Jewels of Kidron

“Jewels of Kidron is an incredible and life-affirming debut novel not to be missed”, and a story you’ll never forget.

Katie’s grandfather told her to stay out of those woods. But they are her only refuge from the man who’d abused her.

Angelina knows that hanging out with the human girls would be better than being an elf at home with a cruel, drunken father.

When their worlds collide in the Enchanted Woods, filled with strange and magical creatures, they find their escape. But trouble still finds them. They hope finding the Jewels of Kidron will free them.

But will the treasure be the solution they’re hoping for?

5 Stars RECOMMENDED by Reader’s Favorite:

“Jewels of Kidron by Susan Miner is a poignant young adult fantasy dealing with abuse. It follows two young girls searching for a place to belong and feel safe and loved. Katie is in a group home for abused children, haunted by the same nightmare every night, with terrifying secrets to keep. She can’t tell anyone who hurt her or that her best friend is in grave danger. She believes the truth will endanger both their lives even more. Angelina is a lonesome elf who wants what the human girls seem to have—to be safe, carefree, and happy. Both girls, Katie and Angelina, have troubled pasts, which they struggle to overcome.

This tale of magical realism blew me away…an enchanting and deeply uplifting story about abuse, trauma, dysfunctional families, friendship, courage, forgiveness, trust, and finding your voice. I adored the world Susan Miner has crafted—full of depth and danger. I loved and rooted for both Katie and Angelina throughout the entire book. I would have followed them to the ends of the earth. Woven with intriguing fantasy elements, this unforgettable story will move readers. It will encourage them never to let anyone break their spirit or silence their voice. Jewels of Kidron is an incredible and life-affirming debut novel not to be missed. ” Emma Megan for Readers’ Favorite: 5 Stars RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED BY US REVIEW OF BOOKS

“At first glance, Katie and Angelina couldn’t be more different. Katie is a human girl living in a group home for abused children. Angelina is an elf who runs away from home to get away from her abusive father but ends up trapped in the Enchanted Woods. Despite coming from such different backgrounds, thei trauma provides them with a shared desire for safety and stability. When Katie finds her own way into the Enchanted Woods, she and Angelina must work together to make their way home, but not before finding a pair of legendary diamonds known as the Jewels of Kidron.

Underneath the mysterious canopy of the Enchanted Woods, where magical miracles occur and griffons roam the skies, there is still a relatable human element to the primary antagonists of this tale that readers will quickly latch onto. Angelina and Katie both desperately want to return to imperfect worlds because of their familiarity, but the quest before them teaches them confidence in themselves and gives them hope in the path forward.

Miner’s tale of magical realism, with its inherent fantasy elements, expertly explores real-life situations of abuse and trauma, leaving the readers both grounded and imaginative, sympathetic and curious.

Regardless of the reader’s age or background, there is depth and emotional honesty to this story that is magnetic. For as fantastic as the jewels and the journey may be, it’s difficult to come away from even the first chapters not rooting for Katie and Angelina.” Michael Radon, US Review of Books

Jewels of Kidron is available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. Wholesale buyers can purchase it by contacting the author at susanminer.storyteller@gmail.com.