{"id":45327,"date":"2019-08-20T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=45327"},"modified":"2021-07-21T15:42:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T19:42:11","slug":"arc-review-the-first-girl-child-by-amy-harmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=45327","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review & Giveaway: The First Girl Child (The Chronicles of Saylok) by Amy Harmon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The First Girl Child
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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

From the\u00a0<\/span>New York Times<\/span><\/i>\u00a0bestselling author comes a breathtaking fantasy of a cursed kingdom, warring clans, and unexpected salvation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bayr of Saylok, bastard son of a powerful and jealous chieftain, is haunted by the curse once leveled by his dying mother. Bartered, abandoned, and rarely loved, she plagued the land with her words:\u00a0From this day forward, there will be no daughters in Saylok.<\/span><\/p>\n

Raised among the Keepers at Temple Hill, Bayr is gifted with inhuman strength. But he\u2019s also blessed with an all-too-human heart that beats with one purpose: to protect Alba, the first girl child born in nearly two decades and the salvation for a country at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now the fate of Saylok lies with Alba and Bayr, whose bond grows deeper with every whisper of coming chaos. Charged with battling the enemies of their people, both within and without, Bayr is fueled further by the love of a girl who has defied the scourge of Saylok.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Bayr and Alba don\u2019t know is that they each threaten the king, a greedy man who built his throne on lies, murder, and betrayal. There is only one way to defend their land from the corruption that has overtaken it. By breaking the curse, they could defeat the king\u2026but they could also destroy themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

5 magnificent stars!<\/strong><\/p>\n

First with the\u00a0Bird and the Sword Chronicles<\/a>,<\/em> and now with\u00a0The First\u00a0Girl Child<\/i>, Amy Harmon continues to make the unimaginable real by transporting her readers into her unique fantasy worlds. Her poignant and breathtaking stories are effortlessly brought to life by her vast creativity and imagination, and she consistently delivers one-of-a-kind reads.<\/p>\n

The First Girl Child<\/i> is her newest fantasy and I was quickly consumed by its magic. It is a story of gods and runes, of curses and salvation. It\u2019s majestic and beautiful, emotional and raw.<\/p>\n

This book is set in a world where people have gifts that have the power to change everything, and when one such gift is used to curse the future King, it threatens the future of all the people.<\/p>\n

\u201dFrom this day forward, there will be no daughters in Saylok.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cSalvation will come through my son, and only through him.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I don\u2019t want to spoil a single part of this story so I will not go into too much detail about the plot but just know it is a cleverly constructed, phenomenally written, completely captivating, and emotionally gripping story that has rocked my world and is easily a top 2019 favorite!<\/p>\n

The First Girl Child<\/i> is about a boy who is destined to be king and the first girl born in a land that was cursed with no more daughters. There is magic to be guarded, battles to be won, a curse to break, and destinies to be fulfilled.\u00a0This book brings mythological stories to life and the mystery and magic are well crafted. Every single word was perfectly placed and the way the story unfolds is clever and compelling.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a love story of epic proportions, and though the romantic elements are wonderfully executed, this book is so much more than a romance. It\u2019s the story of the people and their connections to each other that really consumed me. The multifaceted characters are unique and the relationships between them are complex. Whether they are good or bad, each person has a role in the story and their own journey to embark on. They face challenges, take chances, and learn to trust the people who truly love them.<\/p>\n

The relationship between Bayr and his uncle, Dagmar is heartwarming. They will do anything for one another and I believed it. Their honesty and support is endearing, and I loved watching them work to accept their roles even when the proves difficult.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are a protector, Bayr. And I believe you\u2019ve been given power to defend this land\u2014every clan. You are not Bayr, the Temple Boy. You are not Bayr of Berne or Dolphys. You are Bayr of Saylok, and you must defend this land from her enemies within and without.\u201d <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dagmar and Ghost have a special connection that is unique and different. I loved watching it grow and add another layer to the story.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou make me want to be seen,\u201d she said, and his gaze shot to hers, searing, searching.
\n\u201cI have <\/i>always seen you, Ghost.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And then there are Bayr and Alba, and everything they are to each other. Their connection is true, real, and undeniable from the moment Bayr sees Alba. First as a guardian, then as a friend, and finally as her true love, Bayr has always been meant for Alba. It\u2019s a forbidden love that is pure and fierce. It spans two decades and I believed the love as it grows to be everything.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no Alba without Bayr,\u201d she whispered. \u201cNot now. Not then. Not ever again.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Overall, this phenomenal story brought so much magic, life, and love into the book world. Amy Harmon has proved once again her ability to deliver an unforgettable story with exceptional characters who remain in our hearts. I want to relive this story over and over and I rediscover the magic that filled my soul.<\/p>\n

*ARC generously\u00a0provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*<\/i><\/p>\n

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Amy Harmon is giving away two $100 Amazon gift cards!<\/b><\/h4>\n

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ENTER HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The Escapist Book Blog is not\u00a0responsible for this giveaway.<\/i><\/p>\n

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The Chronicles of Saylok<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The First Girl Child
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The Second Blind Son
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About the Author<\/b><\/h4>\n

Amy Harmon<\/strong> is a\u00a0<\/span>Wall Street Journal<\/span><\/i>,\u00a0<\/span>USA Today<\/span><\/i>, and\u00a0<\/span>New York Times<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Bestselling author. Amy knew at an early age that writing was something she wanted to do, and she divided her time between writing songs and stories as she grew. Having grown up in the middle of wheat fields without a television, with only her books and her siblings to entertain her, she developed a strong sense of what made a good story. Her books are now being published in seventeen different languages, truly a dream come true for a little country girl from Levan, Utah.<\/span>
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