Kay Camden

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Recommended Reads: A COVENANT OF ICE

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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Recommended Reads: THE MOUNTAIN CROWN

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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New Book Update – June 9

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

 

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Recommended Reads: JELLICOE ROAD


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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Recommended Reads: NETTLE & BONE


I loved everything about this dark and hopeful one-of-a-kind fairytale. It’s witty, exciting, and emotional. Sweet, but not too sweet. Twisted, but not over the line. Moves at a tight pace while allowing important moments for the characters to breathe. And oh, the characters. They were exceptional.

NETTLE & BONE
by T. Kingfisher

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