The Dangers of Being Brave & True

By J.M. Goldie

Deal Ends: Fri 20th March

Captain Average? Not even close. Hidden royalty, forbidden elemental magic, and a girl who is more than she seems. Welcome to the first book of the viral-ready The Broken Spell series.One "accident" changed everything.Brave has spent his whole life being unremarkable. He’s the kid in the back of the class, the one nobody notices—until the day his anger explodes into a literal storm of elemental magic.Now, his mother has dropped a truth bomb that changes his entire DNA:He’s a Prince.He has powers he can’t control.He’s from another world entirely.One dream became a reality.True is used to her "horse dreams"—vivid, soaring nights where she has wings and a gallop that shakes the earth. She thought it was just a quirk, a secret to keep. But when a ruthless attack levels her school, the horse isn't just a dream anymore. She’s changing. It’s terrifying, it’s powerful, and—most dangerously—it feels right.One Queen wants them dead.Separated from their families and hunted by a ruthless Imposter Queen, Brave and True must navigate the lethal beauty of the Arvalonia wilds. With a target on their backs and a sorceress’s shadow looming over them, they’ll have to master their new identities before the Queen’s enchanted forces catch up.Why you’ll obsess over The Dangers of Being Brave & True:✨ THE TROPES: Hidden Royalty, Fish-Out-Of-Water, "The Chosen One" with a twist, and Found Family vibes. ✨ THE MAGIC: A unique elemental system that feels fresh and high-stakes. ✨ THE VIBE: Think Avatar: The Last Airbender meets The Chronicles of Narnia, updated for a new generation of fantasy lovers. ✨ THE CHARACTERS: A duo you’ll root for from page one, with a slow-burn friendship that defines "forever."Perfect for fans of: Percy Jackson, Wings of Fire, and anyone who has ever felt like they were meant for a different world.The Broken Spell is a 5-book epic. Your next binge-read starts here.Add to cart and begin the adventure now._____________________________________________________________________About this series:Genre: fantasy and magic, epic fantasy, sword & sorcery, action and adventure, coming of age, mythical and magical creaturesAudience: Middle-grade, children, teen, young adult, adultSetting: kingdom in alternate-renaissance times with elemental magic usersReader age: 10+Explicit language: NoneCompleteness: an ongoing seriesSimilar/influenced by: Harry Potter, Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Ranger's Apprentice_____________________________________________________________________The Broken Spell Series:**1. The Dangers of Being Brave & True2. An Element of Magic3. Guardians of the Spell4. Rise of the Grindragon5. Coming 2026!Extras:1.1 – Short story: Riley’s Revenge3.1 - Prequel: An Enchanted Man_____________________________________________________________________An enchanting fantasy series that will keep you reading and wanting more!“A standout in the young adult fantasy genre, offering a fresh take on elemental magic and royal intrigue” ~LibraryThing ReviewComing-of-Age Epic fantasy with elemental magic for all the family!**The Broken Spell series has been written for children and teens. It can also be enjoyed by adults young at heart