Forged

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Forged is the third book in Overmyer's Blade and Bone series. Verve is meant to rule and unite the mortal and magical realms. There are several challenges standing in her way, however. Dacre, her former captor and greatest enemy, seeks to set up a kingdom with himself crowned as king and Verve as his queen. That is, until Verve tumbles through a portal leading to a realm from which there are no known means of escape. Now not only must she discover how to conquer a fae more powerful than she, Verve must also find a way home without being eaten by wyverns or losing her magic to a crafty siphon. The Blade & Bone trilogy follows Verve as she navigates a world full of out of control magic and temperamental fae. 'Brittle', 'Tempered Glass' and 'Forged' all intricately weave together fantasy and folklore to create an altogether thrilling and unforgettable experience for readers. AUTHOR: Beth Overmyer was born and raised near Oberlin, Ohio, and she hasn't moved far since. One of Beth's greatest inspirations for her writing is found in the author J.R.R. Tolkien, especially his fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Other literary heroes include Brandon Sanderson, Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, Douglas Adams, and Neil Gaiman. When not writing, Beth can be found reading fantasy novels, cozy mysteries, and non-fiction. She has also volunteered at her local public library as a creative writing club leader. Most of Beth's education was at home, taught by her mother and various moms in P.A.T.H. and N.iC.H.E., two homeschool groups that met at churches in northern Ohio. After high school, Beth attended a community college, studying theater. She decided that the written word was more her style, so after taking a few courses, Beth took to writing as her career.

Reviews

Praise for the Blade & Bone trilogy:

"The book works for any fan of fantasy, but its full embrace of the Faeries means that it would appeal especially to fans of boggarts and sprites."

Praise for Beth Overmyer's The Goblets Immortal series:

Overmyer has written a promising series opener with a rich supporting cast of characters. Packed full of adventure and ending with a cliffhanger that leaves readers anxiously awaiting a sequel. ALA Booklist

The magic system that Overmyer creates is compelling as well as familiar, so the reader has no issues buying into it the moment it is introduced. This fantasy has a similar flavor to YA, making it a good transition novel for the teen who is ready to begin reading adult fantasy. The book is fast-paced and can be read in a dayperfect for a long airplane ride. SciFiMoviePage

The Goblets Immortal is a very interesting and unique fantasy story. Aiden and Slaine are very characters that are worth following, there is cool magic, an evil Mage, and almost no knows what is going on! It is fun and chaotic, and I really enjoyed the read. FanFiAddict

I had a blast reading this compelling fantasy with a wonderful character driven plot lead by a sympathetic, but kick ass main character! I highly recommend this book! The Haunted Fae

A well-paced, character driven novel that immediately pulled me in and wouldnt let me put it down. Jessica Belmont

"Overmyer ramps up the action in this suspenseful sequel to 'The Goblets Immortal' [...] the magic system is innovative as ever and the dramatic chase scenes drive the plot forward. Series devotees will find plenty to hold their attention." Publishers Weekly

"Fans of pseudo-medieval fantasy quest tales and authors like Terry Brooks, Anne McCaffrey, and Brandon Sanderson, and those looking for something to read after bingeing the Netflix show Cursed, will get a kick out of Overmyer's action-packed series." Booklist

"A riveting good read from cover to cover, "Holes in the Veil" (the sequel to "The Goblets Immortal") is another extraordinary and deftly crafted action/adventure fantasy from the mind and imagination of fantasy author Beth Overmyer." Midwest Book Review

"It is witty and adventurous, and I loved all the tension-building elements I recommend this book and series for fans of fantasy, and especially those who like adventure fantasy. I suspect you will not be disappointed." FanFiAddict

"a charmingly persuasive read." Concatenation

"With its well developed characters, a tension packed plot and fantastic world building this is a marvellous adventure of magic and fantasy." The Bookwormery

Author Bio

Beth Overmyer is the author of the fantasy trilogy The Goblets Immortal. Booklist described book one as 'packed full of adventure' with an ending that leaves readers 'anxiously awaiting a sequel.' Beth's short fiction has appeared in the magazines The Lorelei Signal and Big Pulp, and in various anthologies. Her short story 'Red' received an honorable mention in Allegory's 2010 spring/summer issue. Beth was born and raised near Oberlin, Ohio, and she hasn't moved far. The charming college town is a favorite haunt of hers for daydreaming when writing and planning fantasy novels. When not writing, Beth can be found reading fantasy novels, cozy mysteries, and almost any book she can get on the craft of putting words on the page. You can find Beth online at @Bethyo and bethovermyer.com.