{"product_id":"the-balancer","title":"The Balancer","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWhy it got left at the gas station:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis book isn't a traditional romance. It's a culmination of the entire series plus a romance. Probably 50% action and adventure, 50% romance. Some people wish I didn't spend so much time on the adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSame issues as the rest of the series. Plus, because book 3 is so compelling and the characters are so beloved, it was hard to follow that up in this book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this book could still be your favorite child:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe get to see all the characters from the series and witness them discovering the truth about the magic (and how to save the world). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ending to this book is truly a piece of my soul. I love it deeply, and it's completely unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAedra is fiercely protective of her daughter. If you love a strong, damaged, female lead, you'll love this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAedra’s refuge is her curse. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a brutal attack leaves her pregnant with a mixed-blood child, Aedra flees the laws of the Balancer enclave to protect her daughter, Fina. For years she’s built a quiet life in hiding—until the magic that once held their realm together vanishes, and vengeance rises in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Brion, a Blessing Giver sent to quell the unrest, appears on her doorstep, Aedra’s world fractures. Guided by Paladin, he’s sworn to restore peace, but the moment he sees Fina, a mirror of his dead brother, his loyalty begins to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAedra swore she’d never love another member of the Order. But when she’s offered a chance to keep her bloodline secret and secure peace for her daughter, Aedra must choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProtect the ones she loves through lies…or risk everything for a love she was never meant to claim.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrequel novella: Of Hidden Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 1: The Blessing Giver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 2: The Herbalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 3: The Diviner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook 4: The Balancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cindy Gunderson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52007247249444,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/7927\/1460\/files\/Balancer.png?v=1790293189","url":"https:\/\/middlechildbooks.com\/products\/the-balancer","provider":"Middle Child Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}