Overview: Dog trainer and former soldier Graf is exiled from society, cast into the Wanwood, a cursed forest in another world teeming with horrific monsters and other dangerous obstacles.

But Graf is not alone!

Verdict: As Graf embarks deeper into the seemingly endless forest, searching for any sign of civilization or refuge, he meets bizarre allies, a lovestruck shapeshifter, and a supernatural helper known simply as the Traveler.

Will Graf and his companions find refuge in Sanctuary, a safe haven for the lost and weary? Or might some things be too good to be true, could a sinister secret jeopardize Graf’s newfound paradise?

Written by a 32-year-old English teacher from Florida, Journey of a Forsaken Rose: A Novel by author Kenneth Kelly is a brand new storytelling prose that doesn’t pull any punches, whilst at the same time it exudes a definitive, and highly impassioned story that will most definitely become fast alluring to the YA community (and further).

OK, sure, the AI book cover is a little distorting as to the whole of the sum of its parts that encapsulates this powerful tale, but within its 25 chapters gets lovingly revealed a most dutifully written, artfully created, scenically colorful, and wholly invested set of characters and evolving landscapes that tells more than one tale, believe me on that.

The story is engaging from the off, as Graf stares down a tavern from across the street, his urge to storm it with his ax barely being contained, and thus kicks off our acknowledgement of Graf, who he is, what his inner monologue is, what his motivations are, and so as he meets bizarre allies, a lovestruck shapeshifter, and a supernatural helper called the Traveler along the way, we are there by his side step for step, stride for stride, battle upon battle.

About the Author - Kenneth Kelly is a 32-year-old English teacher living in Plant City, FL. He has always had a passion for writing and has been writing in one form or another as far back as he can remember. He began teaching about 5 years ago to try and promote writing and inspire creativity to younger generations. Outside of work and writing, he is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player and an accomplished martial artist in multiple disciplines.

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