Karin Lowachee’s worlds are immersive and visceral, every detail laid perfectly. The force of her prose and her characters leaves an impression that never fades.
This book is #3 in The Crowns of Ishia series which should be read in order. Start with THE MOUNTAIN CROWN. Also, check out this author Q&A about the series.
A COVENANT OF ICE
by Karin Lowachee
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Exceptional characters and world-building, with backstory gently woven in and a pulse of tension starting on page one. I love how Karin Lowachee’s writing is so simple yet powerful, with not one wasted or extraneous word, and never does the writing get in its own way.
Oh, and did I mention dragons?
This is my favorite read of 2024, and I can’t wait for the sequel.
THE MOUNTAIN CROWN
by Karin Lowachee
(Book two, The Desert Talon, coming February 2025!)
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It’s a beautiful day to sit and stare and try to drag a book out of my brain.
The filename of this book is “Sanctuary.docx.” I feel like that’s the title, but it’s just too soon to name a book.
Progress of UNTITLED
First draft: In progress (12,650 words, about 12% complete)
My revisions: Not started
Editing round 1: Not started
Editing round 2: Not started
Formatting: Not started
Final proofread: Not started
Cover art: Not started
All my books are discounted at Smashwords as part of their 2023 End of Year Sale! The sale is happening now through January 1!
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I’m a bit obsessed with this mysterious, emotional, and deeply plotted story, and the intense love stories within it. With these lovable realistic characters, and their sharp dialogue and light-hearted wit during tense and brutal situations. As many reviews point out, the beginning is confusing. At about the 20% mark I had to start over and reread everything. But I persevered, and it was so, so worth it. Bonus points for one of the best bad-boy love interests ever.
JELLICOE ROAD
by Melina Marchetta
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Don’t forget to check out the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale that starts today! All my books will be discounted, along with many others.
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Happy Summer/Winter, depending on your hemisphere. :)
Smashwords is having a Summer/Winter sale during the month of July, and all my books will be discounted, along with many others.
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I’ve started something new. A standalone (maybe?) with haunted characters and troubled pasts and secrets. A love story, of course. Some animal companions. I have yet to see the cool car, but I know it’s in there somewhere. Only about 1,000 words so far. The story is a jumbled mess in my head, and the couple pages of disorganized notes and ideas are only making things messier. A start is a start though. I can work with that. :)
Kay Camden 