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Yami
by McKinley Ballinger

Overview


"Yami" is an epic saga about a young boy's fantastical journey of growth and overcoming hardships. The introductory book of a captivating young adult adventure series, this tale is filled with both mystery and drama as Yami fights for his place in the world! This is a must-read exhilarating work of fiction that will appeal to those interested in action-adventure novels and fantasy.
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Description


"Yami" is an epic saga about a young boy's fantastical journey of growth and overcoming hardships. The introductory book of a captivating young adult adventure series, this tale is filled with both mystery and drama as Yami fights for his place in the world! This is a must-read exhilarating work of fiction that will appeal to those interested in action-adventure novels and fantasy. East of the Kingdom of Darnhall, a young boy named Yami (Yah-me) is found in the wake of devastation. A shadowed figure is fading into the air behind him, and multiple lifeless bodies lay at his feet. His life has taken a drastic turn. Being picked up by the Villarian, Alistar, he is taken to his new home hidden within the Everlasting Forest. After a trying eight years of studies and training, Yami is set to take his Resurrection Test. This will prove once and for all that he belongs – that he is a Villarian Guardian. When tragedy strikes again, Yami finds himself left with nothing but questions until he stumbles across a captivating, blue haired girl named Olivia. This is where his journey begins. Ghosts of the past are revealed, and he must confront each to discover what happened on the day the meteor fell. This journey shows that hard times can befall anyone at any moment in life, but through friendship, love, and shared meals, those same struggles can be conquered.
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About the author


McKinley Ballinger manages a liquor store in Edmond, Oklahoma with his German Shepherd, Yuri. This book was imagined in a stream of dreams; Yami and his friends insisted on being shared. Enjoy the adventure, and visit Yuri on Instagram at yuri_the_shepherd.
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Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Fantasy / Epic

Language:English

Series title:The Adventures of Yami

Series Number:1

Pages:711

eBook ISBN:9781667845272


Overview


"Yami" is an epic saga about a young boy's fantastical journey of growth and overcoming hardships. The introductory book of a captivating young adult adventure series, this tale is filled with both mystery and drama as Yami fights for his place in the world! This is a must-read exhilarating work of fiction that will appeal to those interested in action-adventure novels and fantasy.

Read more

Description


"Yami" is an epic saga about a young boy's fantastical journey of growth and overcoming hardships. The introductory book of a captivating young adult adventure series, this tale is filled with both mystery and drama as Yami fights for his place in the world! This is a must-read exhilarating work of fiction that will appeal to those interested in action-adventure novels and fantasy. East of the Kingdom of Darnhall, a young boy named Yami (Yah-me) is found in the wake of devastation. A shadowed figure is fading into the air behind him, and multiple lifeless bodies lay at his feet. His life has taken a drastic turn. Being picked up by the Villarian, Alistar, he is taken to his new home hidden within the Everlasting Forest. After a trying eight years of studies and training, Yami is set to take his Resurrection Test. This will prove once and for all that he belongs – that he is a Villarian Guardian. When tragedy strikes again, Yami finds himself left with nothing but questions until he stumbles across a captivating, blue haired girl named Olivia. This is where his journey begins. Ghosts of the past are revealed, and he must confront each to discover what happened on the day the meteor fell. This journey shows that hard times can befall anyone at any moment in life, but through friendship, love, and shared meals, those same struggles can be conquered.

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About the author


McKinley Ballinger manages a liquor store in Edmond, Oklahoma with his German Shepherd, Yuri. This book was imagined in a stream of dreams; Yami and his friends insisted on being shared. Enjoy the adventure, and visit Yuri on Instagram at yuri_the_shepherd.
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