Of the Lilin by Paulette Hampton

Release:August 27, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Paulette Hampton
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon UK, Kindle,

While dealing with depression, Sage attempts to pull herself into the light. What she finds is better left in the dark.

After the loss of her mother and her stepfather’s mental breakdown, Sage Frankle agrees to move in with her aunt and cousin at the Englewood Inn. Soon, her aunt arranges for Sage to begin working through her trauma with a psychologist. As time passes, Sage finds that she is far from healing and begins to slip from reality into a realm of darkness she is unable to escape. After the arrival of her cousin’s intriguing acquaintance, Sage is forced to realize she is indeed trapped, not by her mind, but by her bloodline.

About the Author:

Paulette is an indie author who holds a Master of Arts in reading education. Her writing inspiration stems from watching fantasy and paranormal movies, as well as her real-life experiences with mental health issues. She hopes her readers will find humor in her stories, become curious about seeking peace through the present moment, and consider reaching out for help if they are struggling with their own issues.

Paulette loves drawing, watching a good thriller, kayaking, and eating chocolate…lots of it. She and her husband live in North Carolina with their two cats, Linda Hamm and Bree. Of the Lilin is the first book in her new upper YA paranormal series, The Sage Chronicles.

Of the Lilin Review:

The central aspect I enjoyed about the tale is how the author made me feel various emotions for the characters. None of the characters are black or white. For instance, I wouldn’t say I liked Allen initially but later grew to adore him. Similar to Aunt Madeline, I thought she was perfect, but she also has her flaws. Thomas was one of my favorite characters in the book, and Lucien also sparked the pages. Also, I was not fond of Lily, but I admit she made the story very interesting with her rivalry towards Sage.

Moreover, the author also adds the fantasy elements beautifully as Sage realizes her special powers. Some of the scenes that stood out for me were the one with the pendant and Aunt Madeline’s shock, the storyline with the Senator, and when Marla studies Sage’s aura. I also enjoyed reading about Cambions, Wheel of Ezekiel, and the Magic Triangle of Solomon. The author paces the story nicely and slowly reveals the bigger picture and how Sage connects to it.

However, while I enjoyed the scenes between Sage and Lily, I felt that some parts were repetitious. Sage keeps helping Lily out of trouble, and Lily keeps trying to undermine Sage. Moreover, I also found it odd how Sage had many romantic interests, from Will to Lucien to Dr. Kessler. She even finds Thomas attractive in some scenes.

Apart from that, I enjoyed reading “Of the Lilin.” The story ends in an exciting cliffhanger that makes you want to pick the next book and continue reading. Overall I found “Of the Lilin” a lovely psychological young adult novel with paranormal elements, and I enjoyed it.