The Adanya Saga

Book cover featuring a woman with long braided hair and glowing skin, set against a green background with leaves and splashes of light. The title is 'Awakening' by J. Ross, part of the Adanya Saga.
A fantasy-style digital illustration of a young woman with dark skin and curly hair, glowing yellow eyes, surrounded by purple mystical energy. She wears a gold necklace and , with the title 'Awoken' and the author's name 'J. Ross', indicating it's the second book in 'The Adanya Saga' series.
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Praise for Awakening

  • Screenshot of a book review describing a story about Adanya, a sorceress with Empath powers, highlighting her facing monsters, an evil sorceress, and her journey.

  • Close-up of a book review with stars and a paragraph of text, dated March 28, 2025.

  • Book review text on a white background, dated March 29, 2025, praising a debut novel by J. Ross titled 'Awakening', discussing themes of heroism, bravery, love, and magical elements.

  • Book review with five orange stars and the date March 10, 2025

  • A handwritten note with a five-star rating at the top, dated October 2, 2025, praising a book, mentioning a character named Adanya, and expressing admiration for her growth and magic.

  • Book cover titled "Character-Driven Fantasy" reviews on September 10, 2025, paperback format, about a story of trust, empowerment, and resilience, featuring a character named Adanya.

  • A typed letter expressing love for a book, dated November 16, 2025, and praising its inspiring themes and writing.

  • A five-star review with a date of November 6, 2025, praising a book, expressing emotional reactions, and recommending it with green heart emojis.

  • A five-star review with a date of October 27, 2025, praising Ross for creating a magnificent fantasy with a glimpse of real life.

Meet the Author

A woman with short curly hair smiling, wearing a colorful geometric-patterned top and gold earrings.

J. Ross has been chasing her dream of writing since she was eleven, when her dad first taught her to use a word processor to write down a dream she had. Twenty-two years later, she published her first novel, Awakening. When she’s not writing, she is an avid reader and loves to do puzzles and complete annual rewatches of The Lord of the Rings.

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