A little bit about me...
Richelle E. Goodrich is my name. I have been writing and publishing poetry, short stories, and novels since my debut in April 2012. In my late twenties, I graduated from Eastern Washington University with bachelor’s degrees in liberal studies and natural science/mathematics education, but I have always maintained a strong love for the arts. Along with writing original stories and poetry, I sketch, paint, play some piano and guitar, keep a running blog site, and have acted in theatrical plays. My quotes are published in numerous places including the Oxford Philosophy Being Human course book, in nine separate Chicken Soup for the Soul books, in a Revlon magazine ad campaign, and on a television episode of Alone (season 7 episode 3.)
My written works include Smile Anyway, Making Wishes, Slaying Dragons, Being Bold, Hope Evermore, A Heart Made of Tissue Paper, The Tarishe Curse, Secrets of a Noble Key Keeper, Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher, and a six-book series referred to as the Harrowbethian Saga.
The following quote is a simple glimpse of me:
My written works include Smile Anyway, Making Wishes, Slaying Dragons, Being Bold, Hope Evermore, A Heart Made of Tissue Paper, The Tarishe Curse, Secrets of a Noble Key Keeper, Dandelions: The Disappearance of Annabelle Fancher, and a six-book series referred to as the Harrowbethian Saga.
The following quote is a simple glimpse of me:
“I like bubbles in everything. I respect the power of silence. In cold or warm weather, I favor a mug of hot cocoa. I admire cats—their autonomy, grace, and mystery. I awe at the fiery colors in a sunset. I believe in deity. I hear most often with my eyes, and I will trust a facial expression before any accompanying comment. I invent rules, words, adventures, and imaginary friends. I pretend something wonderful every day. I will never quit pretending.”
I am currently reading the following books:
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Eena, The Return of a Queen by Richelle E. Goodrich
Christy by Catherine Marshall
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
My Review:
** spoiler alert **
Not what I expected, which is sometimes the case when trying out a book from an author whose stories I have not previously experienced. I was lured to the promise of fantasy and miracles and magical powers, which I admit are all to be found in this book. But the grief and despair, the darkness that hung over the story, and the needless repetition of course words―these things I found discouraging. Though historically accurate, it is a difficult tale to wade through for so much cruelness, death, and suffering. I did enjoy the creative way in which magic was obtained and manipulated in their world. The perilous, chancy romance that develops between Luzia and Guillén Santángel (two servants that possess extraordinary magic) kept me hoping against great odds for their ultimate freedom and survival. It is a well-written story, but be prepared for much bleakness and sorrow.
Other books by R.E.Goodrich
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The Harrowbethian Saga
Young adult series
Dive into the world of Moccobatra where a young queen who rules the land of Harrowbeth is pulled in different directions as she tries to decide whose outlandish tales of heroism to believe.
After an unplanned trip to the doctor’s office, Sevenah Williams discovers that her ancestry is not exactly human. This shocking news puts her on a course to find out the truth about her birth parents and a tragic past that placed her in hiding as a toddler.
Eventually, she takes on her birth name―Eena―and accepts her birthright as the only living heir to the throne of Harrowbeth. But this privilege comes with a price. She learns this during the painful process of physically joining with an heirloom necklace known as the dragon’s soul. From that point on, Queen Eena slowly uncovers powers granted her by the necklace, giving her the ability to manipulate energy—a gift that comes in handy when she faces enemies who wish to see her royal line eliminated.
Eena must fight alongside new friends including Derian, the captain of the Kemeniroc; Kira, a Mishmorat with might and spunk; Shanks and his crew of giant Viiduns; and Ian, her best friend and sworn protector. Her greatest challenges, however, turn out to be personal: learning to love, to trust, and to handle adult problems when she simply longs to remain a normal teenager.
Main Characters from the Harrowbethian Saga
