Mara was never a fan of living in poverty, so she decided to change that for herself. Being a changeling had its benefits, including becoming the most beautiful woman in noble society. However, after a tragic loss, Mara found herself in a routine of depression. Constantly looking for something to fill the void left within her.

Ash had never regretted the day he had made his vow to the unknown goddess. He enjoyed the bargain that came along with his powers. What he mostly enjoyed was knowing that he and his lover were able to live without the fear of them being found out.

Being tasked with the goal to find the lost princess who had been missing for 16 years, the four unlikely companions find themselves in a twist of fate, possibly leading them into a revolution within their kingdom. Through their journey they found companionship, love, loyalty, and friendship, supporting a revolution to give themselves and their loved ones a brighter future.

©2022 Anna Lynn Hammar (P)2023 Anna Hammar

Good!

The story was really good and I’m going to have to get the second one for sure. I was a little lost at first, but over all, really good!

Fantastic Narration Fantastic Story

Anna does an amazing job writing stories that portray the “survivors not victims” mentality. Loved the story and can’t wait to read the next one. Morgan also does a fantastic job narrating and make it very easy to keep track of which characters were speaking.

Chewing gum?

It sounds like the voice actor is chewing gum! Other than that, it’s not bad. Story’s not bad, development or the writing could be better. More descriptive words would make it more interesting and give visual effects!