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Wyldling Snare: YA Portal Fantasy Adventure (Wyldling Dream Book 1) Kindle Edition
He's determined to reconcile his duty with his dreams. But will a secret destiny ensnare him first?
Apprentice knight Enoch Northward isn't ready to lead. But when he returns home to find his mentor dead and the heir-apparent missing, he knows he must rise to the challenge.
But the horrifying truth of his guardian’s death and disappearance of his friends leaves the grieving knight with no time to mourn. In search of answers, he ventures into the forbidden forest. There he discovers a portal leading to another world - and a girl who shares his faith and dreams.
The realm hangs in the balance as a mysterious enemy schemes to destroy it, but not all peril comes from the outside. Enoch himself harbors a secret that could destroy all he loves...
If you enjoy portal fantasy and adventure, then you'll love Wyldling Snare, the first installment of the Wyldling Dream series - a coming of age story with underlying themes of faith, friendship, and found family.
- Reading age12 - 18 years
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 10, 2022
- ISBN-13978-1958718001
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October 29, 2022
"Well-written fantasy novel with hints of Christian faith scattered throughout. I zoomed through, not wanting to put it down!"
March 30, 2023
"THE WYLDING SNARE was a well-developed young adult portal fantasy with an epic fantasy feel. Enoch is a knight in training in a kingdom under siege with evil forces threatening it. I loved the interesting world of the Wyldings, the constant danger, soot panthers, magic elixirs, assassins, it was a well described world that I could easily imagine. I liked the contrast in scenes between central Wisconsin and the fantasy planet of Tehara as on one parallel world, Enoch and his friends are struggling to survive with shapeshifters, magic users, sorcerers, etc, and back on Earth on the other side of the wormhole, we have Annabelle in current day Wisconsin in the band. This was a great start to this YA fantasy series and I look forward to more! 5/5 stars."
September 23, 2022
"Wonderful start to a new YA series! An awesome action packed adventure! The characters were very relatable which I think is important in a YA series. Great world building and a very promising start to a new series!"
October 25, 2022
"There is so much to love about this story: the hero's journey, portals, incredible world building, and loveable characters all packed into a story brimming with faith and hope.
Enoch suffers immense loss and inherits a position for which he doesn't feel prepared. Yet he strives to do the right thing in the face of opposition and loss, all while trying to understand the strange things that are happening to him.
Tehara is such a fantastic world with a rich culture, sayings, and diversity that rings so true I wonder if I might be able to visit in my dreams as Annabelle does.
But the best thing about this story is the faith and hope woven into every page. It's not preachy, it's just part of their story and way of life. I love that God is referred to as "the Threefold One" and Grimes make it clear-no one is beyond His reach.
If you enjoy well-written, action-packed, faith-based fantasy stories, Wyldling Snare is for you."
September 10, 2022
"a portal of a good time
This book had me at every turn. Enoch is written as such a real teenage boy thrust into power after tragedy. He works to prove himself while making simple logical mistakes. As he tries to prove himself to friends, mentors, and himself, you as a reader can't help but root for him.
Meanwhile William, though up to no good, seems to have ended up there versus sought out the life. Again, you want to read through the pages and help him out.
Grimes did a wonderful job of making these characters real and worthy of our time and consideration."
September 12, 2022
"A fast-paced suspense fantasy with amusing moments and twists"
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Product details
- ASIN : B0B3SBSJKR
- Publisher : Cycle of Tehara
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : September 10, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 3.4 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- ISBN-13 : 978-1958718001
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 3 : Wyldling Dream
- Reading age : 12 - 18 years
- Best Sellers Rank: #962,526 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author

Born and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin, A.R. Grimes began her writing career with “books” about dinosaurs in the second grade but moved on to writing fantasy after reading J.R.R. Tolkien and Madeleine L’Engle. The literary magazine of her alma mater, Carroll College, published her poems and short stories (Century Magazine, 1998-2001), and two of her works won awards. She is married to a martial arts enthusiast and they have two male offspring. They also share a house with two cats who–of course–claim ownership of everything and everyone therein.
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Customers praise the book's great world building and top-notch character development. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback for being an awesome action-packed adventure and a faith-based fantasy tale. Additionally, the writing style is appreciated, with one customer noting the use of italic font for characters' thoughts.
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Customers find the book offers good value for money, appreciating its great world building, with one customer describing it as a magical read.
"...antagonists, assassin, murders, agony, friendship, commitment, caring drive, enchanting dialogues, and commitment to good cause...." Read more
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"...much to love about this story: the hero’s journey, portals, incredible world building, and loveable characters all packed into a story brimming with..." Read more
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Customers praise the character development in the book.
"...story from the very beginning, with dialogues that keep building the main characters’ characteristics and placing me in an eager position to read..." Read more
"...: the hero’s journey, portals, incredible world building, and loveable characters all packed into a story brimming with faith and hope...." Read more
"An awesome action packed adventure! The characters were very relatable which I think is important in a YA series...." Read more
"...The character development is top notch, and the author’s skillful and descriptive writing makes the story come alive for the reader...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one mentioning the descriptive prose and another noting how the characters' thoughts are written in italic font.
"...I liked the characters’ thoughts written in italic font, which seemingly are referred to me, so I could sense their mind’s thinking and struggles,..." Read more
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A Modern Narnia w/ Wylding and Incredible Creatures!
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseTrue friends are not in dreams. They could be real; they must be real so the innocents be protected. This is a dynamic story from the very beginning, with dialogues that keep building the main characters’ characteristics and placing me in an eager position to read the next page. Such a good mixture of youth energy, worlds’ travel, the fascinating Wyldlings, interesting antagonists, assassin, murders, agony, friendship, commitment, caring drive, enchanting dialogues, and commitment to good cause.
I liked the characters’ thoughts written in italic font, which seemingly are referred to me, so I could sense their mind’s thinking and struggles, some of which are even amusing, thus keeping me being part of the occurring scenes. I wished to know more clearly about Tehara. I asked myself how different life is over there as compared to earth. Is it earth-like? The Wyldlings seem to be human-like. I guess that is why sequels exist and I should be patient.
Two parallel premises on earth and the other world, Tehara, were the out of space, Enoch, and the dreaming human Annabelle soon meet in the elusive Darkenwood Forest, forming this unique plotline. Well, I never thought of the possibility of having a ‘cosmic twin’ until reading this intriguing tale. What makes this tale realistic is that they actually share similar faith, and amazingly, similar holidays and customs as well. Furthermore, having minor characters named Gog and Magog surfaces a smile; just perfect. But seriously, I like Annabelle as a character who places our feet on the earth’s ground while our imagination kept floating by this fantasy.
There are plenty of good-feel dialogues such as this:
“Wow, Enoch! My mirror has turned into a wormhole. A real wormhole leading to my room. Through outer space. Just like the one in Stargate!” Enoch furrowed his brow and tipped his head to one side. “Worm… hole? Star… gate?” And then he raised his eyebrows. “Ah. You mean, the Void-Bridge.” “Void-Bridge?” Annabelle smiled slyly. “I suppose that’s as good a description as any I ever heard for an instantaneous portal transecting the spacetime continuum.”
What also makes this fast-paced YA book unique are the subplot narratives encapsulating the main story, such as the power of the inner drive. Practically, perfect for readers of any age. Overall, well-written escapism and positive moral lessons.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book had me at every turn. Enoch is written as such a real teenage boy thrust into power after tragedy. He works to prove himself while making simple logical mistakes. As he tries to prove himself to friends, mentors, and himself, you as a reader can’t help but root for him.
Meanwhile William, though up to no good, seems to have ended up there versus sought out the life. Again, you want to read through the pages and help him out.
Grimes did a wonderful job of making these characters real and worthy of our time and consideration.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThere is so much to love about this story: the hero’s journey, portals, incredible world building, and loveable characters all packed into a story brimming with faith and hope.
Enoch suffers immense loss and inherits a position for which he doesn’t feel prepared. Yet he strives to do the right thing in the face of opposition and loss, all while trying to understand the strange things that are happening to him.
Tehara is such a fantastic world with a rich culture, sayings, and diversity that rings so true I wonder if I might be able to visit in my dreams as Annabelle does.
But the best thing about this story is the faith and hope woven into every page. It’s not preachy, it’s just part of their story and way of life. I love that God is referred to as “the Threefold One” and Grimes make it clear—no one is beyond His reach.
If you enjoy well-written, action-packed, faith-based fantasy stories, Wyldling Snare is for you.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAn awesome action packed adventure! The characters were very relatable which I think is important in a YA series. Great world building and a very promising start to a new series!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseGrimes's portal fantasy sucks you in immediately. I can't wait for the second book to find out what happens with Enoch!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024Format: KindleThis book right here doesn't disappoint! My friend, A.R. Grimes, has something that made me feel like I was back in Narnia in a modern setting! This book especially reminded me so much of "The Magician's Nephew", considerably the portals, and I couldn't help but feel nostalgic yet witnessing something about new to unfold. The story, characters and settings were phenomenal with every page filled with endless possibilities for a reader, such as myself, to wonder. I especially loved Red and Toad as characters; they were my favorite. The only issue I might have had was the ending. It went too short and I felt it could have expanded a bit more. Otherwise this book is solid and I'm anxious to read the sequel once I get a chance. Very good book indeed to those who like fantasies such as "The Chronicles of Narnia"! This book was something else!
5.0 out of 5 starsThis book right here doesn't disappoint! My friend, A.R. Grimes, has something that made me feel like I was back in Narnia in a modern setting! This book especially reminded me so much of "The Magician's Nephew", considerably the portals, and I couldn't help but feel nostalgic yet witnessing something about new to unfold. The story, characters and settings were phenomenal with every page filled with endless possibilities for a reader, such as myself, to wonder. I especially loved Red and Toad as characters; they were my favorite. The only issue I might have had was the ending. It went too short and I felt it could have expanded a bit more. Otherwise this book is solid and I'm anxious to read the sequel once I get a chance. Very good book indeed to those who like fantasies such as "The Chronicles of Narnia"! This book was something else!A Modern Narnia w/ Wylding and Incredible Creatures!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024Format: Kindle“Seek justice, show mercy, and walk humbly with Lord Yshua.” This is Enoch’s mantra that gets him through the terrible tragedies that have struck his world of Tehara.
Back on earth, Annabelle discovers a portal to escape the frozen tundra of Wisconsin in February.
Worlds collide and Enoch and Annabelle must work together to defeat the dangers in Tehara.
Congratulations to this wonderful author for finally publishing her series after building the world for nearly 20 years! Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
5.0 out of 5 stars“Seek justice, show mercy, and walk humbly with Lord Yshua.” This is Enoch’s mantra that gets him through the terrible tragedies that have struck his world of Tehara.Fantasy on Earth and Tehara
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
Back on earth, Annabelle discovers a portal to escape the frozen tundra of Wisconsin in February.
Worlds collide and Enoch and Annabelle must work together to defeat the dangers in Tehara.
Congratulations to this wonderful author for finally publishing her series after building the world for nearly 20 years! Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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