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The Name-Bearer: Flowers of Prophecy Book 1 Kindle Edition
For her entire life, the Name-Bearer’s sole purpose has been to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But when the child is finally born and the Name-Bearer is sent to the Flowers, they refuse to name him. Instead they deliver a prophecy; another child was born who is more worthy of the Naming, and if they are found and brought before them it will usher in a reign of peace.
Having failed in her duties the Name-Bearer is considered a traitor to the crown, and must hide among an elite sect of warrior women where she experiences found family, friendship, and love. Her training as a warrior helps prepare her to embark on her quest to find the Unnamed Prince, clear her name, and bring peace to her realm.
A story of magia, warrior women, found family and love - and not accepting who you are told to be, but embracing who you are destined to become.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 11, 2022
- Reading age13 - 18 years
- File size4690 KB
Editorial Reviews
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- Jared Gulian, author of An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World
"The world building is beautiful and it made me massively nostalgic for Guatemala. Plus it's a queer fantasy coming of age story with a badass warrior MC (basically all of my favourite things!)! After that ending, I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book!"
- A.K. Mulford, author of The Five Crowns of Okrith series
"I have no doubt Natalia Hernández is the new voice of authenticity we were all looking for. Her Queer Fantasy debut novel "The Name Bearer" brings readers an unique Latinx experience filled with Folklore, traditions,secrets, loyalty and love. An inspiring tale para la raza!"
- Jessie from Goodreads
About the Author
Product details
- ASIN : B0BC2L6SG7
- Publisher : (October 11, 2022)
- Publication date : October 11, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 4690 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 288 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #76,343 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Natalia Hernandez is an Indigenous, Latinx, and queer book nerd who was lucky enough to have grown up all over the world. As a Third Culture Kid she has lived in Turkey, Romania, Poland, Guatemala, England, and now resides in Los Angeles with her cheagle Mija. As an avid reader and passionate writer, she wants to create queer fantasy novels that feature strong women of color in sweeping Latin American-inspired settings. She can be found on TikTok (@NataliaHernandezAuthor) and on Instagram (@NataliaHernandezAuthor).
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The story revolves around the Name-Bearer, whose lifelong duty has been to receive and deliver the names of future monarchs from the mystical Flowers of Prophecy. However, when the Flowers refuse to name the newborn prince and instead provide a prophecy about another child who can bring peace to the realm, the Name-Bearer's world is turned upside down. Branded a traitor to the crown for her perceived failure, she seeks refuge among a group of elite warrior women.
What unfolds is a beautifully woven narrative that explores themes of identity, friendship, found family, and the acceptance of one's true self. The world-building in the story is rich and immersive, drawing readers into a realm where magic and destiny hold significant sway over the characters' lives. The characters themselves are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique struggles and strengths. The Name-Bearer's journey of self-discovery and transformation is a central focus, and readers will find themselves rooting for her as she seeks to clear her name and fulfill the prophecy.
While the book offers a compelling narrative and a richly imagined world, the pacing can be a bit uneven at times, and it feels like a setup for future installments. I feel like it would have been best served as one longer novel. Nevertheless, the strengths outweigh the pacing issues.
I love the story and world building. I love the intermingling of language. I love the characters. I ABSOLUTELY love how it handles women, relationships, and character feelings.
I’ve found myself feeling along with the characters. I’ve found myself grinning and kicking my feet. I’ve also found myself immediately adding the second book to cart as soon as I finished! Thank you so much for a great reading experience!
Her world-building and inspiring characters leave readers in a breathtaking state as they experience the development of a Found Family between five Elite Warrior Women. It is truly a gift to witness these women embrace and empower their camaraderie rather than compete with one another.
This is absolutely a five star read and I cannot wait to dive into book two.
Below are some of my Favorite Quotes from book one. I hope they further encourage you to read the book and support the author.
“There were young girls everywhere. They were short, tall, slender, muscular, round. Some were missing limbs, or an eye, or had other outward disfigurations. It seemed that any young woman was given an equal opportunity to become a warrior, they were each fiercer than the next and all devastatingly beautiful in their strength and resilience.”
“She learned how to be strong and steadfast, loyal and decisive, but also that earning those qualities did not make her any less of a woman. She witnessed firsthand how femininity was not exclusive to soft spoken words and fancy dress, and that embracing more traditional “feminine things” in no way made anyone weaker.”
“For the Goddess knew that young women need more than just training; they also need love.”
“You think that your love for your friends, your caring, makes you weaker than the others. You’re wrong. It is your love that will save them.”
“Danrayens are warriors, battling for the honor and glory of Danray! They are no mere soldiers, or paid assassins.”
“One must always be prepared to defend yourself and others, but there is always a price to pay for violence. Life cannot be taken easily, even when ending the lives of those on the bad path. It was a Danrayen’s duty to protect the weak and powerless, however, and as trained warriors they would be the ones to weather the consequences.”
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
Her world-building and inspiring characters leave readers in a breathtaking state as they experience the development of a Found Family between five Elite Warrior Women. It is truly a gift to witness these women embrace and empower their camaraderie rather than compete with one another.
This is absolutely a five star read and I cannot wait to dive into book two.
Below are some of my Favorite Quotes from book one. I hope they further encourage you to read the book and support the author.
“There were young girls everywhere. They were short, tall, slender, muscular, round. Some were missing limbs, or an eye, or had other outward disfigurations. It seemed that any young woman was given an equal opportunity to become a warrior, they were each fiercer than the next and all devastatingly beautiful in their strength and resilience.”
“She learned how to be strong and steadfast, loyal and decisive, but also that earning those qualities did not make her any less of a woman. She witnessed firsthand how femininity was not exclusive to soft spoken words and fancy dress, and that embracing more traditional “feminine things” in no way made anyone weaker.”
“For the Goddess knew that young women need more than just training; they also need love.”
“You think that your love for your friends, your caring, makes you weaker than the others. You’re wrong. It is your love that will save them.”
“Danrayens are warriors, battling for the honor and glory of Danray! They are no mere soldiers, or paid assassins.”
“One must always be prepared to defend yourself and others, but there is always a price to pay for violence. Life cannot be taken easily, even when ending the lives of those on the bad path. It was a Danrayen’s duty to protect the weak and powerless, however, and as trained warriors they would be the ones to weather the consequences.”
SOMEWHAT SPOILERS AHEAD
i was worried about the pacing at the beginning when i read that she would have to join the danaryens for a decade but i think the author did a good job with it!
only thing is that im not super a fan of the potential of a love triangle (or square?) that i feel like is coming up but ill deal with it lol
Top reviews from other countries
I recommend this book to all of my reader friends all the time, and I’ll probably keep recommending it for years to come.
The story itself is so incredibly well written. I was mesmerized from start to finish and will recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
And then I haven't even talked about the cover yet. The cover is as rich and colorful as the story the pages hold.
This really is a must-read and an amazing debut from this author! I can't wait to read more from her.