Overview

A Curse of Power: Book 1 (A Dark versus Light Portal Fantasy) She escaped into stories. One of them called her home. Trapped in a dead-end life, and feeling like a stranger in her own story, Mae longs for charmed and imagined worlds-ones where magic reigns, kingdoms rise and fall, and a dashing Lord might just sweep her off her feet. What she found was a curse-and a destiny she never saw coming. When a heartbroken young woman is thrust into a fantastical Fae realm of Aelba eerily reminiscent of the books she once used to escape her pain, she must confront ancient magic, unexpected destiny, and the truth about who she really is-before the curse binding her new world consumes them both. What if the life Mae was meant for isn't the one she lost... but the one she's about to discover? In a world of ancient curses and forgotten magic, her broken heart might be the key to everything as she navigates a world of light and dark and a Trow King who wants to destroy her. A Curse of Power is an epic Scottish Portal Fantasy for the broken-hearted and brave, featuring Fae based on Celtic mythology and the legends of the Tuatha De Danann, in a world mired in conflict and one Mae can't escape. For readers of Sarah J. Maas, Diana Gabaldon, Krista Stewart, Alix E. Harrow and Holly Black-who crave portal fantasy, aching romance, and ancient magic. Or those who loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, An Enchantment of Ravens, or The Ten Thousand Doors of January, this will be your next obsession.

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""​Having been completely swept away by Becca Storm's A Curse of Power, I can confidently say this is a must-read for any fantasy lover. It's an enchanting and deeply moving journey that brilliantly blends heart-wrenching reality with a magical, Fae-filled world. ​The protagonist, Mae, is incredibly relatable. Her struggles with heartbreak and a dead-end job feel so real, making her eventual plunge into a fantastical realm of Celtic mythology all the more captivating. You can't help but root for her as she navigates a new world that feels both familiar and terrifyingly dangerous. ​Becca's world-building is truly exceptional. The Fae realm of Aelba is lush and vivid, steeped in rich Scottish and Celtic folklore. The pacing is perfect, drawing you in from the very first page and building to an explosive, heart-pounding conclusion that left me desperate for the next book."" ""Becca Storm leads us through an uplifting and sensitive account of the trials that Maela and her subjects, the Summer Fae, go through to defend their territory from evil creatures like the Trow. The Trow wish to destroy the Fae and conquer their lands. This novel is a must for lovers of fantasy novels. It is easy to read and keeps the reader engrossed and wanting to find out what happens next."" ""This book! Drew me in immediately. It had emotion and intrigue from the start, and I cared deeply for the FMC from the outset. The path her life took was surprising, but I loved the mythology, folklore, and Scottish themes. The Fae of Aelba were fascinating and drew me in. I quickly became caught up in the drama and the book's faster pace as the story unfolded, and my heart was in my mouth by the end. Can't wait for book 2!""

"" Having been completely swept away by Becca Storm's A Curse of Power, I can confidently say this is a must-read for any fantasy lover. It's an enchanting and deeply moving journey that brilliantly blends heart-wrenching reality with a magical, Fae-filled world. The protagonist, Mae, is incredibly relatable. Her struggles with heartbreak and a dead-end job feel so real, making her eventual plunge into a fantastical realm of Celtic mythology all the more captivating. You can't help but root for her as she navigates a new world that feels both familiar and terrifyingly dangerous. Becca's world-building is truly exceptional. The Fae realm of Aelba is lush and vivid, steeped in rich Scottish and Celtic folklore. The pacing is perfect, drawing you in from the very first page and building to an explosive, heart-pounding conclusion that left me desperate for the next book."" ""Becca Storm leads us through an uplifting and sensitive account of the trials that Maela and her subjects, the Summer Fae, go through to defend their territory from evil creatures like the Trow. The Trow wish to destroy the Fae and conquer their lands. This novel is a must for lovers of fantasy novels. It is easy to read and keeps the reader engrossed and wanting to find out what happens next."" ""This book! Drew me in immediately. It had emotion and intrigue from the start, and I cared deeply for the FMC from the outset. The path her life took was surprising, but I loved the mythology, folklore, and Scottish themes. The Fae of Aelba were fascinating and drew me in. I quickly became caught up in the drama and the book's faster pace as the story unfolded, and my heart was in my mouth by the end. Can't wait for book 2!""

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Last year, Becca released her first novel, The Last Coven, a supernatural historical fiction set against the backdrop of Scotland's 1650 witch trials. Religious conflict has Scotland in its grip, and in a time of fear and religious persecution, their magic is forbidden-but their legacy must endure.This year, Becca published the prequel to The Last Coven, book 2 of The Triquetra series, A Coven Lost. It is also a supernatural historical fiction based on the 1618 witchcraft trials of Irvine, Ayrshire, in Scotland. The Triquetra Coven stands at the height of its power-respected, feared, and hidden in plain sight along the windswept coast of Irvine. But before the burnings, there was betrayal.The Triquetra Series, set against the backdrop of Scotland's 17th-century witch trials, is a haunting tale of resilience, forbidden power, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood in the face of a world determined to silence them. These historical novels blend fact with supernatural fantasy as they reveal the darkest period of Scotland's history.Also, this year (2025), Becca released her first fantasy novel, A Curse of Power. It is an epic Scottish Portal Fantasy for the broken-hearted and brave, featuring Fae based on Celtic mythology and the legends of the Tuatha De Danann. Mae finds herself in a world mired in conflict, and one she can't escape.She escaped into stories. One of them called her home. Trapped in a dead-end life, and feeling like a stranger in her own story, Mae longs for charmed and imagined worlds-ones where magic reigns, kingdoms rise and fall, and a dashing Lord might just sweep her off her feet. What she found was a curse-and a destiny she never saw coming.Book 2, A Curse of Blood, is currently being written and aims to draw readers deeper into the world of Aelba and the dark and light Fae folk that battle to survive.

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