Book One: Brighde Reborn
- Hook the new guy, Trip
- Hang with newly discovered cousin, Cay aka the most popular boy at OCHS
- Find missing weather controlling Amulet
- Pass SATs
- Save the world
In her quiet Jersey Shore town, high school senior Bridget MacNamara just wants to get a date with the strikingly attractive new kid, Trip, but fate and her lineage have other ideas. Things get weird when the most popular guy in school, Cailean “”Cay”” McKay, won’t leave her alone. Turns out they’re distant cousins and what’s more—they’re the descendants of twin Scottish goddesses, Brighde and Beira.
The sisters originally shared an amulet that controlled the weather, and its sudden disappearance has sparked betrayal and vengeance, dividing the once-close family into two rival factions for the last few centuries. Bridget finds herself thrown into a modern version of Scottish mythology when she learns she’s directly descended from Brighde, and Trip can be traced straight to Beira.
After a century of family warfare, Trip and Bridget are now a star-crossed couple, forced to fight both their families and each other in a race to find the missing amulet.
Wasn’t senior year supposed to be a breeze?
Reviews For Brighde Reborn
Brighde Reborn is a delightful and captivating book. The authors do an excellent job of creating relatable characters and building a world where it feels like these events could take place – this is a rarity in fantasy books. The story combines elements of fantasy and adventure, creating an imaginative and fast-paced read that is sure to entertain. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is filled with action and unexpected twists. Overall, this is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good fantasy story.
– Ariel
I loved Leslie and Janice’s writing style in this book. They hooked me from beginning to end! I loved the unfolding romance in the book and the twists that the authors provided!
5/5
– Maggie
Bridget Is The POV We Follow And What An Interesting POV She Is To Be In The Mind Of. Going Into Her Senior Year She Wants Your Standard High School Experience And Lives An Ordinary Life, Imagine With The Arrival Of A Gorgeous Guy Completely Flips That Plan And Your Life Upside Down. Fate & Scottish Gods & Goddesses Have Higher Plans For Bridget And Those Involve A Lot More Then Scoring A Date! 😱
I Can’t Imagine Having Your Life Uprooted To The Extent Bridget Is Going Through When This Revelation Is Forced Into Her Life. Being In Your Final Year Of High School From My Own Experience Was Stressful Enough With Exams, Changes In My Body & Trying To Balance Everything. Bridget Demonstrates Remarkable Maturity & Strength With The Way She Adjusts To This Bombshell, Demonstrating Wisdom Beyond Her Years. She Is Human So Of Course Has Moments Of Panic, Frustration And Hurt, I Feel She Is Completely Justified & Realistic Feeling These Emotions. Not Only Have A Bunch Of People Dropped This Revelation But They Are Also Being Secretive With Harbouring Even More Secrets Making Her Feel Isolated From This New Found World. I Just Want To Wrap Her In A Massive Protective Cuddle! 🫂
I Love The World Building And Woven Atmosphere This Duo Have Created. It Being More Of An Urban Fantasy With Scottish Mythology Against The Backdrop Of The Jersey Shore Really Allows Us As A Reader To Be Grounded In A World Familiar With Us & Allow Us To Learn The Magic Hidden From Common Sight! 🪄
This Was A Fun, Fast Paced & Engaging First Instalment Of #theamuletseries & I Am Defo Keen To Find Out The Next Development In Bridget’s Destiny! 🌎
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– AHNISIAB
I was intrigued by the BLURB of this book. I love a book that features a connection between times past, mythology and fantasy so was keen to read this.
I will say first this book is very YA, YA if that makes sense. Think sweet high school kids, high school hierarchy, dating, small town barbques and hanging out.
That being said, that can be what’s needed sometimes. This was a cute, enjoyable read that was easy to get into and follow. A switch off, unwind, read when you need a book to zip throug.
It had a fun mix of characters and added in an interesting fantasy aspect with the element of magical powers and ancestral lines.
I’d definitely be keen to read the other books in the series to find out what happens next.
– Cathryn
Brighde Reborn” by Leslie Sommers and Janice Sommers is the captivating first book in “The Amulet Series.” This young adult novel follows Bridget MacNamara, a high school senior living in a quiet Jersey Shore town. Bridget’s biggest concerns include getting a date with the new guy, Trip, and navigating the ups and downs of her senior year checklist. However, fate has other plans for her as she discovers her extraordinary lineage and becomes entangled in a world of Scottish mythology and family rivalries.
When Bridget learns that she and Cay McKay, the most popular guy in school, are distant cousins and descendants of twin Scottish goddesses, Brighde and Beira, her life takes a turn for the extraordinary. The sisters once shared a powerful amulet that controlled the weather, but its disappearance has caused a rift within the family, leading to centuries of betrayal and vengeance. Bridget soon realizes she is a direct descendant of Brighde, while Trip can be traced back to Beira.
Thrown into a modern-day version of Scottish mythology, Bridget and Trip find themselves in a star-crossed romance. They must confront their warring families and their own conflicting loyalties as they race against time to locate the missing amulet. What was meant to be a breezy senior year quickly transforms into a thrilling adventure of self-discovery, ancient powers, and the pursuit of truth.
“Brighde Reborn” blends elements of mythology, romance, and suspense to create a captivating narrative. The authors skillfully weave together the ordinary and the extraordinary, immersing readers in a world where ordinary teenagers are thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Bridget’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of family secrets, hidden powers, and the clash between love and destiny.
With engaging characters, a touch of Scottish folklore, and a race against time, “Brighde Reborn” offers a compelling start to The Amulet Series. Readers will be drawn into Bridget’s quest to uncover her heritage, find her place in the world, and navigate the complexities of love and loyalty. Senior year may not turn out to be the breeze Bridget expected, but it promises an adventure that will shape her destiny.
– Shellie