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The Burden of Destiny

The Burden of Destiny

by

Laura E. Thompson

Humans are “primitive, unintelligent, and highly emotional.” Luckily that's only half of Isobel's problem...Dark beasts and terror are coming. Isobel is warned that only her special instincts and abilities can save her villagers from extinction caused by evil creatures called the Carachi, possibly sent by her mother’s killer. To save her people and preserve her safe realm, Isobel must cross the bridge from her childish mind to reality and accept that she cannot escape her destiny. Legends are steeped in truth and there is much to learn about the secrets of the realm in which Isobel lives. Isobel must now leave her childhood home in Greenhill to forge new bonds with an ancient race that has been hidden for centuries, and try to persuade them to emerge once again and fight for her people. If successful, Isobel could confront her mother’s killer......But, if she fails, the realm could fall into darkness forever. Full of adventure, The Burden of Destiny follows a young heroine’s quest to find her place and save her people. It will inspire readers by addressing the meaning of trust, duty, loss, love, and the importance of preserving the world in which we all belong.

More Details

IAC Main Tropes:

Reluctant Hero/Heroine, Magic, Good vs Evil

Detailed Tropes:

Heroine's Journey, Learning Magic, First Love

Representations in This Book:

Age Groups:

Young Adult, New Adult, Adult

Spice Level:

Level 1

Available Formats:

Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Content Information:

Level 2

Parental Loss

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About the Author

Laura E. Thompson

Laura Thompson is an author by several names. In 2013, she began publishing Fantasy novels as Laura E. Thompson. In 2021, Laura published a true story about growing up with Epilepsy under her maiden name, L.E. LaBarge. Then in 2025 she published her first Adult Romantic Fiction novel under the name L.E. Minx. Laura always follows her inspiration when writing and enjoys writing books that she would like to read, regardless of their genre. 


Laura also has been freelance Developmental editing for five years and late in 2023 she joined with a Line/Copy Editor friend to start an author services company, Writer’s Journey Services. They provide comprehensive editing at affordable prices along with other services. Laura resides in South Carolina with her two boys, husband, and one cat.

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