Akarnae: Book 1 of The Medoran Chronicles: Volume 1

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Alexandra Jennings thought nothing could be worse than being shipped off to a boarding school until she walks through a magical doorway and finds herself stranded in Medora, a fantasy world full of impossibilities.

Desperate to return home, she learns that only a man named Professor Marselle can help her but he's missing.

While waiting for him to reappear, Alex attends Akarnae Academy, Medora's school for teenagers with extraordinary gifts. She soon starts to enjoy her bizarre new world and the friends who embrace her as one of their own, but strange things are happening at Akarnae, and Alex can't ignore her fear that something unexpected something sinister is looming.

An unwilling pawn in a deadly game, Alex's shoulders bear the crushing weight of an entire race's survival. Only she can save the Medorans, but what if doing so prevents her from ever returning home

Will Alex risk her entire world and maybe even her life to save Medora

Join Alex and embrace the wonder of The Medoran Chronicles, the YA fantasy epic from bestselling author Lynette Noni. Each book in the series invites you deeper into Medora, expanding the world and unravelling the mystery of Akarnae Academy and beyond.

Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Stephanie Garber, Brigid Kemmerer and Victoria Aveyard, with relatable characters plunged into a world of intrigue, danger and magic. This page-turning fantasy series about friendship, finding yourself and the ultimate battle of good versus evil will delight readers as they discover the mysteries of Medora.

Lynette Noni is a marvellous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down. I cant wait to see what she comes up with next! Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses series

Desperate for more Explore the whole thrilling series!

The Medoran Chronicles

• Book 1: Akarnae
• Book 2: Raelia
• Book 3: Draekora
• Book 4: Graevale
• Book 5: Vardaesia

• We Three Heroes (novella collection)
• Kaldoras (epilogue book)

• Fans of fantasy, found family, slow-burn romance, sentient libraries, immortal princes and dragons!
• New fans of fantasy of all ages, including younger readers looking to move from middle-grade up to YA.
• Readers of young adult fiction.
• Gift givers looking for their next fantasy obsession.
• Anyone with a love for books with strong female leads.

Reviews

• Let me say right up front that Lynette Noni is a very talented writer. Her books tell stories that draw you in and refuse to let go. Her characters are memorable and quick to surprise. I cannot wait to see what she will do next. Terry Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shannara Chronicles
• Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. Her characters steal into your heart and wont let go! Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of the Poison Study series
• When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, dont hesitate: jump in and enjoy. Trudi Canavan, internationally bestselling author of The Black Magician trilogy
• Noni crafts a vividly textured narrative landscape with an irresistible cast of lovable and love-to-hate characters. The perfect balance of humour, heart and high stakes makes The Medoran Chronicles a readers delight. Rachael Craw, award-winning author of the Spark trilogy and The Rift
• Lynette Nonis compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end. Juliet Marillier, multi-award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series
• Lynette Noni is a creative powerhouse. Her books leave fans wanting more every time. Gabrielle Tozer, award winning author of Remind Me How This Ends and The Intern
• Lynette Noni is an absolute powerhouse of Australian YA fantasy: young readers are in Harry-Potter-level fervour about the Medoran series, and she engages with her community with such warmth and genuine enthusiasm. Steph Bowe, author of Sunny at the End of the World, Girl Saves Boy and Night Swimming
• Lynette Noni creates vivid characters who jump off the page and demand we care for (or hate) them. She also paints a vibrant Medora that is as real as it is fantastic. Lynette entwines both of these writing skills to create a fantasy series up there with Harry Potter, Nevermoor and Narnia. James Lindsay, author of the Plato Wyngard series

Author Bio

Australian author Lynette Noni studied journalism, academic writing, and human behaviour at university before venturing into the world of fiction. She is the #1 bestselling and award-winning author of The Prison Healer series, The Medoran Chronicles, the Whisper duology, and Wandering Wild. To date, her books have sold more than one million copies in over 20 countries across the globe.