Rift to Luscuro

"If I could, I'd give it ten stars!" "I was spellbound from the first page - and I still am." "It's like the book was written from a list of everything I love about fantasy." - Goodreads reviewers The flames of the fire dance and hiss. I writhe in my ropes. They tear at my skin. The voices of the mob resound in my mind: "Witch, witch, witch!" A dark rift cuts through the fire with a roar. The rift expands. Flames, embers, and ashes whirl into the darkness. I'm flung into the darkness as well. In 17th century Denmark, witchcraft is a crime punishable by death. One day, a wanton accusation sends fourteen-year-old Dawn straight to the pyre, but the ravenous flames leave her unscathed. Instead, mysterious forces send her on a dangerous journey to Luscuro; a magical world ravaged by war and destruction. She can never return home, but will she find her place in Luscuro? To prove her worth, she must pass the Element Trial. Mighty forces are at work, and soon, Dawn uncovers a secret that someone will do anything to keep ... The Element Trial is the first book in the series The Rift to Luscuro. On her journey, Dawn discovers not only friendship and love - but enemies, a disastrous imbalance of power, and secrets much greater than any her hometown of Aalborg ever held. The books in the Luscuro universe have been awarded the prizes YA Book of the Year at the Mofibo Awards and Danish Fantasy Book of the Year by Dansk Fantasy. This fantasy favorite has captured the hearts of thousands of readers with its magical creatures, emotionally rich storytelling, and a heroine you can't help but root for. "It's rare to find a story that feels both magical and deeply human - this one does." "I couldn't put the audiobook down - and I still can't stop thinking about it." "The worldbuilding is just brilliant. You can feel how alive it is."

Luscuro is plagued by a mysterious illness. It seems to be incurable, and the elemental powers don't help - quite the opposite! At the same time, Notio is preparing for the placement ceremony that decides where Dawn and the other second-year aspirants will serve their apprenticeship. Most are sent to their respective Sixter towns, but Dawn's name lands in another, more dangerous location. Should she accept the Goddess' decision? Or even worse: Should she oppose it? An enigmatic realm begins to open itself, while Queen Sora gains the support of an unimaginable ally ... The Element Plague is the second book in the series The Rift to Luscuro. On her journey, Dawn discovers not only friendship and love - but also enemies, a disastrous imbalance of power, and secrets much greater than any her hometown of Aalborg ever held.

"Keep it still." Norell reaches out to hold it still, but she has barely released the locket before it starts swaying back and forth again. "It's swinging towards Notio. It wants to go inside!" Reynir clenches his fists. "This is Wheedler magic." The locket flickers as if it's hidden behind a cloud of smoke. "Dark magic," I gasp. "The necklace is enveloped in dark magic!" Notio is rife with uncertainty. The vengeful Wheedlers are waiting outside the town walls, Reynir's survival depends on the life energy of a Sixter - and dark, unknown powers creep inside. The war that has ravaged the other Sixter towns is closing in, and in a letter, Akela sends a cryptic warning from the halls of Queen Sora. But what does it mean? Outside help is needed, and Dawn and her friends must walk straight into the arms of the enemy to get it. One thing is certain: if the war catches up with them, all of Luscuro will suffer devastating losses ... The Element War is the third book in the series The Rift to Luscuro. On her journey, Dawn discovers not only friendship and love, but also enemies, a disastrous imbalance of power, and secrets far greater than any her hometown of Aalborg ever held.

"Aaa-ruuun!" I shout with all my might. The wall of the Abandoned Districts is just as high, colourless, and quiet as always. "ARUN!" My throat is dry and rough. With every call, the name is slowly losing its meaning. "Find ... Arun," Akela's voice echoes in my head. "Help." The Final Battle is over, so why won't Luscuro's imbalance go away? Another wave of the element plague hits. It's quick and deadly. The Wheedler King and Sora's supporters may be behind it, but they are nowhere to be found. How do you fight an enemy that at once is everywhere and nowhere? The only lead Dawn and the people of Notio have to follow is Akela's fervent desire to find Arun. However, they have no idea who it is, where Arun is, or whether Arun is a friend or foe. But Dawn and the others' quest brings them into the very heart of Luscuro's imbalance. The Element Slip is the fourth and final book in the series The Rift to Luscuro. On her journey, Dawn discovers not only friendship and love - but also enemies, a disastrous imbalance of power, and secrets much greater than any her hometown of Aalborg ever held.