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A Moonrise in the Fire by Tessia Ives

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A Moonrise in the Fire by Tessia Ives
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Genre – Fantasy Romance
Cover Designer – Elona Bezooshko
All humans possess an element – except for Talvi. Born without magic and dedicated to being the keeper of Starstone Temple, an ancient monastery in her small forest town, she’s plunged into a world-changing struggle when a mysterious and powerful guest arrives on her doorstep.
Caelan ignites a dangerous fire in her heart… but he guards a secret that could destroy them both. After Talvi’s childhood love is abducted by a terrifying threat from a doomed world, Caelan is the only one who can help her. Alongside her two best friends, Talvi must unravel the long-lost secrets of Starstone – and embark on a dangerous quest that will transport her to unknown realms.
Four elements. Three realms. Two lovers. And one impossible choice.
Hunted by deadly enemies and unable to contain the desire burning between them, Talvi struggles not to fall for the enigmatic fire elemental. His wickedly beautiful smile. His courageous passion. The seductive amber flames of his eyes. Can she decide where her loyalty – and her heart – truly lie? Or will embracing her destiny force her to pay a devastating price?
She was born powerless. Now the fate of the realms rests in her hands.
Dive into a steamy romantic fantasy adventure that sweeps you into an enchanting world of vast fjords, wild forests, elemental powers, and one woman searching for her destiny. With a stunning love story that spans multiple realms, A Moonrise in the Fire is a standalone Fantasy Romance. A gripping read perfect for fans of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, Rebecca Yarros, and Carissa Broadbent.

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On Saturdays, award-winning author Tessia is often found daydreaming about the plot of her next book, eating mint malt balls, riding horses, and wishing she had a pet owl. She’s less whimsical the rest of the week, when she is hard at work writing heart-stopping adventures that blend accessible fantasy with burn-the-world-down-for-you romance—stories she would want to read, and hopes you will too!

Tessia lives in California with her husband and various furred and feathered beasts. She holds two degrees from Stanford University.

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The Order of Obsidian (The Reeds of West Hills Book 4) by B. E. Padgett

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The Order of Obsidian (The Reeds of West Hills Book 4) by B. E. Padgett
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Genre – Kids, Fantasy
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A shadow is descending over Unity City and the West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted, and at the heart of it all is the devious Obsidian and his band of conspirators.
As tensions rise between the gifted and non-gifted, thirteen-year-old twins, Jon and Frank Reed struggle to hold onto hope.
The future is confused. Jon’s visions reveal a city burning and rebuilding, a forest dying and blooming. How can he protect those he loves when the future refuses to be clear? Meanwhile, Frank wrestles with a dangerous new power, unsure if its devastating side effects are worth the price of using it.
With unrest on the horizon, the brothers and their friends must untangle Obsidian’s schemes and find a way to prevent a catastrophic future. But as the fight draws closer, they’ll need to face impossible choices–ones that will test their courage, their bonds, and their belief in what’s right.
Will the light survive the darkness, or will their society fall?

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E. Padgett is a poet and children’s author in the Pacific Northwest.  She was a student affairs professional at Everett Community College before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling. She graduated with a B. A. in English: Professional and Creative Writing at Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and event coordinator for Poetry Northwest. Growing up in a loud and chaotic family of eight inspired her to create stories about sibling connections and challenges. Although she enjoys many things in life, she considers being an auntie one of her biggest joys. She is best known for her series The Reeds of West Hills. Her hobbies include crocheting stuffed animals, dress up tea parties, graphic design, illustration, whistling and reading.

 

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman
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Genre – Epic Fantasy
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An ancient prophecy foretells the diabolical plans of an exceedingly intelligent and powerful being. To ensure reality continues to unfold as desired, the ‘god’ entity will utilize the innate powers contained in the Dokkaebi-of-all-Creation to destroy various universes that make up the MultiVerse.
Celestial beings most capable of stopping these plans for destruction become trapped in an alternate reality. Can they escape this illusion before their fates are sealed forever?
Former twins from the lost continent of Atlantis will play pivotal roles in countering the threat of total annihilation for untold numbers of lives across the MultiVerse. Will they be able to help save their current home worlds and the mentors who have taught them so much?
A beautiful and enlightened queen is enlisted in the team’s quest to find an ancient artifact that could assist them in locating the Master Mage. This wizard is their only real hope for defeating the former celestial leader. Can this strange and unassuming being provide what is needed?
While the outcome cannot be fully predicted from the discovered text and images, both sides prepare for an inevitable confrontation as the ancient prophecy plays out. As ‘gods’ and mortals face off in the battle for the future of all creation, which ideals and forces will reign supreme?

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James enjoys mountain biking, traveling, spending wonderful family time with his wife and daughter, and truly experiencing this reality we all share. He also values his extended family and great friends.

As an avid student and explorer of ancient wisdom traditions, he wrote the Journeys Through books to convey ancient concepts through the time-honored tradition of story-telling. As the first story progressed, James found true joy in writing fiction and bringing characters and their worlds to life and plans to continue writing more stories.

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From Ash & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan

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From Ash & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
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Genre – YA Mythology
After banishing the evil djinn, Bax’s life has returned to normal – almost. His guilt-fueled nightmares won’t relent until he musters the courage to return Ifrit’s artifact and finally lay the demon to rest. But nothing in the djinn-verse is ever easy.
Someone has summoned Ifrit back into the world, placing Bax at the center of the swirling dark wishes the djinn is fulfilling for his new master.
As Ifrit’s attacks grow deadlier, Bax and his friends must uncover the identity of Ifrit’s new master and convince them to banish the evil spirit. But with no high-powered lunar eclipse for another one hundred and fifty years, banishment might be impossible.

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L. Sullivan writes young adult novels inspired by gritty urban environments and the fantastical tales that percolate within abandoned buildings and desolate alleys. He began his writing journey in high school with a local newspaper before venturing into creating writing in college where he found himself lost in contemporary stories with magic summering just underneath the surface. His debut novel, From Brick & Darkness, a dark reimagining of an ancient myth, won multiple awards following its spring 2022 release, with a sequel coming in 2025. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, two daughters, and a dog named Princess Penelope Picklesworth.

 

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From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan

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From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
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Genre – YA Mythology

Bax always fantasized something remarkable would happen in his life. So when a decrepit man with glowing purple eyes offers him a ring intended for his estranged father, Bax accepts.

The ring speaks to Bax in a dream, tempting him with a vision of a powerful djinn. Desperate to make his fantasies a reality, Bax unleashes a creature called Ifrit, but soon learns this djinn isn’t what the ring led him to believe. Feeding off the depths of his subconscious, the sinister demon fulfills what he thinks Bax wants by manipulating, threatening, and murdering. With everyone he loves in danger and a trail of crimes pointing back at him, Bax must scramble to solve the puzzle that will banish Ifrit forever.

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J.L. Sullivan writes young adult novels inspired by gritty urban environments and the fantastical tales that percolate within abandoned buildings and desolate alleys. He began his writing journey in high school with a local newspaper before venturing into creating writing in college where he found himself lost in contemporary stories with magic summering just underneath the surface. His debut novel, From Brick & Darkness, a dark reimagining of an ancient myth, won multiple awards following its spring 2022 release, with a sequel coming in 2025. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, two daughters, and a dog named Princess Penelope Picklesworth.

 

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Keeper of the Word (The Unsung and The Wolf Duology) by Cambria Williams

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Keeper of the Word (The Unsung and The Wolf Duology) by Cambria Williams
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Genre – Fantasy

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Sir Tolvar – famed knight, the Wolf, redeemed and reborn – is finally home. Striving to establish his new life, he takes his rightful place as the Earl of Askella. But soon after, he’s tasked by the sovereign to find the missing StarSeer, Elanna – gifted with the power to See the future in the stars – who has mysteriously fled her sacred city. Tolvar has the strange and irritating sense that new adventures are just beginning.
Yet once Elanna is found, she reveals that the Capella Realm’s imminent doom approaches and they must act with haste. Tolvar swears to protect her. But the unknown forces they battle feel all too familiar. And still troubled by his past, and vexed with an itch for vengeance, Tolvar may not be as keen a knight as Elanna’s quest requires. But if Tolvar cannot keep his word and safeguard Elanna as she strives to preserve the fortune of the realm, ‘twill not only mean the extinction of the StarSeer’s Light, but the shattering of an empire.

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Cambria Williams believes that storytelling is limitless, timeless, and transformative. Cambria is the award-winning author of The Befallen, Book 1 of The Unsung and the Wolf Duology. She writes fantasy fiction and contemporary young adult fiction that emphasize the magic of hope and the strength of love. Cambria loves traveling, reading, and taking walks with her husband. She has an MFA in Writing and lives in Utah. Visit Cambria online at cambriawilliams.com.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman
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Genre – Epic Fantasy
Page Count – 276
Cover Designer – May Dawney, May Dawney Designs
A mysterious voice is heard in the minds of inhabitants across multiple worlds within the vast MultiVerse of space and time…
A mysterious being of immense power and wisdom appears in the minds of inhabitants across the vast MultiVerse of space and time to provide both warning and encouragement to fellow souls.
An exciting journey of adventure and discovery develop for these inhabitants as a sword master’s son, a powerfully enlightened Queen, a skilled warrior, an “ordinary” college student from Earth, a reptilian humanoid scientist, and a wise and beautiful leader of a utopian world use newly acquired knowledge and skills to battle evil forces intent on ensuring reality forms as they intend.
Puzzlement ensues as special mentors appear and seem to defy what reality means. Wielding godlike powers, these teachers help illuminate the secrets of all creation.
Follow the amazing stories and unity of our heroes across diverse worlds as they fight for victory. Even their powerful inner mentor must fight for continued existence in this ancient battle of ideals on how reality should form.
With the fate of the entire MultiVerse at stake, which side will become the victor in the end?

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James enjoys mountain biking, traveling, spending wonderful family time with his wife and daughter, and truly experiencing this reality we all share. He also values his extended family and great friends.

As an avid student and explorer of ancient wisdom traditions, he wrote the Journeys Through books to convey ancient concepts through the time-honored tradition of storytelling. As the first story progressed, James found a true joy in writing fiction and bringing characters and their worlds to life. He plans to continue writing more stories.

Mortals and Angels (The End of Eternity Series) by Bethany Summers

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Mortals and Angels (The End of Eternity Series) by Bethany Summers
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Genre – YA Fantasy
Page Count – 272

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MORTALS AND ANGELS
Book One of the End of Eternity Series
END TIMES? THE END OF THE WORLD? THE END OF US?
BUT THAT’S ALL JUST A MYTH, RIGHT?… RIGHT?…
ANGELS?… SERIOUSLY?… IS THIS A JOKE?
Like Buffy and Bella, (but without the vampires), seventeen-year-old Mary Donahoe, has a secret. She’s more clued in than most of earth’s inhabitants about the true nature of reality. She can answer with confidence eternal questions such as, does life go on after physical death? Yep! What about angels and demons? Yep! What about the eternal battle between good and evil? Yep! Ongoing.
From Mary’s point of view all the above are just the usual straddling of time and eternity she’s dealt with her entire life. Recently though, Mary’s noticed there was significantly more action on the eternal side of things. According to the rumors she was hearing lately, humankind was about to be in some serious shit. Something about how the sand in earth’s hourglass was down to its last granule. Apparently, the arbiters of the universe (or Archangels, as they are known in this little world), have run out of patience with humankind’s gleeful descent into evil, evidenced by earth’s wars, violence against the vulnerable, oppressive governments, destruction of the planet, weapons of mass destruction, etc. etc. You get the idea. Evidently, all the spirits racing towards earth lately are gathering to see the show, in anticipation of the spectacular nature of divine vengeance about to be wreaked upon us unsuspecting humans. Even in the angelic realms, both the fallen and unfallen variety, bets are being placed on the outcome.
Mary doesn’t have the bandwidth right now for intergalactic mysteries. She’s already time-challenged and stressed over the whole college admissions deal. Between parental admonitions about keeping her grades up, acing the SATs, adding to her extracurriculars, not to mention the day-to-day challenges of being a teenager in these trying times, there’s nothing left over to unravel the fate of humankind.
You see, Mary hasn’t figured out yet that her dirty little family secret has a price attached to it. Since the beginning of time, generation after generation, the gift has passed unbroken from mother to daughter. And the price of that gift is about to come due.
Oh, and all those disembodied visitors speeding towards earth from across the galaxies? They’re coming to see Mary.
Because she’s the one.

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Bethany Summers is the pen name for Lynn Wood whose books you’ll find in the suspense and thriller, romance, and historical romance genres, usually with a magical or supernatural thread woven through the tapestry of the stories. Mortals and Angels, the first book in The End of Eternity Series, written under Bethany Summers, is Lynn’s first novel in the fantasy/young adult fantasy genre and explores deeper her fascination with timeless questions of mortality versus eternity, good versus evil, humanity’s place in the mosaic of creation, and humanity’s relationship to the angelic realm. When she’s not reading or writing, Lynn spends her time with family and friends, traveling around the country and the world, and whenever she can, at the beach, under an umbrella…reading a book, of course.

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An Oracle’s Handbook (The Reeds of West Hills Book 3) by B. E. Padgett

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An Oracle’s Handbook (The Reeds of West Hills Book 3) by B. E. Padgett
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Genre – Kids, Fantasy
Page Count – 268
Cover Designer – Annie Loomis
There is something hidden at West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted but surrounded by watchful eyes and new threats do Jon and Frank dare to unmask the truth? Who can they trust?
When a new superintendent mysteriously arrives at West Hills, 12-year-old twins Jon and Frank Reed find themselves drawn into a world of secrets and conspiracies.
Jon becomes obsessed with uncovering the question: can someone have more than one perceptual gift? He is determined to uncover the answers even if it means making sacrifices along the way.
Frank’s telepathy abilities surge after his chilling encounter with the Arkaim artifacts. Despite his attempts to bury the incident, the strange power calls to him. Should he trust it enough to follow, or will it consume him completely?
Missing files, hushed conversations, and cryptic messages all point to one place for answers-Unity City, the capital of the Society of the Perceptually Gifted. Are Jon and Frank ready to unlock the truth in a society that cherishes their secrets?
An Oracle’s Handbook is the third book in the middle-grade fantasy series The Reeds of West Hills.

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E. Padgett is a poet and children’s author in the Pacific Northwest.  She was a student affairs professional at Everett Community College before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling. She graduated with a B. A. in English: Professional and Creative Writing at Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and event coordinator for Poetry Northwest. Growing up in a loud and chaotic family of eight inspired her to create stories about sibling connections and challenges. Although she enjoys many things in life, she considers being an auntie one of her biggest joys. She is best known for her series The Reeds of West Hills. Her hobbies include crocheting stuffed animals, dress up tea parties, graphic design, illustration, whistling and reading.

 

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Kianola by Nathan Roth

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Kianola by Nathan Roth
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Genre – YA Fantasy
Page Count – 626
The harsh realities of middle school meet the endless possibilities of an online fantasy realm. Nole, an awkward eighth-grade introvert, escapes into the mystical world of Enix, where he reinvents himself as a brave adventurer. While facing the daily struggles of adolescence – bullies, unrequited crushes, and self-doubt – Nole finds solace in a digital universe filled with mythical creatures, perilous quests, and the chance to be anything he dreams of. But will his newfound confidence in-game translate to real life? Kianola is a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and imagination, capturing the journey of growing up across two worlds.

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Nathan Roth is a sometimes-bearded connoisseur of immaculate bants that lives on the internet. Although he greatly enjoys trashposting in online video games, it’s all just a cover for his legitimate love of writing fantasy. His first book started as a joke, like most things he does, but after the punchline faded, his commitment to storytelling stuck.

Roth fluctuates between ordering large quantities of hot dogs, avocados and bananas and forgetting to eat altogether. In his free time he can been found taking care of his plot-twistingly cute shaking-leaf of a dog, Rosa-Barksia, and seeking human touch via flesh-chess, aka Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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Artemysia: An Original Fairy Tale Romance by Tessia Ives

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Artemysia: An Original Fairy Tale Romance by Tessia Ives
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Genre – Fantasy, Romance
Page Count – 476
Cover Designer – Zed
She followed every rule… until he broke hers.
Captain Delphine Julian and her motley crew are hell-bent on traversing the woods of Artemysia to seek help. No one has ever made it through the wicked forest, and there may be no one on the other side. But Delphine and her team are the only ones standing between the deadly Syf and human civilization… if only they can stay alive long enough to defend it.
Their best hope is working with the king’s secret weapon, the mysterious assassin Riev. Coerced into joining the mission, Riev may get them all killed. He’s exactly the kind of trouble Delphine has avoided all her life. But when unexpected passion ignites and the forest reveals a horrendous secret, they must learn to trust each other before humanity’s last hope is extinguished.

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Evergreen Academy (Society of Magical Botanists Series) by Heather Schneider

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Evergreen Academy (Society of Magical Botanists Series) by Heather Schneider
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Genre – YA Fantasy
Page Count – 340
Cover Designer – Krafigs Designs

I’d always sensed something peculiar about the reclusive Evergreen Academy, tucked deep in the woods of my hometown. But I never could have imagined it was a college for magical botanists–and that I am one of them.

An invitation to the academy opens up a whole new world of wonder, yet my plant affinity powers remain elusive, and my scientific training is far behind that of my peers.

When I’m assigned a tutor, Callan Rhodes, a powerful descendant of the academy’s founders, I’m baffled by his willingness to help me.

Despite my challenges, I’m enchanted by the academy’s glass schoolhouse, its grounds which are overflowing with plants that defy the climate, and the quirky festivals held each equinox and solstice.

But disaster looms as the verdant shield that protects the academy from the prying eyes of nonmagical people begins to falter. Can Callan and the other founder’s descendants sustain the magic on their own, or will the clock finally start to tick on figuring out my powers?

Elements you’ll find in this story:

  •       Magical academy
  •       Plant magic
  •       Small town setting
  •       Cozy fantasy
  •       Light academia
  •       Science-based magic system
  •       Slow burn romance (no spice)
  •       First person POV
  •       An enchanting world
  •       And so much more

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Heather Schneider lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their Chiweenie, Toby. 

When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, or spending time with family.

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Whisper (The Entian Curse) by Kay Ross – Review by Kerry Carr

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Whisper (The Entian Curse, #1)Whisper by Kay Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Entian Curse series. I really enjoyed this story. It is a fantasy adventure with plenty of twists and turns. There is action, danger, magic, secrets and so much more mixed together to create a story that is reallt unique.
Whisper is our main character and very unique this character isn’t a person but a sentient curse. Whisper uses the people around them to see and interact with the world. However to do this they have to enter the hosts which to the outside world makes them looked cursed. And the price of being cursed is death.
Whisper doesn’t want to be responsible for people dying and they want to show the world how wrong it is to destroy a life, even to destroy the life of a curse.
Now with the help of the host Ethene Whisper goes on a journey to find a way to end death, all the way trying to protect herself and the hosts she encounters.
What I found beautiful about this story was the character growth of Whisper and the relationship with Ethene. They were like best friends through it all.
Together they work to understand the origin of Whisper. Who created it and why? Why do some people want Whisper to die? And what are the consequences of their being a curse that has the ability to think freely and feel and make their own decision.
This was a very unique fantasy adventure that I lost myself in from beginning to end.

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War Bunny (War Bunny Chronicles) by Christopher St. John – Review by Sarah King

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War Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny ChroniclesWar Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny Chronicles by Christopher St. John
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was an interesting read. I had not previously read anything by St. John, but I am happy I gave the book a chance. While i did find the book ‘s a little slow to start, I truly enjoyed it. The story and characters are well developed. I would recommend this book to others.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Inside the walls of The Cloistered City, a young girl waits to be inspected, she is one of a group, all the same age and gender, all waiting to be admitted as servants and find their calling within the city walls, but this particular girl will do anything to achieve her dream, this girl is Petra Ondise. Petra has a goal in mind and she will do anything to achieve it, she wants to know what happened to her brother who was a courier in the City, but his death didn’t ring true with her and she is determined to find out the truth, by any means she can, including working her way up to being a courier herself.

As expected, Petra passed the inspection and began working as a washer girl in the city laundry, but unlike the other girls, she keeps to herself and just listens to the others around her, that is until an injustice is served and she helps another girl, even though it means she is punished too. One evening when she can’t settle, Petra decides to go for a walk near the orchards and she comes across a situation which will forward her goals and she grasps this opportunity with both hands and inserts herself into a courier’s life.

As she slips into another’s shoes, she encounters one of the Knights of Shivalry, the highest ranked warriors with almost supernatural abilities and almost becomes another statistic, however, one particular Shiv takes pity on her and she has a close escape. One day, her deception caught up with her, she knew it would happen, she explained the situation and accordingly accepted her second punishment, however, this one was much more severe and when she delivers her scroll, she collapses, it just happens to be the same Shiv as before and he takes care of her, but this isn’t the last she will see of him.

As she heads out on a personal delivery, he yet again saves her from a discretion and this is where things begin to get interesting as it turns out he also knew her brother and the truth suddenly opens up before her, but it isn’t the only one and suddenly she is thrust into the centre of a sacred mystery which the Cloistered City tried to hide behind rumours and fabrications, but what will happen when the Sacred and the Sacrifice come together? This is a fantasy romance where nothing is as it seems, the smallest mistake can cost you your life and secrets are currency, where this world will suck you in and keep its grasp firmly on you, as you discover what lies beneath the Cloistered City.

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The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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The Holey LandThe Holey Land by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Molly, a woman in her fifties, has decided to take a mini vacation to a small town in New Mexico. She doesn’t exactly know why she chose this place other than she wanted to be surprised by an experience. It just called to her. While there she meets up with three guides who help her in different ways. The guides are spirits that have been looking over this piece of land since before it was inhabited by people. This was a fairly interesting book about one’s quest to discover and possibly reinvent themselves. I found the story unique in how the past and present are interwoven and an enjoyable read.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Petra Ondise has two goals: rise from the rank of laundry aid to courier and find out how her brother truly died. Her brother was a loyal courier for the crown when he came to an untimely death. During the Festival of the Late Harvest Moon, she runs into Third Shivalry Captain Rand Tsenturian. There were rumors that her brother and the Captain were not strangers, so what were they to one another? Captain Tsenturian took Petra to the the garden where the Antediluvian Stone is housed. He revealed that her brother, Aldeny, had taken himself out. In her refusal to believe that to be true, she placed her hand on the stone and demanded he tell the truth or she would make him her sacrifice. Upon this declaration she unintentionally bound the two of them together. What does this mean for them? I enjoyed this book and I do hope there is a second one. Though the story starts out slow it does get better so stick with it and you won’t be disappointed. The characters and world building were great. Fantasy isn’t a genre that I delve into very often, and I mostly end up picking misses, so I was glad to find a good one.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Helen Dawkins

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful slow burn of fantasy, romance and some mystery. Even though it is a little slow at the start, it is worth it to keep going. The beginning is mainly world-building so it is understandable. The heroine, Petra, is very determined and her quest ends up being for revenge and also about self-discovery. On her journey, she crosses paths with a Captain who intends to punish her for not bowing in respect, but then Captain Rand instructs them to leave her alone. This is the changing point of the book. Enter high tension, romance, and some spice. I highly recommend to all fans of fantasy and romance.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Finn Cunningham

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowksi was an absolute rollar coaster of a read. This book will absolutely throw you back and forth between emotions. The characters are frustratingly real, and brought to life with incredible storytelling. At some points I wanted to reach into to book and give Petra a good shake! Sanctuary will absolutely enthrall you and if you’re anything like me, make you cry and mourn alongside Petra. I do want to mention a trigger warning, as some of this content is really not for the faint of heart, however irregardless a great read.

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic, #1)The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great YA fantasy story that has a brilliant cast of characters. The friend group that is pulled through into a different world are a perfect mix of different personalities. They all have such unique experiences when they get there but it makes for a really interesting read.
The world building starts off slow, but it definitely doesn’t finish that way. You soon find yourself pulled into the story and wanting to discover even more about it. As the first book in a new series, this is a really great start and I am looking forward to seeing what else the series has to offer.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Kerry Carr

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable fantasy romance but it was so much more than a fantasy romance. This story had it all, secrets, lies, danger, magic, and a young women who is prepared to do anything to get to the truth about her brother.
I was captivated by Petra right from the beginning and I really felt her strength and determination as she went through every obstacle to find the truth. She knows the only way she will find out the truth about her brother’s death is to go into the Cloistered City as a servant. But getting in there isn’t an easy task and once she gets a job as a maid trying to find answers leaves her open to danger.
With all the secrets, lies and danger the last thing she needs is romance until she meets Rand Tsenturian.
Rand Tsenturian is captain of the elite soldiers called the Shivalry. As part of the Shivalry Rand’s only focus should be protecting the Cloistered City however when Petra catches his eye he knows that he has to help her and keep her safe.
But how will Petra react when she realises that Captain Rand knew her brother and may have the answers she is looking for?

With an ancient incantation, a sacrifice that needs to be made, fate, danger and a romance that won’t be denied this is a story that is captivating and holds your attention from beginning to end.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Tausha Treadway

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski. This is a fantasy romance that will keep you flipping pages late in the night. Its the story of Petra who is on a mission to discover how her brother, Aldeny, died. She was told that he killed himself but she knows better than that. She also knew that he had become a courier but she knew in her heart her brother would not take his own life. Taking a job washing clothes she becomes friends with a girl that is bullied by the other girls. Petra takes up for her and the girl ends up getting beaten half to death. She stood by her friends side until she met someone who talked her into becoming a courier herself. Petra soon finds herself engulfed in her brothers world where you don’t know who to trust. She is told time and again that her brother took his life but she refuses to believe it. She is also a little smitten with Rand a dark, mysterious, handsome Captain. Sparks fly when they are together. Will they take a chance on love and will Petra ever find out the true reason her brother died?

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War Bunny (War Bunny Chronicles) by Christopher St. John – Review by Anantha Rusum

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War Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny ChroniclesWar Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny Chronicles by Christopher St. John
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book took me by surprise, I was expecting a fast-paced adventure, but it ended up to be a very thought provoking read. The story is indeed about rabbits, one young rabbit, Anastasia, who defies the norms, questioning why rabbits should be prey animals. She gets ousted from her warren, faces a predator, fights back bravely. Then she finds herself in a position she never vied for, a leader who can revolutionize her clan. As I kept reading, there were layers of depth added to the storyline and the characters. I was so glued to it until the end. I would like to read more from this series.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Rose McCaskey

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I started this book, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about it. However, it was good. It was a slow burn. It’s a different kind of fantasy romance. It wasn’t smutty, and it only had a little bit of descriptive innuendos. It had great world building and good characters. The character development was interesting since the two main characters developed and grew together. I would recommend this as a quick read (I read it in one day).

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Joanne Ellis

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski

Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski is a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and mystery, set in a richly imagined world where tradition, loyalty, and power shape the lives of its inhabitants. The novel centers around Petra Ondise, a determined young woman who, driven by the desire to unravel the mystery behind her brother’s death, embarks on a journey to rise from her position as a lowly maid to a member of the prestigious House of Couriers. This journey is not just one of social ascension, but of discovery, both about her brother’s fate and her own intertwined destiny.

One of the novel’s strongest elements is the world-building. Lewandowski paints the Cloistered City as a place steeped in ancient traditions, where rumors and secrets swirl around the elite and where magic quietly simmers beneath the surface. The Shivalry, towering elite soldiers, add a layer of intrigue, and Rand Tsenturian, the enigmatic Third Shivalry Captain, captures attention as both protector and enigma. His dark red eyes and mysterious connection to Petra’s brother weave tension and allure throughout the narrative.

Petra is a well-drawn protagonist. Her determination to uncover the truth about her brother and her willingness to step into dangerous waters to do so makes her a compelling character. As she navigates the House of Couriers and unravels the deeper connections between her brother and Rand, the tension builds toward the Festival of the Late Harvest Moon, a pivotal moment in the story. The festival itself feels like a turning point where fantasy, history, and personal destinies collide.

The relationship between Petra and Rand is central to the novel’s romantic arc, and their chemistry is undeniable. What begins as a haunting presence of Rand in Petra’s life soon becomes a deeper connection bound by fate, culminating in a revelation that transforms both of their lives. The moment when Rand pulls Petra into the hidden, ancient garden within the emperor’s palace feels like a threshold between worlds—between the known and the mysterious, between duty and destiny.

The themes of sacrifice and the interplay of fate and free will stand out. The novel’s title, Sanctuary, is both literal and symbolic, as the ancient garden where Petra becomes Sacred and Rand her Sacrifice becomes a sanctuary from the rigid expectations of the Cloistered City. This hidden place, full of ancient magic, evokes a sense of timelessness, where the rules of their world no longer hold sway, and where love and destiny can finally intertwine freely.

At its heart, Sanctuary is about the lengths we go to for truth and love. Lewandowski crafts an emotional, atmospheric tale that brings fantasy and romance together in a seamless way. For fans of character-driven stories in richly developed fantasy settings, this novel offers an unforgettable escape. While the plot sometimes leans heavily on familiar tropes within the genre, Lewandowski’s beautiful prose and her deft handling of romance, mystery, and magic make this a standout. The slow-burn romance between Petra and Rand is satisfying, and the conclusion feels earned and deeply resonant.

Overall, Sanctuary is a must-read for those who enjoy a mix of romance and fantasy, with a dash of mystery and intrigue. Lewandowski’s world and characters will linger in readers’ minds long after the final page is turned.

Whisper (The Entian Curse) by Kay Ross – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Whisper (The Entian Curse, #1)Whisper by Kay Ross
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, wow what a ride. This is the first book I have read by Kay Ross and my oh my it was a spectacular ride. In a world where magic is known but forbidden to combine the outcome giving birth to “curses” this book gives an original take on discovering what it is to be alive.
Whisper is a disembodied spirit with knowledge, but no memories. While this might sound like a good thing, Whisper’s first experience of existence is fear, panic, and coldness. Finding compassion in a young woman named Ethene, this instantly becomes her favorite connection. All too quickly the joy of learning how to control “her” body and move, and talk she is faced with what death means. Death is an ending. Her goal quickly becomes that of staying alive and keeping others from being ended because of them. Whisper wants to make death, killing and ending outlawed. They want fear to be eradicated so that no one will ever feel it again.
Will Whisper succeed in protecting all from death and fear? Can she keep Ethene safe to achieve her goals? Or will Whisper slip back into the trees, and vines to live out their days? Being inside Whisper’s mind gave me Host feelings but at the same time so much more. Whisper isn’t a preexisting being they are a newborn and while they have no memories, they have knowledge they can pull on to quickly understand basic information. Only their first feeling of existence is nearly their ending. Ending another is quickly understood to be wrong by them and the journey they go on to try and abolish it will take you on an adventure with twists, turns, and revelations you may have never thought about before opening this book and diving in headfirst. Highly recommend. I will diffidently be keeping my eyes out for book two, to see what happens next in this amazing new and original series.

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Whisper (The Entian Curse) by Kay Ross – Review by Shannen Kern

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Whisper (The Entian Curse, #1)Whisper by Kay Ross
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first venture into this author’s work, but the cover art grabbed my attention right away. As soon as I read the synopsis, I knew I had to dive in. I was taken aback by how much I loved this book. It has been one of the top reads for the entire year! This is a captivating fantasy novel that explores profound themes of existence, choice, and the morality of power through the lens of a sentient curse. The story begins with Whisper’s harrowing first experience, causing a death that haunts it throughout the narrative. The complexity of Whisper’s character is compelling and the relationships it builds with its allies are touching, revealing its desire to protect those it comes to cherish.

The world-building is rich and immersive, and the tenion escalates beautifully leading to a moral quandary that asks readers to ponder the cost of eradicating death: who must die for the sake of a greater good? The prose is lyrical and thoughtful, blending action with philosophical reflection, allowing readers to engage deeply with the characters’ motivations. The pacing is well-balanced, with moments of introspection interspersed with thrilling encounters, ensuring the narrative never loses momentum. The author fit plenty of humor in as well. This book truly has it all!

Ultimately, this is a poignant exploration of sacrifice and the nature of existence. It will have a significant impact on you and leave you to reflect long after the final pages. This novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys complex characters and thought-provoking narratives in their fantasy literature. It’s a fresh take on the genre that lingers in the mind, challenging our understanding of life, death, and what it truly means to be human.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Mandy Ott

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you like fantasy mixed with drama and romance, Sanctuary is the book for you. Bree Lewandowski is a first time author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The cover art caught my attention and the synopsis pulled me in. I enjoy fantasies and the added elements of battle, along with the slow-burn romance and drama of life in a royal city made this a very interesting read. It did start off a little slow, but once it picked up, I couldn’t put it down! The world building is delightfully descriptive; I could picture myself in the Cloistered City with Petra, experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells of the many places she is exposed to. I felt Petra’s confusion, horror, and rejection upon learning of the circumstances of her brother’s death. I felt the connection between Petra and Rand grow and change as the story went on. The characters are fantastical yet realistic, believable, and lovable. I do hope there will be more to Petra and Rand’s story and Sanctuary will not be the last I read from Bree Lewandowski.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Amelia Stansell

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the mix between fairytale and a fantasy story. The build up between the two main characters was great. I wish the ending had a better ending, but overall I liked the book.

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War Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny Chronicles by Christopher St. John – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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War Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny ChroniclesWar Bunny: Book 1 of the War Bunny Chronicles by Christopher St. John
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anastasia is a young rabbit who lives in a post apocalyptic world where humans have been wiped out and the animals rule, she lives with her family in a warren which is safe from harm, that is until she goes out of the protected area and is chased by a fox, this nearly sends her into a fugue state, but she fights off the sensation and makes it back to her burrow. Unfortunately for Anastasia, it isn’t her only unconforming behaviour, there are other aspects where she falls short, at least in others eyes, especially when she questions the rules and why they live the way they do, and so she is exiled from her uncomfortable life and becomes one of the Unwarrened.

Being as young as she is, this leaves her extremely vulnerable to the Blessed and their vicious ways, but she does what she can to survive, the first of which is to dig a new burrow, but she has to do it in such a way so as not to attract attention to herself. When she has settled in, she begins to find others who have been cast out and exiled for being weak, sick, abandoned or just lost and she takes them in and builds a safe place for them.

As Anastasia continues to create this safe space, it isn’t without its challenges, especially when she rebels against those who would prey upon her and instead question everything she believed, but will she be able to keep herself and the rest of the warren safe, or will the danger surrounding her lead her to her demise? This is a coming of age tale with a dystopian twist which will keep you hooked as this new world develops.

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