Though they live far away from each other, there is much that Rhiannon and James have in common. They are both teens that live a life secluded from society, both are being raised by relatives that are not their parents, and both of them are unable to recall a vast portion of their childhood. Oh, and they are also twin siblings who are prophesied to wield powerful magic! As this stunning prophecy is revealed to them by their guardians, the pieces of their puzzled history begin to come together to form a grand picture that neither of them could have ever envisioned. However, not everyone wants these teens to find each other and fulfill their destiny. An evil entity seeks to steal their magic for his own sinister purposes. With a limited understanding of the magical realm and very little experience using their magic, Rhiannon and James face an uphill battle to walk the path that is set before them.
An original addition to the magical realism genre, Return to Kiluemar incorporates magic into the real world in a unique and intriguing manner. Though at times the characters can be overdramatic, young readers especially will enjoy joining Rhiannon and James as they learn about their powers and uncover the mysterious truths about their ancestry. Marraffino shares details about the magical world in regular, metered doses that keep readers eager to learn more. And the worldbuilding is extensive, especially the rich history of the island of Kiluemar, which encourages you to become fully immersed in this modern fantasy. A coming of age adventure that combines astral projections, portals, shapeshifters, telepathic magic trackers and plenty of secrets into a magical tale, this book teases a story much larger than this single volume could possibly contain. A pair of exceptional teenagers lead the charge in an epic battle of good versus evil in the imaginative young adult fantasy, Return to Kiluemar.
