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The Outlawed Myth Series
Flight of the Spark
Book 1 in the Outlawed Myth Series
***Winner of the 2021 Reader’s Favorite Silver medal for YA Epic Fantasy***
***An IndieB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree***
An outlawed myth. A forbidden love, that could be deadly. A young girl, who never suspected that those who promised safety were her deadliest enemies.
Iskra is committed to following the rules—the rules that keep everyone safe. But when a savage outlaw rescues her from a gang of vicious bandits, she discovers that most of what she believes is a lie.
As her feelings for the outlaw turn from fear to love, Iskra begins to take risks she’d never imagined. Then those who had promised her safety became her deadliest enemies, determined to separate her from her forbidden love—or destroy her in the process.
Flight of the Spark is a Romeo and Juliet retelling set in an epic fantasy world. If you like dystopian worlds, tenacious heroines, and compelling characters, you’ll love this gripping first novel in the award-winning Outlawed Myth series.
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An impressively original, deftly crafted and inherently entertaining read from cover to cover, Flight of the Spark is an unreservedly recommended addition to school and community library YA Fiction collections.
Flight of the Spark is a story that drew me in. Puerto was able to put me in the mind of all the main characters; I could feel their fear, anger, hope and happiness as it happened. The ending was not what I thought it would be and I’m glad this is a series because it hints at more. This is a 5-star book that recommend to anyone who likes an adventurous story of discovery mixed with love, rebellion, and suspense all rolled into one.
Devastatingly beautiful from start to finish, Flight of the Spark left me completely enthralled and praying to the sky-god that my predictions for the sequel would come true!… Though Flight of the Spark was written for a teen audience, it brought with it so many important lessons that especially in today’s world would be so immeasurably important for audiences of all ages. It took me away to a different world, but saddled itself up parallel to the one we live in now, helping me find perspective in these unsure times. Don’t pass up the opportunity to enter the world that Evelyn Puerto has so passionately created for us. Flight of the Spark will fill you with a magic you may have thought disappeared a long time ago. I can’t wait for the sequel.
From Indies Today:
Evelyn Puerto has laid the groundwork for a fantastic fantasy in this first in the Outlawed Myth series…Flight of the Spark is a wickedly entertaining story for anybody who has ever wanted to break free.
Flicker of the Flame
Book 2 in the Outlawed Myth Series
An ancient prophecy, now an outlawed myth. Secrets, long kept, that can kill. A young girl who was never meant to be born.
Tereka Sabidur’s life has never been fair. Her brothers always went unpunished while she was mocked and abused. When her mother’s rages escalate into violence, the truth of Tereka’s parentage is revealed, and Tereka and her father end up on the street.
Undaunted, Tereka seeks to put her shattered life back together. But she soon learns everything she believed about herself, her family and her world was a lie. Between a cryptic prophecy, three magic amulets, and those who seek to murder her, she becomes embroiled in a fight for her life.
As the threats against Tereka mount, she unlocks the mysteries surrounding her birth, she is faced with an impossible choice.
Will she embrace the scandalous truth—and her impossible destiny—before the secrets of her past destroy her?
The twists and turns of the story and the struggles of our main character bring a sharp flavor into the book, and I can’t get enough of it! I am constantly in awe at the thought and heart put into this wonderful piece of writing. The narration is evenly paced, and Puerto has seamlessly combined fantasy and action elements, bringing forth this magnificent tale! Flicker of the Flame is a phenomenal fantasy novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in this setting. This book has left its mark on me, and I’m looking forward to more spectacular work by Evelyn Puerto!
Sting of the Scorpion
Book 3 in the Outlawed Myth Series
***Winner of Second Place 2022 Book Fest Award, Epic & Magic, Myths & Legends Fantasy***
***Winner of Third Place 2022 Book Fest Award, YA Fantasy***
An orphaned girl, powerless and destitute. An Endless War, that threatens to consume everyone in its path. Magic amulets, that hold the promise of victory.
After Damira witnesses the brutal slaughter of nearly her entire clan by a roving warband, she resolves never to feel helpless again. With nowhere to go, she, her brother and a friend surrender to a warlord, resigned to becoming little more than pawns in the Endless War.
But when Wei Fang, a warlord wielding magic amulets threatens to destroy anyone who stands against her, Damira must choose. Will she seek to master the power of the amulets and make a stand against the brutal Wei Fang? Or will the power behind the amulets destroy her first?
Evelyn Puerto captures emotional details in a way that is honest about the trauma and loss that Damira has suffered…The plot has a strong basis in Damira’s determination to never be powerless again after a horrific ordeal, which is explored through her anger and grief as she finds her strength and voice. Sting of the Scorpion is a poignant and emotional journey of magic, power, and strength that is vividly and beautifully written.
Flood of the Fire
Book 4 in the Outlawed Myth series
An ancient prophecy, now an outlawed myth. A young girl who was never meant to be born. An empress determined to bring peace at any cost.
Tereka successfully led her friends to escape a prison camp, outwit pirates, and make a home as fugitives in the wilds. But the knowledge that someday her relentless foes will track them down drive her to make good on her promise to topple the rulers of her land—starting with her evil aunt Juquila.
Then an invading army conquers the southern part of Tlefas, and Tereka’s hopes raise. Could the invader be the Desired One of prophecy? Or does he bring greater evil to the land? Now she is forced to determine her role in the turmoil that sweeps the country. The wrong choice could prove to be deadly for her—and the peoples of two warring nations.
