“The winding streets and narrow alleys of Karolene hide many secrets, and Hitomi is one of them. Orphaned at a young age, Hitomi has learned to hide her magical aptitude and who her parents really were. Most of all, she must conceal her role in the Shadow League, an underground movement working to undermine the powerful and corrupt Arch Mage Wilhelm Blackflame.”
I liked Intisar Khanani’s debut novel Thorn, but that’s nothing compared to how I feel about her newly published novella, Sunbolt. I loved Sunbolt. The story has everything: interesting characters, action, betrayal, humour and a hint of romance. Add into the mix Hitomi’s ‘Promise’ – an ability to use magic -and you have a story that’s anything but average.
The first in a series of novellas, Sunbolt starts with Hitomi’s role as a supporter of the Shadow League, an organisation that’s formed in response to the oppression of Karolene’s people by Mage Blackflame. When she learns of a plot by Blackflame to murder a leading political family, she’s keen to help them escape. In stepping up to help others, she risks more than execution. The main plot is fascinating, the characters compelling and the paranormal population is diverse – expect vampires, mages, shape-shifters and ‘breathers’. It’s an action-adventure that held my attention from start to finish.
Intisar’s an indie author, and does her own PR, and since I loved this novella so much I got in touch with her to be a part of her book launch. For more info on the launch and the chance to win prizes in two giveaways, click here.
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Wow! This sounds great, and I trust your take on it. I just bought it for my Kindle Fire.
I love finding new indie authors, and this novella sounds really cool! I’m trying to fill my e-reader full of short stories and novellas for the beach. They’re just perfectly sized for reading/swimming/reading. 🙂 I’ll definitely pick this one up before my next trip. Awesome review, thanks for introducing me to this!
I haven’t heard of this one. Pretty cover.
Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds great!
What a gorgeous cover. This is a new book for me. Thanks for the review. It sounds interesting.
I’m glad you enjoyed this, Katja! It sounds fantastic, and I particularly like the sound of the diverse paranormal community. It doesn’t hurt that the cover is beautiful and exotic too. 😉 Really great review!