{"id":4436,"date":"2024-09-05T03:53:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2024-09-05T03:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:53:01","slug":"midas-recognized-in-readers-favorite-international-book-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/midas-recognized-in-readers-favorite-international-book-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Midas Recognized in Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m so excited to share that The Curse of King Midas<\/em> <\/a>was recently awarded the bronze medal in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards (Fiction-Mythology)!<\/p>\n

After all the work that went into this story, it feels really gratifying to have it recognized in this way.<\/p>\n

Here’s a little of what the Readers’ Favorite reviewer, Foram Vyas, had to say:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Curse of King Midas<\/em> excels in plot intricacy, maintaining a steady pace that builds tension and anticipation. Action scenes are well-executed, heightening the stakes and propelling the narrative forward with each page turn. The characters are vividly portrayed, each grappling with their own ambitions and moral dilemmas, which adds a layer of realism to the fantastical setting. Themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked power resonate throughout, offering readers a thought-provoking reflection on the timeless cautionary tale of King Midas. In conclusion, Colleen M. Story’s novel is a gripping fantasy that blends classic myth with contemporary storytelling finesse. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and poignant themes, The Curse of King Midas is a standout in the genre, sure to captivate both fans of mythological retellings and newcomers alike.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thank you to all the readers who have read the book and left reviews\u2014I so appreciate you!<\/p>\n

And if you haven’t gotten your copy yet, perhaps now is the time?<\/p>\n

Thanks to Readers’ Favorite for this exciting award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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